Wow, that was quick. (3H,3C) II. (3L,1C) I,II. (3H,3C)
4220: ANALOG INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DESIGN
Integrated circuit design in silicon bipolar, MOS, and BiCMOS technologies for communications, sensor, instrumentation, data conversion, and power management applications. Pre: 4624, 4634. (3H,3C)
4134: FIBER OPTICS APPLICATIONS
Theory of optical fiber waveguide propagation and design applications in communication and sensing systems. X-grade allowed. An analysis and design of systems for steady state, transient, and dynamic conditions.
Congratulations Kimberly Gardner and US MORTGAGE LENDERS LLC! Pre: 4564 or CS 4254. Pre: 1574 - A grade C- or better.
Design of analog electronic circuits, circuit simulation, response characterization, and printed circuit construction. 2022 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. I (3H,3C)
4314: CONTROL AND APPLICATIONS OF ELECTRIC MACHINES
Dynamics and control of different applications of electric machines, DC machines, synchronous machines, polyphase induction machines, and fractional horsepower machines. Feedback systems and stability analysis of amplifiers. Insulation coordination. Congratulations Yvonne Hernandez-Tellez and US MORTGAGE LENDERS LLC! (3H,3C)
2014: ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALISM IN ECE
Overview of the nature and scope of the electrical and computer engineering profession. Students will use simulation tools to conduct experiments with mixed hardware-software systems in the area of embedded systems. Pre: 2004. 4614: TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS
An introduction and overview of the architecture, technology, operation, and application of telecommunication networks. Analysis of electronic circuits operating under dc bias and switching conditions. For consideration, the course must have significant technical content relevant to the science or application of computing. (3L,1C) II.
(3H,3C) I,II. Client-server organization and design of synchronous, asynchronous, and multithreaded client and server applications. Sensor and actuator selection, installation, and application strategies.
program and M.S. (3H,3C) 4224: POWER ELECTRONICS Power devices and switching circuits including inverters and converters; electronic power processing and control as applied to industrial drives, transportation systems, computers, and spacecraft systems. Although the various 4000 level courses designated as capstone courses focus on different problem domains and may be organized differently, all capstone courses are distinguished by the following characteristics: In addition, individual CS 4994 Undergraduate Research projects where the supervising faculty member ensures the characteristics of a capstone course listed above are present (including working on a team, examining multiple design alternatives, providing significant written, oral and visual deliverables, evaluating or assessing merit of the solution, etc.) Experiments include: characterization of breadboard backplane wiring; component tolerances; Ohm's law; Kirchoff's laws; series and parallel resistors; voltage and current dividers; delta-wye configurations; mesh-current and node- voltage analysis; superposition and Thevenin equivalents; inverting and non-inverting amplifier circuits; series RC and RL circuits; discharging LEDs and integrator and differentiator circuits. Use of convolution, transfer functions and frequency response to determine system response. Required oral and written reports. 4606: Design of amplitude, frequency, and pulse-modulated communication systems, including modulators, detectors, and the effects of noise. Continuous-time modeling and control. Pre: PHYS 2306, MATH 2224, (ECE 2004 or ECE 2004H) for 3105; 3105 for 3106.
Pre: CS 3204.
