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E E 507 - Advanced Biomedical Systems
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Novel trends in biotechnology, design and organization of modern hospital systems, and utilization of advanced technologies. Modeling and simulation of physiological and medical systems. Additional projects required for E E 607 .
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Master’s students register in EE 507; Ph.D. students register in E E 607 . Double Numbered with: E E 607
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E E 508 - Probability Theory and Random Processes
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Engineering MS and Electrical Engineering MS students only.
Probability spaces, random vectors and processes, convergence concepts, stationarity and ergodic properties, second-order moments and linear systems, correlation and spectral representations. Some applications of random processes.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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E E 509 - Network Theory
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Network classifications and study of non-linear circuits. Analysis of linear networks using topological and state-space techniques. Characterization of networks using scattering and other parameters. Tellegen’s theorem and its application.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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E E 511 - Linear Systems Analysis
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Engineering MS and Electrical Engineering MS students only.
Review of linear algebra and z-transforms. Continuous and discrete-time systems. Sampled data systems. State-space linear system analysis. Stability, reachability, and observability. Minimal realization. State feedback and pole assignment. Asymptotic observers. Examples of applications. Project on a related subject.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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E E 526 - High Speed Communication Circuits
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Engineering MS and Electrical Engineering MS students only.
Design of integrated circuits for high speed data communication. Serial communication standards. Transceiver architecture. High speed and broadband circuit design techniques. Serializer, deserializer, clock recovery circuits. Channel equalization. Jitter and channel interference issues.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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E E 527 - Digital Filter Design and Audio Processing
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Engineering MS and Electrical Engineering MS students only.
Digital filter design methods, filter architectures, round-off noise, implementation and applications to audio signal processing. Additional projects required for EE 527.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in EE 513. Double Numbered with: E E 427
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E E 528 - Speech Signal Processing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Principles and engineering applications of speech signal processing. Speech synthesis, recognition, encoding, and compression. Applications of neural networks. Additional projects required for EE 528.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 428
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E E 531 - CMOS Electronics
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Engineering MS and Electrical Engineering MS students only.
Electronic design automation CAD tools, silicon compilers, CMOS design, BiCMOS design (technologies, modeling, device characterization and simulation), CMOS and BiCMOS subcircuits, amplifiers, op-amps and systems.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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E E 532 - Analog Signal Processing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Basic CMOS circuit techniques. Low-voltage and current-mode signal processing. Switched-capacitor (SC)and switched-current (SI) circuits such as amplifiers, integrators, S/H circuits, filters, oscillators, D/A and A/D converters, etc. Advanced techniques for corrections of nonideal behavior. Analysis and simulation projects. Master’s students register in EE 532; Ph.D. students register in E E 632 . Additional projects required for E E 632 .
Letter grade only (AF). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 632
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E E 533 - Quantum and Optical Electronics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Modern quantum and optical concepts of relevance in lasers, fiber optics, optical technology and semiconductor solid state electronics. Basic theory and applications to state-of-the-art electronics engineering.
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E E 534 - Mixed-Signal IC Design
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Engineering MS and Electrical Engineering MS students only.
CMOS fabrication and characterization. On-chip passive elements calculations and matching techniques. Modeling, interconnects, and crosstalk. Layout and simulations using CAD tools. Design of cells, inverters, DACs, ADCs, and PLLs. I/O pads. Substrate Noise coupling. SOI technology. Research paper and additional projects required for EE 534.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 434
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E E 535 - VLSI Design
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Engineering MS and Electrical Engineering MS students only.
Techniques for designing Very Large Scale Integrated (VLSI) circuits using n-channel metal oxide semiconductors (n-MOS).
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Not open for credit to students with credit in EE 520.
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E E 535A - Microelectronics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Theory of microelectronics integrated circuit design, IC fabrication technology, device characterization, modelling, digital and analog simulation tools, physical layout tools, digital standard cell library design, IC digital system designs, I/O pad design, full chip simulation and physical designs. Additional projects required for EE 535A.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours) Double Numbered with: E E 435
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E E 536 - Microfabrication and Nanotechnology
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Techniques and technology of miniaturization of electrical, mechanical, optical, and opto-electronic devices in sizes from millimeters to nanometers are presented. Design examples of sensors, microlenses, cantilevers, and micromotors are covered and process fabrication using latest technology demonstrated. Additional projects required for EE 536.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 436
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E E 540 - Advanced Digital System and Computer Architecture
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
High level computer architectures including studies of network processors, security processing, embedded computers; system design and implementation approaches including ASIC’s, SOC’s, and networks on chip concepts. Simulation and design tools. Project required
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours) Strongly recommended: E E 546 .
