Graduate School - Catalog of Studies - University of Arkansas

The Graduate School: Departments and Course Descriptions
vised 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 (Even years, Sp) 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. May be repeated.
ELEG5673 Pattern Recognition (Irregular) Introduction to the basic concepts of pattern
recognition, its theory and application. Subjects will include: trainable pattern classifiers,
discriminant functions, parametric training methods, nonparametric training methods, feature
selection, feature ordering, and cluster analysis. Prerequisite: ELEG 3143.
ELEG5683 Image Processing (Irregular) Concepts involved in the processing of
digital images. Emphasis on image analysis, enhancement, and restoration. Both spatial and
frequency domain approaches are presented. Prerequisite: working knowledge of statistics
and a programming language.
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.
ELEG5733 Remote Sensing Systems (Irregular) Analysis of remote sensors operating
in 3 widely used EM spectral regions: Visible and near IR, thermal IR, and microwave.
Emphasis on understanding generic types of remote sensors serving these spectral bands,
their data products, and applications. Prerequisite: ELEG 3703 and ELEG 3123.
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.
ELEG5753 Satellite Communications & Navigation Systems (Irregular)
Introduces satellite communications and navigation systems design including microwave
transmission, satellite transponders, earthstation hardware, modulation and multiple access
techniques, and satellite networks. Prerequisite: ELEG 3133 and 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.
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 3 hours.
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 6 hours.
ELEG5913 Parallel Programming (Irregular) An analysis of parallel computer systems
with respect to software engineering. Practical programming experience on pipelined,
array, and multiprocessor computers. Credit can be earned in only one of these three courses.
CSCE 5303 or ELEG 5913. Prerequisite: CSCE 4413 or equivalent.
ELEG5933 CAD Methods for VLSI (Irregular) Introduction to computational methods
for the design and implementation of computer aided design (CAD) tools for digital systems
engineering. The underlying theory of the tools is emphasized in addition to their application.
Prerequisite: CENG 4213
ELEG5943 Computer Arithmetic Circuits (Irregular) Examination of fundamental
principles of algorithms for performing arithmetic operations in computers. This course provides
sufficient theoretical and practical information to prepare the digital design engineer with
an awareness of basic techniques for the realization of arithmetic circuits. Pre- or Corequisite:
Graduate standing. Corequisite: CENG 4213
ELEG5963 Computer Systems Optimization (Irregular) Design considerations
and performance analysis of computer and communication systems modeling. Prerequisite:
CSCE 4513.
ELEG600V Master’s Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
ELEG6213 Semiconductor Surfaces (Irregular) Semiconductor surfaces: Structure
and reactivity of the surface, surface space-charge region, surface states, and scattering.
Experimental methods, the MOS capacitance vs. voltage technique, current-voltage measurements,
and photo-electric emission. Prerequisite: ELEG 5233.
ELEG6233 Solid State Electronics II (Irregular) Indepth 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)
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION/READING (ELED/RDNG)
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• Associate Professors Collier, Gallavan
• Assistant Professors Eilers, Kirkpatrick, Lincoln
• Instructors Cronan, Riggs
Degrees Conferred:
M.Ed. (ELED)
Ed.S. (EDUC)
Requirements for the Master of Education Degree: (Minimum
33 hours.) Candidates for the master’s degree in elementary education
must submit a score on the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate
Record Exam during the first twelve hours of course work and must
complete a minimum of 33 hours of graduate course work: 21 hours
from courses in elementary education (ELED) with 15 hours from
five of the following nine areas – English as a second language
(ESL), language arts, mathematics, science, children’s literature,
social studies, early childhood education, reading or general elementary
education; 3 hours of electives; and 9 core hours, including EDFD
5013 Research Methods in Education and three hours from each of
the areas listed below. The required research course (EDFD 5013)
is to be taken during the first 12 hours of degree coursework. (The
major adviser must approve all courses.)
1. EDFD 5373 Psych. Foundations of Teaching and Learning
EDFD 5473 Adolescent Psychology in Education
EDFD 5573 Life-Span and Human Development
2. EDFD 5303 Historical Foundations of Modern Education
EDFD 5353 Philosophy of Education
EDFD 5323 Global Education
All candidates who receive the master’s degree in elementary
education must pass the master’s comprehensive examination. The
M.Ed. is designed for experienced teachers who have the goal of
expanding professional competence. The M.Ed. program does not
meet requirements for state licensure. Students seeking state licensure
should pursue enrollment in the M.A.T. program in Childhood
Education (preK – Grade 4) or Middle Level Education (Grade 4
– Grade 8).
Elementary Education (ELED)
ELED600V Master’s Thesis (Irregular) (1-6)
ELED605V Independent Study (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18)
ELED680V Ed.S. Project (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6)
ELED700V Doctoral Dissertation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) Prerequisite: candidacy.
Teachers having the goal of improving professional competence
in reading and of qualifying for the Arkansas Reading Specialist
Licensure Endorsement, Grades P – 8 and 7 – 12 may take graduate
courses in reading as part of their M.Ed. program. (For a listing of
these and other CIED courses, See page 87.)
Reading (RDNG)
RDNG560V Workshop (Irregular) (1-18) May be repeated for 18 hours.
RDNG574V Internship (Irregular) (1-18)
RDNG605V Independent Study (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6)
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