Applications of electromagnetic theory; electrostatic and magnetostatic fields; Maxwell's field equiations; plane waves; transmission lines and waveguides; antennas and radiation.

This course focuses on advanced computer architectures and low-level system software. Topics include RISC architectures, vector and multiprocessor architec- tures, multiprocessor memory architectures, and multiprocessor interconnection networks. Peripheral devices such as disk arrays, NICs, and video/audio devices are covered. Topics also include device drivers, interrupt processing, advanced assembly language programming techniques, assemblers, linkers, and loaders.

The second semester of a two-semester design sequence for senior students in electrical engineering with an emphasis on the engineering processes. Students work in teams to develop and complete the designs. Topics to include engineering ethics, design, documentation, and communication.

A treatment of the basic signaling concepts involved in the communication of digital information. Topics include transmission requirements and distortion of digital signals; discrete amplitude, frequency, and phase modulation; error control coding.

An introduction to digital signal processing and classification methods for audio signals. Topics include signal analysis and system design using correlation functions, power spectra, difference equations, and transfer functions; implementations of filters, classifiers, and audio effects; characteristics and modeling of common audio signals such as speech, music, and noise.

Physical and mathematical descriptions of wave propagation in guided structures; microstrip lines; microwave integrated cirucits; passive components; two-terminal devices; four-terminal devices; S-parameter concept; equivalent circuit concept; solid state microwave amplifiers and oscillators.

Introductory solid state physics with emphasis on the properties of electrons in crystals; crystal structure, crystal diffraction, reciprocal lattice, lattice vibrations and phonons, free electron theory, energy bands in solids, semiconductors.

Study of non-traditional, electric generating systems and the use of renewable energy sources. Energy sources include solar, wind, hydro, and biomass/biogas. Generating technologies include both inverter based equipment and rotating machinery.

This course covers introduction to smart grid, key technologies in transmission and distribution systems that enable smart grid, power market structure, and real time pricing.

This course teaches computer based methods for performing fault analysis of power systems, and principles for protecting power systems.