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E E 545 - Computer Communication Networks
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Engineering MS and Electrical Engineering MS students only.
Design and analysis of computer communications networks including their topologies, architectures, protocols, and standards. LAN, WAN environments and access methods. Ethernet, ATM, bridges, routers, gateways and intelligent hubs. TCP/IP and other Networking protocols. Load balancing, traffic monitoring, use of simulation tools.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems-computer projects 3 hours)
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E E 546 - Advanced Microprocessors and Embedded Controllers II
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Advanced concepts for embedded controllers, mobile processors, network processors, embedded Internet, and embedded Internet devices. Parallelism, multithreading, pipelining, coherence protocols, interconnection networks, clustering. Simulation and analysis tools.
Letter grade only (A-F). Project required. (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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E E 547 - Sensor Networks
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only and consent of instructor.
Small and low power sensors and radio equipped modules replacing traditional wired sensor systems. Communication protocols and mesh networking in limited resource nodes, application development frameworks for sensor networks, modeling, simulation and virtualization.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours).
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E E 548 - Wireless and Mobile Networks and Security in Wireless Networks
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Wireless and Mobile Ad-hoc Networks and Security. Ad-hoc and geographic routing, resource discovery, MAC, IP-mobility, mobility modeling, wired-wireless networks, security aspects. Lab Projects will include use of tools such as OPNET, Ethereal, Sniffer, Scanner, IDS, etc. Advanced project required for EE 548.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 448
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E E 550 - Power Electronics and Applications
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Power converters: rectifiers, inverters, choppers and cycloconverters. PWM and PFM techniques. Harmonics and filters. Magnetics. Applications in motor controls in industrial systems, energy conversion, HVDC transmission, aircraft and spacecraft power systems.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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E E 551 - Theory and Applications of DC/DC Converters
(3 units)
Prerequisite: E E 550 with a grade of “C” or better. Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Modeling, analysis, design and application of DC/DC switch-mode converters.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lec-prob 3 hrs)
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E E 553 - Protection of Power Systems
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Protective relays, instrument transformers, low-voltage and high-voltage circuit breakers, protection of generators and motors, transformer protection and transmission line protection. Relay coordination and commercial power systems. Application of computer programs for protective device coordination. Additional projects required for EE 553.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 453
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E E 554 - Power Systems Economics and Applications
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Advanced power systems economics and applications. Principles of power systems modeling and analysis, including advanced electric drives. Electric power industry structure and economic issues concerning power generation, transmission, and distribution. Emphasis on renewable energy and smart grids, and consumer empowerment as market architecture drivers.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours).
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E E 556 - Solar Power Systems
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Solar power systems requirements and analysis, criteria of environmental qualification, operation principles, design, fabrication, testing of key components. Process for device design, fabrication, testing methods, modeling and simulations. Solar thermal, solar power plants, satellite solar modules, Building Integrated Photovoltaics.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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E E 566 - RF and Microwave Electronics
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Transmission Lines, Waveguides, Matching Networks, MW Amplifier Design, MW Resonators Design, MW Oscillator Design, MW Mixer, Noise Analysis in Microwave Electronics and Network Analysis Methods.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 2 hours, Laboratory 3 hours).
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E E 573 - Autonomous Systems
(3 units)
Corequisites: E E 511 . Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Selected methodologies for analysis and design of autonomous mobile systems. Rotation, motion kinematics, modeling of mobile robots, control of robots, path planning and obstacle avoidance. Vision and 3D sensors, Kalman and particle filters, localization and mapping. Project is required.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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E E 574 - Robot Modeling and Control
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Engineering MS and Electrical Engineering MS students only.
