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176 courses with the subject ECE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

ECE 195Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1-3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 201Circuit Analysis I ()3

An introduction to the analysis and theory of linear electrical circuits. Topics include: passive component definitions and connection rules; independent and dependent sources, concepts of power & energy; Kirchhoff’s laws; development of network reduction techniques; formulation of mesh- current and node-voltage equations; network theorems including Thevenin, Norton, Maximum power transfer, and superposition Theorem, Operational Amplifiers, Energy Storage Elements, and initial conditions. Time Domain Analysis of First Order and Second Order Circuits, Introduction to Phasors. Basics of matrices and linear algebra with Gaussian elimination; matrix applications to linear circuit analyses; MATLAB and Circuit Simulation software (Multisim) with analyses and applications to passive circuits. (offered fall, spring, summer) better in MATH 212 Pre- or corequisite: PHYS 232N or PHYS 262N

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 111 or ENGN 121 or equivalent and a grade of C or

ECE 202Circuit Analysis II ()3

Time domain analysis; Sinusoidal steady state analysis; Phasor representation of AC Circuits, Maximum power transfer and Thevenin- Norton theorems for AC circuits; Frequency response of circuits (with R, L, and C components), Laplace Transforms and transfer functions of linear circuits; extension to frequency domain circuit analysis including Bode plots. Active and passive filter design and analysis. (offered fall, spring, summer) a grade of C or better in ECE 201

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: PHYS 232N or PHYS 262N; MATH 280 or MATH 307 and

ECE 241Fundamentals of Computer Engineering ()4

This course develops the foundation of computer engineering for computer engineers as well as an introductory breadth appropriate for electrical engineers. Class topics include computer information, digital design (combinational and sequential circuits), computer organization, and assembly language. The laboratory includes building digital circuits (focusing on programmable logic), assembly language programming, and system interfacing. The use of a hardware description language is employed in class and the laboratory to specify, simulate and synthesize digital circuits ENGN 122 and a grade of C or better in MATH 211

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CS 150 or ENGN 150 or

ECE 242Fundamentals of Computer Engineering Lab (1

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 250Object-Oriented Programming

in C++ for Engineers

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 287Fundamental Electric Circuit Laboratory ()2

Objective of course is to provide students in electrical and computer engineering with a 'hands-on' introduction to selected topics in electrical engineering. Students will use basic circuit analysis skills and programming skills to design, build, and test electrical networks interfacing to an Arduino Uno micro-controller. Labs will also provide an introduction to basic measurement techniques and electrical laboratory equipment (power supplies, oscilloscopes, voltmeters, etc). ENGN 122 and a grade of C or better in ECE 201 Pre- or corequisite: ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C and ECE 202

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in both CS 150 or ENGN 150 or

ECE 300Math Review for Graduate Engineering Analysis (3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 301Review of Electrical Engineering Analysis ()3

Electrical engineering problems, including time-domain and frequency- domain circuit analysis, analysis of networks with electronic components. The use of Matlab and Simulink in electrical engineering problem solving will be presented. Course not available to ECE undergraduate majors.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Departmental approval

ECE 302Linear System Analysis ()3

This course covers the fundamental concepts of signal and linear system representation and analysis in continuous time. Topics include: Operations with sinusoids and complex exponentials. Signal properties, operations, and models. System properties, classification, and models. Time-domain system analysis, including impulse response, total system response, stability, and convolution. Fourier analysis of continuous-time signals and signal transmission through linear time-invariant systems. Ideal and practical . filters. Advanced matrix operations and linear algebra with applications to signal and system analysis. Characteristic equation of a matrix, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Performing time and frequency domain analysis using MATLAB. (offered fall, spring). ECE 201 and ECE 202 Pre- or corequisite: ECE 287

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 280 or MATH 307 and a grade of C or better in

ECE 303Introduction to Electrical Power ()3

AC steady state power, single-phase and three-phase networks, electric power generation, transformers, transmission lines, electric machinery and the use of power. Energy resources, power plants, renewable energy, electric safety. (offered fall, summer)

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in ECE 201

ECE 304Probability, Statistics, and Reliability3

3 Core Courses

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 306Discrete System Modeling and Simulation ()3

An introduction to the modeling and simulation of discrete-state, event- driven systems. Models for Discrete Event Systems (DES) are presented including state automata, Petri nets, queuing models, and event graphs. Event management strategies are developed leading to methodologies for simulating DES models. Example engineering simulation applications covered include digital circuits, computer networks, manufacturing, and traffic. Investigation of the steps of a DES simulation study including problem formulation, conceptual model design, simulation model development, input data modeling, output data analysis, verification and validation, and design of simulation experiments. Pre- or corequisite: ECE 304

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ECE 241

ECE 313Electronic Circuits4

CHEM 122N ECE 332 Microelectronic Materials and 3 or CHEM 120

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 314Electronics ()3

Students will be introduced to concepts of signal amplification along with detailed analysis and design of operational amplifier circuits. The main emphasis of the course is to introduce students to the basic operation of PN junctions, and bipolar junction (BJT) and Metal Oxide Semiconductor (MOS) transistors and their application in the design electronic circuits. Detailed large signal and small signal models of these devices will be developed. Analysis and design of basic electronic circuit building blocks with diodes, BJT and MOSFETs will be studied. Both discrete and Integrated Circuits analog design techniques will be covered. The building blocks of an operational amplifier along with differential amplifiers will be covered. Not open to electrical engineering majors or electrical engineering/ computer engineering dual majors. or ENGL 231C, and a grade of C or better in ECE 201, ECE 202 and ECE 287 Pre- or corequisite: a grade of C or better in ECE 241

