STUDENT GUIDE for MASTERS PROGRAMS in ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (GE), COMPUTER ENGINEERING (GCE), COMPUTER SCIENCE (GCS), and CYBER OPERATIONS (GCO)

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1 STUDENT GUIDE for MASTERS PROGRAMS in ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (GE), COMPUTER ENGINEERING (GCE), COMPUTER SCIENCE (GCS), and CYBER OPERATIONS (GCO) FOR STUDENTS ENTERING IN FALL 2017 OR LATER August 2017 AIR FORCE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Graduate School of Engineering and Management Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Wright-Patterson AFB OH

2 PREFACE This brochure is a guide for students, the academic advisor, and faculty advisors in the preparation of education plans for masters-level graduate study in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Cyber Operations at the Air Force Institute of Technology. The requirements and curricula specified in this edition of the student guide apply to all full-time students arriving in Fall 2017, and to all part-time students admitted to MS degree candidacy in the GE, GCE, GCS or GCO programs. These requirements are derived from the Graduate School of Engineering and Management Operating Instruction, ENOI , Requirements for Award of the Master's Degree, and the approved program guide for each program. The ENOIs and appropriate program guide are the final authority, if a conflict with this document exists. Corrections, noted deficiencies, and suggestions are welcome. Please forward these to Ms. Janice E. Jones (Janice.Jones@afit.edu). Further questions regarding the masters programs should be referred to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, AFIT/ENG, as indicated below: Mail: AFIT/ENG, 2950 Hobson Way, Wright-Patterson AFB OH Phone: Commercial (937) or DSN Office: Building 640 (AFIT School of Engineering and Management), Room 315 Chapter 1 of this brochure describes the School of Engineering and Management and provides an overview of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Chapters 2 through 7 describe the Master of Science degrees, program requirements, curricula, and specialty area sequences for the various educational options. 2

3 Table of Contents Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering The Full-Time GE, GCE, GCS, and GCO Programs Other Programs Department Facilities... 6 Chapter 2 - DEGREE AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS General MS Degree Requirements Resident PhD Program Requirements Chapter 3 - GRADUATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULA Introduction Matriculation Requirements Program Requirements Graduate Electrical Engineering Courses Application Sequences 14 Chapter 4 - GRADUATE COMPUTER ENGINEERING CURRICULA Introduction Matriculation Requirements Program Requirements Application Sequences Chapter 5 - GRADUATE COMPUTER SCIENCE CURRICULA Computer Science Major Requirements Matriculation Requirements Program Requirements Application Sequences Chapter 6 - GRADUATE CYBER OPERATIONS CURRICULA Introduction Goals Prerequisite Knowledge Program Requirements Chapter 7 - GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN AUTONOMY (GCA) 47 Appendix A - FACULTY AND AREAS OF INTEREST Appendix B - ADVISORS, CURRICULUM, AND SEQUENCE CHAIRS (ENG) Appendix C - ACADEMIC SPECIALTY CODES Appendix D - MS THESIS REQUIREMENTS Appendix E - COURSE OFFERINGS E.1 Computer Science and Engineering Course Offerings E.2 Electrical Engineering Course Offerings E.3 Mathematics and Statistics Course Offerings E.4 Engineering Physics Course Offerings

4 Chapter 1 - INTRODUCTION 1.1 Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has full-time faculty members (Appendix A) and staff members (engineers, technicians, educational technicians, and contractors). The Department comprises two divisions: the Electrical Engineering Division and the Computer Science and Engineering Division. The Department offers over 158 different courses in electrical and computer engineering and conducts programs in Electrical Engineering (GE), Computer Engineering (GCE), Computer Science (GCS), and Cyber Operations (GCO). 1.2 The Full-Time GE, GCE, GCS, and GCO Programs New classes of graduate students typically begin their programs in September and graduate eighteen months later. The senior military officer in each class is designated as the class leader. After arrival at AFIT, each student prepares an individual education plan (also known as the Ed Plan ) in coordination with the academic advisor. For USAF military students, their designated Academic Specialty Code (ASC), Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC), follow-on assignment (if known), as well as the needs of the Air Force and the Department, all may impact the Ed Plan content. While each student's program must satisfy certain basic requirements, flexibility exists in tailoring the education plan. Transcripts of all academic work accomplished at AFIT are maintained by the Registrar, AFIT/ENER. All Department master s degree programs consist of a minimum of 48 quarter hours of study. The typical program for full-time students extends over six academic quarters. The initial fall quarter is preceded by a one-week orientation program and a four-week review session. Regular academic quarters are ten-weeks long, followed by a one-week final exam period and a break. Lecture courses typically meet for 50 minute periods, four days per week, or 100 minute periods, two days per week. A student registers for three or four courses (12-16 quarter hours) each quarter, as scheduled in the education plan. With Department approval, educational plans may be amended during the course of study, as long as program requirements are met. The nominal six-quarter MS program for quota students consists of 72 quarter hours of course work, which typically includes quarter hours allocated to the master s thesis research (or more depending on your application sequence or if your program is longer than 18 months). Students determine a general area of research at the start of their program based on their ASC, follow-on assignment (if known), faculty availability, and personal interest. Thesis topics are normally selected during the first quarter or early in the second quarter. Research and writing are accomplished during the second through sixth quarters. The graduate advisor assists the student in preparing the initial education plan, including the selection of the course sequences and electives to support the research area and the 4