Basic methodology for analysis and design of robotic manipulators. Classification of robots. Homogeneous transformations, kinematics, dynamics, trajectory planning and control of robots. Application of robots in flexible manufacturing. Advanced projects required for EE 574.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 474
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E E 575 - Non-Linear Control Systems
(3 units)
Prerequisite: E E 511 with a grade of “C” or better. Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Methodologies and results dealing with stability and robust stabilization of non-linear systems applied to robotics, aerospace, artificial neural networks, etc. Phase plane analysis, limit cycles, Lyapunov stability theory and its extension, Positive real transfer matrix and passivity, feedback linearization and stabilization, tracking, robust control. Ph.D. students register in E E 675 . Advanced projects for E E 675 students.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Not open for credit to students with credit in EE 775. Double Numbered with: E E 675
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E E 576 - Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Principles and application of artificial neural networks and fuzzy logic. Mechanisms of supervised and unsupervised neural networks. Fuzzy control systems. Applications in signal processing, communications, control, and other areas. Additional projects required for EE 576.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 476
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E E 581 - Satellite Communication Systems
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Basic orbital mechanics, link analysis, multiple access architectures and protocols, FDMA, TDMA, and CDMA systems. Synchronization techniques, modulation and coding techniques. Security and spread spectrum requirements. System design. Additional projects required for EE 581.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 481
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E E 583 - Digital Image Processing
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Engineering MS and Electrical Engineering MS students only.
Acquiring Images. Correcting Imaging defects. Image enhancement. Segmentation and threshholding. Processing Binary images. Tomography. Three dimensional Imaging. Some image data compression techniques. Masters students register in EE 583; Ph.D. students register in E E 683 . Additional projects required for E E 683 .
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 683
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E E 585 - Advanced Digital Signal Processing
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Engineering MS and Electrical Engineering MS students only.
Advanced topics in digital signal processing and applications to communication and power line systems, including adaptive filters, FFT-based OFDM transceivers. IEEE standards for green energy communication and optimization. Masters students register in EE 585; Ph.D. students register in E E 685 . Additional projects for E E 685 .
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 685
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E E 586 - Real-Time Digital Signal Processing
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Digital signal processors architecture and language. Real-time DSP considerations and limitations. Digital filter and signal processing system implementations.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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E E 587 - Fiber Optic Networks
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Introduction to optical networks. Operation of optical fiber, semiconductor lasers, photo detectors, and fiber optic components. Modulation and demodulation techniques for fiber optic communication systems. Design of optical transmission systems
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours).
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E E 588 - DSP for MMO Communication Systems
(3 units)
Prerequisite: E E 508 . Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Advanced topics in DSP and Communication systems with applications to space-time coded OFDM transceivers, MIMO wireless systems, LTE/LTE-advanced in physical layer, and next generation for mobile communications.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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E E 589 - Multiuser Communications
(3 units)
Prerequisite: E E 508 . Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Advanced multiuser, cooperative and competitive wireless mobile communication systems; spread spectrum systems; infrastructure based, and ad hoc multiuser communication systems.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 hours).
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E E 590 - Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in electrical engineering and consent of instructor.
Selected topics from recent advances in electrical engineering.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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E E 591 - Adaptive Systems
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Engineering MS and Electrical Engineering MS students only.
Adaptive systems and their applications to communication, control, and signal processing systems.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours).
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E E 592 - Wireless Communications
(3 units)
Prerequisite: E E 508 or consent of instructor. Engineering and Electrical Engineering MS majors only.
Design of advanced wireless communication systems, optimum receivers, probability of error and outage, diversity, multicarrier modulation, ISI countermeasures.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 Hours).
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E E 606 - Theory and Practice of Biomedical Instrumentation
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in engineering or natural sciences. Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Advanced design concepts and practical utilization of biomedical instrumentation. Transduction of physiological parameters. Theory and practice. Additional projects required for EE 606. Master’s students register in E E 506 ; Ph.D. students register in EE 606.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 506
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E E 607 - Advanced Biomedical Systems
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing in engineering or natural sciences. Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Novel trends in biotechnology, design and organization of modern hospital systems and utilization of advanced technologies. Modeling simulation of physiological and medical systems. Additional projects required for EE 607. Master’s students register in E E 507 ; Ph.D. students register in EE 607.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 507
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E E 632 - Analog Signal Processing
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Electrical Engineering MS or Engineering MS students; or consent of instructor.
