Graduate Program

Spring Term Schedule

Spring 2027

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
ECE 400-01 Computer Organization Hanan Dery TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Instruction set principles; processor design, pipelining, data and control hazards; datapath and computer arithmetic; memory systems; I/O and peripheral devices; internetworking. Students learn the challenges, opportunities, and tradeoffs involved in modern microprocessor design. Assignments and labs involve processor and memory subsystem design using hardware description languages (HDL). Prerequisites: ECE 114, ECE 112 or CSC 171, or permission of Instructor Location (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ECE 401-01 Advanced Computer Architecture Michael Huang TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
ECE201/401 is an advanced elective to dive a little deeper into the computer architecture of modern high-performance computing systems. We discuss principles and practices of modern high-end general-purpose and other microprocessors. Technical topics covered: Computer design concepts, principles, and quantitative methodologies of design evaluation Memory hierarchy design (caches, main memory/DRAM, & virtual memory) Software and hardware exploitation of instruction-level parallelism Other forms of parallelism: vector, SIMD/GPU, MIMD/multiprocessor, & warehouse-scale computers. Prerequisites: ECE200 or equivalent. Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECE 405-01 Ising Machines: Principles and Practices Michael Huang MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course provides a systematic treatment of a number of related concepts in computing that are outside mainstream (von Neumann) approach. The primary goal is to help students understand the foundation of the on-going research of a particular type of von Neumann architecture: Ising machines. Topics include a basic review of thermodynamics (such as Gibbs-Boltzmann distribution, Langevin dynamics), computational methods inspired by it (such as Markov chain Monte Carlo methods, energy-based models: a subset of machine learning algorithms), and hardware design of Ising machines. Pre-requisite: ECE 200 or equivalent Location (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ECE 408-01 The Art of Machine Learning Zhiyao Duan WF 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Machine Learning (ML) is the branch of Artificial Intelligence dedicated to teaching computers how to solve tasks by learning from data. This class introduces basic concepts of machine learning through various real-world ECE applications. It will cover various learning paradigms such as supervised learning, semi-supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning. It will also cover classical and state-of-the-art techniques such as linear models, support vector machines, Gaussian mixture models, hidden Markov models, matrix factorization, ensemble learning, principal component analysis, and various kinds of deep neural networks. Students will learn the pros and cons of different methods and their suited application scenarios. This course is hands-on with multiple programming assignments and a final project to solve real ECE problems. Prerequisites: General programming such as ECE-114; MATH 165 linear algebra. Probability and statistics such as ECE 270 is recommended. Location (WF 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
ECE 409-01 Machine Learning Daniel Gildea TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Mathematical foundations of classification, regression, and decision making. Supervised algorithms covered include perceptrons, logistic regression, support vector machines, and neural networks. Directed and undirected graphical models. Numerical parameter optimization, including gradient descent, expectation maximization, and other methods. Introduction to reinforcement learning. Proofs covered as appropriate. Significant programming projects will be assigned. This course involves a lot of math and algorithms. You should know multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and some algorithms. No formal prerequisites but MATH 165, MATH 164, and CSC 242 strongly recommended. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ECE 418-01 Mobile Robot Estimation, Mapping and Interaction Thomas Howard TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
This course is designed to introduce models and algorithms for autonomous mobile robots. Topics include probability, sensors, perception, state estimation, mapping, navigation, and human-robot interaction. Prerequisites: ECE 216 and ECE 114 Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECE 418-03 Mobile Robot Estimation, Mapping and Interaction Thomas Howard F 9:00AM - 10:15AM
This course is designed to introduce models and algorithms for autonomous mobile robots. Topics include probability, sensors, perception, state estimation, mapping, navigation, and human-robot interaction. Prerequisites: ECE 216 and ECE 114 Location (F 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
ECE 421-01 Optical Properties of Materials Gary Wicks TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Interaction of light with materials electrons, phonons, plasmons, and polaritons. Optical reflection, refraction, absorption, scattering, Raman scattering (spontaneous and stimulated), light emission (spontaneous and stimulated). Electrooptic effects and optical nonlinearities in solids. Plasmonics. Semiconductors and their nanostructures are emphasized; metals and insulators also discussed. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ECE 426-01 Integrated Photonics Jaime Cardenas TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Propagation and interactions in optical waveguides. Topics include the Goos-Haenchen effect, coupled-mode theory, pulse broadening in optical fibers, coupling between guided-wave structures and wave-guide devices such as semiconductor lasers, fiber lasers and opto-electric devices. Location (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECE 433-01 Musical Acoustics Michael Heilemann TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Aspects of acoustics. Review of oscillators, vibratory motion, the acoustic wave equation, reflection, transmission and absorption of sound, radiation and diffraction of acoustic waves. Resonators, hearing and speech, architectural and environmental acoustics. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ECE 433-04 Musical Acoustics Michael Heilemann M 3:25PM - 4:15PM
Aspects of acoustics. Review of oscillators, vibratory motion, the acoustic wave equation, reflection, transmission and absorption of sound, radiation and diffraction of acoustic waves. Resonators, hearing and speech, architectural and environmental acoustics. Location (M 3:25PM - 4:15PM)
