2008-2009 Graduate Catalog - Catalog of Studies - University of ...

The Graduate School Departments and Course Descriptions
ELEG5603 Wireless Data Communications (Irregular) Comprehensive course in
the emerging field of wireless data communications. Focused on upper layer protocols for wireless
data transmission. Topics include wireless cellular system infrastructures, wireless circuit
data, wireless packet data, mobile IP, and various existing and soon-to-be available wireless
data systems and technologies. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
ELEG5613 Introduction to Telecommunications (Irregular) Overview of public
and private telecommunication systems; traffic engineering; communications systems basics,
information technology, electromagnetics, and data transmission. Prerequisite: ELEG Graduate
Standing or ELEG 3133. (Same as CENG 5613)
ELEG5633 Detection and Estimation (Irregular) Binary and multiple decisions for
single and multiple observations; sequential, composite, and non-parametric decision theory;
estimation theory; sequential, non-linear, and state estimation; optimum receiver principles.
Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
ELEG5653 Artificial Neural Networks (Irregular) Fundamentals of artificial neural
networks, both theory and practice. Teaches basic concepts of both supervised and unsupervised
learning, and how they are implemented using artificial neural networks. Topics include
the perceptron, back propagation, the competitive Hamming net, self organizing feature maps,
topological considerations, requirements for effective generalization, subpattern analysis, etc.
Prerequisite: MATH 3403.
ELEG5663 Communication Theory (Irregular) Principles of communications.
Channels and digital modulation. Optimum receivers and algorithms in the AWGN and fading
channels. Coherent, non-coherent detectors and matched filters. Bounds on the performance
of communications, and comparison of communications systems. Background in stochastic
processes and probabilities, communication systems is desirable. Prerequisite: Graduate
standing.
ELEG5693 Wireless Communications (Irregular) Comprehensive course in fast developing
field of wireless mobile/cellular personal telecommunications. Topics include cellular
system structures, mobile radio propagation channels, etc. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
ELEG5713 Antennas and Radiation (Irregular) Radio frequency antennas, control
of radiation patterns, antenna impedance and antenna feeding systems. Prerequisite: ELEG
3703.
ELEG5723 Advanced Microwave Design (Irregular) This course is an advanced
course in microwave design building on the introduction to microwave design course. A detailed
discussion of active devices, biasing networks, mixers, detectors, Microwave Monolithic
Integrated Circuits (MMIC), and wideband matching networks will be provided. In addition, a
number of advanced circuits will be analyzed. Prerequisite: ELEG 3703 and ELEG 4723.
ELEG5743 Radar Systems (Irregular) Methods of discrimination and ambiguity in the
measurement of range, angle and velocity. Analysis of search, tracking, MTI, SLAR, and SAR
systems. Characterization of return from complex targets. Prerequisite: ELEG 3703.
ELEG5763 Advanced Electromagnetic Scattering & Transmission (Irregular)
Reflection and transmission of electromagnetic waves from a flat interface, the Poynting
theorem, the complex and average power, the rectangular wave guides, TE and TM modes,
radiation from antennas in free space and introduction to computational electromagnetics.
Prerequisite: ELEG 3703.
ELEG5773 Electronic Response of Biological Tissues (Irregular) Understand
the electric and magnetic response of biological tissues with particular reference to neural and
cardiovascular systems. Passive and active forms of electric signals in cell communication.
We will develop the central electrical mechanisms from the membrane channel to the organ,
building on those that are common to many electrically active cells in the body. Analysis of
Nernst equation, Goldman equation, linear cable theory, and Hodgkin-Huxley Model of action
potential generation and propagation. High frequency response of tissues to microwave excitation,
dielectric models for tissue behavior, Debye, Cole-Cole models. Role of bound and free
water on tissue properties. Magnetic response of tissues. Experimental methods to measure
tissue response. Applications to Electrocardiography & Electroencephalography, Microwave
Medical Imaging, RF Ablation will be discussed. Students may not receive credit for both ELEG
4773 and ELEG 5773. Prerequisite: MATH 3404, ELEG 3703 or PHYS 3414, BIOL 2533 or
equivalent (Same as BENG 5283)
ELEG5801 Graduate Seminar (Sp, Su, Fa) Papers presented by candidates for the
Master of Science degree in electrical engineering on design problems, or new developments
in the field of electrical engineering.
ELEG587V Special Topics in Electrical Engineering (Irregular) (1-3) Consideration
of current electrical engineering topics not covered in other courses. Prerequisite:
Graduate standing. May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.
ELEG588V Special Problems (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Opportunity for individual study
of advanced subjects related to a graduate electrical engineering program to suit individual
requirements. May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.
ELEG600V Master’s Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Prerequisite: Graduate standing.
ELEG6233 Solid State Electronics II (Irregular) In-depth theoretical treatment of
semiconductor material and devices. Topics to be covered include carrier statistics, transport
behavior, bulk material properties, junction characteristics and metal-semiconductor contacts.
Prerequisite: ELEG 5233.
ELEG6273 Advanced Electronic Packaging (Irregular) An advanced treatment
of electronic packaging covering a diverse range of packaging applications. Topics include
packaging tradeoffs and decisions, design and CAD, assembly single-chip packaging, discrete
and integrated passives, MEMS and optoelectronic packaging, RF and microwave packaging,
multichip packaging, reliability, and economic considerations. Prerequisite: ELEG 5273.
(Same as MEEG 6273)
ELEG6801 Graduate Seminar (Sp, Su, Fa) Papers presented by candidates for the
Doctor of Philosophy degree in electrical engineering on current research or design problems
in the field of electrical engineering.
ELEG700V Doctoral Dissertation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18)
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Elementary Education/Reading (ELED/RDNG)
See listing in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction,
page 81.
ENGINEERING, COLLEGE OF (ENGR)
http://www.engr.uark.edu/
See Graduate Faculty in Engineering.
Degrees Conferred:
M.S.E., Ph.D. (ENGR)
The College of Engineering offers instruction in engineering leading to
the degrees of Master of Science in Biological, Chemical, Civil, Computer,
Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Mechanical, and Transportation Engineering
as well as a Master of Science in Operations Management and a
Master of Science in Operations Research. Descriptions and requirements of
these degree programs may be found under separate departmental headings.
In addition, a Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) degree is available for
students who wish to take a broader range of courses than is usually permitted
for the designated degrees listed above.
General Requirements for the Master of Science Degrees in the College
of Engineering: In addition to the requirements of the Graduate School,
the following requirements have been established by the College of Engineering
for all Master of Science graduates:
1. Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate-level
credit beyond the bachelor’s degree. Up to six semester hours of
thesis research can be used to satisfy the required 30 semester
hours of credit by writing a thesis approved by the departmental
faculty.
2. Satisfactorily pass a comprehensive examination.
3. Earn a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.00 on all
graduate courses attempted. Departments may set higher grade
standards and additional requirements.
Master of Science in Engineering Degree: The M.S.E. degree is available
as a distance-delivered option. A Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.)
degree is available for students who wish to take a broader range of courses than
is usually permitted for the designated degrees listed in the previous paragraph
or for those students who wish to pursue a curriculum emphasizing engineering
management. Students in the M.S.E. degree program must select one of the
following areas of emphasis:
Biological Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Management
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Operations Research
Transportation Engineering
Graduate courses in engineering are offered by the faculty of the College of
Engineering at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, that will satisfy both the
academic requirements and the 30-week residence requirement for the Master
of Science in Engineering degree. These graduate courses are available through
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