Electronics computer engineering department master of science program lecture catalogue

Recurrences, Master Theorem, Greedy Algorithms, Dynamic Programming, Graph Algorithms, Geometric Algorithms, Complexity Classes and NP Problems, Cryptographic Algorithms

Image Formation and Image Models, Image Processing, Edge Detection, Reflectence Map and Photometric stereo

Data Mining Concepts, Data Preparation Techniques, Statistical Learning Theory, Naive Bayes Classification and Decision Threes, Clustering Methods, Association Rules

Introduction to Pattern Recognition, Statistical Decision Theory, Dimensionality Reduction (Principle Component Analysis, Linear Discriminant Analysis), Nonparametric Techniques (Decision Estimation, k-Nearest Neigbourhood, Parzen Windows), Kernel Methods and Support Vector Machines, Hidden Markov Models, Methods for Unsupervised Classification (clustering), Feature Selection, Error Rate Estimation, Bagging, Boosting, Model Selection, Validation Methods, Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) Curves

Course Overview, Spatio Temporal Sampling, Motion Estimation, Motion Segmentation, Video Filtering, Background Modeling and Foreground Segmentation, Motion Tracking, Video Coding, Content-Based Video Indexing and Retrieval, Video Summarization

Neighborhood Concept in The Filtering of Time and Spatial Signals, Frequency Selectivity Concept, the Relationship between Analog and Digital Filters, Obtaining Differene Equations From Diferential Equations, Various Approximation Methods and Their Interpretations, FIR Filters: Moving Average and Comb Filters, Low-Pass, High-Pass, Band-Pass Filters, Median Filters, IIR Filters: Low-Pass, High-Pass, Band-Pass Filters, FIR Filter Design and Implementations, IIR Filter Design and Implementations, FIR and IIR Filter Applications, Adaptive Filters.

Overview of Parallel Computing, Performance Measures, Parallel Architectures, Programming Languages for Parallel Programming, Program Portability Issues, Operating System Issues, Parallel Algorithms, Parallelizing Serial Programs.

Introduction to Global Warming, Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Hydroelectric Energy, Wave and Tidal Energy, Biomass, Hybrid Utilization, Interface to Power Grid.

Optical Fiber Structures and Waveguiding Fundamentals, Signal Degradation in Optical Fibers, Optical Sources, Power Launching and Coupling, Photo Detectors, Optical Receiver Operation, Transmission Links Analysis, Measurements, Optical Fiber Fabrication.

Modeling of Wireless Channels, Multipath Fading Analysis and Encoder/Decoder Types, Analysis of Multiple Input and Multiple Output Wireless Networks, Analysis of Efficient Approaches such as Multiple Antennas and Carriers.

Review of Fundamentals: Z-Transforms, Convolution, DFT and FFT. IIR and FIR Filters. Parametric Signal Processing, Deterministic and Stochastic Techniques; AR, MA, ARMA, ARMAX Models. Spectrum Estimation Techniques, Parametric and Non-Parametric Methods. Adaptive IIR, FIR and Lattice Filters, Fast Algorithms for DSP, Applications to Image and Signal Processing.

Linear, Finite Dimensional Time-Varying Systems, Eigen Analysis, The Jordan Decomposition Theorem, Functions of A Matrix and The Spectral Mapping Theorem, Hermitian Matrices, Adjoints, The Singular Value Decomposition, State Feedback and State Estimation, Linear Quadratic Optimal Control.

Numerical Differentiation, Integration and Optimization, Numerical Solutions of Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors.

Abstractions for and Modelling of Highly Available and Scalable Services, Design and Implementation Techniques for Fast, Scalable, Fault-Tolerant Distributed Systems, Multithreading, Network Programming, Consistency, Naming, Fault Tolerance, Security, Distributed Object-Oriented Systems, Distributed File Systems, Several Case Studies of Distributed Systems.

Introduction, Stochastic Process, Review of Probability Theory, Component Reliability, System Reliability-Network methods, System Reliability-The State-Space Methods, System Reliability-Other Methods.