(1H,6L,3C) 4284: POWER ELECTRONICS LABORATORY Design and testing of electronic power processing systems for commercial and aerospace applications. Computer-aided design tools are used to produce working integrated circuit designs. Topics covered in the course include legal and privacy issues, risk analysis, attack and intrusion detection concepts, system log analysis, intrusion detection and packet filtering techniques, computer security models, computer forensics, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. (3H,3C) 4550: REAL-TIME SYSTEMS Introduction to real-time systems, real-time scheduling including multiprocessor scheduling, real-time operating systems (kernels), real-time communication, real-time programming languages, reliability and fault-tolerance, and real-time system requirements and design methods. Computer engineering emphasizes the development of computer hardware and software systems, such as networks, embedded systems, automation, and machine intelligence. Pre: ENGE 1104 or ENGE 1204. (3H,3C) 4504 (CS 4504): COMPUTER ORGANIZATION Information representation and transfer; instructions and data access methods; the control unit and microprogramming; memories; input/output and interrupts; secondary storage; the von Neumann SISD organization; high level language machines; the RISC concept; special purpose processors including operating system, file, text, floating point, communication, etc. Since 1990, the Virginia Space Consortium has provided 475 scholarship and fellowship awards totaling $2.1 million to Virginia Tech undergraduate and graduate student researchers, intended to supplement and enhance research support. (3L,1C) I,II. Involves design, construction, and testing of a circuit or system. (540) 231-6931 (Undergraduate) United States (3H,3C) II. (3H,3C) 4664: ANALOG & DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS LABORATORY Laboratory experiments which deal with the design and measurement of analog and digital communication systems. (3H,3C) I,II.
Emphasis is placed on digital CMOS circuits. (3H,3L,4C) 4540: VLSI CIRCUIT DESIGN Introduction to the design and layout of Very Large Scale Integrated Circuits (VLSI). Concepts include SNR, Modulation Index, PCM, and spread spectrum. Associated measurements will be used. Thats a one-day approval! Co: 3204. Fundamentals of electronics, including basic device principles. A capstone design project involving both written and oral presentations is required.
Co: 3304. A grade of C- or better is required in all pre-requisite courses. may be counted for capstone credit with prior approval from the Associate Department Head. (3H,3C) 3614: INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS Analysis and design of analog and digital communication systems based on Fourier analysis. (3H,3C) 4904: PROJECT AND REPORT Investigation and report on a special project under the direction of a faculty advisor. Pre: 2074. Pre: 4334. Co: 2074, MATH 2214. 4334: POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND CONTROL Development of methods for power analysis and control. (3H,3C) II. Co: MATH 2214. Variable credit course. Multicomputers; multiprocessors; concurrent processing support; Pipeline machines, processor arrays, database machines; the data flow/data directed approach; computer networks. 4415: Supplements material in ECPE 4405. Must have a grade of C- or better in prerequisites 4534 or CS 3204. Digital solutions emphasized. Static and dynamic properties of MOSFET devices, along with integrated circuit fabrication are examined. The program builds on a strong foundation in mathematics, physical science, and computer programming.
X-grade allowed. Pre: 2204, 2704. (3H,3L,4C)
2574 (CS 2574): INTRODUCTION TO DATA STRUCTURES AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Introduces a disciplined approach to problem-solving and emphasizes the utility of software engineering principles applied to programming practices. In the sophomore year, they use personal, portable equipment and components to build and explore simple systems, which become more complex each semester. To increase efficiency of larger power systems like those found in the electrical grid, ships, and aircraft, Dong and his team will focus on the medium-voltage and high-voltage application of this technological research. (3H,3C)
4605-4606: RADIO ENGINEERING
Wireless application circuit design for gain and filter control at radio frequencies to interface the baseband processing systems and the antennas of communication systems. The transient analysis of basic circuits with R, L, and C components. (3H,3C)
4570 (CS 4570): WIRELESS NETWORKS AND MOBILE SYSTEMS
Multidisciplinary, project-oriented design course that considers aspects of wireless and mobile systems including wireless networks and link protocols, mobile networking including support for the Internet Protocol suite, mobile middleware, and mobile applications. meep davis 3106: time-varying fields, Maxwell's Equations, waves, propagation, guided waves, radiation. ECE students in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering learn from faculty who create new methods and technology and bring the excitement of their discoveries to the classroom. Computer Science Intranet(Internal). User interfaces, UNIX shell commands, the UNIX file system, task management, common system utilities, the UNIX programming environment. (3L,1C)
3105-3106: ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
Maxwell's equations and their application to engineering problems. Course covers discrete-time modeling of continuous-time systems, discrete-time redesign of continuous controllers, root-locus compensation, and frequency domain compensation. Digital oscilloscopes, ammeters, voltmeters, function generators, and power supplies are used. Pre: STAT 4714. John Robie always knew he wanted to continue his education, and he seized the opportunity of the master's degree program and the flexibility that went along with its virtual/hybrid option.
