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Interdisciplinary analysis of energy technology, natural resources, and the impact on anthropogenic climate change. Topics include basic climate science, energetics of natural and human systems, energy in fossil-fueled civilization, the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on climate, and technology and public policy options for addressing the climate challenge. The course is quantitative with a strong emphasis on engineering and science.

Prerequisite: Senior standing

Typically offered in Fall only

Analog integrated circuits and analog integrated circuit design techniques. Review of basic device and technology issues Comprehensive coverage of MOS and Bipolar operational amplifiers. Brief coverage of analog-to-digital conversion techniques and switched-capacitor filters. Strong emphasis on use of computer modeling and simulation as design tool. Students required to complete an independent design project.

Prerequisite: ECE403

Typically offered in Fall only

Introduction to analysis and design of continuous and discrete-time dynamical control systems. Emphasis on linear, single-input, single-output systems using state variable and transfer function methods. Open and closed-loop representation; analog and digital simulation; time and frequency response; stability by Routh-Hurwitz, Nyquist and Liapunov methods; performance specifications; cascade and state variable compensation. Assignments utilize computer-aided analysis and design programs.

Prerequisite: ECE 435 or ·¡°ä·¡Ìý301

Typically offered in Spring only

This course introduces design of high-performance power electronic circuits where the integrated physical topology must be considered as part of the circuit, and provides an understanding of the multitude of parasitic elements created by circuit layout, materials and fabrication techniques. This prepares the student for high-density, high-frequency design of converters, gate drive circuits and resonant topologies. The student is also introduced to a power-electronics packaging lab and primary fabrication processes, such as Direct Bonded Copper (DBC) module construction with heavy-wire bonding, two-sided and 3D power modules in layered polymers, and high-voltage isolation of circuits with encapsulate in modules.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý434 or with permission of instructor

Typically offered in Spring only

DC and AC analysis of isolated and non-isolated switch mode power supply. Basic converter topologies covered include: buck, boost and buck/boost and their transformer-couples derivatives. Design of close loop of these DC/DC converters. Power devices and their applications in DC/DC converters. Inductor and transformer design.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý302

Typically offered in Fall only

A practical introduction to electromechanical systems with emphasis on modeling, analysis, design, and control techniques. Provides theory and practical tools for the design of electric machines (standard motors, linear actuators, magnetic bearings, etc). Involves some self-directed laboratory work and culuminates in an industrial design project. Topics include Maxwell's equations, electromechanical energy conversion, finite element analysis, design and control techniques.

Prerequisite: ²Ñ´¡Ìý341

Typically offered in Spring and Summer

Discrete system dynamics, sampled-data systems, mathematical representations of analog/digital and digital/analog conversions, open- and -closed-loop systems, input-output relationships, state-space and stability analyses, time and frequency domain analysis with emphasis on time domain. Design and implementation of digital controllers. Case studies. Design project including hardware implementation.

Prerequisite: Graduate standing & ·¡°ä·¡Ìý436 or similar or consent of instructor

Typically offered in Fall only

Fundamental concepts of economic operation and control of power systems. Real and reactive power balance. System components, characteristics and operation. Steady state and dynamic analysis of interconnected systems. Tieline power and load-frequencycontrol with integrated economic dispatch.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý305, ECE 435

Typically offered in Fall only

Features and components of electric power distribution systems, power flow, short circuit and reliability analysis, basic control and protection, communications and SCADA, new "smart" functionality such as integrated volt/var control, automated fault location isolation and restoration, demand response and advanced metering infrastructure, integration of distributed generation and energy storage.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý451

Typically offered in Spring only

Principles and characteristics of renewable energy based electric power generation technologies such as photovoltaic systems, wind turbines, and fuel cells. Main system design issues. Integration of these energy sources into the power grid. Economics of distributed generation. Credit is not allowed for both ·¡°ä·¡Ìý452 and ·¡°ä·¡Ìý552.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý305 or ·¡°ä·¡Ìý331

Typically offered in Spring only

Topics covered in this course: Principles of Electromechanical energy conversion; analysis, modeling and control of electric machinery; steady state performance characteristics of direct current, induction, synchronous and reluctance machines; scalar control of induction machines; introduction to direct and quadrature axis theory; dynamic models of induction and synchronous machines; vector control of induction and synchronous machines.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý305 or equivalent

Typically offered in Spring only

Design and implementation of software for embedded computer systems. The students will learn to design systems using microcontrollers, C and assembly programming, real-time methods, computer architecture, interfacing system development and communication networks. System performance is measured in terms of power consumption, speed and reliability. Efficient methods for project development and testing are emphasized. Credit will not be awarded for both ·¡°ä·¡Ìý461 and ·¡°ä·¡Ìý561. Restricted to CPE and EE Majors.

Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in ·¡°ä·¡Ìý460

Typically offered in Spring only

Protection systems used to protect the equipment in an electric power system against faults, fault analysis methods, basic switchgear used for protection, basic protection schemes, such as overcurrent, differential, and distance protection and their application.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý451

Typically offered in Spring only

This course introduces fundamentals of project management and system engineering principles in a wide range of electric power applications from concept through termination. The course also provides opportunities for students to adapt technical content to both expert and novice audiences in project management reports and presentations. Restricted to Master of Science in Electric Power Systems Engineering.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý451

Typically offered in Spring only

In this capstone course students will apply electric engineering and science knowledge to an electrical power engineering project. Consideration of the design process including feasibility study, preliminary design detail, cost effectiveness, along with development and evaluation of a prototype accomplished through design-team project activity. Complete written and oral engineering report required. Restricted to Master of Science in Electric Power Systems Engineering.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý583

Typically offered in Fall and Summer

Evolution of the electric utility industry, the structure and business models of the industry, the regulatory factors within which the utilities operate, the operations of the utility industry and the current policy and emerging technology issues facing the business. The course includes significant interaction with industry officials and utility business operations.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý451

Typically offered in Fall only

This is an introductory course on communication technologies and SCADA (supervisory control and data acquisition) systems for smart electric power applications. The fundamental concepts, principles, and practice of how communication systems operate are introduced and the function of main components reviewed. Application of communication systems for electric power, in particular SCADA architecture and protocols are also introduced. The course includes hands-on experience with typical intelligent electronic devices interconnected by a communication system.

R: Graduate Students Only

Typically offered in Fall only

Review of solutions to first and second order differential equations for electric power circuit transients. Applications to fault current instantaneous, shunt capacitor transients, circuit switching transients and overvoltages, current interruption and transformer transient behavior. Computer solution techniques for transient analysis using PSCAD and Matlab/Simulink. Modeling of utility power electronics circuits including single and three-phase rectifiers and inverters. Applications of power electronics for transmission system control and renewable generation. Distributed line modeling for traveling wave analysis of surge events. Introduction to voltage insulation, surge arrestor operation and lightning stroke analysis.

Typically offered in Fall only

This course studies the fundamental and recent advances of energy harvesting from two of the most abundant sources, namely solar and thermal energies. The first part of the course focuses on photovoltaic science and technology. The characteristics and design of common types of solar cells is discussed, and the known approaches to increasing solar cell efficiency will be introduced. After the review of the physics of solar cells, we will discuss advanced topics and recent progresses in solar cell technology. The second part of the course is focused on thermoelectric effect. The basic physical properties, Seebeck coefficient, electrical and thermal conductivities, are discussed and analyzed through the Boltzmann transport formalism. Advanced subject such as carrier scattering time approximations in relation to dimensionality and the density of states are studied. Different approaches for further increasing efficiencies are discussed including energy filtering, quantum confinement, size effects, band structure engineering, and phonon confinement.

P: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý302 or ·¡Ìý304 or ²Ñ³§·¡Ìý355 or ±Ê³ÛÌý407

Typically offered in Spring only

Two-semester sequence to develop new courses and to allow qualified students to explore areas of special interest.

Prerequisite: B average in technical subjects

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

This course requires an internship with a company or organization outside the ¸£Àû±ÆÕ¾. The student will secure an internship of a technical nature and complete and submit a Coop report for evaluation.

Restricted: 14EEMS, 14CPEMS, 14CNEMS, 14EPSEMS

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

Advanced topics in dynamical systems and multivariable control. Current research and recent developments in the field.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý516

Typically offered in Fall only

Dynamic behavior of AC electric machines and drive systems; theory of field orientation and vector control for high performance induction and synchronous machines; permanent magnet and reluctance machines and their control; principles of voltage source and current source inverters, and voltage and current regulation methods.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý453 or ·¡°ä·¡Ìý592

Typically offered in Fall only

The area of Power Management Integrated Circuits is important for electrical engineers that design basic power converters and circuits for efficient management of energy in battery powered systems or other power electronic systems. The course has fundamental implications for both research and industry applications. It is necessary to the understanding of power converters losses and optimization methods, as well as modeling and control of power converters and integrated circuit design on how to implement various power management chips. Students will learn extensive hands-on integrated circuit design each week. The class ends with a detailed full design of a modern power management IC done in small student groups.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý511

Typically offered in Fall only

Principles of FACTS (flexible AC transmission systems) and their applications. Power transmission on an AC system. Power system models for steady-state and dynamic analysis. Power system transient analysis for stability assessment. Voltage phenomena and methods for assessment.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý451 and ECE 750

Typically offered in Spring only

An integrated circuit laboratory to serve as a companion to ·¡°ä·¡Ìý538. Hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication laboratory. Topics include: techniques used to fabricate and electrically test discrete semiconductor devices, the effects of process variations on measurable parameters.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý538

Typically offered in Spring only

This course is designed to introduce computational methods used for power grid operation and planning. The course will help students understand the various computational methods that form the basis of major commercial software packages used by grid analysts and operators. Students are expected to have some basic understanding of principles of power system analysis including power system models, power flow calculation, economic dispatch, reliable and stability analysis. The course covers the following computational methods commonly used in power grid operation and planning: Locational Marginal Pricing Schemes, Game Theory, Unconstrained Optimization, Linear Programming, Non-linear Constrained Optimization, and Forecasting Methods.

Prerequisite: ·¡°ä·¡Ìý451 or ·¡°ä·¡Ìý550

Typically offered in Spring only

Two-semester sequence to develop new courses and to allow qualified students to explore areas of special interest.

Prerequisite: B average in technical subjects

Typically offered in Fall and Spring

Manufacturing process engineering, primary, secondary, finishing and assembly processes. Traditional and non-traditional manufacturing processes, group technology, manufacturing analyses and application of economic analyses. Graduate standing in Engineering.

Typically offered in Fall and Summer