ECE 433-05 Musical Acoustics Michael Heilemann W 1:05PM - 1:55PM
Aspects of acoustics. Review of oscillators, vibratory motion, the acoustic wave equation, reflection, transmission and absorption of sound, radiation and diffraction of acoustic waves. Resonators, hearing and speech, architectural and environmental acoustics. Location (W 1:05PM - 1:55PM)
ECE 442-01 Network Science Analytics Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
The science of networks is an emerging discipline of great importance that combines graph theory, probability and statistics, and facets of engineering and the social sciences. This course will provide students with the mathematical tools and computational training to understand large-scale networks in the current era of Big Data. It will introduce basic network models and structural descriptors, network dynamics and prediction of processes evolving on graphs, modern algorithms for topology inference, community and anomaly detection, as well as fundamentals of social network analysis. All concepts and theories will be illustrated with numerous applications and case studies from technological, social, biological, and information networks. Prerequisites: Some mathematical maturity, comfortable with linear algebra, probability, and analysis (e.g., MTH164-165). Exposure to programming and Matlab useful, but not required. For more information, please visit the class website: https://www.hajim.rochester.edu/ece/sites/gmateos/ECE442.html Location (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECE 443-1 Probabilistic Models for Inference and Estimation Gaurav Sharma TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM
Probability and stochastic processes, IID and Markov processes, basicsof inference and estimation, MAP and ML estimates, modeling withlatent variables, expectation maximization, hidden Markov Models,stochastic context free grammars, Markov and conditional randomfields, energy models. Select applications in computer vision, machinelearning, image processing, communications, and bioinformatics. Location (TR 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ECE 445-01 Wireless Communications Irving Barron Martinez TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course teaches the underlying concepts behind traditional cellular radio and wireless data networks as well as design trade-offs among RF bandwidth, transmitter and receiver power and cost, and system performance. Topics include channel modeling, digital modulation, channel coding, network architectures, medium access control, routing, cellular networks, WiFi/IEEE 802.11 networks, mobile ad hoc networks, sensor networks and smart grids. Issues such as quality of service (QoS), energy conservation, reliability and mobility management are discussed. Students are required to complete a semester-long research project in order to obtain in-depth experience with a specific area of wireless communication and networking. Location (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ECE 449-01 Machine Vision Chenliang Xu TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Introduction to computer vision, including camera models, basic image processing, pattern and object recognition, and elements of human vision. Specific topics include geometric issues, statistical models, Hough transforms, color theory, texture, and optic flow. Graduate-level course requires additional readings and assignments. Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
ECE 451-01 Biomedical Ultrasound Diane Dalecki TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
The course presents the physical basis for the use of high-frequency sound in medicine. Topics include acoustic properties of tissue, sound propagation (both linear and nonlinear) in tissues, interaction of ultrasound with gas bodies (acoustic cavitation and contrast agents), thermal and non-thermal biological effects of ultrasound, ultrasonography, dosimetry, hyperthermia and lithotripsy. Prerequisites: Math 164, Math 165, Physics 122, at least junior standing, or permission of instructor. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ECE 455-01 Software Analysis & Improv Sreepathi Pai MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Programming is the automation of information processing. Program analysis and transformation is the automation of programming itself---how much a program can understand and improve other programs. Because of the diversity and complexity of computer hardware, programmers increasingly depend on automation in compilers and other tools to deliver efficient and reliable software. This course combines fundamental principles and (hands-on) practical applications. Specific topics include data flow and dependence theories; static and dynamic program transformation including parallelization; memory and cache management; type checking and program verification; and performance analysis and modeling. The knowledge and practice will help students to become experts in software performance and correctness. Students taking the graduate level will have additional course requirements and a more difficult project. Location (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
ECE 456-01 Introduction to Quantum Theory of Materials Sobhit Kumar Singh MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
An introduction to the fascinating world of quantum materials in bulk and 2D. This course aims to unveil the quantum origin of materials-specific properties from the atomic level. Topics covered include: crystal structure and symmetries, fundamentals of electronic structure, phonons and vibrational spectroscopies, optical properties of materials, electronic and thermal transport elastic and mechanical properties of solids, superconductivity, magnetism and a brief discussion of ab-initio prediction of materials properties and molecular dynamics. Location (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
ECE 462-01 Light Emitting Devices and Solar Cells Darren Lipomi TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
This course will introduce students to the basics of light-emitting and photovoltaic devices: physics of semiconductors; pn junctions; Schottky barriers; processes governing carrier generation, transport and recombination; analysis of solar cell and emission efficiency; crystalline and thin-film LEDs and solar cells, tandem structures, dye-sensitized and organic solar cells devices, Students will learn about current photovoltaic technologies including manufacturing processes, and also the economics of semiconductor emitters for displays and lighting, and solar cells as an alternative energy source. Critical analysis of recent advances and key publications will be a part of the course work. Location (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ECE 465-02 Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning Cantay Caliskan TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