(3H,3C) I,II. Pre: 2574.
AC steady state analysis.
Students gain experience with system installation and administration. Pre: 2074. 3974: INDEPENDENT STUDY Variable credit course. (3H,3L,4C) 4530: HARDWARE-SOFTWARE CODESIGN An introduction to the design of mixed hardware- software systems, focusing on common underlying modeling concepts, the design of hardware-software interfaces, and the trade-offs between hardware and software components. Circuit design at the IC level; modern VLSI CAD software. 4304: DESIGN IN POWER ENGINEERING A study of the principles in electric power engineering. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that students have at least one course that synthesizes and integrates skills and knowledge acquired throughout the CS undergraduate curriculum, and which includes a significant design experience, where teamwork and written and oral communication are a key part of that design experience. (3H,3C) 4634: DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS System level analysis and design for digital communications systems: analog-to-digital conversion, digital baseband communications, carrier modulation formats, matched filters, bandwidth efficiency, receiver design, link budgets, signal-to-noise ratio, bit error rates in additive- white-noise Gaussian (AWGN) channels, and multiple access. Students interested in pursuing professional registration are encouraged to consult with advisors early in their program to permit proper course selection for maximum preparation. A grade of C or better required in CS prerequisite 3204. Variable credit course.
(540) 231-0746 (Graduate), Corporate Research Center Pre: 3106. The loan for Jennifer was set up on May 25, 2022 and approved today. Variable credit course. Jim Youngs recent gift to name a professorship in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering reflects a deep family connection to Virginia Tech that spans four generations. Pre: 3106, 3204 for 4675; 4675 for 4676. The Hokienauts are one of 10 university-based teams from across the country that demonstrated augmented-reality solutions designed for use in spacesuits in a lunar analog environment. Pre: 2204, 3054 for 4235; 2204, (4235 or MSE 4236) for 4236. The curriculum covers a variety of technical areas, including computer architecture, digital system design, VLSI, embedded systems, networking, real-time systems, and artificial intelligence.
Any Computer Science 3/4/5000-level course that is not otherwise used to fulfill a Computer Science requirement can be used as a technical elective. (3H,3C) 4234 (MSE 4234): SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING Manufacturing practices used in silicon integrated circuit fabrication and the underlying scientific basis for these process technologies. 4154: INTRODUCTION TO SPACE WEATHER The space environment from the Sun to the Earth's upper atmosphere and the practical consequences (space weather) of this environment on the modern technologies and human health. Fuses. Congratulations Malina Rojas and US MORTGAGE LENDERS LLC! 4364: ALTERNATE ENERGY SYSTEMS Electric energy from alternative energy sources including solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal and ocean.
Pre: 2504, 2704, STAT 4714. I Pre: 3106. Scott F. Midkiff: Head and Professor University Distinguished Professor: F. C. Lee University Distinguished Professor Emeritus: A. G. Phadke Alumni Distinguished Professor: C. W. Bostian American Electric Power Professor: D. Boroyevich Bradley Professor of Communications: W. H. Tranter Bradley Distinguished Professor of Electromagnetics: G. S. Brown Clayton Ayre Professor: A. Wang Joseph R. Loring Professor in ECE: S. Rahman Willis G. Worcester Professor in ECE: J. H. Reed Thomas Phillips Professor, Emeritus: W. L. Stutzman Virginia Microelectronics Consortium Chair: M. K. Orlowski Professor Emeritus: J. R. Armstrong; I. M. Besieris; D. A. deWolf; F. G. Gray; F. W. Stephenson; J. S. Thorp; H. F. VanLandingham Associate Professor Emeritus: R. W. Conners; W. R. Cyre; R. L. Moose; C. E. Nunnally Professors: P. M. Athanas; A.