5 student's ASC requirements. The graduate advisor is the first approval step for all plan revisions, monitors the student's academic progress, and prepares the student's records for processing at graduation. The thesis advisor (also known as the research advisor or committee chair) guides the student through the research process, working closely with the student throughout the thesis process. The thesis advisor may recommend an application sequence and/or elective courses to the student, based upon the anticipated research needs. Since the thesis advisor works closely with the student through the majority of the student's program, the thesis advisor authors the student training reports for military students (military masters students receive training reports at the end of their AFIT program instead of annual performance reports); the student is responsible for providing input to facilitate the report-writing process. The curricula chairs are the focal point for all education within the given curriculum area. The curriculum area chair is the approval authority for specially designed sequences within their particular area Graduate Electrical Engineering Program The Graduate Electrical Engineering (GE) program develops competence in a wide range of electrical engineering areas that are of direct Air Force interest. The program meets the advanced educational requirements of officers in Air Force Specialty Codes 62E and 17D, and prepares students for a broad spectrum of Air Force assignments in research, development, and program management in these specialties. The GE program consists of required courses in electrical engineering to include an application sequence, math, and the master's thesis. Chapter 3 defines these requirements and application sequences in detail Graduate Computer Engineering Program The Graduate Computer Engineering (GCE) program develops competence in a wide range of areas including computer engineering, systems, and science. The programs emphasize topics of direct Air Force interest. The programs meet the advanced educational requirements of officers in Air Force Specialty Codes 61S, 62E, and 17D, and prepare students for a broad spectrum of Air Force assignments in research, development, and program management in these specialties. The GCE programs consist of required courses in computer engineering, math, theory, an approved applications sequence, prerequisite and elective courses, and the master's thesis. Chapter 4 defines these requirements and application sequences in detail. 5

6 1.2.3 Graduate Computer Science Program The Graduate Computer Science (GCS) program develops competence in a wide range of Computer Science areas. The program emphasizes topics of direct Air Force interest. The program meets the advanced educational requirements of Air Force officers in specialty codes 61S, 62E and 17D, and prepares students for a broad spectrum of Air Force assignments in research, development, and program management in these specialties. The GCS programs consist of required courses in computer science, math, theory, an approved applications sequence, prerequisite and elective courses, and the master's thesis. Chapter 5 defines these requirements and application sequences in detail Graduate Cyber Operations Program The Cyber Operations (GCO) program develops competence in a wide range of areas of computer engineering, and computer science emphasizing security-related topics particular to cyber operations. The program encompasses multiple scientific disciplines required to ensure the security of critical computer infrastructures and prepares students for a broad spectrum of Air Force assignments in research, development, and program management in these specialties. The GCO program consists of core courses in computer and network security; a mathematics or math science requirement; cyber operations depth in secure software design, cyber forensics, cyber defense and exploitation, and security and ethics, an individual thesis, and any additional Air Force requirements. Program requirements are defined in detail in Chapter Other Programs In addition to the typical full-time master s degree program, the Department offers the following educational opportunities: * Full-time PhD (Section 2.2) * Graduate Certificate in Autonomy (GCA) (Chapter 7) These opportunities provide both civilian and military students a great deal of flexibility to develop customized programs to meet their individual needs and schedules. 1.4 Department Facilities The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering operates an extensive complex of laboratory and computing facilities in support of its academic and research programs. The laboratory facilities include the following dedicated areas: 6

7 Advanced Compact Electromagnetic Radar (ACER) Cross Section Laboratory Autonomy and Navigation Technology (ANT) Center Atmospheric and Adaptive Optics Laboratory Center for Cyber Research (CCR) Cyber Agents, Networking, and Mobile Applications Laboratory (Cyber-ANiMAL) Laboratory for Information Systems Security/Assurance Research & Development (LISSARD) LORE Radar Cross Section (RCS) Laboratory Low Observables Radar and Electromagnetics Laboratory (LORE Laboratory) Micro- and Nano-devices and Systems Cleanroom Microsystems Design and Simulation Laboratory Microsystems Test and Characterization Laboratory Radar Instrumentation Laboratory (RAIL) Radio Frequency Signal Exploitation Laboratory The computer facilities available in the Department cover the broad range of capabilities from microprocessors to super-minicomputers and general-purpose computing systems to application-oriented computer architectures. 7

8 Chapter 2 - DEGREE AND PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS This chapter describes the MS degrees offered under the Graduate Electrical Engineering (GE), Graduate Computer Engineering (GCE), Graduate Computer Science (GCS), and Graduate Cyber Operations (GCO) programs. Specific curricula fulfilling all degree, program, and Departmental requirements are described in subsequent chapters. These curricula serve as guides in education plan preparation (Appendix E). The proposed course schedule must be consistent with the prerequisites and schedule of course offerings. The student must ensure that all degree, program, and Departmental degree requirements listed below are satisfied in preparing the education plan. The education plan is subject to approval by the academic advisor, the applicable sequence chair if needed, the appropriate Division Chief, and the Department Head. 2.1 General MS Degree Requirements All degree seeking students under the GE, GCE, GCS or GCO programs must adhere to three requirement types: degree, program, and Department. This section summarizes these requirements. The Graduate School Operating Instruction (ENOI) and appropriate program guide supersede this document if a conflict with this document exists. Degree requirements are common across the Air Force Institute of Technology s Graduate School of Engineering and Management (AFIT/EN) and reflect accreditation board standards as established in ENOI , Requirements for Award of the Master's Degree. Degree requirements may not be modified except by the Faculty Council of the Graduate School of Engineering. Current ENOIs are available from a link on the Graduate School of Engineering and Management s (AFIT/EN) page on AFIT s intranet: Program requirements provide a framework to ensure the specific degree requirements are satisfied. Each program guide allows some variation from the nominal plan, and identifies the approval authority for such variations. Any deviation from program requirements must be approved by the Dean, Graduate School of Engineering and Management. Department requirements are established by the Department for each graduating class and are typically instituted by the academic advisor. The Department requirements may be modified in special circumstances by the Department Head. The degree, program, and Department requirements may vary depending on many factors such as the particular program or start date. Do not rely on previous year's information regarding these requirements. Program and Department requirements vary depending on student status. The Department defines a quota student as full-time government employee (military or civilian) permanently assigned to AFIT. All other students are non-quota students. 8

