2008–2009 - Florida Institute of Technology

Signal Processing: Research is performed in neural networks,
image processing, pattern recognition and speech processing.
Algorithms have been developed for near-real-time detection and
classification for several applications such as communications,
noise reduction, and speaker identification. Techniques being
used include traditional techniques and others that include wavelets,
fractals, higher-order statistics and morphology. Projects
include the analysis and classification of infrasound signals,
development of pattern recognizers, denoising of imagery and
speech identification.
Wireless Center of Excellence (WiCE): See the Institution
Overview section of this catalog. Research within WiCE focuses
on areas related to wireless communication, wireless multimedia
communications and wireless sensor systems. Students are
involved in research projects evaluating propagation of radio
waves, planning and optimization of voice and data services in
cellular systems, various aspects associated with wireless sensor
networks and topics addressing challenges in providing multimedia
communication over wireless links. WiCE is well connected
with several industry partners that help in selection of relevant
research topics and provide the center with state-of-the-art
design tools and CAD software. In recent years the center has
been involved in the hurricane research program sponsored by
the National Science Foundation
DePartment of engineering systems
Muzaffar A. Shaikh, Ph.D., Head
Degree Programs
Engineering Management, M.S.
Systems Engineering, M.S.
Professors
John E. Deaton, Ph.D., aviation human factors, applied aviation
psychology.
Fredric M. Ham, Ph.D., Harris Professor, optical control systems, digital
signal processing.
Samuel P. Kozaitis, Ph.D., optical pattern recognition, optical signal
processing.
Muzaffar A. Shaikh, Ph.D., management science, decision modeling,
mathematical programming, management information systems, systems
engineering, operations research.
Wade H. Shaw Jr., Ph.D., P.E., management of technology, simulation,
artificial intelligence, modeling, project engineering, information systems,
quality.
Associate Professors
William W. Arrasmith, Ph.D., systems engineering, signal processing.
Carmo A. D’Cruz, Ph.D., entrepreneurship, technical marketing, product
development.
Syed H. Murshid, Ph.D., fiber-optics sensors, fiber-optics communications.
M. Mehdi Shahsavari, Ph.D., computer networks, secured distributed
application.
William D. Shoaff, Ph.D., computer graphics, analysis of algorithms.
Assistant Professor
Barry Webster, Ph.D., systems engineering, software engineering.
Adjunct Professor
R.W. Welch, Ph.D., statistics.
Mission Statement
The mission of the department of engineering systems is to
prepare engineers and scientists for leadership roles in business
organizations. Our educational objectives are to achieve steady
enrollment growth and pursue practical funded research; to
provide engineers and scientists the skills to expand their areas
of responsibility in the workplace; and to update the skills of
engineers and scientists in their fields of specialization.
grADuATe Degree ProgrAmS
Master of Science
Engineering Management ____________________
The Master of Science in Engineering Management meets the
professional needs of the engineer who, although working in a
technical field, finds it necessary to update his or her skills in
engineering, as well as acquire knowledge in the management of
engineering. Typically, the technical person finds that as he or
she advances in the chosen field, the challenges of management
increase as part of the overall responsibilities of the position.
Many find that their careers would best be served by a program
addressing both areas of their job responsibilities. This interdisciplinary
program is designed for those individuals.
Admission Requirements
An applicant for the master’s program in engineering management
should have a bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited
engineering program. Applicants with bachelor’s degrees in
physical sciences, computer science and mathematics will also
be considered. In evaluating an international application, consideration
is given to the academic standards of the school attended
and the content of the courses. Letters of recommendation and a
statement of educational objectives reflecting the applicant’s professional
experience and career goals are encouraged. Applicants
should also take the GRE.
General admission requirements and the process for applying are
discussed in the Academic Overview section of this catalog.
Degree Requirements
The master of science degree requires a minimum of 30 credit
hours. Courses taken to satisfy admission prerequisites cannot
be counted toward the degree requirements. Students without
adequate undergraduate courses in accounting, statistics, linear
algebra, differential equations, computer applications and economics
will be required to make up these deficiencies. Applicants
whose bachelor’s degrees are not in engineering will also be
required to remedy any additional deficiencies by satisfactorily
completing a number of undergraduate courses selected to meet
the prerequisites for graduate study in their engineering area of
specialization.
Curriculum
The program requires five courses from the management area
and five courses from the engineering or technical area. At least
four courses should be taken from the engineering management
(ENM) list and can be applied toward either the management or
engineering requirement. The ENM course list includes courses
that are considered engineering and/or management. Faculty will
assist the student with the selection of courses.
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