Spring 2002

• ECE 678 Integrated Telecommunications Networks


Analysis and design of integrated voice, data, and image networks for integrated telecommunications applications. Protocols for LANs, ISDNs, WANs, MANs and interoperable networks. ISO-based network software design for applications.


• ECE 535 Digital Communication Systems I


Digital modulation for the additive white Gaussian noise channel, emphasizing optimal demodulation, and analysis of error rates.


• ECE 578
Fundamentals of Computer Networks

Introduction to computer networks and protocols. Study of the ISO open systems interconnection model, with emphasis on the physical, data link, network, and transport layers. Discussion of IEEE 802, OSI, and Internet protocols. Graduate-level requirements include additional homework and assignments.


• MIS 538
Software Agents and Multi-Agent Systems

This course covers design, implementation, and anaylsis of software agents and multi-agent systems. It emphasizes theoretical foundations of agent-based computing and hands-on system building. Graduate-level requirements include an additional project, those taking MIS 538 are expected to work in small groups to implement a multi-agent system, turn in a substantial term project report, and present and demonstrate their implemented system in class.


• SIE 685
Advanced Topics in Robotics and Automation

Selected topics covering recent advances in robotics and automation, to be chosen from a list including applications, kinematics, dynamics, tactile sensing, vision and intelligent systems.