Congratulations Kimberly Gardner and US MORTGAGE LENDERS LLC! Pre: 4564 or CS 4254. Pre: 1574 - A grade C- or better.
Design of analog electronic circuits, circuit simulation, response characterization, and printed circuit construction. 2022 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. I (3H,3C)
4314: CONTROL AND APPLICATIONS OF ELECTRIC MACHINES
Dynamics and control of different applications of electric machines, DC machines, synchronous machines, polyphase induction machines, and fractional horsepower machines. Feedback systems and stability analysis of amplifiers. Insulation coordination. Congratulations Yvonne Hernandez-Tellez and US MORTGAGE LENDERS LLC! (3H,3C)
2014: ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALISM IN ECE
Overview of the nature and scope of the electrical and computer engineering profession. Students will use simulation tools to conduct experiments with mixed hardware-software systems in the area of embedded systems. Pre: 2004. 4614: TELECOMMUNICATION NETWORKS
An introduction and overview of the architecture, technology, operation, and application of telecommunication networks. Analysis of electronic circuits operating under dc bias and switching conditions. For consideration, the course must have significant technical content relevant to the science or application of computing. (3L,1C) II. (3H,3C) I,II. Client-server organization and design of synchronous, asynchronous, and multithreaded client and server applications. Sensor and actuator selection, installation, and application strategies.
program and M.S. (3H,3C) 4224: POWER ELECTRONICS Power devices and switching circuits including inverters and converters; electronic power processing and control as applied to industrial drives, transportation systems, computers, and spacecraft systems. Although the various 4000 level courses designated as capstone courses focus on different problem domains and may be organized differently, all capstone courses are distinguished by the following characteristics: In addition, individual CS 4994 Undergraduate Research projects where the supervising faculty member ensures the characteristics of a capstone course listed above are present (including working on a team, examining multiple design alternatives, providing significant written, oral and visual deliverables, evaluating or assessing merit of the solution, etc.) Experiments include: characterization of breadboard backplane wiring; component tolerances; Ohm's law; Kirchoff's laws; series and parallel resistors; voltage and current dividers; delta-wye configurations; mesh-current and node- voltage analysis; superposition and Thevenin equivalents; inverting and non-inverting amplifier circuits; series RC and RL circuits; discharging LEDs and integrator and differentiator circuits. Use of convolution, transfer functions and frequency response to determine system response. Required oral and written reports. 4606: Design of amplitude, frequency, and pulse-modulated communication systems, including modulators, detectors, and the effects of noise. Continuous-time modeling and control. Pre: PHYS 2306, MATH 2224, (ECE 2004 or ECE 2004H) for 3105; 3105 for 3106.
Pre: CS 3204.
(1H,6L,3C) 4284: POWER ELECTRONICS LABORATORY Design and testing of electronic power processing systems for commercial and aerospace applications. Computer-aided design tools are used to produce working integrated circuit designs. Topics covered in the course include legal and privacy issues, risk analysis, attack and intrusion detection concepts, system log analysis, intrusion detection and packet filtering techniques, computer security models, computer forensics, and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. (3H,3C) 4550: REAL-TIME SYSTEMS Introduction to real-time systems, real-time scheduling including multiprocessor scheduling, real-time operating systems (kernels), real-time communication, real-time programming languages, reliability and fault-tolerance, and real-time system requirements and design methods. Computer engineering emphasizes the development of computer hardware and software systems, such as networks, embedded systems, automation, and machine intelligence. Pre: ENGE 1104 or ENGE 1204. (3H,3C) 4504 (CS 4504): COMPUTER ORGANIZATION Information representation and transfer; instructions and data access methods; the control unit and microprogramming; memories; input/output and interrupts; secondary storage; the von Neumann SISD organization; high level language machines; the RISC concept; special purpose processors including operating system, file, text, floating point, communication, etc. Since 1990, the Virginia Space Consortium has provided 475 scholarship and fellowship awards totaling $2.1 million to Virginia Tech undergraduate and graduate student researchers, intended to supplement and enhance research support. (3L,1C) I,II. Involves design, construction, and testing of a circuit or system. (540) 231-6931 (Undergraduate) United States (3H,3C) II. (3H,3C) 4664: ANALOG & DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS LABORATORY Laboratory experiments which deal with the design and measurement of analog and digital communication systems. (3H,3C) I,II.