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C

ECE 320Continuous System Modeling

and Simulation

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 323Electromagnetics3

ENGN 122

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 332Microelectronic Materials and Processes3

Select two of the following: 6

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 341Digital System Design ()3

Tools and methodologies for top-down design of complex digital systems. Important topics include minimization, mixed logic, algorithmic state machines, microprogrammed controllers, creating and using a gold model, data and control path design and data movement and routing via buses. Design methodologies covered include managing the design process from concept to implementation, verification using a gold model, and introduction to design flow. A hardware description language is used extensively to demonstrate models and methodologies, and is also used in design exercises and projects. (offered fall, spring)

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: a grade of C or better in ECE 241

ECE 342Field Programmable Gate2

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 346Microcontrollers3

Select one of the following: 3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 348Simulation Software Design ()3

Introduction to data structures, algorithms, programming methodologies, and software architectures in support of computer simulation. Topics include object-oriented programming, data structures (including lists, queues, sets, and trees), algorithms (including searching, sorting, and order of complexity), and advanced topics (reusable code, design patterns, multithreading, and coroutines). Simulation structures developed include event lists, time management, and queuing models. Software models are implemented and tested. Application areas focus on digital circuit and computer networks. The course also analyzes the broader impacts of simulation in a global, economic and societal context. ECE 250 Pre- or corequisite: ECE 341

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 306, CS 381, and a grade of C or better in CS 250 or

ECE 350Mathematics for Data Analytics Engineering (3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 355Introduction to Networks and Data3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 368Student Internship/Cooperative Education (1-3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 381Introduction to Discrete-time3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 387Microelectronics Fabrication Laboratory ()3

The laboratory course will enable students to fabricate MOSFETs, MOS capacitors, diffused resistors and p-n diodes. Students will be trained to operate the equipment required for wet and dry oxidation, thin film deposition, solid state diffusion, photolithography, and etching. Students will fabricate and analyze the devices by current-voltage characteristic, capacitance-voltage characteristic, film thickness and conductivity measurements. (offered fall and spring).

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 332

ECE 395Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1-3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 396Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1-3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 403/503 Power Electronics ()3

Power electronics provides the needed interface between an electrical source and an electrical load and facilitates the transfer of power from a source to load by converting voltages and currents from one form to another. Topics include: alternating voltage rectification, Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), DC converters (Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, Cuk and SEPIC converters), negative feedback control in power electronics, isolated switching mode power supply, flyback and forward power supply, solid state power switches, AC inverter. (Offered spring) and ECE 287

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 303, ECE 313 and a grade of C or better in ECE 202

ECE 404/504 Electric Drives ()3

Electric drives efficiently control the torque, speed and position of electric motors. This course has a multi-disciplinary nature and includes fields such as electric machine theory, power electronics, and control theory. Topics include: switch-mode power electronics, magnetic circuit, DC motor, AC motor, Brushless DC motor, induction motor, speed control of induction motor, vector control of induction motor, stepper-motor. (offered fall) ECE 287

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 303 and a grade of C or better in ECE 202 and

ECE 405/505 Power System Design & Analysis ()3

This course covers basic power circuit analysis and introductory power system engineering and focuses on the transmission line design, power flow study, short circuit protection, and power distribution in electric power systems, followed by a survey of several applications and case studies. (offered fall) ECE 287, or equivalent knowledge in electric machines and circuits

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 303 and a grade of C or better in ECE 202 and

ECE 406/506 Computer Graphics and Visualization ()3

The course provides a practical treatment of computer graphics and visualization with emphasis on modeling and simulation applications. It covers digital image and signal processing basics such as sampling and discrete Fourier transform, computer graphics fundamentals, visualization principles, and software architecture for visualization in modeling and simulation. Written communication and information literacy skills are stressed in this course. (Offered fall).

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 348 or CS 361

ECE 407/507 Introduction to Game Development ()3

An introductory course focused on game development theory and modern practices with emphasis on educational game development. Topics include game architecture, computer graphics theory, user interaction, audio, high level shading language, animation, physics, and artificial intelligence. The developed games can run on a variety of computer, mobile, and gaming platforms. (Offered spring).

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: CS 361 or ECE 348

ECE 408/508 Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles ()3

This course covers the fundamentals of electric vehicles and focuses on the components, power control, energy management, power train dynamics and other related topics in purely electric and hybrid electric vehicle systems, including a survey of several applications and case studies. (Offered spring) ECE 287

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 303 and a grade of C or better in ECE 202 and

ECE 409/509 Introduction to Distributed Simulation ()3

An introduction to distributed simulation. Topics include motivation for using distributed simulation, distributed simulation architectures, time management issues, and distributed simulation approaches. Current standards for distributed simulation are presented.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 348

ECE 410/510 Model Engineering ()3

The goal of this course is to develop understanding of the various modeling paradigms appropriate for capturing system behavior and conducting digital computer simulation of many types of systems. The techniques and concepts discussed typically include UML, concept graphs, Bayesian nets, Markov models, Petri nets, system dynamics, Bond graphs, etc. Students will report on a particular technique and team to implement a chosen system model. a (Offered spring). Pre- or corequisite: ECE 320

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 306

ECE 412/512 Advanced Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and

Haptics System (3 Credit Hours) This course is designed to introduce students to the hardware and software required for humans to interact with virtual worlds, both visually and tactilely. Students will be introduced to virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and haptic devices. A discussion of relative coordinate systems will allow them to virtually position the devices in a virtual world. They will learn to build a haptic device and build an interface using a microcontroller. They will also learn how to interface the devices with a virtual world built in a standard game engine such as Unreal. The course will be project based giving the opportunity to work with VR and AR goggles.