The course provides an introduction to modern machine learning concepts, techniques, and algorithms. Topics discussed include regression, clustering and classification, kernels, support vector machines, feature selection, goodness of fit, neural networks. Programming assignments emphasize taking theory into practice, through applications on real-world data sets. Students will be expected to work with Python programming environment to complete the assignments. PRE-REQUISITES: DSCC 462, STAT 190 or equivalent introductory statistics background. Location (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ECE 472-01 Audio Dig Signal Processing Sarah Smith MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM
This course is a survey of audio digital signal processing fundamentals and applications. Topics include sampling and quantization, analog to digital converters, time and frequency domains, spectral analysis, vocoding, digital filters, audio effects, music audio analysis and synthesis, and other advanced topics in audio signal processing. Implementation of algorithms using Matlab and on dedicated DSP platforms is emphasized. PREREQUISITES: ECE 114 and basic Matlab programming, ECE 241 or other equivalent signals and systems courses. Location (MW 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ECE 472-02 Audio Dig Signal Processing Sarah Smith F 2:15PM - 3:15PM
This course is a survey of audio digital signal processing fundamentals and applications. Topics include sampling and quantization, analog to digital converters, time and frequency domains, spectral analysis, vocoding, digital filters, audio effects, music audio analysis and synthesis, and other advanced topics in audio signal processing. Implementation of algorithms using Matlab and on dedicated DSP platforms is emphasized. PREREQUISITES: ECE 114 and basic Matlab programming, ECE 241 or other equivalent signals and systems courses. Location (F 2:15PM - 3:15PM)
ECE 474-01 Biomedical Sensors, Circuits & Instruments Scott Seidman TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM
Course will cover circuits and sensors used to measure physiological systems at an advanced level. Both signal conditioning and sensor characteristics will be addressed. Topics will include measurement of strain, pressure, flow, temperature, biopotentials, and physical circuit construction. The co-requisite laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements. Location (TR 9:40AM - 10:55AM)
ECE 474-02 Biomedical Sensors, Circuits & Instruments Scott Seidman F 8:00AM - 11:00AM
Course will cover circuits and sensors used to measure physiological systems at an advanced level. Both signal conditioning and sensor characteristics will be addressed. Topics will include measurement of strain, pressure, flow, temperature, biopotentials, and physical circuit construction. The co-requisite laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements. Location (F 8:00AM - 11:00AM)
ECE 475-01 Audio Software Design Ming Lun Lee TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
In this course, students will develop skills for designing audio/music applications and creating computer music in C and Max. We will begin with the history of computer music, a survey of audio programming languages, and a review of C. Libsndfile, a C library for reading and writing sound files, will be used to explore topics in sound synthesis, analysis, and digital signal processing. Students will use PortAudio, a C library for real-time audio input/output, to design DSP applications. Max is a visual programming language for interactive audio/music and multimedia. Students are required to watch pre-recorded lectures to learn Max and attend recitations for reviews. They will also practice their programming techniques through a series of programming assignments, a midterm drum machine project in Max, and a final research/design project. Prerequisite: ECE114 or instructor permission Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ECE 475-02 Audio Software Design Ming Lun Lee F 10:25AM - 11:40AM
In this course, students will develop skills for designing audio/music applications and creating computer music in C and Max. We will begin with the history of computer music, a survey of audio programming languages, and a review of C. Libsndfile, a C library for reading and writing sound files, will be used to explore topics in sound synthesis, analysis, and digital signal processing. Students will use PortAudio, a C library for real-time audio input/output, to design DSP applications. Max is a visual programming language for interactive audio/music and multimedia. Students are required to watch pre-recorded lectures to learn Max and attend recitations for reviews. They will also practice their programming techniques through a series of programming assignments, a midterm drum machine project in Max, and a final research/design project. Prerequisite: ECE114 or instructor permission Location (F 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
ECE 480-01 Advanced Audio Amplifier Design Daniel Phinney T 9:00AM - 10:15AM
Audio amplification concepts and design techniques focused on the use of vacuum tubes. Will cover some concepts related to MOSFET amplifiers as well. A mixture of lab based projects and LTSpice simulation. Shall cover concepts related to impedance matching, preamps, class A and class AB power amplifiers, power supplies and grounding techniques. Prerequisites: AME 295 or Instructor permission Location (T 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
ECE 480-02 Advanced Audio Amplifier Design Daniel Phinney W 10:25AM - 1:45PM
Audio amplification concepts and design techniques focused on the use of vacuum tubes. Will cover some concepts related to MOSFET amplifiers as well. A mixture of lab based projects and LTSpice simulation. Shall cover concepts related to impedance matching, preamps, class A and class AB power amplifiers, power supplies and grounding techniques. Prerequisites: AME 295 or Instructor permission Location (W 10:25AM - 1:45PM)
ECE 483-1 Immersive Audio Ming Lun Lee MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