Emphasis is placed on digital CMOS circuits. (3H,3L,4C) 4540: VLSI CIRCUIT DESIGN Introduction to the design and layout of Very Large Scale Integrated Circuits (VLSI). Concepts include SNR, Modulation Index, PCM, and spread spectrum. Associated measurements will be used. Thats a one-day approval! Co: 3204. Fundamentals of electronics, including basic device principles. A capstone design project involving both written and oral presentations is required.
Co: 3304. A grade of C- or better is required in all pre-requisite courses. may be counted for capstone credit with prior approval from the Associate Department Head. (3H,3C) 3614: INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS Analysis and design of analog and digital communication systems based on Fourier analysis. (3H,3C) 4904: PROJECT AND REPORT Investigation and report on a special project under the direction of a faculty advisor. Pre: 2074. Pre: 4334. Co: 2074, MATH 2214. 4334: POWER SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND CONTROL Development of methods for power analysis and control. (3H,3C) II. Co: MATH 2214. Variable credit course. Multicomputers; multiprocessors; concurrent processing support; Pipeline machines, processor arrays, database machines; the data flow/data directed approach; computer networks. 4415: Supplements material in ECPE 4405. Must have a grade of C- or better in prerequisites 4534 or CS 3204. Digital solutions emphasized. Static and dynamic properties of MOSFET devices, along with integrated circuit fabrication are examined. The program builds on a strong foundation in mathematics, physical science, and computer programming.
X-grade allowed. Pre: 2204, 2704. (3H,3L,4C)
2574 (CS 2574): INTRODUCTION TO DATA STRUCTURES AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Introduces a disciplined approach to problem-solving and emphasizes the utility of software engineering principles applied to programming practices. In the sophomore year, they use personal, portable equipment and components to build and explore simple systems, which become more complex each semester. To increase efficiency of larger power systems like those found in the electrical grid, ships, and aircraft, Dong and his team will focus on the medium-voltage and high-voltage application of this technological research. (3H,3C)
4605-4606: RADIO ENGINEERING
Wireless application circuit design for gain and filter control at radio frequencies to interface the baseband processing systems and the antennas of communication systems. The transient analysis of basic circuits with R, L, and C components. (3H,3C)
4570 (CS 4570): WIRELESS NETWORKS AND MOBILE SYSTEMS
Multidisciplinary, project-oriented design course that considers aspects of wireless and mobile systems including wireless networks and link protocols, mobile networking including support for the Internet Protocol suite, mobile middleware, and mobile applications. meep davis 3106: time-varying fields, Maxwell's Equations, waves, propagation, guided waves, radiation. ECE students in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering learn from faculty who create new methods and technology and bring the excitement of their discoveries to the classroom. Computer Science Intranet(Internal). User interfaces, UNIX shell commands, the UNIX file system, task management, common system utilities, the UNIX programming environment. (3L,1C)
3105-3106: ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
Maxwell's equations and their application to engineering problems. Course covers discrete-time modeling of continuous-time systems, discrete-time redesign of continuous controllers, root-locus compensation, and frequency domain compensation. Digital oscilloscopes, ammeters, voltmeters, function generators, and power supplies are used. Pre: STAT 4714. John Robie always knew he wanted to continue his education, and he seized the opportunity of the master's degree program and the flexibility that went along with its virtual/hybrid option. 
