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graduate courses
ENGG 310 Advanced Topics in Signals and Systems
(Cannot be used to satisfy any A.B. degree requirements)
Offered: arrange
Advanced study in signal processing and system theory. Possible topics include
multi-input/multi-output systems, two-dimensional systems (image processing),
modeling and identification, optimal filtering, and advanced optics. Readings in
current research literature and student presentations.
Prerequisites: Different for each topic; normally include ENGS 123 and ENGG 210 or
equivalent, and permission of instructor
Instructor: Hansen
ENGG 312 Topics in Statistical Communication Theory
(Cannot be used to satisfy any A.B. degree requirements)
Offered: arrange
Advanced study in any of the following or other topics may be pursued: information
theory, coding, noise, random signals, extraction of signals from noise, pattern
recognition, and modulation theory. Normally offered in alternate years.
Prerequisites: ENGS 93 (formerly 103), ENGS 110, and permission of instructor
Instructor: Cybenko
ENGG 317 Topics in Digital Computer Design
(Cannot be used to satisfy any A.B. degree requirements)
Offered: arrange
Critical analysis of current literature in an emerging area of digital technology, such
as multi-processor architecture, decentralized networks of small computers, bubble
memories, ultra-fast arithmetic logic, specialized computers for digital filtering, etc.
A term paper will be required.
Prerequisites: ENGS 116 and permission of instructor
Instructor: Cybenko
ENGG 321 Introduction to Innovation
Offered: F, W, and S: arrange
ENGG 321 provides students in the Ph.D. Program in Innovation with experience in
the process of commercializing a new technology. During the fall term, the students
act as faculty assistants for ENGS 21 Introduction to Engineering, while at the same
time using the techniques and methods of ENGS 21 to further advance their own
projects. Oral and written presentations for Ph.D. students parallel the syllabus of
ENGS 21. Guest lectures are presented by visiting entrepreneurs, venture capitalists,
and inventors. At the conclusion of the fall term, ENGG 321 students report, both
orally and in writing, on their project and are graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Students
with a Pass from the fall term take ENGG 197 in the winter term and move forward
with their projects. Each student recruits a team of fellow engineering students, Tuck
business students, and/or other Dartmouth students to work with to complete the
project. During the spring term, each student develops a full business plan and presents
it during progress and final reports to a panel of experts. The panel of experts,
which includes faculty from ENGG 197 along with outside professionals, provides
each student feedback and a grade for the course.
Prerequisites: ENGM 188; ENGM 180 recommended; a proposal for research of a specific
new technology must be developed and approved by the course faculty prior to the fall term.
ENGG 197, taken in the winter term, is a co-requisite.
NOTE: Students in the Ph.D. Program in Innovation normally take this course during the
third year of the program when their research is sufficiently advanced to have the prerequisite
proposal for new technology. Ph.D. students not admitted to the Innovation program
may request to enroll in this class in addition to their required courses. Because of the
reduced frequency of meeting, credit is given for only one course, one-half for the fall term
and one-half for the spring term.
Instructors: Hutchinson, Collier
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