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 250, CS 250 or (CS 251 and CS 260) or equivalent

ECE 415/515 Parallel Computing for High-Performance Data

Analytics (3 Credit Hours) Introduction to modeling and analysis of parallel execution performance of emerging simulations on modern high-performance (HPC) and Cloud computing platforms. Hands-on experience with Old Dominion University campus HPC clusters and Cloud-based platforms available globally. Programming models for large-scale and data-analytics applications. Case studies of realistic parallel scientific, engineering, and data-analytics simulations. Course projects may be assigned for students to apply the gained knowledge to analyze execution efficiency of a parallel distributed simulation.

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ENGN 122 or equivalent

ECE 416/516 Cyber Defense Fundamentals ()3

This course focuses on cybersecurity theory, information protection and assurance, and computer systems and networks security. The objectives are to understand the basic security models and concepts, learn fundamental knowledge and tools for building, analyzing, and attacking modern security systems, and gain hands-on experience in cryptographic algorithms, security fundamental principles, and Internet security protocol and standards. (Offered fall) Pre- or corequisite: ECE 355 Old Dominion University Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026 868

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

ECE 418/518 Transportation Simulation and Analytics (3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 419/519 Cyber Physical System Security ()3

Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) integrate computing, networking, and physical processes. The objectives of this course are to learn the basic concepts, technologies and applications of CPS, understand the fundamental CPS security challenges and national security impact, and gain hands-on experience in CPS infrastructures, critical vulnerabilities, and practical countermeasures. (Offered spring)

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 355 or permission of the instructor

ECE 430/530 Therapy and Function Models for Medical Simulation (3

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 441/541 Advanced Digital Design and Field Programmable Gate

Arrays (3 Credit Hours) Course will present FPGA technologies and methods using CAD design tools for implementation of digital systems using FPGAs. Topics include advanced methods of digital circuit design including specification, synthesis, implementation and prototyping; managing multiple clock domains, static timing analysis, timing closure, system reset design, simulation, and optimization; troubleshooting using embedded logic analyzers and integrated development environments (IDEs). Practical system design examples include general purpose data processing, system on a chip (SOC) prototyping, hardware accelerators, and an introduction to domain specific architectures. (Offered spring)

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 342

ECE 443Computer Architecture3

*** Technical Elective 3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 445/545 Introduction to Computer Vision ()3

Overview of digital image processing including visual perception, image formation, spatial transformations, image enhancement, color image representation and processing, edge detection, image segmentation, and data processing method for computer vision applications. Hand-on projects will be introduced to better understand computer vision applications. (Offered fall). ENGN 150 or CS 150 or CS 151 or CS 153 869 ECE - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 304 and grade of C or better in either ENGN 122 or

ECE 450/550 Introduction to Machine Learning Engineering (3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 451Communication Systems3

Literature Way of Knowing 3 COMM 101R Credit Hours 15 PHYS 231N

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 452Introduction to Wireless

Communication Networks 4

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 453/553 Analysis for Modeling and Simulation ()3

An introduction to analysis techniques appropriate to the conduct of modeling and simulation studies. Topics include input modeling, random number generation, output analysis, variance reduction techniques, and experimental design. In addition, techniques for verification & validation are introduced. Course concepts are applied to real systems and data.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 306 and ECE 304

ECE 454/554 Introduction to Bioelectrics ()3

Covers the electrical properties of cells and tissues as well as the use of electrical and magnetic signals and stimuli in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Typical topics to be covered include basic cell physiology, endogenous electric fields in the body, electrocardiography, cardiac pacing, defibrillation, electrotherapy, electroporation, electrotherapy in wound healing. In addition, ultrashort electrical pulses for intracellular manipulation and the application of plasmas to biological systems will be covered.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: PHYS 111N or higher; MATH 200 or higher

ECE 455/555 Network Engineering and Design ()3

This course is an extension of ECE 355 into a semester long project. Emphasis is on gaining an understanding of networking design principles that entails all aspects of the network development life cycle. Topics include campus LAN models and design, VLANs, internetworking principles and design, WAN design, design of hybrid IP networks, differentiated vs. integrated services, traffic flow measurement and management. (offered spring)

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 355 or permission of the instructor

ECE 458/558 Instrumentation ()3

Computer interfacing using a graphical programming language with applications involving digital-to-analog conversion (DAC), analog-to- digital conversion (ADC), digital input output (DIO), Virtual Instrument System Architecture (VISA) and universal Service Bus (USB). Analysis of sampled data involving use of probability density function, mean and standard derivations, correlations, and the power spectrum. (offered spring, summer)

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 302 or permission of instructor

ECE 461Automatic Control Systems3

Human Creativity Way of Knowing 3 MATH 211 ENGL 110C

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 462Introduction to Medical Image Analysis

(MIA)

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 463Design and Modeling of Autonomous

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 464Biomedical Applications of Low

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 468/568 Realtime Interactive Simulation and Visualization (3

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 470/570 Foundations of Cyber Security ()3

Course provides an overview of theory, tools and practice of cyber security and information assurance through prevention, detection and modeling of cyber attack and recovery from such attacks. Techniques for security modeling, attack modeling, risk analysis and cost-benefit analysis are described to manage the security of cyber systems. Fundamental principles of cyber security and their applications for protecting software and information assets of individual computers and large networked systems are explored. Anatomy of some sample attacks designed to compromise confidentiality, integrity and availability of cyber systems are discussed. (Offered fall). CS 150 and junior standing or permission of the instructor