9 2.1.1 Degree Requirements The general MS degree requirements are: 1. Up to 12 quarter hours of graduate course work with a grade of "B" or better may be transferred (ENOI , Transfer Credit Policy). Grades on transfer credits completed prior to AFIT enrollment are not used in calculating GPA. 2. At least 48 quarter hours of approved graduate credit (with none of these courses having a grade of "D" or lower). At least 36 of the quarter hours submitted for the degree must have been completed in residence at AFIT or a consortium school (a school with an educational cooperation arrangement with AFIT that is dedicated to advancing higher education through active collaboration, resource and knowledge sharing, and effective professional development programs). However 50% of the non-thesis credits must be completed at the Graduate School of Engineering and Management (ENOI , Requirements for Award of the Master s Degree). 3. A total grade point average of or higher must be achieved in the program (ENOI , Requirements for Award of the Master s Degree). 4. As part of the graduate credit for the degree, the student must complete 12 credit hours of thesis research. The results of this research must be presented in an oral presentation and in a written document (ENOI , Requirements for Award of the Master s Degree). A thesis-grade of "C-" or better is required (ENOI , Requirements for Award of the Master s Degree). 5. Degree requirements must be met within 5 years after the graduation of the student's class section (ENOI , Requirements for Award of the Master s Degree). 6. No student is considered to have satisfactorily completed an approved program if there is an unresolved grade of F (Fail), D or U (Unsatisfactory) in any course required for the degree or not required, but causing the student s cumulative grade point average to drop below Grades of I (Incomplete) must be resolved, whether a course is required or not (ENOI , Policy for the Removal of Academic Deficiencies for Master s Students). 7. The student must be recommended for the degree by the Faculty Council of the Graduate School of Engineering and Management before the degree will be awarded (ENOI , Requirements for Award of the Master s Degree). 8. Distinguished Graduate: To be considered for designation as a "Distinguished Graduate", a graduating student must have at least a 3.75 grade point average (GPA). Not more than 10% of the graduating class may be designated as Distinguished Graduates. (ENOI , Awards at Graduation). Note that the distinguished graduate determination is partially based on the whole person concept; in other words, a perfect GPA does not guarantee DG status. 9

10 2.1.2 Program Requirements Program requirements, as derived from the appropriate program guide, are summarized in Chapter 3 (GE), Chapter 4 (GCE), Chapter 5 (GCS), Chapter 6 (GCO), and Chapter 7 (Graduate Certificate in Autonomy (GCA)) Department Requirements The typical curriculum for quota students is based on a 6 quarter program which consists of 72 hours. However, other program lengths are possible. The credit hour requirement results in an average of 12 credits per quarter. Hence, the total credits in the education plan must be a minimum of 12 times the program length (in quarters). For example, a 5 quarter MS degree seeking student is required to take 60 credits while a 6 quarter student is required to take 72. Each of these students would receive the same degree at the end of their program. Non-quota students do not have a similar credit hour requirement at the Department level. The typical student registers for hours each quarter, except for the fifth and sixth quarters for a 6 quarter program. In the fifth and sixth quarter, the "thesis" quarters, the student is encouraged to take only thesis credits. The lighter course load during the fifth and sixth quarters is intended to allow the student to work nearly full-time on thesis research. This "front loading" of coursework in the degree program is an important part of the planning process. Since the majority of the examples and timelines are for the 6 quarter students, those who have program lengths other than 6 quarters must carefully work with their academic and thesis advisors to ensure milestones are adjusted appropriately to their situation. Students enrolled in the 21-month program will have their initial quarter at AFIT (summer) governed by the Department in accordance with their acceptance criteria. The Department requires that all full-time students must take CSCE 698. It is a Research Seminar that prepares you for your thesis. Thesis degrees require the following Research Seminars: CSCE 698 Research Seminar 0 WI CSCE 698 Research Seminar 0 SP 10

11 2.2 Resident PhD Program Requirements A limited number of students (military and civilian) are admitted each year to a program leading to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. In certain cases, a student may be admitted to the PhD program directly from the resident MS program. The PhD program is administered by the Doctoral Council of the Graduate School of Engineering and Management and managed by the individual academic Departments. Students pursuing a PhD must abide by all rules established by the Doctoral Council. A summary of these requirements follow. The PhD program requires successful completion of a dissertation on an approved research topic and completion of a minimum of 48 quarter hours of graduate courses beyond the MS degree. A PhD program is nominally three years in length and typically consists of two phases. During the first phase, which lasts 4 to 6 quarters, the student completes the required course work, consisting of a specialty area of at least 24 quarter hours and 8 quarter hours of math. The student must also pass examinations in the specialty area. The student may also take additional courses to broaden or enhance an area of study. During the second phase, the student devotes full attention (usually 48 credit hours of CSCE 999 or EENG 999) to a research problem investigated under the direction of a member of the Department for preparation of the dissertation. The student must also complete a final oral examination in defense of the dissertation. Additional information can be found in our PhD Handbook. Master's degree students interested in continuing into a resident PhD program should discuss their interests with a senior faculty member actively engaged in research in an area of mutual interest during the 3rd or 4th quarter of their MS program and should have a cumulative GPA in their master s program of 3.5 or higher. Admission to the PhD program requires approval of the Department and, for military students, AFPC. Students will compete AF-wide to fill the yearly PhD quotas. 11