Basic CMOS circuit techniques. Low-voltage and current-mode signal processing. Switched-capacitor (SC)and switched-current (SI) circuits such as amplifiers, integrators, S/H circuits, filters, oscillators, D/A and A/D converters, etc. Advanced techniques for corrections of nonideal behavior. Analysis and simulation projects. Additional projects required for EE 632. Master’s students register in E E 532 ; Ph.D. students register in EE 632.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 532
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E E 675 - Non-Linear Control Systems
(3 units)
Prerequisite: E E 511 with a grade of “C” or better. Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Methodologies and results dealing with stability and robust stabilization of non-linear systems applied to robotics, aerospace, artificial neural networks, etc. Phase plane analysis, limit cycles, Lyapunov stability theory and its extension, Positive real transfer matrix and passivity, feedback linearization and stabilization, tracking, robust control. Ph.D. students register in EE 675. Advanced projects for EE 675 students.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Not open for credit to students with credit in EE 775. Double Numbered with: E E 575
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E E 683 - Digital Image Processing
(3 units)
Prerequisite: E E 505 with a grade of “C” or better. Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Acquiring Images. Correcting Imaging defects. Image enhancement. Segmentation and threshholding. Processing Binary images. Tomography. Three dimensional Imaging. Some image data compression techniques. Additional projects required for EE 683. Masters students register in E E 583 ; Ph.D. students register in EE 683.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 583
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E E 685 - Advanced Digital Signal Processing
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Electrical Engineering MS and Engineering MS students only.
Advanced topics in digital signal processing and applications to communication and power line systems, including adaptive filters, FFT-based OFDM transceivers. IEEE standards for green energy communication and optimization. Additional projects for EE 685. Masters students register in E E 585 ; Ph.D. students register in EE 685.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours). Double Numbered with: E E 585
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E E 697 - Directed Research
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to Engineering MS and Electrical Engineering MS students only.
Theoretical, experimental, or industrial problems in Electrical Engineering requiring intensive analysis culminating in a substantial report.
Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with same topic in different semesters.
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E E 698 - Thesis or Industrial Project
(3-6 units)
Prerequisite: Advancement to Candidacy. Engineering and Electrical Engineering MS majors only.
Planning, preparation and completion of a thesis (total 6 units), or industrial project (3 units), in electrical engineering.
Credit/No Credit grading only. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with same topic in different semesters.
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EMER 500 - Information Literacy and Practical Writing Applications for Emergency Management
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to EMER graduate students only
Research processes and methods for retrieving emergency management information. Writing preparation for academic and professional documents in emergency management. On-campus and free-source e-learning technologies to interface with program content, student and faculty communications, and course projects and evaluations. Construction of webpages.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in EMER 502 or EMER 504.
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EMER 506 - Emergency Planning and Management
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to EMER graduate students only
The planning and management processes and the issues involved in large-scale emergencies. The nature of natural and technological risk and emergency will be explored via case studies. Public sector roles in contingency planning and response will be assessed.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not open for credit to students with credit in EMER 542.