(3H,3C) I,II. Pre: 2574.
AC steady state analysis.
Students gain experience with system installation and administration. Pre: 2074. 3974: INDEPENDENT STUDY Variable credit course. (3H,3L,4C) 4530: HARDWARE-SOFTWARE CODESIGN An introduction to the design of mixed hardware- software systems, focusing on common underlying modeling concepts, the design of hardware-software interfaces, and the trade-offs between hardware and software components. Circuit design at the IC level; modern VLSI CAD software. 4304: DESIGN IN POWER ENGINEERING A study of the principles in electric power engineering. The purpose of this requirement is to ensure that students have at least one course that synthesizes and integrates skills and knowledge acquired throughout the CS undergraduate curriculum, and which includes a significant design experience, where teamwork and written and oral communication are a key part of that design experience. (3H,3C) 4634: DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS System level analysis and design for digital communications systems: analog-to-digital conversion, digital baseband communications, carrier modulation formats, matched filters, bandwidth efficiency, receiver design, link budgets, signal-to-noise ratio, bit error rates in additive- white-noise Gaussian (AWGN) channels, and multiple access. Students interested in pursuing professional registration are encouraged to consult with advisors early in their program to permit proper course selection for maximum preparation. A grade of C or better required in CS prerequisite 3204. Variable credit course.
(540) 231-0746 (Graduate), Corporate Research Center Pre: 3106. The loan for Jennifer was set up on May 25, 2022 and approved today. Variable credit course. Jim Youngs recent gift to name a professorship in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering reflects a deep family connection to Virginia Tech that spans four generations. Pre: 3106, 3204 for 4675; 4675 for 4676. The Hokienauts are one of 10 university-based teams from across the country that demonstrated augmented-reality solutions designed for use in spacesuits in a lunar analog environment. Pre: 2204, 3054 for 4235; 2204, (4235 or MSE 4236) for 4236. The curriculum covers a variety of technical areas, including computer architecture, digital system design, VLSI, embedded systems, networking, real-time systems, and artificial intelligence.
Any Computer Science 3/4/5000-level course that is not otherwise used to fulfill a Computer Science requirement can be used as a technical elective. (3H,3C) 4234 (MSE 4234): SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING Manufacturing practices used in silicon integrated circuit fabrication and the underlying scientific basis for these process technologies. 4154: INTRODUCTION TO SPACE WEATHER The space environment from the Sun to the Earth's upper atmosphere and the practical consequences (space weather) of this environment on the modern technologies and human health. Fuses. Congratulations Malina Rojas and US MORTGAGE LENDERS LLC! 4364: ALTERNATE ENERGY SYSTEMS Electric energy from alternative energy sources including solar, wind, hydro, biomass, geothermal and ocean.
Pre: 2504, 2704, STAT 4714. I Pre: 3106. Scott F. Midkiff: Head and Professor University Distinguished Professor: F. C. Lee University Distinguished Professor Emeritus: A. G. Phadke Alumni Distinguished Professor: C. W. Bostian American Electric Power Professor: D. Boroyevich Bradley Professor of Communications: W. H. Tranter Bradley Distinguished Professor of Electromagnetics: G. S. Brown Clayton Ayre Professor: A. Wang Joseph R. Loring Professor in ECE: S. Rahman Willis G. Worcester Professor in ECE: J. H. Reed Thomas Phillips Professor, Emeritus: W. L. Stutzman Virginia Microelectronics Consortium Chair: M. K. Orlowski Professor Emeritus: J. R. Armstrong; I. M. Besieris; D. A. deWolf; F. G. Gray; F. W. Stephenson; J. S. Thorp; H. F. VanLandingham Associate Professor Emeritus: R. W. Conners; W. R. Cyre; R. L. Moose; C. E. Nunnally Professors: P. M. Athanas; A.