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENGN 122 or ENGN 150 or

ECE 471/571 Introduction to Solar Cells ()3

This course is designed to provide the fundamental physics and characteristics of photovoltaic materials and devices. A focus is placed on i) optical interaction, absorption, and design for photovoltaic materials and systems, ii) subsequent energy conversion processes in inorganic/organic semiconductor such as generation, recombination, and charge transport, and iii) photovoltaic testing and measurement techniques to characterize solar cells including contact and series resistance, open circuit voltage, short circuit current density, fill factor, and energy conversion efficiency of photovoltaic devices. (Offered fall)

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 332

ECE 472/572 Plasma Processing at the Nanoscale ()3

The science and design of partially ionized plasma and plasma processing devices used in applications such as etching and deposition at the nanoscale. Gas phase collisions, transport parameters, DC and RF glow discharges, the plasma sheath, sputtering, etching, and plasma deposition.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 323

ECE 473/573 Solid State Electronics ()3

The objective of this course is to understand basic semiconductor devices by understanding semiconductor physics (energy bands, carrier statistics, recombination and carrier drift and diffusion) and to gain an advanced understanding of the physics and fundamental operation of advanced semiconductor devices. Following the initial introductory chapters on semiconductor physics, this course will focus on the theory of p-n junctions, metal-semiconductor Schottky diodes, MOS capacitors, MOS field effect transistors (MOSFET) and bipolar junction transistors (BJTs). (Offered fall)

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 313, ECE 323, ECE 332 and MATH 212

ECE 474/574 Optical Fiber Communication ()3

This course introduces seniors and first year graduates to the physics and design of optical fiber communication systems. The topics covered are: electromagnetic waves; optical sources including laser diodes; optical amplifiers; modulators; optical fibers; attenuation and dispersion in optical fibers; photodetectors; optical receivers; noise considerations in optical receivers; optical communication systems.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 323

ECE 475/575 Transportation Data Analytics ()3

This course presents the basic techniques for transportation data analytics. It will discuss statistical modeling, prominent algorithms, and visualization approaches to analyze both small- and large-scale data sets generated from transportation systems. Practices of using different data for various real- world traffic/transportation applications and decision making will also be discussed.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: STAT 330 or ECE 304

ECE 481WPreparatory ECE Senior Design3

(Grade of C or better required)

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 482ECE Senior Design3

3 CS 350 Introduction to Software 3 or CS 330 Engineering 4 or Object-Oriented Design and Programming

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 483/583 Embedded Systems ()3

This course covers fundamentals of embedded systems: basic architecture, programming, and design. Topics include processors and hardware for embedded systems, embedded programming and real time operating systems. (Offered fall)

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 346

ECE 484WComputer Engineering Design I ()3

Emphasis is on the design of a complex digital circuit and microcontroller interfacing. A semester-long project involves the design, simulation and testing of a digital architecture and software GUI. Several moderate scale digital modules are designed, simulated, implemented and tested during the semester. Design methods incorporate CAD design tools, implementation with advanced integrated circuit technology and contemporary software tools. Oral and written communication skills are stressed. This is a writing intensive course. ENGL 231C; ECE 302; ECE 341; ECE 346; and ECE 381 OR ECE 320 Pre- or corequisite: ECE 304, ECE 313, and ECE 406 OR ECE 443

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or

ECE 485WElectrical Engineering Design I ()3

This course is designed to give senior electrical engineering students the opportunity to design and test electronic subsystems to address realistic engineering problems. Lectures focus on providing professional orientation and exploration of the design process. Small group design projects focus on the development of electronic subsystems. Oral and written communication skills are stressed. The students will be in groups of two or three and they are to develop a robot, test its capabilities and modify them to meet a design challenge in the last few weeks of the semester. Topics include programming the ARDUINO UNO, wire- wrap techniques, sensor testing, motor testing, and overall robot functioning. This is a writing intensive course. in ENGL 211C or ENGL 221C or ENGL 231C Pre- or corequisite: ECE 303, ECE 304, ECE 323, and ECE 332

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 302, ECE 313 and ECE 381 and a grade of C or better

ECE 486Preparatory ECE Senior Design II ()2

The course is the preparatory, proposal development section of part two of the senior capstone design experience for electrical and computer engineering majors. The course will focus on developing a proposal for a group design project. The senior design projects aim at developing engineering design skills of a complete computer/electrical system. Elements of developing a successful proposal are emphasized along with written communication skills. Industry-sponsored multi-disciplinary design projects are an option. Pre- or corequisite: ECE 484W or ECE 485W

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: senior standing

ECE 487ECE Senior Design II ()2

Part two of the senior capstone design experience for electrical and computer engineering majors. In this course, students will implement the design proposal developed in ECE 486. The senior design projects aim at developing engineering design skills of a complete computer/electrical system. Oral and written communication skills are emphasized. Industry- sponsored multi-disciplinary design projects are an option. Pre- or corequisite: ECE 484W or ECE 485W 871 ECON - Economics

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 486

ECE 488ECE Senior Design III ()3

Part three of the senior capstone design experience for electrical and computer engineering majors. Individual and group design projects focus on the development of complete electrical and computer systems. Oral and written communication skills are stressed. Industry-sponsored multi- disciplinary design projects are an option.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 487

ECE 491Microelectronics Design Experience ()3

This is a Virginia Microelectronics Consortium (VMEC) practical hands-on, state-of-the-art summer research internship experience in the laboratory. This is not a regular class, but a summer research internship open only to those undergraduate students who apply for and win a VMEC Summer Research Scholarship. The VMEC internship provides excellent technical knowledge as well as industrial and academic contacts for career development. Students complete a 10-13 week summer project on a microelectronics research project or design activity at an engineering school or in the State-of-the-Art Cleanroom of the industry members of the VMEC, including Micron Technology & British Aerospace Systems (BAE Systems) both in Manassas, VA. Details regarding eligibility and report requirements are available in the department during fall with application deadline of October 30 each fall. engineering with GPA above 3.0 and department approval