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EMER 530 - Applied Research Methods and Analytical Techniques for Decision Support and Innovation
(4 units)
Prerequisite: EMER 506. Open to EMER graduate students only
Critical analysis of interdisciplinary research, theory and multi-methods appropriate for application within emergency services and management are examined using quantitative and qualitative analysis.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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EMER 540 - Emergency Management Organizations: Constructs for Influencing Complex Systems
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Open to EMER graduate students only
Historical events, policies, and complex organizational settings that shape emergency management organizations. Critical reviews of modern and post-modern organizational theories associated with complex systems. Strategic improvements in emergency management organizations.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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EMER 545 - Disaster Mental Health Issues in Emergency Management
(3 units)
Prerequisites: EMER 500. Open to EMER graduate students only
Theories and practical applications of emergency mental health and self-care for those responding to, or managing response to, widespread natural and human-induced disasters.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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EMER 547 - Continuity of Operations, Recovery, and Emergency Management
(3 units)
Prerequisites: EMER 500 and EMER 506. Open to EMER graduate students only
Development and maintenance of comprehensive emergency management programs for business and industry. Plan development and implementation, vulnerability analysis, hazard identification, life safety, property protection, communications and community outreach.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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EMER 548 - Risk, Crisis, and Inter-Agency Communications
(3 units)
Prerequisite: EMER 500 . Open to EMER graduate students only
Theory and practical applications of emergency communications for those responding to or managing response to widespread natural and human-induced disasters.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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EMER 601 - Technology, Cybersecurity, and Emergency Management
(3 units)
Prerequisite: EMER 500 and EMER 506 . Open to EMER graduate students only
Role of technology in effective emergency management. Exploration of Internet, disaster simulation software, and geographic tools such as GIS, GPS, and direct and remote sensing devices through case study analyses and in-class simulations.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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EMER 605 - Public Health Issues in Emergency Management
(3 units)
Prerequisite: EMER 500 . Open to EMER graduate students only
Roles and responsibilities of the public health system in emergency management. Structure of public health systems, management tools, public health intervention strategies, communication, collaboration, and ethical considerations. Role of public health regarding assessments following disasters and maintaining public health standards.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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EMER 631 - International Emergency Administration Systems: Comparative Analysis
(3 units)
Prerequisite: EMER 500. Open to EMER graduate students only
Comparative analysis of international emergency management systems and structures. Implications of emerging threats and disasters in an increasingly interdependent world.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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EMER 650 - Graduate Seminar
(3 units)
Prerequisites: EMER 500 and EMER 506. Open to EMER graduate students only
Students will undertake literature reviews and/or research to explore emerging issues, trends and research in the field of emergency services administration.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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EMER 661 - Emergency Management Leadership Across the Megacommunity
(3 units)
Prerequisites: EMER 500 , EMER 506 , EMER 530 and EMER 540 . Open to EMER graduate students only
Competencies of professional emergency management defined through the megacommunity. Models of strategic leadership in all phases of disaster management, with often competing professional organizations and networks, across culturally and economically diverse constituencies, and for natural or human-made disasters.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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EMER 671 - Proposal: Strategic Planning and Integrative Practices in Emergency Services Administration
(3 units)
Prerequisites: EMER 500 , EMER 506 , EMER 530 , EMER 540 , and EMER 548 . Open to EMER graduate students only
Capstone course focusing on strategies for and preparation of a project or thesis proposal on a selected disaster risk-management topic. Students completing a project (EMER 694 ) should complete EMER 671 and EMER 694 concurrently.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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EMER 690 - Selected Topics in Emergency Management
(1-6 units)
Prerequisites: EMER 500 and EMER 506. Open to EMER graduate students only
Group investigation of selected topics.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics in the same semester. Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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EMER 694 - Project: Strategic Planning and Integrative Practices in Emergency Services Administration
(2-4 units)
Prerequisites: EMER 671 and Advancement to Candidacy
Capstone course synthesizing research in emergency services management and research methodologies leading to the development and implementation of a project designed to provide solutions to a problem within the emergency services meta-community. May be conducted individually or in a group.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated up to six units in different semesters.
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EMER 695 - Independent Study
(1-6 units)
Prerequisites: Department consent. Open to EMER graduate students only.
For students who wish to focus their studies on a specific area of emergency services administration which coincides with a faculty member’s research or practical expertise.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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EMER 697 - Directed Studies
(3 units)
Prerequisites: EMER 500 , EMER 506 , and EMER 530 . Open to EMER graduate students only.
Research in an area of specialization under the direction of a faculty member.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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EMER 698 - Thesis
(2-4 units)
Prerequisites: Advancement to Candidacy. Open to EMER graduate students only
Planning, preparation, and completion of a thesis
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.
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ENGR 090 - Special Topics in Engineering
(1 unit)
Workforce training in various fields of Engineering, including but not limited to transportation, energy and environment, computer science, cyber security, manufacturing, testing and assessment, and electronic systems.
A. Hot Mix Asphalt Module I
B. Hot Mix Asphalt Module II
C. Portland Cement Concrete
D. Non-destructive Testing
Credit/no credit, (Lecture 1 hour, Technical Activities and lab 1 hour) May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units, with different topics in the same semester.
