2013-2014 University Catalog

Communications and Networking Graduate Certificate

Banner Code: VS-CERG-CONE

School: Volgenau School of Engineering

Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering

This certificate provides graduate students with the opportunity to reach a demonstrated level of competence in communications and networking. Course work toward the graduate certificate may be used for credit toward the MS in electrical engineering or computer engineering; however, the certificate’s primary purpose is to provide a well-defined body of knowledge for students who want to advance their understanding of modern communications but do not necessarily want to complete requirements for the MS degree. The certificate may be pursued concurrently with any of the graduate degree programs in the Volgenau School.

The graduate certificate may only be pursued on a part-time basis.

Admission Requirements

The certificate program in communications and networking is open to all students who hold BS degrees in scientific and engineering disciplines from accredited universities.

Certificate Requirements

The certificate is awarded on completion of five graduate courses (15 credits) in communications and networking. A cumulative GPA of 3.00 is required and one course with a grade of C at most may be applied toward the certificate. The certificate courses comprise two required foundation courses and three elective courses.

Foundation courses (6 credits):

Elective courses (9 credits):

After completing the foundation courses, students choose electives by taking three courses from the following:

ECE 535 - Digital Signal Processing Credits: 3
ECE 565 - Introduction to Optical Electronics Credits: 3
ECE 567 - Optical Fiber Communications Credits: 3
ECE 630 - Statistical Communication Theory Credits: 3
ECE 633 - Coding Theory Credits: 3
ECE 635 - Adaptive Signal Processing Credits: 3
ECE 642 - Design and Analysis of Computer Communication Networks Credits: 3
ECE 643 - Network Switching and Routing Credits: 3
ECE 646 - Cryptography and Computer Network Security Credits: 3
ECE 665 - Fourier Optics and Holography Credits: 3
ECE 731 - Digital Communications Credits: 3
ECE 732 - Mobile Communication Systems Credits: 3
ECE 734 - Detection and Estimation Theory Credits: 3
ECE 737 - Spread Spectrum Communications Credits: 3
ECE 738 - Advanced Digital Signal Processing Credits: 3
ECE 741 - Wireless Networks Credits: 3
ECE 742 - High-Speed Networks Credits: 3
OR 635 - Discrete System Simulation Credits: 3
OR 643 - Network Modeling Credits: 3
OR 647 - Queuing Theory Credits: 3

Total: 15 credits

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