Rice Course Schedule, Spring 2003
Electrical Engineering (ELEC)
Rice Course Schedule as of 03/03/2003.
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ELEC 220 FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING Credits 4.00 Spring 03
An overview of fundamental topics in computer engineering, including bits,
logic, state machines, instruction sets. Assembly language, linkage
conventions, pipeline, storage, hierarchies, interrupts, input/output, and
networking. Intended for ECE/CS majors.
001 DH 1064 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Pai, Vijay Enr: 42 Max: NA
ELEC 242 FUND OF ELEC ENGINEERING II Credits 4.00 Spring 03
Formulation and solution of equations describing electric circuits and
electromechanical systems. Behavior of dynanic systems in the time and
frequency domains. Basic electronic devices and circuits, including diodes,
transistors, optoelectronics, gates, and amplifiers. Introduction to feedback
control and digital systems.
001 HZ 210 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Wise, James D. Enr: 44 Max: 0
ELEC 243 INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS Credits 4.00 Spring 03
* DISTRIBUTION COURSE: GROUP III
Introduction to analog and digital circuit analysis and design. Basic circuit
elements, transistors, OP Amps, digital devices and systems. Intended for
non-majors.
Prereq- Math 101, 102 or equivalent.
001 DH 1075 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Wilson, William L. Enr: 20 Max: 0
ELEC 302 INTRODUCTION TO SYSTEMS Credits 3.00 Spring 03
A study of linear dynamical systems based on state-space representation.
Includes the structural properties of systems such as controllability and
observability. About one third of the course is devoted to the study of linear
algebraic concepts, like range, null space, eigenvalues diagonalizability.
Applications to control problems.
Prereq- ELEC 301.
001 DH 1075 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Choi, Hyeokho Enr: 18 Max: 0
ELEC 306 ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS & DEVICES Credits 3.00 Spring 03
A course to introduce students to various electrical engineering aspects and
devices based on electromagnetic field theory. Includes basic concepts of
waveguides, resonators, optical fibers, waveguide devices, a survey of
antennas, and a discussion of radar, lidar, and remote sensing principles.
Prereq- ELEC 305.
001 AL A126 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Wharton, Russell Enr: 29 Max: 0
ELEC 322 APPLIED ALGORITHMS AND DATA Credits 4.00 Spring 03
See description of COMP 314.
Prereq- COMP 212 and 280.
001 DH 1064 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Budimlic, Zoran Enr: 5 Max: 0
ELEC 326 DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Gates, flip-flops, combinational and sequential switching circuits, registers,
logical and arithmetic operations.
Prereq- COMP 210, or CAAM 210.
001 KH 101 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Jump, J. Robert Enr: 12 Max:
ELEC 342 ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS Credits 4.00 Spring 03
Models of diodes, bipolar and field effect transistors. Biasing methods,
distortion analysis, two-port analysis, single-stage and multistage amplifiers,
frequency domain characteristics, feedback, stability, and power amplifiers.
Lab culminates in the design and testing of a low-distortion audio
frequencypower amplifier.
Prereq- ELEC 242.
001 AL A126 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Massey, Richard P. Enr: 13 Max: 0
ELEC 361 ELECTRONIC MATERIALS & QUANTUM DEVICES Credits 3.00 Spring 03
This course provides the background in quantum mechanics and solid state
physics necessary for further studies in device physics (ELEC 462) and quantum
Electronics (ELEC 463).
Prereq- PHYS 202.
001 AL A126 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Kono, J. Enr: 7 Max: 0
ELEC 391 PROFESSIONAL ISSUES IN ELECTRICAL ENGINE Credits 1.00 Spring 03
Issues related to engineering professional practice and other career choices
for electrical engineering graduates. Topics will include intellectual
property rights, engineering ethics, technical presentations, entrepreneurship,
venture capitalism, career paths, and graduate study.
001 DH 1064 - W 03:00PM - 03:50PM Jump, J. Robert Enr: 74 Max: 0
Sinclair, James B.
Wilson, William L.
ELEC 421 OPERATING SYSTEMS & CONCURRENT PROGRAMS Credits 4.00 Spring 03
Introduction to the design, construction, and analysis of concurrent programs
with an emphasis on operating systems, including filing systems, schedulers,
and memory allocators. Specific attention is devoted to process
synchronization and communication within concurrent programs. Also offered as
COMP 421.
Prereq- COMP 212, ELEC 320.
001 DH 1070 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Druschel, Peter Enr: 7 Max: 0
ELEC 423 VLSI DESIGN II Credits 2.00 Spring 03
Testing and evaluation of VLSI circuits designed in VLSI Design I, ELEC 422.
Efficient test methodologies. Topics in computer aided design.