12 Chapter 3 - GRADUATE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULA 3.1 Introduction The Graduate Electrical Engineering (GE) program develops technical expertise of particular importance to the Air Force. It provides a broad background in several specialty areas and the ability to apply this knowledge in the design, development, test, and evaluation of Air Force systems. Completion of the program typically leads to the award of the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) degree, which is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET ( for the students that have completed an ABET/EAC-accredited baccalaureate degree program. Students without ABET accredited baccalaureate degrees, would be awarded our non-abet Master of Science degree. Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are the expected accomplishments of program graduates during the first several years following graduation: 1. Breadth. Graduates apply foundational scientific concepts and sound engineering principles to efficiently and effectively advance Air Force and DoD technological capabilities. 2. Depth. Graduates are well-educated, highly-valued, and successful engineers and scientists. 3. Teamwork. Graduates significantly contribute to technical interdisciplinary team projects. 4. Professionalism. Graduates professionally communicate technical solutions and results. 5. Lifelong Learning. Graduates continue to pursue lifelong multidisciplinary learning as professional engineers and scientists. Student Outcomes (SOs) describe the specific knowledge and skills students are expected to possess at graduation as a result of the program curriculum: 1. Graduates will demonstrate an in-depth understanding in their specialty area within electrical engineering. 2. Graduates will be able to communicate technical information clearly by written and oral means. 3. Graduates will conduct independent research on topics related to electrical engineering, including identifying and scoping a problem, locating and synthesizing relevant published prior work, planning and executing valid research, documenting results, and publishing them. 4. Graduates will be able to apply the scientific method and use reliable standards of evidence for conclusions reached. 12

13 3.2 Matriculation Requirements The student's undergraduate preparation should include the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related discipline, such as Computer Engineering or Physics. Students should have academic background in the following areas: * Mathematics, to include integral, differential, and multivariate calculus; linear algebra; differential equations; discrete mathematics; and probability and statistics with electrical engineering applications * Calculus-based physics course * Electromagnetic fields * Introductory software engineering, computer programming, and computer organization * Signals and systems * Analog and digital electronics * Power systems * Communications systems * Continuous and discrete systems * A senior level (or higher) course or sequence providing capstone design experience This background is normally obtained through the completion of an ABET-accredited BS degree program in electrical engineering: Deficiencies in the above areas may be corrected through courses at AFIT, other schools by transfer credit or through clearly equivalent and documented professional experience. Extensions to normal 18-month programs may be required. Courses taken to fulfill matriculation requirements do not count towards fulfillment of program requirements outlined in Section Program Requirements Each student in the Graduate Electrical Engineering program must complete the following: 1. At least eight credit hours of Department-approved mathematics (or statistics) courses. 2. At least 28 credit hours of Department-approved program courses. Of the 28 credit hours, at least 12 credit hours must be from courses at the 600-level or higher. Some Academic Specialty Codes (ASCs) require specific courses. Students are expected to work with their advisors to determine which combination of courses best meets their long-term research and coursework needs. 3. A Department-approved master's thesis. The independent study which leads to the thesis constitutes 12 credit hours. All MS students are required to register for TENG 799 (if you are completing a thesis), during the graduation quarter. This is in addition to 12 credit hours of EENG 799 completed during the program. 13

14 Credit hours used to complete one of the three requirements cannot be applied to another requirement. 3.4 Graduate Electrical Engineering Courses The following courses are Department-approved mathematics and statistics courses: CSCE 554 Fundamentals of Performance Analysis and 4 SU Experimental Design CSCE 586 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 4 FA EENG 510 Linear Systems 4 FA EENG 665 Random Signal and Systems Analysis 4 WI MATH 504 Differential Equations of Mathematical 4 FA Physics MATH 508 Applied Numerical Methods 4 WI/SP MATH 521 Applied Linear Algebra 4 SP/FA MATH 631 Algebraic Structures 4 WI MATH 633 Graph Theory 4 SP STAT 583 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 4 FA/WI/SU STAT 586 Probability Theory for Communication and 4 FA Control STAT 601 Theory of Probability 4 FA Other courses may meet the mathematics requirement, but the ones listed above are preapproved for their respective categories. Both of the Research Seminars listed below are required by the Department: CSCE 698 Research Seminar 0 WI CSCE 698 Research Seminar 0 SP 3.5 Application Sequences This section described the application sequences, which are available to satisfy a portion of the GE program requirements. The application sequences to be described and the appropriate section numbers are: Electromagnetic Engineering Electronic Circuits and Devices Software Engineering Digital Engineering Communications 14