This course explores the perceptual foundations, historical development, and modern applications of spatial audio. Students examine the science of immersive sound, from stereo and surround sound to advanced recording techniques. Topics include binaural audio, Ambisonics, object-based audio, Dolby Atmos, spatial audio for AR/VR/XR, and wave field synthesis. Through theoretical study and hands-on practice, students develop skills in spatial audio recording and sound design, culminating in a research or design project on an immersive audio topic of their choice. Prerequisite AME 233 or Instructors permission Location (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
ECE 491-01 Master's Reading Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is for master's students that have made arrangements with a faculty member to complete readings and discussion in a particular subject in their field of study. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 494-03 Master’s Research Internship Thomas Howard 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 494-04 Master’s Research Internship Roman Sobolewski 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-02 Master's Research Cristiano Tapparello 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-03 Master's Research Stephen Wu 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-04 Master's Research Hui Wu 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-05 Master's Research Roman Sobolewski 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-06 Master's Research Gaurav Sharma 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-07 Master's Research – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-08 Master's Research Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-09 Master's Research Qiang Lin 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-10 Master's Research Selcuk Kose 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-11 Master's Research Zeljko Ignjatovic 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-12 Master's Research Michael Huang 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-13 Master's Research Thomas Howard 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-14 Master's Research Wendi Heinzelman 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-15 Master's Research Eby Friedman 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-17 Master's Research Hanan Dery 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-18 Master's Research Mujdat Cetin 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-19 Master's Research Mark Bocko 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-20 Master's Research Yuhao Zhu 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-21 Master's Research Ming Lun Lee 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-22 Master's Research Michael Heilemann 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-23 Master's Research Sarah Smith 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-24 Master's Research Daniel Phinney 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-25 Master's Research Stephen Roessner 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-26 Master's Research Zhiyao Duan 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-27 Master's Research Sreepathi Pai 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-29 Master's Research John Nichol 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 495-30 Master's Research Jim Zavislan 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 496-01 Special Projects in ECE Ming Lun Lee 7:00PM - 7:00PM
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ECE 594-01 PhD Research Internship Stephen Wu 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 594-02 PhD Research Internship Mujdat Cetin 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 594-03 PhD Research Internship Mark Bocko 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 594-04 PhD Research Internship Selcuk Kose 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 594-06 PhD Research Internship Gaurav Sharma 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 594-07 PhD Research Internship Qiang Lin 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 594-08 PhD Research Internship Qiang Lin 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 594-09 PhD Research Internship Zhiyao Duan 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 594-10 PhD Research Internship Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 594-11 PhD Research Internship Jaime Cardenas 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 594-12 PhD Research Internship Hui Wu 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional setting related to their field of study. Students must register for one credit of internship during the semester in which they participate. Must have approval of the Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Affairs Office for SAS and Hajim. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-02 PhD Research Thomas Howard 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-03 PhD Research Laurel Carney 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-04 PhD Research Sarah Smith 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-05 PhD Research Roman Sobolewski 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-06 PhD Research Stephen Wu 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-07 PhD Research Zhiyao Duan 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-09 PhD Research Michael Huang 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-10 PhD Research Jaime Cardenas 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-12 PhD Research Axel Wismueller 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-13 PhD Research Sreepathi Pai 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-14 PhD Research William Donaldson 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-15 PhD Research Mark Bocko 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-16 PhD Research Ehsan Hoque 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-17 PhD Research Stephen McAleavey 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-18 PhD Research Mujdat Cetin 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-19 PhD Research Hanan Dery 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-20 PhD Research Michael Huang 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-21 PhD Research Marvin Doyley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-22 PhD Research Eby Friedman 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-23 PhD Research – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-24 PhD Research Zeljko Ignjatovic 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-25 PhD Research Wendi Heinzelman 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-26 PhD Research Qiang Lin 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-27 PhD Research Gaurav Sharma 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-28 PhD Research Selcuk Kose 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-29 PhD Research Hui Wu 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-30 PhD Research Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-31 PhD Research Michael Heilemann 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-32 PhD Research Ming Lun Lee 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-33 PhD Research Stephen Roessner 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-34 PhD Research Mohammad Mehrmohammadi 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-35 PhD Research Nebojsa Duric 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-36 PhD Research Tolulope Olugboji 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-37 PhD Research Jiaming Liang 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 595-38 PhD Research Lisha Chen 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 597-01 ECE Colloquium Michele Foster W 11:50AM - 1:05PM