Prereq- ELEC 422
001 DH 1042 - W 04:00PM - 05:00PM Cavallaro, Joseph Enr: 32 Max: 0
ELEC 427 HIGH SPEED AND EMBEDDED SYSTEMS DESIGN I Credits 3.00 Spring 03
PERMSSION OF INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED. Continuation of ELEC 424. Includes testing
and evaluation of printed circuit boards designed in preceeding course.
Includes instruction on programming embedded systems in C an assembly. Revision
of design projects as needed.
Prereq- ELEC 424
001 TBA - W 03:00PM - 05:00PM Frantz, Patrick Enr: 10 Max: 0
ELEC 428 COMPUTER SYSTEMS PERFORMANCE Credits 4.00 Spring 03
Analytical models of computer systems. Queueing theory and Markov chains.
Queueing networks. Simulation and analysis of simulation results. Operational
analysis. Course will include programming projects in c or C++.
Prereq- ELEC 331 or permission of instructor.
001 KH 107 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Sinclair, James B. Enr: 12 Max: 0
ELEC 429 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER NETWORKS Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Network architectures and basic protocols. Routing flow control. Access
methods. Transmission media, error management. Network performance. The
course will cover several types of networks, including CSMA/CD, token ring, and
ATM. Also offered as COMP 429.
Prereq- ELEC 331.
001 DH 1064 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM Knightly, Edward Enr: 42 Max: 0
ELEC 430 COMMUNICATION THEORY & SYSTEMS Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Review of applied probability theory. Introduction to stochastic processes.
Complex-signal analysis. AM and FM. Digital communication, PCM, signal
transmission, optimum receiver theory, information theory and coding.
Prereq- ELEC 331.
001 DH 1042 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Aazhang, Behnaam Enr: 18 Max: 0
ELEC 431 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Analysis of discrete-time signals and systems. Inlcudes filter design and
implementation, an introduction to least squares and statistical signal
processing, and applications in speech and image processing.
Prereq- Elec 301.
001 DH 1070 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Nowak, Rob Enr: 47 Max: 0
ELEC 436 FEEDBACK CONTROL OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Linear systems and the fundamental principles of classical feedback control,
state variable analysis of linear dynamic systems, stability of linear control
systems, time-domain analysis and control of linear systems, root-locus
analysis and design and pole-xero synthesis, frequency domain techiniques for
the analysis and design of control systems. Also offered as MECH 420.
Prereq- ELEC 302.
001 SS 106 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Pearson, J. Boyd Enr: 4 Max: 0
ELEC 440 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE Credits 4.00 Spring 03
See description of COMP 440.
Prereq- COMP 210.
001 DH 1042 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM Subramanian, Devika Enr: 4 Max: 0
ELEC 445 WIRELESS ELECTRONICS Credits 4.00 Spring 03
Fundamental radio frequency electronic principles; government regulations on
noninterference, nonlinear and nonideal behavior of electronic components,
positive and negative feedback inlcuding ac stability, basic dipole antenna
theory, wireless receiver and transmitter architectures and circuits. The lab
project is a protable transceiver design for maximum range while satisfying
government regulations.
Prereq- ELEC 342
001 AL A126 - MWF 09:00AM - 09:50AM Massey, Richard P. Enr: 4 Max: 0
ELEC 446 MOBILE WIRELESS SERVICES PROJECT Credits 3.00 Spring 03
PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR REQUIRED. Design and implement a wireless mobile
information system utilizing PocketPC hardware, Visual Studio .NET and .NET
services to run over the Rice 802.11b wireless infrastructure. Students will be
provided with PocketPCs, required software and access to a .NET server. Class
will be limited to a maximum of 8 people (4 on clients and 4 on services).
Preferences will be given to students who have experience with Visual Studio or
have taken ELEC 694.
001 AL A227 - W 02:00PM - 04:00PM Cutler, Scott Enr: 9 Max: 8
ELEC 463 LASERS & PHOTONICS Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Introduction to the physics and technology of lasers and related devices. The
course consists of lectures, homework, and student presentations on particular
topics.
Prereq- PHYS 202.
001 DH 1046 - MWF 11:00AM - 11:50AM Young, James F. Enr: 10 Max: 0
ELEC 465 PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS PRACTICUM Credits 3.00 Spring 03
A laboratory course, with lecture, to introduce students to a variety of
experimental techniques, methods, and instruments of current interest. The
content will generally correspond to the ideas and concepts introduced in the
Physical Electronics courses, Elec 305, 306, 461, and 463, including: general
optics; lasers and fiber optics; spectroscopy, computer control of equipment
and data collection; acousto, electro, and nonlinear optics; vaccum systems,
cryogenics, etc.
Prereq- PHYS 201.