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Sophomore or Junior standing in electrical or computer

ECE 495/595 Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1-3

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 496/596 Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1-3

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 498ECE Senior Thesis I ()1

Part one of a two-semester thesis project involving literature research, development of technical writing skills, and possibly obtaining lab experience using a variety of techniques and equipment. Each student will undertake a research experience under the supervision of a departmental faculty member. A preliminary report of research findings is required at the end of the semester. Upon successful completion, the combination of ECE 498 (1 credit) and ECE 499 (2 credits) can be considered equivalent to one 3-credit ECE Technical Elective Course. (Offered fall, spring, summer) Modeling & Simulation Engineering; Cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher Pre- or corequisite: ECE 484W or ECE 485W

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Major in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or

ECE 499ECE Senior Thesis II ()2

Continuation of ECE 498. The research culminates in a thesis that includes a literature review, description of methods, results and conclusions, and an oral presentation. Upon successful completion, the combination of ECE 498 (1 credit) and ECE 499 (2 credits) can be considered equivalent to one 3- credit ECE Technical Elective Course. (Offered fall, spring, summer)

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-undergraduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 498, and a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better

ECE 503Power Electronics ()3

Power electronics provides the needed interface between an electrical source and an electrical load and facilitates the transfer of power from a source to a load by converting voltages and currents from one form to another. Topics include: alternating voltage rectification, Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), DC converters (Buck, Boost, Buck-Boost, Cuk and SEPIC converters), negative feedback control in power electronics, isolated switching mode power supply, flyback and forward power supply, solid state power switches, AC inverter. (Offered spring) and ECE 287

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 303, ECE 313 and a grade of C or better in ECE 202

ECE 504Electric Drives ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 303 and a grade of C or better in ECE 202 and

ECE 505Power System Design & Analysis ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 303 or equivalent knowledge in electric machines and

ECE 506Computer Graphics and Visualization ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 348 or CS 361 or MSIM 603

ECE 507Introduction to Game Development ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: CS 361 or ECE 348

ECE 508Fundamentals of Electric Vehicles ()3

This course covers the fundamentals of electric vehicles and focuses on the components, power control, energy management, power train dynamics and other related topics in purely electric and hybrid electric vehicle systems, . including a survey of several applications and case studies. (Offered spring) e ECE 287

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 303 and a grade of C or better in ECE 202 and

ECE 509Introduction to Distributed Simulation ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 348

ECE 510Model Engineering ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 306 or equivalent
Alias: MSIM 510

ECE 512Advanced Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Haptics

System (3 Credit Hours) This course is designed to introduce students to the hardware and software required for humans to interact with virtual worlds, both visually and tactilely. Students will be introduced to virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and haptic devices. A discussion of relative coordinate systems will allow them to virtually position the devices in a virtual world. They will learn to build a haptic device and build an interface using a microcontroller. They will also learn how to interface the devices with a virtual world built in a standard game engine such as Unreal. The course will be project based giving the opportunity to work with VR and AR goggles.

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 250 or CS 250 or (CS 251 and CS 260) or equivalent

ECE 515Parallel Computing for High-Performance Data Analytics (3

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 516Cyber Defense Fundamentals ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

ECE 518Transportation Simulation and Analytics ()3

This course is designed to introduce students to i) the fundamental concepts of transportation simulation; ii) traffic simulation models for the planning, design, and operations of modern transportation systems; iii) approaches to develop, calibrate, and validate transportation simulation models; and iv) methods to design and analysis of transportation simulation experiments. This course emphasizes the modeling, simulation, and analysis of emerging mobility systems such as connected/autonomous vehicles, electrical vehicles, and micro-mobility. The structured lectures and hands-on work with the simulation tools provide students the ability and practical experience to solve complex, real-world transportation problems with simulation.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 250, or CS 250, or CS 251 and CS 260, and ECE 306

ECE 519Cyber Physical System Security ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 355 or permission of the instructor

ECE 530Therapy and Function Models for Medical Simulation (3

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 541Advanced Digital Design and Field Programmable Gate

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 342

ECE 543Computer Architecture ()3

An introduction to computer architectures. Analysis and design of computer subsystems including central processing units, memories and input/output subsystems. With features based on the ARM CPU architecture, students will learn important concepts, including data paths, computer arithmetic, instruction cycles, pipelining, virtual and cache memories, direct memory access and controller design. (Offered fall). Pre- or corequisite: ECE 342

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 346

ECE 545Introduction to Computer Vision ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in either ENGN 122 or ENGN 150 or

ECE 550Introduction to Machine Learning Engineering (3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 551Communication Systems ()3

Fundamentals of communication systems engineering. Modulation methods including continuous waveform modulation (amplitude, angle). Design and analysis of modulation systems and the performance in the presence of noise. Communication simulation exercises through computer experiments. (Offered spring) Old Dominion University Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 488

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 304 and ECE 302

ECE 552Introduction to Wireless Communication Networks (3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 553Analysis for Modeling and Simulation ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 306 and ECE 304

ECE 554Introduction to Bioelectrics ()3

Covers the electrical properties of cells and tissues as well as the use of electrical and magnetic signals and stimuli in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Typical topics to be covered include basic cell physiology, endogenous electric fields in the body, electrocardiography, cardiac pacing, defibrillation, electrotherapy, electroporation, electrotherapy in wound healing. In addition, ultrashort electrical pulses for intracellular manipulati and the application of plasmas to biological systems will be covered.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: PHYS 111N or higher; MATH 200 or higher