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ENGR 101 - Introduction to the Engineering Profession
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Freshman standing or consent of instructor.
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 111 or MATH 113 or MATH 122
Freshman orientation seminar on careers in engineering. Speakers from various fields illustrate opportunities and challenges in the engineering profession.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 1 hour) Same course as ENGR 101H . Not open for credit to students with credit in ENGR 101H .
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ENGR 101H - Introduction to the Engineering Profession
(1 unit)
Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH 111 or MATH 113 or MATH 122 or MATH 123 or MATH 224 . ENGR Honors Program track I or II.
Freshman orientation seminar on careers in engineering. Speakers from various fields illustrate opportunities and challenges in the engineering profession.
Letter grade only (A-F). Additional assignments/projects adding depth to the course materials required for Engineering Honors students. (Lecture-problems 1 hour) Same course as ENGR 101 . Open to students in the Engineering Honors Program. Not open for credit to students with credit in ENGR 101 .
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ENGR 102 - Academic Success Skills
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: ENGR 101 with a grade of “C” or better.
Development of skills and identification of strengths and weaknesses for success in a COE major.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 1 hour). Same course as ENGR 102H . Not open for credit to students with credit in ENGR 102H .
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ENGR 102H - Academic Success Skills
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: ENGR 101 or ENGR 101H with a grade of “C” or better. Engr Honors Program track I or II.
Development of skills and identification of strengths and weaknesses for success in a COE major.
Letter grade only (A-F). Additional assignments/projects adding depth to the course materials required for Engineering Honors students. (Lecture 1 hour). Same course as ENGR 102 . Open to students in the Engineering Honors Program. Not open for credit to students with credit in ENGR 102 .
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ENGR 130 - Health, Energy, Environment, Transportation (HEET)
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Completion of high school classes in geometry, algebra, chemistry, and environmental sciences.
Introductory course in healthy environment requirements, renewable energy, elements green design, transport systems and management, economics, environmental impacts of transportation. Hybrid, module-based class, with simulations, interact exercises, design projects and assessments renewable energy, green design, water resources, and air quality.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hours)
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ENGR 170 - Introduction to Solid Modeling and Engineering Graphics
(2 units)
Prerequisites: Knowledge of geometry and intermediate algebra.
Introduction to part modeling, solid models, detail drawings with dimensioning and assembly modeling using SolidWorks software. Focuses on project-based learning, which organizes learning around complete projects.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 1 hour, Lab 3 hours)
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ENGR 200H - Introduction to Engineering Honors Program
(1 unit)
Prerequisites: ENGR 101 and ENGR 102 .
Engineering honors program organization and procedures. Introduction to professional societies, technical communication, team-building, networking, and other engineering career-advancing skills. Participating in community engagement activities.
Credit/No Credit grading only.
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ENGR 203 - Engineering Problems and Analysis
(3 units)
Prerequisite: MATH 122 with a grade of “C” or better;
Corequisite: ENGR 203L .
Formulation of engineering problems and methods for their analysis. Application of vectors, matrices, derivatives and integration into engineering problems. Computer aided analysis using MATLAB, MathCad, etc.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture - Problems hours)
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ENGR 203L - Engineering Problems and Analysis Laboratory
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: MATH 122 with a grade of “C” or better;
Corequisite: ENGR 203 .
Computer-based exercises on fundamental concepts such as vectors, matrices, derivatives, integrals. Practical engineering problems are assigned and solved using MATLAB.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Laboratory 3 hours)
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ENGR 300H - Introduction to Engineering Honors Research
(1 unit)
Prerequisites: ENGR 200H , Junior standing.
Introduction to engineering research for honors students, including proposal writing, literature reviews, formal research methods and publication of results. Introduction to departmental honors program advisors and exposure to active areas of research in the college.
Credit/No Credit grading only.
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ENGR 302 - Energy and Environment: A Global Perspective
(3 units)
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Renewable/nonrenewable energy sources, including fossil fuels, nuclear, solar, wind, wave, geothermal, hydroelectric and biomass. Available resources, market, trends, and technology. Energy conservation, balance, alternatives, social, cultural, and political impacts. Ecosystem, human-induced climate changes. Environment and power generation, pollution, ozone depletion. Recycling.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problem 3 hours)
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ENGR 310 - Business Communications in Engineering Profession
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GWAR Requisites: WPE score of 8, 9, or 10, or ENGL 301A with a grade of “C” or better or student group. Engineering majors only. Exclude freshmen.