001 TBA - TBA Wilson, William L. Enr: 10 Max: 0
ELEC 482 PHYSIOLOGICAL CONTROL SYSTEM Credits 4.00 Spring 03
Nervous system control of biological systems can be represented utilizing
techniques common to the field of linear, nonlinear or adaptive control theory.
This course begins with a review of the basic aspects of control theory,
followed by detailed discussion of the structure of several biological systems
including the visual, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Specific examples
of neurol control are developed for each system utilizing modeling and
simulation techniques. Parameter sensitivity analysis and parameter estimation
techniques are likewise brought to bear on some of these models to achive good
least-squares fits to experimental data.
001 AL B209 - MW 02:30PM - 04:00PM Clark, John W. Enr: 1 Max: 0
ELEC 486 FUNDAMENTALS OF MEDICAL IMAGING II Credits 3.00 Spring 03
This course is directed towards graduate and senior undergraduate students
interested in acquiring an in depth knowledge of Positron Emission Tomography
(PET). The course will focus on PET physical prinicples, image formation, and
processing. The course will also cover the various correction techniques used
to quantify PET images as well as lay the foundations for understanding tracer
kinetic modeling. A field trip to MD Anderson's PET facility will be organized
to provide the students with hands on experience of PET imaging and data
analysis. The use of PET imaging in various medical applications will also be
covered. Also offered as BIOE 486 and COMP 486.
001 AL B209 - T 04:00PM - 07:00PM Mawlawi, Osama Enr: 2 Max: 0
ELEC 490 ELEC ENGINEERING PROJECTS Credits Spring 03
Theoretical and experimental investigations under staff direction. May be
repeated for a total of 6 credit hours.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 9 Max: 0
ELEC 492 SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS Credits 4.00 Spring 03
A capstone design experience in Electrical and Computer Engineering. tThis
course provides an opportunity for students to apply knowledge and skills
acquired in previous courses to the solution of a realistic engineering
problem. Teams of students will specify, design, and build a system to meet a
prescribed set of requirements. The topics covered in this course will include
design methodology, effective teamwork, project management, documentation, and
presentation skills.
001 DH 1046 - MWF 04:00PM - 04:50PM Wise, James D. Enr: 14 Max: 0
ELEC 495 SENIOR SEMINARS IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERIN Credits 1.00 Spring 03
One hour seminar course in which senior ECE majors will present talks of
geneval interest in electrical engineering.
001 DH 1075 - M 03:00PM - 04:00PM Johnson, Don H. Enr: 0 Max: 0
Sinclair, James B.
Wilson, William L.
ELEC 502 NEURAL NETWORKS AND INFORMATION THEORY I Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Review of major Artificial Neural Network paradigms. Analytical discussion of
supervised and unsupervised learning. Emphasis on state-of-the-art Hebbian
(biologically most plausible) learning paradigms and their relation to
information theoretical methods. Applications to data analysis such as pattern
recognition, clustering, classification, blind source separation, non-linear
PCA, projection pursuit, independent component analysis. Also offered as COMP
502. Enrollment is limited to 20. More at
http://www.ece.rice.edu/~erzsebet/ANNcourse.html.
Pre-req- ELEC 431 and ELEC 430 or equivalent, or instructor's consent.
001 DH 1075 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Merenyi, Erzsebet Enr: 4 Max: 10
ELEC 522 ADV VLSI DESIGN Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Design and analysis of algorithm-specific VLSI processor architectures. Topics
include the implementation of pipelined and systolic processor arrays.
Techniques for mapping numerical algorithms onto custom processor arrays.
Course includes design project using high-level VLSI synthesis tools.
Prereq- ELEC 422, 423.
001 AL A126 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM Cavallaro, Joseph Enr: 15 Max: 0
ELEC 525 ADVANCED MICROPROCESSOR ARCHITECTURE Credits 4.00 Spring 03
Exploration of the current trends and future directions of microprocessor
architecture. Includes topics such as technology trends that affect
microprocessor architecture, modern microprocessor design, techniques for
statically and dynamically maximizing parallelism, memory system issues, and
proposed future microprocessor architectures. Also offered as COMP 525.
Prereq- Comp/Elec 425.
001 SS 106 - TTH 09:25AM - 10:40AM Rixner, Scott Enr: 16 Max: 0
ELEC 528 NETWORK PROCESSOR BASED SYSTEM DESIGN Credits 3.00 Spring 03
This course consists of a project in which students will implement a network
switch/router on a Network Processor (NPU) simulation system. The switch/router
will be coded in NPU architecture, Layer 2 switching algorithms, IP Routing
algorithms, route table management and other extensions to a switch/router. The
switch/router will be implemented by teams of two or three students.
The
course is inteded for Seniors with a networking background and first year
Graduate Students. It is designed to require intensive work in the first few
weeks, and will be completed by March 25. Classes will be held in the evenings
(7:00 to 9:00 PM) and the course will be limited to no more than 12 students.