No description Location (W 11:50AM - 1:05PM)
ECE 895-01 Master's Thesis/Dissertation (P) Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students the opportunity to work part-time on their thesis/dissertation. Students will make progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 895A-01 Master's Dissertation in Absentia (P) Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students the opportunity to work part-time on their thesis/dissertation in absentia. Students will make progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 895B-01 Master's Dissertation in Absentia Abroad (P) Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students the opportunity to work part-time on their thesis/dissertation in absentia. Students will make progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 897-02 Masters Dissertation Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students who are currently completing their final required coursework, or with special circumstances like an approved reduced courseload, with the opportunity to work full-time on their degrees. Students will make significant progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 898-01 Master's Thesis/Dissertation (H) Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students the opportunity to work on their thesis/dissertation. Students will continue to make progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 898A-01 Master's Thesis/Dissertation In Absentia (H) Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students the opportunity to work on their thesis/dissertation in absentia. Students will continue to make progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 898B-01 Master's Thesis/Dissertation In Absentia Abroad (H) Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students the opportunity to work on their thesis/dissertation in absentia. Students will continue to make progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 899-01 Master's Thesis/Dissertation (F) Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students the opportunity to work full-time on their thesis/dissertation. Students will make significant progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 899-1 Master's Thesis/Dissertation (F) Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students the opportunity to work full-time on their thesis/dissertation. Students will make significant progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 899A-01 Master's Thesis/Dissertation In Absentia (F) Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students the opportunity to work full-time on their thesis/dissertation in absentia. Students will make significant progress toward completing degree Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 986V-01 Full-Time Visiting Student – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course affords graduate students visiting the University of Rochester full-time student status. Visiting students will engage in research, discussion, and/or professional training in partnership with an academic department or faculty member. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 987V-01 Part Time Visiting Student – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course affords graduate students visiting the University of Rochester part-time student status. Visiting students will engage in research, discussion, and/or professional training in partnership with an academic department or faculty member. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 995-01 Doctoral Dissertation (P) Zhiyao Duan 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides doctoral students the opportunity to work on their dissertation. Students will make progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 995A-01 Doctoral Dissertation In Absentia (P) Zhiyao Duan 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides doctoral students the opportunity to work on their dissertation in absentia. Students will make progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 995B-01 Doctoral Dissertation In Absentia Abroad (P) Zhiyao Duan 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides doctoral students the opportunity to work on their dissertation in absentia. Students will make progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 998A-01 Doctoral Dissertation In Absentia (H) Zhiyao Duan 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides doctoral students the opportunity to work on their dissertation in absentia. Students will continue to make progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 998B-01 Doctoral Dissertation In Absentia Abroad (H) Zhiyao Duan 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides doctoral students the opportunity to work on their dissertation in absentia. Students will continue to make progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 999-01 Doctoral Dissertation (F) Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides doctoral students the opportunity to work full-time on their dissertation in absentia. Students will make significant progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ECE 999B-01 Doctoral Dissertation In Absentia Abroad (F) Zhiyao Duan 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides doctoral students the opportunity to work on their dissertation in absentia. Students will make significant progress toward completing degree requirements. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
ECE 433-04 Musical Acoustics Michael Heilemann
Aspects of acoustics. Review of oscillators, vibratory motion, the acoustic wave equation, reflection, transmission and absorption of sound, radiation and diffraction of acoustic waves. Resonators, hearing and speech, architectural and environmental acoustics.