15 3.5.6 Radar Guidance, Navigation, and Control Electro-optics Observables Reduction Signal Processing Electromagnetic Engineering This sequence focuses on electromagnetic engineering and fulfills the required and recommended courses for Academic Specialty Code 4IBY. Required courses: EENG 576 Microwave Circuits 4 FA EENG 622 Advanced Electromagnetics I 4 FA EENG 625 Antennas 4 WI EENG 628 Advanced Electromagnetic Waves 4 WI EENG 631 Advanced Antennas 4 SP Required math course: MATH 504 Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics 4 FA Plus one (1) additional approved math/statistics course from Paragraph 3.4 above Choose two (2) additional courses from the following: CSCE 554 Fundamentals of Performance Analysis and 4 SU/FA Experimental Design EENG 535 Radar Systems Analysis 4 WI EENG 576 Microwave Circuits 4 FA EENG 624 Electromagnetic Characterization of 4 WI Materials EENG 627 RCS Analysis, Measurement, and 4 SU Reduction EENG 630 Applications of Electromagnetic Theory 4 WI EENG 634 Computational Methods in 4 SP Electromagnetics EENG 668 Advanced Radar System Analysis 4 SP 15

16 EENG 714 Advanced Topics in Radar Applications 4 SU MATH 508 Applied Numerical Methods 4 WI/SP MATH 521 Applied Linear Algebra 4 SP/FA OENG 650 Optical Radiometry and Detection 4 WI OENG 780 Infrared Technology 4 SP STAT 586 Probability Theory for Communication and Control 4 FA Electronic Circuits and Devices This sequence focuses on the physical principles of modern electronic devices and integrated circuits, including materials, design, fabrication technologies, testing, and evaluation applicable in advanced instrumentation systems; and fulfill the required and recommended courses for Academic Specialty Code 4ICY. Required courses: EENG 596 Integrated Circuit Technology 4 FA EENG 636 Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems 4 WI (MEMS) EENG 675 Semiconductor Devices 4 WI PHYS 570 Physics of Solid State Devices 4 FA Choose one (1) additional course from the following: EENG 717 Advanced Topics in Microelectronic 4 SU Devices EENG 777 Advanced Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) 4 SU Choose two (2) approved math/statistics courses from Paragraph 3.4 above Choose two (2) additional courses from the following: CSCE 554 Fundamentals of Performance Analysis and 4 SU Experimental Design EENG 576 Microwave Circuits 4 FA EENG 653 Introduction to VLSI Design 4 FA EENG 676 Microwave Electronic Devices 4 SP 16

17 EENG 695 VLSI Systems Design 4 WI EENG 779 Nanotechnology 4 SU MATL 680 Materials Characterization 4 WI MATL 685 Materials Selection and Processing 4 SP OENG 775 Introduction to Photonic Devices 4 WI Software Engineering This sequence focuses on an understanding of and experience with both the theoretical and practical aspects of software systems analysis, design, and application. Principles of software engineering and application of tools and methods within a methodology are emphasized. This sequence fulfills the requirements for Academic Specialty Code 4IDD. Required courses: CSCE 531 Discrete Mathematics 4 FA CSCE 586 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 4 FA CSCE 593 Introduction to Software Engineering 4 FA/SU CSCE 693 Software Evolution 4 WI CSCE 793 Advanced Topics in Software Engineering 4 SP Choose one (1) math/statistics course from Paragraph 3.4 above Choose three (3) additional courses from the following: CSCE 532 Automata and Formal Language Theory 4 WI CSCE 544 Data Security 4 SP CSCE 554 Fundamentals of Performance Analysis and 4 SU Experimental Design CSCE 587 Microprocessor Design and Synthesis 4 SP CSCE 631 Machines, Languages, and Logic 4 WI CSCE 654 Computer Communication Networks 4 SP CSCE 656 Parallel and Distributed Processing 4 SP Algorithms CSCE 686 Advanced Algorithm Design 4 SP CSCE 687 Advanced Microprocessor Design 4 SU Laboratory CSCE 689 Distributed Software Systems 4 WI CSCE 692 Design Principles of Computer Architecture 4 WI 17

18 CSCE 790 Advanced Parallel and Distributed 4 SU Computation EENG 653 Introduction to VLSI Design 4 FA EENG 695 VLSI System Design 4 WI EENG 795 Advanced Topics in VLSI Systems 4 SP MATH 508 Applied Numerical Methods 4 WI/SP MATH 521 Applied Linear Algebra 4 SP/FA MATH 631 Algebraic Structures 4 WI MATH 633 Graph Theory 4 SP STAT 583 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 4 FA/WI/SU STAT 586 Probability Theory for Communication and 4 FA Control STAT 601 Theory of Probability 4 FA Digital Engineering This sequence focuses on a broad understanding of the analysis and design of digital systems, and fulfills the requirements for Academic Specialty Code 4IDY. Students with Academic Specialty Code 4IDA follow the 4IDY course sequence with modifications as needed, upon request to the Curriculum Chair. Required courses: CSCE 586 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 4 FA CSCE 587 Microprocessor Design and Synthesis 4 SP CSCE 687 Advanced Microprocessor Design 4 SU Laboratory CSCE 692 Design Principles of Computer Architecture 4 WI EENG 653 Introduction to VLSI Design 4 FA EENG 695 VLSI System Design 4 WI Plus one (1) additional math/statistics course from Paragraph 3.4 above Choose two (2) additional courses from the following: CSCE 531 Discrete Mathematics 4 FA CSCE 532 Automata and Formal Language Theory 4 WI CSCE 554 Fundamentals of Performance Analysis and Experimental Design 4 SU 18