Prereq- Elec 429 or equivalent.
001 TBA - M 07:00PM - 09:00PM Sheafor, Steve Enr: 11 Max: 12
ELEC 530 DETECTION THEORY Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Classic and modern methods of optimal decisions in communications and signal
processing. Continuous- and discrete-time methods. Gaussian and non-Gaussian
problems.
Prereq- ELEC 430 or Stochastic Processes.
001 SS 106 - TTH 02:30PM - 03:50PM Johnson, Don H. Enr: 16 Max: 0
ELEC 535 INFORMATION AND CODING THEORY Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Introduction to information theory concepts; basic theorems of channel coding
and source coding with a fidelity criterion. Techniques of channel coding,
parity check codes, introduction to algebraic coding theory, introduction to
convolutional codes. Variable-length source coding.
Prereq- ELEC 331.
001 AL A126 - MWF 10:00AM - 10:50AM Riedi, Rudolf H. Enr: 24 Max: 0
ELEC 540 SOURCE CODING AND COMPRESSION Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Review of information theory, scalar quantization, vector quantization,
quantizer Design Algorithms, Entropy coding, transform coding, rate-distortion
optimization application to image and video coding, wavelet and
multi-resolution compression algorithms.
Prereq- ELEC 533.
001 KH 101 - TTH 10:50AM - 12:05PM Orchard, Michael Enr: 3 Max: 0
ELEC 560 INTEGRATED AND FIBER OPTICS Credits 3.00 Spring 03
A seminar course consisting of lectures, discussions of journal articles, and
student presentations on topics in optical fiber propagation, including linear
and nonlinear effects.
Prereq- ELEC 306
001 AL A126 - TTH 02:30PM - 04:00PM Halas, Naomi J Enr: 7 Max: 0
ELEC 561 TOPICS IN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Advanced methods for simulation and control of the fabrication of modern
integrated circuits. Quality and reliability assurance.
Prereq- ELEC 462
001 AL A126 - W 07:00PM - 09:00PM Wilson, William L. Enr: 11 Max: 0
ELEC 562 SUBMICROMETER & NANOMETER DEVICE TECHNOL Credits 3.00 Spring 03
Surverys techniques to design, fabricate, and analyze sbmicron and nanometer
structures with emphasis on applications in microelectronics, microphotonics,
information storage, and nanotechnology. Enrollment is limited to 25.
001 AL A126 - TF 04:00PM - 05:15PM Kelly, Kevin Enr: 12 Max: 25
ELEC 564 SOLID-STATE PHYSICS II Credits 3.00 Spring 03
See description of PHYS 564.
001 HZ 122 - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM Si, Qimiao Enr: 1 Max: 0
ELEC 566 PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS PROJECTS Credits Spring 03
Includes standard experiments, development of new experiments, and special
projects undertaken in collaboration with a faculty member. Permission of
instructor required.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 0 Max: NA
ELEC 590 ELECTRICAL PROJECTS Credits Spring 03
Theoretical and experimental investigations under staff direction. May be
repeated for up to a total of 6 credit hours.
Course may be repeated for
credit.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 4 Max:
ELEC 599 FIRST YEAR GRAD STUDENT PROJECTS Credits 6.00 Spring 03
No description.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 19 Max: NA
ELEC 631 WAVELETS- A CONNEXIONIST APPROACH Credits 3.00 Spring 03
In this course, we will learn about wavelets and their applications in signal
and image processing, includin: filterbanks, 1-d and 2-d wavelets, nonlinear
approximation, inverse problems, compression, multiscale statistical models,
multifractals, and time-frequency analysis. Instead of a standard lecture
format, we will emphasize communities, working groups to learn the material
together. As we learn, we will build Connexions modules and courses on wavelets
(see cnx.rice.edu).
The course is offered for repeateabl credit in alternate
years.
Prereq- ELEC 431, 531, or equivalent.
001 TBA - TTH 01:00PM - 02:20PM Baraniuk, Richard G. Enr: 16 Max: NA
ELEC 696 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE SEMINAR Credits 1.00 Spring 03
Discussion of recent research papers in computer architecture and current
computer architecture at Rice. Permission of instructor required. May be
repeated for credit.
001 AL A126 - M 04:00PM - 05:00PM Pai, Vijay Enr: 7 Max: 0
Rixner, Scott
ELEC 760 BAYLOR/RICE MD/PHD PROGRAM Credits Spring 03
Departmental permission required.
Course may be repeated for credit.
001 TBA - TBA Clark, John W. Enr: 0 Max: NA
ELEC 800 RESEARCH AND THESIS Credits 1.00 Spring 03
No description.
001 TBA - TBA Staff Enr: 72 Max: NA
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