ECE 555Network Engineering and Design ()3

Emphasis is on gaining an understanding of networking design principles that entails all aspects of the network development life cycle. Topics include campus LAN models and design, VLANs, internetworking principles and design, WAN design, design of hybrid IP networks, differentiated vs. integrated services, traffic flow measurement and management. (offered spring)

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 355 or permission of the instructor

ECE 558Instrumentation ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 302 or permission of the instructor

ECE 561Automatic Control Systems ()3

This course introduces the fundamental principles and methodologies of feedback control of linear systems. Learn to analyze and design current control systems found in automobiles, aircraft, autonomous vehicles, robots, and many other engineering systems. The course introduces time and frequency domain techniques including root locus, Bode, Nyquist and state space methods together with computer-aided analysis and design. These topics serve as a foundation for further studies in, for example, automation, electrical drives, power electronics, and robotics. (Offered fall)

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 202

ECE 562Introduction to Medical Image Analysis (MIA) (3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 563Design and Modeling of Autonomous Robotic Systems (3

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 564Biomedical Applications of Low Temperature Plasmas (3

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 568Realtime Interactive Simulation and Visualization (3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 570Foundations of Cyber Security ()3

Course provides an overview of theory, tools and practice of cyber security and information assurance through prevention, detection and modeling of cyber attacks and recovery from such attacks. Techniques for security modeling, attack modeling, risk analysis and cost-benefit analysis are described to manage the security of cyber systems. Fundamental principles of cyber security and their applications for protecting software and information assets of individual computers and large networked systems are explored. Anatomy of some sample attacks designed to compromise confidentiality, integrity and availability of cyber systems are discussed. (Offered fall). CS 150 and junior standing or permission of the instructor

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in ENGN 122 or ENGN 150 or

ECE 571Introduction to Solar Cells ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 332

ECE 572Plasma Processing at the Nanoscale ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 323

ECE 573Solid State Electronics ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 313, ECE 323, ECE 332 and MATH 212

ECE 574Optical Fiber Communications ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 323

ECE 575Transportation Data Analytics ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: STAT 330 or ECE 304

ECE 583Embedded Systems ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 595Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1-3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 596Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (1-3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 601Linear Systems ()3

A comprehensive introduction to the analysis of linear dynamical systems from an input-output and state space point of view. Concepts from linear algebra, numerical linear algebra and linear operator theory are used throughout. Some elements of state feedback design and state estimation are also covered.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: MATH 307

ECE 607Machine Learning I ()3

Course provides a practical treatment of design, analysis, implementation and applications of algorithms. Topics include multiple machine learning models: linear models, neural networks, support vector machines, instance- based learning, Bayesian learning, genetic algorithms, ensemble learning, reinforcement learning, unsupervised learning, etc.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Graduate standing

ECE 611Numerical Methods in Engineering Analysis (3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 612Digital Signal Processing I ()3

This course covers fundamentals of digital signal processing. Topics include frequency domain analysis of discrete-time signals and linear systems, sampling and reconstruction of signals, the Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT), and digital filter design and implementations. Practical applications and examples will be discussed. Problem solving using MATLAB is required.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 381 or equivalent

ECE 623Electromagnetism ()3

Review of electrostatic and magnetostatic concepts, time varying field, Maxwell's equations, plane wave propagation in various media, transmission lines, optical wave guides, resonant cavities, simple radiation systems, and their engineering applications.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 323 or equivalent

ECE 642Computer Networking ()3

The course is based on the ISO (International Standard Organization) OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) reference model for computer networks. A focus is placed on the analysis of protocols at different layers, network architectures, and networking systems performance analysis. Current topic areas include LANs, MANs, TCP/IP networks, mobile communications, and ATM.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 455 or ECE 555 or permission of the instructor

ECE 643Computer Architecture Design ()3

Digital computer design principles. The course focuses on design of state-of-the-art computing systems. An emphasis is placed on superscalar architectures focusing on the pipelining and out-of-order instruction execution operations.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 443 or ECE 543

ECE 648Advanced Digital Design ()3

This course introduces methods for using high level hardware description language such as VHDL and/or Verilog for the design of digital architecture. Topics include top-down design approaches, virtual prototyping, design abstractions, hardware modeling techniques, algorithmic and register level design, synthesis methods, and application decomposition issues. Final design project is required.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 341

ECE 651Statistical Analysis and Simulation3

The remaining courses are chosen to meet the student's career objectives. To earn a master's degree, a student needs to take at least five courses at the or higher level, no more than 6 credit hours of Independent Study courses (ECE 797), and no more than three courses at the 500 level. Also, no more 241 Engineering with a Concentration in Electrical and Computer Engineer than three graduate courses can be taken in other departments. The Graduate Program Director, in concurrence with the Chair, can approve exceptions to these requirements under special circumstances. All course selections 3 must be reviewed by the graduate program director, and for the M.S. thesis 4 option, students' course selections should be made in coordination with their research/thesis advisor. The graduate course descriptions are included in the graduate catalog and are also listed on the department's website. 3 Additional graduate courses are offered through Cardinal Education (Home 3 - Cardinal Education (https://www.cardinaleducation.org/)). All funded 4 Master's students are required to attend Graduate Seminar. 3 Doctor of Engineering 3 Engineering with a Concentration 3 in Electrical and Computer

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 652Wireless Communications Networks ()3