19 CSCE 593 Introduction to Software Engineering 4 FA CSCE 631 Machines, Languages, and Logic 4 WI CSCE 654 Computer Communication Networks 4 SP CSCE 656 Parallel and Distributed Processing 4 SP Algorithms CSCE 686 Advanced Algorithm Design 4 SP CSCE 689 Distributed Software Systems 4 WI CSCE 790 Advanced Parallel and Distributed 4 As Required Computation EENG 510 Linear Systems 4 FA EENG 596 Integrated Circuit Technology 4 FA EENG 675 Semiconductor Devices 4 WI EENG 795 Advanced Topics in VLSI Systems 4 SP Communications This sequence provides a comprehensive background in modern communications theory, including development and analysis with emphasis on military applications, and fulfills the requirements for Academic Specialty Code 4IGY. Required courses: EENG 530 Fundamentals of Radio Frequency (RF) 4 FA Analysis EENG 580 Introduction to Signal Processing 4 FA EENG 665 Random Signal and Systems Analysis 4 WI EENG 669 Digital Communications I 4 WI Required math courses: MATH 521 Applied Linear Algebra 4 FA/SP STAT 586 Probability Theory for Communication and Control 4 FA 19

20 Choose three (3) additional courses from the following: CSCE 554 Fundamentals of Performance Analysis and 4 SU Experimental Design CSCE 560 Introduction to Computer Networking 4 FA CSCE 654 Computer Communication Networks 4 SP EENG 533 Navigation Using the Global Positioning 4 WI System EENG 535 Radar Systems Analysis 4 WI EENG 571 Satellite Communications 4 WI EENG 576 Microwave Circuits 4 FA EENG 625 Antennas 4 WI EENG 629 Electronic Warfare I 4 SP EENG 631 Advanced Antennas 4 SP EENG 651 Command, Control, Communications, and 4 SP Computer (C4) Systems EENG 663 Signal Detection and Estimation 4 SP EENG 668 Advanced Radar Systems Analysis 4 SP EENG 670 Digital Communications II 4 SP EENG 673 Spread Spectrum Communications 4 SU EENG 676 Microwave Electronic Devices 4 SP EENG 680 Multidimensional Signal and Image Processing 4 SP Radar This sequence focuses on a comprehensive background in all aspects of the radar problem such as: conventional radar design, narrowband radar, wideband radar, convention radar signal processing, advanced radar processing, adaptive radar, radar cross section, target identification, electronic combat, antennas, microwave systems, microwave devices, propagation, remote sensing, and related fields. This sequence fulfils the requirements for Academic Specialty Code 4IGY. Required courses: EENG 535 Radar Systems Analysis 4 WI EENG 580 Introduction to Signal Processing 4 FA EENG 668 Advanced Radar System Analysis 4 SP 20

21 Required math courses: MATH 521 Applied Linear Algebra 4 FA/SP STAT 586 Probability Theory for Communication and Control 4 FA Choose four (4) additional courses from the following: CSCE 554 Fundamentals of Performance Analysis and 4 SU Experimental Design EENG 530 Fundamentals of Radio Frequency (RF) 4 FA Analysis EENG 576 Microwave Circuits 4 FA EENG 622 Advanced Electromagnetics I 4 FA EENG 625 Antennas I 4 WI EENG 627 RCS Analysis, Measurement, and 4 SU Reduction EENG 628 Advanced Electromagnetics II 4 WI EENG 630 Applications of Electromagnetic Theory 4 WI EENG 631 Advanced Antennas 4 SP EENG 663 Signal Detection and Estimation 4 SP EENG 665 Random Signal and System Analysis 4 WI EENG 669 Digital Communications I 4 WI EENG 670 Digital Communications II 4 SP EENG 673 Spread Spectrum Communications 4 SU EENG 714 Advanced Topics in Radar Applications 4 SU MATH 504 Differential Equations of Mathematical 4 FA Physics MATH 509 Mathematical Methods in the Physical 4 FA/WI/SP/SU Sciences MATH 511 Methods of Applied Mathematics I 4 FA/WI/SU MATH 601 Complex Analysis 4 SU Guidance, Navigation, and Control This sequence focuses on the necessary background for individuals to design, analyze, test, and evaluate modern guidance, navigation, and control systems to meet current and future Air Force needs. The four core topics covered include control theory, estimation theory (including system integration), the Global Positioning System (GPS), and inertial navigation systems. This sequence fulfills the requirements for the Academic Specialty Code 4IHY. 21

22 Required courses: EENG 533 Navigation Using the Global Positioning 4 WI System EENG 534 Fundamentals of Aerospace Instruments 4 FA and Navigation Systems EENG 562 Feedback Systems 4 FA EENG 765 Stochastic Estimation and Control I 4 WI Required math courses: EENG 510 Linear Systems 4 FA STAT 586 Probability Theory for Communication and Control 4 FA Choose three (3) additional courses from the following: CSCE 554 Fundamentals of Performance Analysis and 4 SU Experimental Design EENG 633 Advanced GPS Theory and Applications 4 SP EENG 635 Inertial Navigation Subsystems 4 WI EENG 644 Alternative Navigation Methods 4 WI EENG 734 Multi-target Tracking 4 As Required EENG 735 Inertial Navigation System Analysis and 4 SP Integration EENG 766 Stochastic Estimation and Control II 4 SP EENG 768 Stochastic Estimation and Control III 4 SP/SU Electro-optics This sequence focuses on a broad foundation in the design and evaluation of laser and infrared systems for Air Force applications, and fulfills the requirements for Academic Specialty Code 4IJY. 22