Monday and Wednesday
ECE 455-01 Software Analysis & Improv Sreepathi Pai
Programming is the automation of information processing. Program analysis and transformation is the automation of programming itself---how much a program can understand and improve other programs. Because of the diversity and complexity of computer hardware, programmers increasingly depend on automation in compilers and other tools to deliver efficient and reliable software. This course combines fundamental principles and (hands-on) practical applications. Specific topics include data flow and dependence theories; static and dynamic program transformation including parallelization; memory and cache management; type checking and program verification; and performance analysis and modeling. The knowledge and practice will help students to become experts in software performance and correctness. Students taking the graduate level will have additional course requirements and a more difficult project.
ECE 456-01 Introduction to Quantum Theory of Materials Sobhit Kumar Singh
An introduction to the fascinating world of quantum materials in bulk and 2D. This course aims to unveil the quantum origin of materials-specific properties from the atomic level. Topics covered include: crystal structure and symmetries, fundamentals of electronic structure, phonons and vibrational spectroscopies, optical properties of materials, electronic and thermal transport elastic and mechanical properties of solids, superconductivity, magnetism and a brief discussion of ab-initio prediction of materials properties and molecular dynamics.
ECE 483-1 Immersive Audio Ming Lun Lee
This course explores the perceptual foundations, historical development, and modern applications of spatial audio. Students examine the science of immersive sound, from stereo and surround sound to advanced recording techniques. Topics include binaural audio, Ambisonics, object-based audio, Dolby Atmos, spatial audio for AR/VR/XR, and wave field synthesis. Through theoretical study and hands-on practice, students develop skills in spatial audio recording and sound design, culminating in a research or design project on an immersive audio topic of their choice.
ECE 405-01 Ising Machines: Principles and Practices Michael Huang
This course provides a systematic treatment of a number of related concepts in computing that are outside mainstream (von Neumann) approach. The primary goal is to help students understand the foundation of the on-going research of a particular type of von Neumann architecture: Ising machines. Topics include a basic review of thermodynamics (such as Gibbs-Boltzmann distribution, Langevin dynamics), computational methods inspired by it (such as Markov chain Monte Carlo methods, energy-based models: a subset of machine learning algorithms), and hardware design of Ising machines. Pre-requisite: ECE 200 or equivalent
ECE 472-01 Audio Dig Signal Processing Sarah Smith
This course is a survey of audio digital signal processing fundamentals and applications. Topics include sampling and quantization, analog to digital converters, time and frequency domains, spectral analysis, vocoding, digital filters, audio effects, music audio analysis and synthesis, and other advanced topics in audio signal processing. Implementation of algorithms using Matlab and on dedicated DSP platforms is emphasized.
ECE 442-01 Network Science Analytics Gonzalo Mateos Buckstein
The science of networks is an emerging discipline of great importance that combines graph theory, probability and statistics, and facets of engineering and the social sciences. This course will provide students with the mathematical tools and computational training to understand large-scale networks in the current era of Big Data. It will introduce basic network models and structural descriptors, network dynamics and prediction of processes evolving on graphs, modern algorithms for topology inference, community and anomaly detection, as well as fundamentals of social network analysis. All concepts and theories will be illustrated with numerous applications and case studies from technological, social, biological, and information networks.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Tuesday
ECE 480-01 Advanced Audio Amplifier Design Daniel Phinney
Audio amplification concepts and design techniques focused on the use of vacuum tubes. Will cover some concepts related to MOSFET amplifiers as well. A mixture of lab based projects and LTSpice simulation. Shall cover concepts related to impedance matching, preamps, class A and class AB power amplifiers, power supplies and grounding techniques.
Tuesday and Thursday
ECE 449-01 Machine Vision Chenliang Xu
Introduction to computer vision, including camera models, basic image processing, pattern and object recognition, and elements of human vision. Specific topics include geometric issues, statistical models, Hough transforms, color theory, texture, and optic flow. Graduate-level course requires additional readings and assignments.
ECE 474-01 Biomedical Sensors, Circuits & Instruments Scott Seidman
Course will cover circuits and sensors used to measure physiological systems at an advanced level. Both signal conditioning and sensor characteristics will be addressed. Topics will include measurement of strain, pressure, flow, temperature, biopotentials, and physical circuit construction. The co-requisite laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements.