Distortion models on digital image sensors are analyzed and restoration algorithms are studied. For this purpose, starting from the optical system, CCD and CMOS sensor structures and their principles are studied. Course continues with image registration, geometric image transforms, blur types and deblurring. In addition, iterative restoration algorithms like IBP and POCS, frequency domain restoration algorithms, super-resolution and adaptive filtering techniques are investigated

Resonant Converter Fundamentals, Series and Parallel Resonant Converters, Soft Switching Techniques, Zero-Current (ZCS) and Zero-Voltage (ZVS) Switching, Soft Switching of Dc/Dc Converters and Inverters, Active Power-Factor Correction Techniques in Single-Phase and Three-Phase Converters, Dynamics and Control of Power Electronic Systems.

Traditional Cryptosystems, Cryptanalysis of Classical Ciphers-Shannons Theory, Symmetric Key Ciphers, Block Cipher Standards, Hash Functions, Public Key Encryption, Threshold Cryptography, Digital Signatures, Authentication Systems, Firewalls and Intrusion Detection Systems, IPsec, SSL/TLS, E-mail Security.

Syntax, Structure and Semantics, Metadata, Metadata Standards, XML+Metadata Specification, RDF and Metadata Processing, Ontology, Domain Modeling, Logic, Inferencing, Context, Classification  and Semantic Metadata Extraction Techniques, Specifications, Semantic Applications.

Neuron Model and Network Architectures, Perceptron Learning Rule, Supervised Hebbian Learning, Widrow-Hoff Learning, Associative Learning, Competitive Networks.

Security Threats, Protection, Intruders, Malicious Software, Trojan Horses, Trusted Systems, Database Security Levels, Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability, Types of Vulnerabilities, Threats and Risks, Authentication, Authorization, Encryption. Encryption. Digital Signature. Key Distribution and Authentication. Authorization. Authenticated Remote Procedure Call. Electronic Commerce. Secure Sockets Layer Protocol, Passport, Electronic Cash, Security in XML-based Web-services, Control measure, Database Security and DBA, Discretionary Access Control, Mandatory Access Control, Statistical Database Security, Flow Control, Covert Channels, Auditing, Auditing Process, Auditing Classifications and Types.

Operating Systems for Various Devices, Processes and Threads, Synchronization, Memory Management, Input/Output, File Systems, Multimedia.

Knowledge Representation, Knowledge Engineering; Reasoning, Parallel and Distributed AI, Connectionist Models, Machine Learning and Intelligent Databases, Implementation of Systems In High-Level AI Languages.

Privacy, Data Publishing, Motivation, Record Linkage Model, K-Anonymity, Single Dimensional Generalizations, Incognito, Sensitive Info And Existential Disclosure, Delta-Presence, Information Loss Metrics, Privacy Preserving Techniques, Generalization, Suppression, Anatomization, Anonymization Algorithms, Minimality Attacks, Definetti Attack, Corruption Attack, Multirelational Anonymity, Trajectory Anonymization, Transaction Anonymization, Graph Anonymization.

Web Design, Building Web Applications, Database Design, Developing Enterprise Web Solutions, Advanced Web Programming.

Software Design Paradigms, Project Management, System and Software Requirements, Computer Aided Software Engineering, Software Design, Data Flow-Oriented, Object-Oriented, Data-Oriented, and Real-Time Design, Structured Programming, Information Hiding, Strength and Coupling Measures, Software Testing Techniques and Strategies.

This course covers definition of intelligence and simulation of human expertise. Natural evolution, the genotype and the phenotype, complexity of the evolution, and the benefits of evolutionary optimization. Computer simulation of natural evolution, evolutionary programming, evolution strategies, genetic algorithms, and evolutionary dynamics. Theoretical and empirical properties of evolutionary computation, theoretical analysis of genetic algorithms, theoretical analysis of evolutionary computation, empirical analysis. Evolutionary programming, detailed description of evolutionary programming, evolution of emergent behavior, entropy-driven evolution, co-evolution, and evolution classification.

Graph Theory - Adjacency Matrix, Shortest Path, Incidence Matrix, Directed Graph, Connected Component,  Centrality, Eigenvector Centrality, Core, Cliques and Clan,  Community Identification, Random Graphs, Generating Functions,  Evolution of networks, Small World Network, Epidemics.