23 Required courses: EENG 527 Introduction to Fourier Optics 4 FA EENG 672 Statistical Optics 4 WI Choose two (2) math/statistics courses from the following: CSCE 554 Fundamentals of Performance Analysis and 4 SU Experimental Design MATH 508 Applied Numerical Methods 4 WI/SP MATH 521 Applied Linear Algebra 4 FA/SP STAT 586 Probability Theory for Communication and Control 4 FA Choose five (5) additional courses from the following: CSCE 554 Fundamentals of Performance Analysis and 4 SU Experimental Design EENG 580 Introduction to Signal Processing 4 FA EENG 658 Light Detection and Ranging Systems 4 SP EENG 677 Optical Communication Systems As Required EENG 699 Special Study 4 FA/WI/SP/SU EENG 716 Imaging Through Turbulence 4 SP/SU EENG 780 Statistical Image Processing 4 SP OENG 616 Electro-optical Systems Laboratory 4 SU OENG 620 Laser Engineering 4 SP OENG 645 Wave Optics I 4 SP OENG 646 Wave Optics II 2 WI/SP/SU OENG 650 Optical Radiometry and Detection 4 WI OENG 780 Infrared Technology 4 SP Observables Reduction This sequence focuses on foundational material in the areas of electromagnetic field theory and optical radiometry, followed by examination of the radar and electro-optic detection problem, fulfilling the requirements for Academic Specialty Code 4ILY. 23

24 Required courses: EENG 535 Radar Systems Analysis 4 WI EENG 622 Advanced Electromagnetics I 4 FA EENG 627 RCS Analysis, Measurement, and 4 SU Reduction EENG 630 Asymptotic Techniques of Electromagnetic 4 WI Theory OENG 616 Electro-optical Systems Laboratory 4 SU OENG 650 Optical Radiometry and Detection 4 WI OENG 780 Infrared Technology 4 SP Required math course: MATH 504 Differential Equations of Mathematical Physics 4 FA Plus one (1) additional math/statistics course from Paragraph 3.4 above: Signal Processing This sequence focuses on the treatment of signal processing from fundamental understanding to an interest in the structure of signal processing algorithms, and fulfills the requirements for the Academic Specialty Code 4IPY. Required courses: EENG 580 Introduction to Signal Processing 4 FA EENG 665 Ransom Signal and System Analysis 4 WI Required math courses: MATH 521 Applied Linear Algebra 4 FA/SP STAT 586 Probability Theory for Communication and Control 4 FA 24

25 Choose five (5) additional courses from the following: CSCE 523 Artificial Intelligence 4 WI CSCE 554 Fundamentals of Performance Analysis and 4 SU Experimental Design CSCE 623 Statistical Machine Learning 4 SP CSCE 823 Advanced Topics in Statistical Machine 4 SU Learning EENG 530 Fundamentals of Radio Frequency (RF) 4 FA Analysis EENG 533 Navigation Using the Global Positioning 4 WI System EENG 535 Radar Systems Analysis 4 WI EENG 633 Global Navigation Satellite System 4 SP Receiver Design EENG 658 Light Detection and Ranging Systems 4 SP EENG 663 Signal Detection and Estimation 4 SP EENG 668 Advanced Radar System Analysis 4 SP EENG 669 Digital Communications I 4 WI EENG 670 Digital Communications II 4 SP EENG 680 Multidimensional Signal and Image 4 SP Processing EENG 714 Advanced Topics in Radar Applications 4 SU 25

26 Chapter 4 - GRADUATE COMPUTER ENGINEERING CURRICULA 4.1 Introduction In the GCE program, the student is provided with the challenging opportunity of pursuing a versatile course of study reflecting the student s desires, background, and future responsibilities. The student selects from a variety of specialties which are covered in depth and which probe the frontiers of engineering and scientific knowledge. Special Study courses are available to study emerging technology and its application for solving problems. Advanced concepts and applications are emphasized throughout the program and in the thesis research. The Computer Engineering major is centered on graduate research to support Air Force needs. The program includes a set of required systems (core) courses, a mathematics and theory requirement, one or more application sequences, electives, and an independent study (courses cannot fulfill multiple requirements, e.g., CSCE 531 cannot be counted as both a math and theory course; an applications course cannot also be counted towards the systems requirement, except as noted). Emphasis is placed on the design and development of hardware and software systems, their integration, and application. Completion of the program typically leads to the award of the Master of Science in Computer Engineering (MSCE) degree, which is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET ( for students that have completed an ABET/EAC-accredited baccalaureate degree program. Students who do not satisfy all of the ABET requirements for the MSCE degree, are awarded the Master of Science degree. Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) are the expected accomplishments of program graduates during the first several years following graduation: 1. Breadth. Apply foundational scientific concepts and sound engineering principles to efficiently and effectively advance Air Force and DoD technological capabilities. 2. Depth. Are well-educated, highly-valued, and successful engineers and scientists. 3. Teamwork. Significantly contribute to technical interdisciplinary team projects. 4. Professionalism. Professionally communicate technical solutions and results. 5. Lifelong Learning. Continue to pursue lifelong multidisciplinary learning as professional engineers and scientists. Student Outcomes (SOs) describe the specific knowledge and skills students are expected to possess at graduation as a result of the program curriculum: 1. Graduates will demonstrate an in-depth understanding of computer engineering. 2. Graduates will be able to communicate technical information clearly by written and oral means. 26

