Design of control algorithms using state-space methods, microcontroller implementation of control algorithms, and laboratory projects emphasizing motion control applications.

Introduction to microelectronic processing technologies and CMOS. Includes a laboratory for fabrication/testing of MOS transistors, basic CMOS circuits, integrated resistors and capacitors. Credit will not be awarded for ECE 4452 and ECE 4752.

Course covers a number of programming techniques for distributed and parallel computing and other advanced methods, such as multiprecision arithmetic and nonblocking I/O. Credit not awarded for ECE 4122 and ECE 6122.

Basic organizational principles of the major components of a processor, the core, memory hierarchy, I/O subsystem and basic operating system constructs that utilize them.

This course provides academic credit for independent studies under the direction of a faculty member. The scope and direction of the studies are determined by the student (or small group of students) in consultation with the course instructor.