Basic concepts for understanding/practice of communication in world of business for managers and professionals. Language/conversations in business and role in coordinating actions, resolving breakdowns in work and customer satisfaction. Business writing formats, formal report, business conversation. International, technical, and linguistic developments in business communication.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (Lecture-Problem 3 hours). May be used to satisfy the GWAR. Students who have failed the WPE at least once can take the course and submit a portfolio at the end for GWAR credit that will be issued if the student passes the portfolio that is reviewed by a committee.
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ENGR 340 - Guitar Electronics: Engineering Sound
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Upper division standing, GE Foundation requirements, one course from G.E. category Blb.
Historical review of electro-magnetic principles and their application to the reproduction, modification, and creation of sound. The electric guitar, its amplifiers, and special effects devices (analog and digital) will be used to gain practical experience. Electrical safety, physiology and physics of the ear.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours) Not open for credit to students with credit in EE 333.
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ENGR 350 - Computers, Ethics and Society
(3 units)
Prerequisites: 3 units from GE Area A2 (Written Communication) and 3 units from GE Area D (Social Sciences).
Examination of the social impact of information technologies. Topics include a survey of the technology (software, hardware and key applications), ethical obligations of specialists, the computer in the workplace, shifts of power, privacy, and legal issues related to computing.
(Lecture-problems 3 hrs)
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ENGR 360 - Robotic Technology in Health Care
(3 units)
Explores various robotic innovations developed for biomedical applications and their global impact on the quality of patient care, economy, and policy through new methods and tools for diagnosis and treatment, clinical training, education, and rehabilitation.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 hours)
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ENGR 361 - Scientific Research Communication
3 units
Prerequisite: G.E. foundation courses; score of 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or successfully completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.
Introduction to technical writing for students pursuing research careers. Accessing and using research literature. Writing technical and research reports for various purposes and audiences. Oral presentation of research and scientific information. Includes intensive writing.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hours). Same course as HHS 361, C/LA 361, RSCH 361 , and NSCI 361. Not open for credit to students with credit in HHS 361, C/LA 361, RSCH 361 or NSCI 361.
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ENGR 370 - Astronautics and Space
(3 units)
Prerequisites: GE Foundation requirements, one or more Exploration courses, and upper-division standing.
Combines the disciplines of space engineering with economics, human physiology, satellite meteorology, earth resources and environmental science, astronautics and space exploration. Emphasis on oral and written communications, numeracy and use of computers. Extensive use of computer animation, videographics and the Internet.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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ENGR 390 - Information and Communication Technology for Sustainability
(3 units)
Prerequisite: Completion of GE Foundation requirements and upper-division standing. Students must have scored 11 or higher on the GWAR Placement Examination or completed the necessary portfolio course that is a prerequisite for a GWAR Writing Intensive Capstone.
Corequisites: ENGR 350 or other ethics course, or consent of instructor
Information and communication technology and Sustainability. Concepts for understanding and analyzing the sustainability of a given engineering context. Application domains relevant for sustainability engineering such as climate change, smart systems, and gamification. Systems thinking approaches and development of feasible future scenarios.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 2 hours, Activities 2 hours)
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ENGR 392 - Water: People, Politics, and Processes
(3 units)
Prerequisite: GE Foundation requirements.
Explores the impact of water resources management on society, economy, and governance through socio-political and hydrological overviews as well as both domestic and international case studies.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture-Problems 3 hours.) Same course as I/ST 350 . Not open for credit to students with credit in I/ST 350 .
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ENGR 492B - Internship In Engineering
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Major in the College of Engineering, completion of 9 units of upper division COE coursework, a 2.5 GPA overall or 2.75 GPA in the student’s major, and consent of instructor prior to registration.
Qualifying students must provide contact information for the major- or career-related assignment in private industry or in public agencies for which the course is being used. The position may be either a volunteer or paid work assignment. The instructor is required to visit the work site. Learning assignments will be arranged through the Career Development Center and the instructor.