27 3. Graduates will conduct independent research on topics related to computer engineering, including identifying and scoping a problem, locating and synthesizing relevant published prior work, planning and executing valid research, documenting results, and publishing them. 4. Graduates will be able to apply the scientific method and use reliable standards of evidence for conclusions reached. 5. Graduates will independently learn technical details for which they are responsible. 4.2 Matriculation Requirements The student's undergraduate preparation should include the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline such as Electrical Engineering. Students should have academic background in the following areas. This background is normally obtained through the completion of an ABET/EAC-accredited BS degree program in Computer Engineering: Mathematics, to include integral, differential, and multivariate calculus; linear algebra; differential equations; discrete math; and probability and statistics with computer engineering applications Calculus-based physics Data structures Digital logic design Operating systems Computer architecture Software engineering and computer programming A senior level (or higher) course or sequence providing capstone design experience Deficiencies in the above areas may be corrected through additional courses at AFIT listed below. Extensions to normal 18-month programs may be required. Courses taken to fulfill matriculation requirements do not count towards fulfillment of program requirements outlined in Section 4.3. CSCE 486 Fundamentals of Data Structures and 4 SU Program Design CSCE 489 Operating Systems 4 SU CSCE 492 Computer Systems Architecture 4 SU 27

28 4.3 Program Requirements Each student in the graduate computer engineering program must complete the following: Independent Study (Thesis) Requirement An approved independent study is required, the results of which are presented as a formal thesis. The topic of the independent study must be a problem of interest to the Air Force or other Department of Defense organization Core Requirement The core requirement is designed to ensure each student understands computer science/computer engineering fundamentals in the areas of computer hardware (architecture and design) and computer software (advanced operating systems, software engineering, and algorithms). Each student must take these courses or show equivalent courses from other accredited/recognized institutions. A signed waiver is required from the faculty course manager for each such course. A waiver exam may be required. Waived courses may be replaced by acceptable electives. Except as noted, if one of these courses is taken to satisfy the applications sequence requirement, then that course may not be used to satisfy the systems requirement. The core courses for the Computer Engineering major are: CSCE 586 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 4 FA CSCE 587 Microprocessor Design and Synthesis 4 SP CSCE 687 Advanced Microprocessor Design 4 SU Laboratory CSCE 692 Design Principles of Computer Architecture 4 WI Mathematics Requirement Math Core Requirement: If a student does not have the equivalent material of STAT 583 and the equivalent of either MATH 508 or MATH 521 in their background, then the student MUST take appropriate coursework to gain this equivalency. This coursework may be used to satisfy the mathematics requirement. Mathematics Requirement: The student must take at least one graduate-level mathematics course. In general, the following courses may be used to satisfy this requirement: 28

29 CSCE 531 Discrete Mathematics 4 FA CSCE 532 Automata and Formal Language Theory 4 WI CSCE 554 Fundamentals of Performance Analysis and 4 SU Experimental Design CSCE 631 Machines, Languages, and Logics 4 WI MATH 508 Applied Numerical Methods 4 WI/SP MATH 521 Applied Linear Algebra 4 FA/SP MATH 631 Algebraic Structures 4 WI MATH 633 Graph Theory 4 SP STAT 583 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 4 FA/WI/SU STAT 586 Probability Theory for Communication and 4 FA Control STAT 601 Theory of Probability 4 FA Theory Requirement The theory requirement is essential to completing the educational objectives of the GCE program. Theory includes abstract concepts that are always true, mathematical/formal concepts, inherent qualities or properties that are separate from physical applications. The intent of the theory requirement is to support the application of theory in the application sequences and to provide a fundamental foundation of formal abstract concepts in computer engineering. To satisfy the theory sequence requirement, GCE students must take one of the following courses. Note that specific theory courses may be required or recommended either for particular application sequences, as prerequisites for particular courses or in conjunction with specific thesis research topics. Students should refer to the appropriate section of this brochure or their academic advisor. CSCE 531 Discrete Math 4 FA CSCE 532 Automata and Formal Language Theory 4 WI CSCE 544 Data Security 4 SP CSCE 631 Machines, Languages, and Logics 4 WI CSCE 656 Parallel and Distributed Processing 4 SP Algorithms CSCE 686 Advanced Algorithm Design 4 SP MATH 633 Graph Theory 4 SP If one of these courses is taken to satisfy the mathematics requirement, that course may not be used to satisfy the theory requirement. 29

30 Both of the Research Seminars listed below are required by the Department: CSCE 698 Research Seminar 0 WI CSCE 698 Research Seminar 0 SP Application Sequence Requirement Each student must choose an application sequence composed of 12 hours (see ASC Restrictions for limitations based on academic specialty code). The following is a list of sequences available to GCE students. They are described in detail in Section 4.4. Artificial Intelligence Computer Networks High Performance Computing Cyber Security Software Engineering VLSI/VHSIC Systems The choice of an application sequence will be affected by several factors. Many students know their follow-on assignment and the general area in which they will be working. The student's Academic Specialty Code (ASC) may dictate the selection. In other cases, the overriding factor should be the student's area of research ASC Restrictions Certain ASCs dictates a particular application sequence. These restrictions for the GCE program are as follows: 4WYY -- can choose any sequence 4WAY -- must take the Artificial Intelligence sequence 4WDY -- must take the VLSI/VHSIC sequence Note that unless otherwise noted, these restrictions also apply to the above ASCs with the fourth character specified (i.e., other than "Y"). 4.4 Application Sequences This section describes the application sequences that compose the various curricula which are available to satisfy a portion of the GCE program requirements. The application sequences are designed to unify concepts and techniques in specific areas of computer system design, analysis, and application. The application sequences to be described and the appropriate section numbers are: 30