Laser Fundamentals. Operation of Practical Lasers. Properties of Laser Radiation. Metrological and ScientificApplication. Industrial, Medical and military Applicatiobs. Holography. Applications in optical Information systems.

ECE551 Laser Electronics

Gaussian Beams, Ray Tracing, Resonant Optical Cavities, Atomic Radiation, Laser Oscillation and Amplification, General Characteristics of Lasers, Laser Excitation, Semiconductor Lasers.

Noise Sources, Channel Impairments, Optical Transmission System Design Principles, Advanced Modulation Formats, OFDM, Polarization Multiplexing, Constrained Coding and Coherent Detection, Forward Error Correction, Coded Modulation Schemes, Advanced Chromatic Dispersion Compensation, Advanced PMD Compensation, Nonlinearity Management, Spatial-Domain-Based Multiplexing and Modulation, Optical Channel Capacity, Parametric Processes and Applications.

Specifying Insulation Strength, Insulation Strength Characteristics, Ph.-Ground Sw. OVs, Transmission Lines, Ph.-Ph. Sw. OVs, Transmission Lines, Sw. OVs, Substation, Lightning Flash, Shielding of Transmission Lines, Shielding of Substations, Incoming Surge and Open Breaker Protection, Metal Oxide Surge Arresters, Station Lightning Insulation Coordination, Induced Over voltages, Line Insulation Design.

Modeling of System Components, Steady-State Power Flow Analysis, Real-Time Generation Control, Real-Time Monitoring - State Estimation, System Security - Contingency Analysis, System Emergency.

Review of Background Material: Power System Modeling, Symmetrical Components, Three Phase Fault, Asymmetric Faults, Fault Transients, Transformer In-Rush Currents, Motor Starting Transients, Effects of Grounding, High Impedance Faults; Relaying Instrumentation,

Protection Fundamentals, Protective Relaying Applications, Stability, /Reclosing, and Load Shedding Fundamentals of Computer Relaying.
ECE578 Power System Planning

Restructured Power System, Load Forecasting, Reliability and Availability, Generation Planning, Bulk Power Transmission Planning, Transient and Dynamic Stability, Production Costing Analysis.

ECE579 Physics of Dielectrics I

Introduction into The Physics Of Dielectrics, Dipole Moments and Electrostatic Problems, Polarization And Energy, Non-Polar Dielctrics, Lorentz's Field, Reaction Field, Statistical-Mechanical Approach To Dielctric Theory, The Modern Theories Of The Static Dielectric Permittivity, The Theory Of Linear Response, The Complex Dielectric Permittivity, The Dipole Correlation Function, The Memory Function, Dielectric Spectroscopy, Classification Of The Experimental Methods,  Frequency Methods: Bridges, Resonance Methods, Coaxial Lines, Waveguedes, Transient Methods, Strip Lines, Etc.

ECE587 Quantum Mechanics for Electrical Engineers I

Classical Mechanics versus Quantum Mechanics, Early Quantum Theory, Schrödinger Formulation, Time-Dependent and Time-Independent Schrödinger Equation, Dirac Formulation, Bloch Theorem, Magnetic Effects, Open Quantum Systems, Density Matrices.

ECE635 Optoelectronics

EM Theory, Birefringence, Rays and Beams, Gaussian Beams, Optical Waveguides, Coupled Mode Theory, Electro-Optics, EO Devices, Acousto-Optics, AO Devices, Optical Processing, Photorefraction.

Two Dimensional Fourier Transform, Geometrical Optics and Scalar Diffraction Theory, Fresnel and Fraunhofer Diffraction, Coherent Optical Systems, Optical Imaging Systems, Wavefront Modulation, Optical Information Processing, Holography.

Description of The Research Project, Current Knowledge/Practice/Understanding, Approach To Research Investigation, Explanation of The Methodology (to be) Applied, Description of Experimental/Numerical Analysis, Outcome of The Investigation/Numerical Techniques, Applicability of The Research, Advancement of Knowledge, Dissemination of The Research Results, Expected Impact of The Research.