Credit/No Credit grading only. Final written report required. Minimum of 120 hours of field experience required. (Activity 6 hours) May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units in different semesters.
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ENGR 498H - Honors Thesis
(1-3 units)
Prerequisite: Senior standing. Engr Honors Program track I or II.
Planning, preparation and completion of a thesis or project, in an area approved by the Honors Advisor.
Letter grade only (A-F). May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units with same topic in different semesters. RP grading.
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ENGR 513 - Optimal Engineering Design Decision-Making
(3 units)
Prerequisite: COE Graduate Standing or consent of instructor.
Application based overview of methods for making optimal design decisions, involving both theory and practical usage; importance of modeling; design of experiments; linear and nonlinear optimization; multiple objectives; design under uncertainty; decision-making algorithms; project work required.
Letter grade only (A-F). Lecture-problems 3 hours.
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ENGR 570 - Applied Data Analysis for Engineers
(3 units)
Prerequisites: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
This course covers signal processing, data mining and machine learning techniques and algorithms which are frequently used to analyze engineering data. Practical projects/assignments from various engineering fields will be given to exemplify the concept.
Letter Grade only (A - F). (Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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ENGR 691 - Curricular Practical Training
(1 unit)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing, Completion of 18 units of graduate work, Advancement to Candidacy, and good standing.
Curricular Practical Training class provides international graduate students in the College of Engineering with opportunities to gain practical experiences in their field of study.
Credit/no credit only. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units in different semesters.
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ENGR 790 - Selected Topics in Engineering
(1-4 units)
Prerequisites: MS or equivalent and formally admitted to the Ph.D. program.
Each offering is based on an area of engineering in which recent advances have been made.
Letter grade only (A-F). Topics announced in the Schedule of Classes.
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ENGR 795 - Advanced Directed Studies
(4 units)
Explorations of theoretical and experimental (if applicable) Engineering problems in great depth with emphasis on mathematical modeling and analysis. Students must present the findings in a formal report and a seminar.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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ENGR 796 - Doctoral Seminar
(2 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
Research seminar on advanced technical fields.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 2 hours). May be repeated to a maximum of 4 units in different semesters.
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ENGR 797A - Preparation for Ph.D. Preliminary Examinations
(4-12 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
Tutorial. Limited to doctoral students who are preparing for the preliminary examinations. ENGR 797A does not count towards the 48 units of course requirement.
Credit/No Credit grading only.
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ENGR 797B - Preparation for Ph.D. Qualifying Examination
(4-12 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.
Tutorial. Limited to doctoral students who are preparing for the qualifying examination. ENGR 797B does not count towards the 48 units of course requirement.
Credit/No Credit grading only.
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ENGR 797C - Research for Ph.D. Dissertation
(4-12 units)
Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. Tutorial. Limited to doctoral students who are preparing or working on the dissertation research. ENGR 797C does not count towards the 48 units of course requirement.
Credit/No Credit grading only.
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ENGR 798 - Doctoral Dissertation
(4-12 units)
Prerequisites: Successful completion of the Ph.D. preliminary examinations, research tool test, and at least 48 units of course work.
A written dissertation proposal containing an outline of the research to be undertaken and references to relevant source material must be submitted. Only upon a positive recommendation a student may embark on a dissertation.
Letter grade only (A-F).
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E T 101 - Introduction to Engineering Technology
(1 unit)
Survey of professional activities and environment of engineering technologist. Covers role of technologist in American industry, the history of technology and the growth and future of those professionals who hold the Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology.
(Lecture-Discussion 1 hour)
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E T 202 - Probability and Statistics for Technology
(3 units)
Prerequisite: High school algebra.
Corequisite: E T 202L .
Statistics and probability theory, sampling, correlation, regression as applied to Engineering Technology.
(Lecture-problems 3 hours)
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E T 202L - Probability and Statistics for Technology Laboratory
(1 unit)
Prerequisites: 2 yrs high school algebra, geometry, and intermediate algebra (or MATH 010) or equivalent.
Corequisite: E T 202 .
Laboratory exercises in statistics and probability theory, sampling, correlation, regression as applied to Engineering Technology. Simulation using statistical packages.
(Laboratory 3 hours)
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