ECE 409-01 Machine Learning Daniel Gildea
Mathematical foundations of classification, regression, and decision making. Supervised algorithms covered include perceptrons, logistic regression, support vector machines, and neural networks. Directed and undirected graphical models. Numerical parameter optimization, including gradient descent, expectation maximization, and other methods. Introduction to reinforcement learning. Proofs covered as appropriate. Significant programming projects will be assigned. This course involves a lot of math and algorithms. You should know multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and some algorithms.
ECE 421-01 Optical Properties of Materials Gary Wicks
Interaction of light with materials electrons, phonons, plasmons, and polaritons. Optical reflection, refraction, absorption, scattering, Raman scattering (spontaneous and stimulated), light emission (spontaneous and stimulated). Electrooptic effects and optical nonlinearities in solids. Plasmonics. Semiconductors and their nanostructures are emphasized; metals and insulators also discussed.
ECE 433-01 Musical Acoustics Michael Heilemann
Aspects of acoustics. Review of oscillators, vibratory motion, the acoustic wave equation, reflection, transmission and absorption of sound, radiation and diffraction of acoustic waves. Resonators, hearing and speech, architectural and environmental acoustics.
ECE 451-01 Biomedical Ultrasound Diane Dalecki
The course presents the physical basis for the use of high-frequency sound in medicine. Topics include acoustic properties of tissue, sound propagation (both linear and nonlinear) in tissues, interaction of ultrasound with gas bodies (acoustic cavitation and contrast agents), thermal and non-thermal biological effects of ultrasound, ultrasonography, dosimetry, hyperthermia and lithotripsy.
ECE 401-01 Advanced Computer Architecture Michael Huang
ECE201/401 is an advanced elective to dive a little deeper into the computer architecture of modern high-performance computing systems. We discuss principles and practices of modern high-end general-purpose and other microprocessors. Technical topics covered: Computer design concepts, principles, and quantitative methodologies of design evaluation Memory hierarchy design (caches, main memory/DRAM, & virtual memory) Software and hardware exploitation of instruction-level parallelism Other forms of parallelism: vector, SIMD/GPU, MIMD/multiprocessor, & warehouse-scale computers.
ECE 418-01 Mobile Robot Estimation, Mapping and Interaction Thomas Howard
This course is designed to introduce models and algorithms for autonomous mobile robots. Topics include probability, sensors, perception, state estimation, mapping, navigation, and human-robot interaction.
ECE 475-01 Audio Software Design Ming Lun Lee
In this course, students will develop skills for designing audio/music applications and creating computer music in C and Max. We will begin with the history of computer music, a survey of audio programming languages, and a review of C. Libsndfile, a C library for reading and writing sound files, will be used to explore topics in sound synthesis, analysis, and digital signal processing. Students will use PortAudio, a C library for real-time audio input/output, to design DSP applications. Max is a visual programming language for interactive audio/music and multimedia. Students are required to watch pre-recorded lectures to learn Max and attend recitations for reviews. They will also practice their programming techniques through a series of programming assignments, a midterm drum machine project in Max, and a final research/design project.
ECE 400-01 Computer Organization Hanan Dery
Instruction set principles; processor design, pipelining, data and control hazards; datapath and computer arithmetic; memory systems; I/O and peripheral devices; internetworking. Students learn the challenges, opportunities, and tradeoffs involved in modern microprocessor design. Assignments and labs involve processor and memory subsystem design using hardware description languages (HDL).
ECE 445-01 Wireless Communications Irving Barron Martinez
This course teaches the underlying concepts behind traditional cellular radio and wireless data networks as well as design trade-offs among RF bandwidth, transmitter and receiver power and cost, and system performance. Topics include channel modeling, digital modulation, channel coding, network architectures, medium access control, routing, cellular networks, WiFi/IEEE 802.11 networks, mobile ad hoc networks, sensor networks and smart grids. Issues such as quality of service (QoS), energy conservation, reliability and mobility management are discussed. Students are required to complete a semester-long research project in order to obtain in-depth experience with a specific area of wireless communication and networking.
ECE 465-02 Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning Cantay Caliskan
The course provides an introduction to modern machine learning concepts, techniques, and algorithms. Topics discussed include regression, clustering and classification, kernels, support vector machines, feature selection, goodness of fit, neural networks. Programming assignments emphasize taking theory into practice, through applications on real-world data sets. Students will be expected to work with Python programming environment to complete the assignments.
