• ECE 7180: Resonant and Soft-Switching Techniques in Power Electronics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course presents analysis methods and design challenges associated with soft-switching and resonant converters. It introduces mechanisms of switching loss and soft switching techniques, steady-state analysis in the time and frequency domains, and analysis of various resonant and soft-switching DC-DC and DC-AC converters. Prerequisites: ECE 6120 or instructor permission
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• ECE 7210: Spacecraft Instrumentation

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Theory, engineering, and data reduction techniques of spacecraft instrumentation for space science and spacecraft systems. Prerequisite/Restriction: ECE 6240/PHYS 6240. Cross-listed as: PHYS 7210.
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• ECE 7330: Nonlinear and Adaptive Control

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Methods of nonlinear and adaptive control system design and analysis. Includes qualitative and quantitative theories, graphical methods, frequency domain methods, sliding surface design, linear parameter estimation methods, and direct and indirect adaptive control techniques. Prerequisite/Restriction: ECE 6320/MAE 6320. Cross-listed as: MAE 7330.
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• ECE 7340: Advanced Aerospace Controls

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  The application of multi-variable optimal control techniques to aircraft, missiles and spacecraft. Prerequisite: MAE/ECE 6320 Crosslisted as: MAE 7340
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• ECE 7360: Optimal Control

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn advanced methods of control system analysis and design. These include operator approaches to optimal control, such as LQR, LQG, and L1 optimization techniques. Prerequisite(s): ECE 6320/MAE 6320 or instructor permission Cross-listed as: MAE 7360 Repeatable for credit: No Grade Mode: Standard
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• ECE 7560: Optimal Estimation for Aerospace Systems

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers probability theory, stochastic system models, optimal estimation for linear systems, optimal smoothing, and optimal estimation for nonlinear systems. Applications of these concepts include orbit determination, real-time position, velocity, and attitude determination for rockets, aircraft, and spacecraft. Crosslisted as: MAE 7560 Prerequisites: One of the following: MAE 5310 MAE 6320 ECE 5310 ECE 6320
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• ECE 7570: Monte Carlo and Linear Covariance Techniques for Closed-Loop GN&C System Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course covers the theory and applications of Monte Carlo and Linear Covariance techniques to closed-loop aerospace systems. Crosslisted as: MAE 7570 Prerequisite: ECE 6560 or MAE 6560
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• ECE 7630: Advanced Digital Signal and Image Processing

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students learn advanced digital signal and image processing theory and methods. Topics are selected from optimal filter design, adaptive filtering, spectral estimation, beamforming, tomography, data compression, restoration/superresolution, machine vision, etc. Prerequisites: ECE 5630 ECE 6010 .
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• ECE 7670: Coding Theory and Practice in Communication

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Course Description: Students examine codes employed in digital communications, including a discussion of error correction codes over finite fields. Students learn Reed-Solomon, convolutional, and trellis coding. Advanced coding techniques are also presented. Prerequisites/Restrictions: ECE 5660 (may be taken concurrently)
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• ECE 7720: Parallel Computer Architecture

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Covers parallelism and the design of parallel computer architectures. Explores various hardware techniques designed to support parallel execution across a range of real-world applications. Examines various components of parallel computer systems and design trade-offs in the light of underlying circuit characteristics. Prerequisite/Restriction: ECE 5750 or ECE 6750 or equivalent or instructor permission.
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