Fundamental concepts in wireless communication systems and networks: radio waveform propagation modeling (free-space, reflections and multipath, fading, diffraction and Doppler effects); physical and statistical models for wireless channels; modulation schemes for wireless communications and bandwidth considerations; diversity techniques; MIMO systems and space- time coding; multiuser systems and multiple access techniques (TDMA, FDMA. CDMA); spread spectrum and multiuser detection; introduction to wireless networking and wireless standards; current and emerging wireless technologies.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 451 or ECE 551 or permission of instructor

ECE 667Cooperative Education ()1-3

Student participation for credit based on academic relevance of the work experience, criteria, and evaluative procedures as formally determined by the department prior to the semester in which the work experience is to take place. Old Dominion University Graduate Catalog 2025-2026 490

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 668Internship ()1-3

Academic requirements will be established by the department and will vary with the amount of credit desired. Allows students an opportunity to gain short duration career related experience. Meant to be used for one-time experience. Work may or may not be paid. Project is completed during the term. be provided by the Monarch Internship and Co-Op Office in the semester prior to enrollment

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Approval by department is required; Additional support may

ECE 669Practicum ()1-3

Academic requirements will be established by the department and will vary with the amount of credit desired. Allows students an opportunity to gain short duration career related experience. Student is usually already employed - this is an additional project in the organization. be provided by the Monarch Internship and Co-Op Office in the semester prior to enrollment

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Approval by department is required; Additional support may

ECE 695Topics in Electrical or Computer Engineering (3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 698Master’s Project ()1-3

Individual project directed by the student’s professor in major area of study.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 699Thesis ()1-9

Directed research for the master’s thesis.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 9
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: departmental approval

ECE 731Graduate Seminar ()1

Graduate seminar presentations, given by faculty, students, and invited speakers on a diverse range of technical topics of current interest. A selection of topics will help students prepare for an academic career at a university, liberal arts college, private college, or community college. These selected speakers will also present topics to help students develop essential teaching skills. Student speakers will receive advice and comments from faculties on their communication skills before and after their presentation.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: graduate standing

ECE 742Computer Communication Networks ()3

This is an advanced level course in data communications. A focus is placed on the analysis, modeling, and control of computer communication systems. Topics include packet switched networks, circuit switched networks, ATM networks, network programming, network control and performance analysis, network security, and wireless sensor networks.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 642 or permission of instructor

ECE 754Advanced Bioelectrics ()3

Bioelectrics is a new field encompassing both the science and technology of applying electrical stimuli to biological systems. This course covers the pulsed power technology that is required to generate electrical stimuli as well as the biological responses they evoke in cells and tissues. Particular emphasis is placed on the medical applications of bioelectrics, including tumor ablation, gene electrotransfer, wound healing, decontamination with cold plasma, and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 454 or ECE 554 or BIOE 454 or BIOE 554

ECE 755Biomembranes and Ion Channels ()3

This course will give an overview of the structure and dynamics of biomembranes, the ion channels that are embedded in them, and the electrical properties of biomembranes. Topics include molecular dynamics modeling of biomembranes, membrane damage and repair, ion channel dynamics and their experimental assessment using patch clamping, and excitability in neurons and cardiomyocytes. 491 ECE - Electrical and Computer Engineering

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 454 or ECE 554 or BIOL 523

ECE 762Digital Control Systems ()3

Mathematical representation, analysis, and design of discrete-time and sampled-data control systems. Topics include transfer function and state space representations, stability, the root locus method, frequency response methods, and state feedback. of instructor

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 381, ECE 461 or ECE 561, and ECE 601 or permission

ECE 763Multivariable Control Systems ()3

A comprehensive introduction to techniques applicable in control of complex systems with multiple inputs and outputs. Both the frequency domain and state variable approaches are utilized. Special topics include robust and optimal control. instructor

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 461 or ECE 561 and ECE 601 or permission of

ECE 766Nonlinear Control Systems ()3

An introduction to mathematical representation, analysis, and design of nonlinear control systems. Topics include phase-plane analysis, Lyapunov stability theory for autonomous and nonautonomous systems, formal power series methods and differential geometric design techniques. instructor

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 461 or ECE 561 and ECE 601 or permission of

ECE 772Fundamentals of Solar Cells ()3

The course provides an overview of the fundamentals of solar cell technologies, design, and operation. The course is designed for graduate students in Engineering and Science interested in the field of alternative energy. The course objectives are to make sure each student: understands the various forms of alternative energies, understands solar cell design, understands solar cell operation, and acquires knowledge of the various solar cells technologies. The topics to be covered include: Alternative energies; Worldwide status of Photovoltaics; Solar irradiance; Review of semiconductor properties; Generation, recombination; Basic equations of device physics; p-n junction diodes; Ideal solar cells; Efficiency limits; Efficiency losses and measurements; Module fabrication; c-Si technology; classical; Photovoltaic systems; Design of stand-alone system; Residential PV systems.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Engineering and Science

ECE 773Introduction to Nanotechnologies ()3

This course will introduce the rapidly emerging field of nanotechnology with special focus on underlying principles and applications relevant to the nanoscale dimensions. Specifically, this course will cover (1) the basic principles related to synthesis and fabrication of nanomaterials and nanostructures, (2) zero-, one-, two- and three-dimensional nanostructures, (3) characterization and properties of nanomaterials, and (4) application of nanoscale devices.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: graduate standing in Engineering and Science

ECE 774Semiconductor Characterization ()3

Introduction of basic methods for semiconductor material and device characterization. Topics include resistivity, carrier doping concentration, contact resistance, Schottky barrier height, series resistance, channel length, threshold voltage, mobility, oxide and interface trapped charge, deep level impurities, carrier lifetime, and optical, chemical and physical characterization.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 473 or ECE 573 or equivalent