ECE 426-01 Integrated Photonics Jaime Cardenas
Propagation and interactions in optical waveguides. Topics include the Goos-Haenchen effect, coupled-mode theory, pulse broadening in optical fibers, coupling between guided-wave structures and wave-guide devices such as semiconductor lasers, fiber lasers and opto-electric devices.
ECE 462-01 Light Emitting Devices and Solar Cells Darren Lipomi
This course will introduce students to the basics of light-emitting and photovoltaic devices: physics of semiconductors; pn junctions; Schottky barriers; processes governing carrier generation, transport and recombination; analysis of solar cell and emission efficiency; crystalline and thin-film LEDs and solar cells, tandem structures, dye-sensitized and organic solar cells devices, Students will learn about current photovoltaic technologies including manufacturing processes, and also the economics of semiconductor emitters for displays and lighting, and solar cells as an alternative energy source. Critical analysis of recent advances and key publications will be a part of the course work.
ECE 443-1 Probabilistic Models for Inference and Estimation Gaurav Sharma
Probability and stochastic processes, IID and Markov processes, basicsof inference and estimation, MAP and ML estimates, modeling withlatent variables, expectation maximization, hidden Markov Models,stochastic context free grammars, Markov and conditional randomfields, energy models. Select applications in computer vision, machinelearning, image processing, communications, and bioinformatics.
Wednesday
ECE 480-02 Advanced Audio Amplifier Design Daniel Phinney
Audio amplification concepts and design techniques focused on the use of vacuum tubes. Will cover some concepts related to MOSFET amplifiers as well. A mixture of lab based projects and LTSpice simulation. Shall cover concepts related to impedance matching, preamps, class A and class AB power amplifiers, power supplies and grounding techniques.
ECE 597-01 ECE Colloquium Michele Foster
No description
ECE 433-05 Musical Acoustics Michael Heilemann
Aspects of acoustics. Review of oscillators, vibratory motion, the acoustic wave equation, reflection, transmission and absorption of sound, radiation and diffraction of acoustic waves. Resonators, hearing and speech, architectural and environmental acoustics.
Wednesday and Friday
ECE 408-01 The Art of Machine Learning Zhiyao Duan
Machine Learning (ML) is the branch of Artificial Intelligence dedicated to teaching computers how to solve tasks by learning from data. This class introduces basic concepts of machine learning through various real-world ECE applications. It will cover various learning paradigms such as supervised learning, semi-supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning. It will also cover classical and state-of-the-art techniques such as linear models, support vector machines, Gaussian mixture models, hidden Markov models, matrix factorization, ensemble learning, principal component analysis, and various kinds of deep neural networks. Students will learn the pros and cons of different methods and their suited application scenarios. This course is hands-on with multiple programming assignments and a final project to solve real ECE problems.
Thursday
Friday
ECE 474-02 Biomedical Sensors, Circuits & Instruments Scott Seidman
Course will cover circuits and sensors used to measure physiological systems at an advanced level. Both signal conditioning and sensor characteristics will be addressed. Topics will include measurement of strain, pressure, flow, temperature, biopotentials, and physical circuit construction. The co-requisite laboratory will focus on the practical implementation of electronic devices for biomedical measurements.
ECE 418-03 Mobile Robot Estimation, Mapping and Interaction Thomas Howard
This course is designed to introduce models and algorithms for autonomous mobile robots. Topics include probability, sensors, perception, state estimation, mapping, navigation, and human-robot interaction.
ECE 475-02 Audio Software Design Ming Lun Lee
In this course, students will develop skills for designing audio/music applications and creating computer music in C and Max. We will begin with the history of computer music, a survey of audio programming languages, and a review of C. Libsndfile, a C library for reading and writing sound files, will be used to explore topics in sound synthesis, analysis, and digital signal processing. Students will use PortAudio, a C library for real-time audio input/output, to design DSP applications. Max is a visual programming language for interactive audio/music and multimedia. Students are required to watch pre-recorded lectures to learn Max and attend recitations for reviews. They will also practice their programming techniques through a series of programming assignments, a midterm drum machine project in Max, and a final research/design project.
ECE 472-02 Audio Dig Signal Processing Sarah Smith
This course is a survey of audio digital signal processing fundamentals and applications. Topics include sampling and quantization, analog to digital converters, time and frequency domains, spectral analysis, vocoding, digital filters, audio effects, music audio analysis and synthesis, and other advanced topics in audio signal processing. Implementation of algorithms using Matlab and on dedicated DSP platforms is emphasized.