2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

Humanities Elective ............................................................... 3
Technical Elective .................................................................. 3
15
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED........................................ 130
*A list of approved electives is available from the department.
GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Computer Engineering, M.S. ___________________
Major Code: 8040 Degree Awarded: Master of Science
Age Restriction: N Admission Status: graduate
Delivery Mode/s: classroom only Location/s: main campus
Admission Materials: none
The computer engineering program is committed to excellence in
teaching, innovative and challenging research programs, and providing
opportunities for the student’s development of professional
engineering competence and scholarly achievement. A commitment
to innovative research stimulates an excellent teaching and research
program that allows graduates to use imaginative solutions to engineering
problems. The program offers opportunities for graduates to
pursue positions in research, development and manufacturing for
industry and government.
The curriculum is flexible to allow opportunities to design an education
program that is suited to individual academic goals. Background
is provided in a variety of topics, including computer architecture,
signal and image processing, high-performance computing and telecommunications.
Effective interaction between related topics is an
important aspect of the program. Faculty are engaged in research of
significance and regularly collaborate with prominent scientists and
engineers from industry and government. The low student-faculty ratio
fosters a close relationship between faculty and students.
The opportunities for graduate education and research in computer
engineering are wide-ranging. Although specific research areas are
listed in this section, there is a great deal of overlap in both technical
content and faculty interest. As a result, there is considerable interaction
among students and faculty across these areas, and a student
may pursue studies that combine a variety of topics.
Admission Requirements
The applicant should have a bachelor of science degree from a computer
or electrical engineering program accredited by ABET. In evaluating
an international application, consideration is given to academic
standards of the school attended and the type of undergraduate degree
obtained. Applicants whose bachelor’s degrees are in other engineering
fields, mathematics or the physical sciences may be accepted,
but they will be required to remedy any deficiencies by satisfactorily
completing a number of undergraduate courses in preparation for
graduate study in computer engineering.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Computer Engineering requires a minimum
of 30 approved credit hours chosen in accordance with a program
plan arranged in consultation with the student’s advisor and approved
by the department head. Students who choose the thesis option
may apply only six credit hours of research/thesis work toward their
degree requirements. Students who choose the nonthesis option are
encouraged to engage in faculty-supervised research through a special
topics course and are required to pass the master’s final program
examination. The master’s final program exam measures the student’s
understanding of the technical concentration area they have chosen
and corresponds to the department research areas.
Curriculum
To earn the master of science degree, the student must complete an
approved program plan for a total of 30 credit hours.
At least five ECE 5000-level courses, including a minimum of three
at the 55xx-level.
At least two, but not more than three, courses other than those with
the ECE prefix, including one mathematics course at the 5000-level.
Program for Graduates from Other Fields
A student admitted to this program is expected to have a bachelor’s
degree from a regionally accredited institution or the equivalent, with
an undergraduate major in an engineering discipline, mathematics
or the physical sciences, and an academic and/or professional record
indicating a high probability of success in graduate work. Preparatory
courses required to provide a student with the background necessary
for successful graduate study in computer engineering are listed below.
Depending on the individual’s background, other courses (e.g., differential
equations and linear algebra) may also be required. Proficiency
in these areas may be demonstrated by either successful course completion
or by passing an equivalency examination. When possible, a
student will be notified of deficiencies at the time of acceptance. In
addition to the preparatory work described, all degree requirements
listed above for the master of science degree must be fulfilled.
ECE 1552 Computer Design
ECE 2112 Circuit Theory 2
ECE 2551 Software/Hardware Design
ECE 3111 Electronics
ECE 4112 Digital Electronics
Electrical Engineering, M.S. ___________________
Major Code: 8042 Degree Awarded: Master of Science
Age Restriction: N Admission Status: graduate
Delivery Mode/s: classroom only main campus, Extended Studies
Admission Materials: none Location/s: main campus, Orlando, Patuxent
The master of science program can be taken on either a full-time or
part-time basis. A two-year projection of course offerings is available
on request. Course offerings are arranged to permit the master’s program
to be completed in three semesters for full-time students and
in two calendar years for part-time students.
Admission Requirements
The undergraduate backgrounds of applicants for admission to the
master’s degree programs vary considerably. An applicant from a U.S.
school should have a bachelor of science or equivalent degree from
an electrical engineering program accredited by ABET. In evaluating
an international application, consideration is given to academic standards
of the school attended and the content of the courses leading
to the degree obtained.
Applicants whose bachelor’s degrees are in other engineering fields,
mathematics or the physical sciences may be accepted, but will be
required to remedy any deficiencies by satisfactorily completing a
number of undergraduate courses in preparation for graduate study
in electrical engineering.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Electrical Engineering is offered with both
thesis and nonthesis degree paths. Each requires a minimum of 30
credit hours of approved graduate study; however, course choices vary
considerably depending on the student’s area of interest. Prior to the
completion of nine credit hours, a student must submit for approval
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