ECE 775Non-thermal Plasma Engineering ()3

This course covers the fundamental principals governing low temperature plasma discharges and their applications. First the fundamental properties of plasmas are introduced. These include the kinetic theory of gases, collisional processes, and plasma sheaths. Then in-depth coverage of the physical mechanisms underlying the operation of non-equilibrium plasma discharges is presented, including important characteristics such as their ignition, evolution, and eventual quenching. Finally, practical applications of non-thermal plasmas, including applications in biology and medicine, are presented.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: graduate standing

ECE 777Semiconductor Process Technology ()3

Theory, design and fabrication of modern integrated circuits that consist of nano scale devices and materials. Topics include crystal growth and wafer preparation process including epitaxy, thin film deposition, oxidation, diffusion, ion implantation, lithography, dry etching, VLSI process integration, diagnostic assembly and packaging, yield and reliability.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 473 or ECE 573

ECE 780Machine Learning II ()3

Advanced topics in machine learning and pattern recognition systems. Data reduction techniques including principle component analysis, independent component analysis and manifold learning. Introduction to sparse coding and deep learning for data representation and feature extraction.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 607 or equivalent

ECE 782Digital Signal Processing II ()3

Review of fundamental concepts in digital signal processing: time and frequency domain analysis of discrete time signals and systems, Fourier transforms (DFT/FFT), digital filters, analysis, design, and implementation. Recursive and non-recursive digital filter analysis and design. Multirate signal processing. Random signal modeling and parameter estimation. Signal estimation, orthogonality and normal equations, optimal linear filters. Spectrum estimation. Problem solving using MATLAB is required.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 612 or equivalent

ECE 783Digital Image Processing ()3

Principles and techniques of two-dimensional processing of images. Concepts of scale and spatial frequency. Image filtering in spatial and transform domains. Applications include image enhancement and restoration, image compressing, and image segmentation for computer vision.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 381 or ECE 612 or ECE 782 or ECE 882

ECE 784Computer Vision ()3

Principles and applications of computer vision, advanced image processing techniques as applied to computer vision problems, shape analysis and object recognition.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: graduate standing

ECE 787Digital Communications ()3

Fundamental concepts of digital communication and information transmission: information sources and source coding; orthonormal expansions of signals, basis functions, and signal space concepts; digital modulation techniques including PAM, QAM, PSK and FSK; matched filters, demodulation and optimal detection of symbols and sequences; bandwidth; mathematical modeling of communication channels; channel capacity. instructor

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 451/ECE 551 or equivalent or permission of the

ECE 795Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 796Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 797Independent Study ()1-3

This course allows students to develop specialized expertise by independent study (supervised by a faculty member).

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: departmental approval

ECE 831Graduate Seminar ()1

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 842Computer Communication Networks ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 642 or permission of instructor

ECE 854Advanced Bioelectrics ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 454 or ECE 554 or BIOE 454 and BIOE 554

ECE 855Biomembranes and Ion Channels ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 454 or ECE 554 or BIOL 523

ECE 861Advanced Probabilistic Methods for Electrical and Computer

Engineering (3 Credit Hours) This course focuses on three common problems in electrical and computer engineering that are best addressed using probabilistic methods: detecting the absence or presence of a signal in noise, estimating unknown parameters using noisy measurements, and allocating limited resources when demand is uncertain. Applications include computer networks, communication systems, control systems, power distribution networks, and biomedical systems. In each case, specific algorithms are presented for solving these problems along with the supporting analysis for predicting their performance.

Subject: ECE
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 651

ECE 862Digital Control Systems ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 381, ECE 461 or ECE 561, and ECE 601 or permission

ECE 863Multivariable Control Systems ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 461 or ECE 561 and ECE 601 or permission of the

ECE 866Nonlinear Control Systems ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 461 or ECE 561 and ECE 601 or permission of

ECE 872Fundamentals of Solar Cells ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Engineering and Science

ECE 873Introduction to Nanotechnologies ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: graduate standing in Engineering and Science

ECE 874Semiconductor Characterization ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 473 or ECE 573 or equivalent

ECE 875Non-thermal Plasma Engineering ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: graduate standing

ECE 877Semiconductor Process Technology ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 473 or ECE 573

ECE 880Machine Learning II ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 607 or equivalent

ECE 882Digital Signal Processing II ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 612 or equivalent

ECE 883Digital Image Processing ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 381 or ECE 612 or ECE 782 or ECE 882

ECE 884Computer Vision ()3

Principles and applications of computer vision, advanced image processing techniques as applied to computer vision problems, shape analysis and object recognition.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: Graduate standing

ECE 887Digital Communications ()3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: ECE 451/ECE 551 or equivalent or permission of the

ECE 892Doctor of Engineering Project ()1-12

Directed individual study applying advanced level technical knowledge to identify, formulate, and solve a complex, novel problem in electrical and computer engineering.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 12
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 895Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 896Topics in Electrical and Computer Engineering (3

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 897Independent Study ()1-3

This course allows students to develop specialized expertise by independent study (supervised by a faculty member)

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: departmental approval

ECE 899Dissertation Research ()1-9

Directed research for the doctoral dissertation.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 9
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu
Prerequisite: departmental approval

ECE 998Master's Graduate Credit ()1

This course is a pass/fail course for master's students in their final semester. It may be taken to fulfill the registration requirement necessary for graduation. All master's students are required to be registered for at least one graduate credit hour in the semester of their graduation.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

ECE 999Doctoral Graduate Credit ()1

This course is a pass/fail course doctoral students may take to maintain active status after successfully passing the candidacy examination. All doctoral students are required to be registered for at least one graduate credit hour every semester until their graduation.

Subject: ECE
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2025-2026-graduate
Source: catalog.odu.edu

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