Computer Systems & Networking Concentration
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Graduate Studies Concentration in
Computer Systems & Networking
Students in the Computer Systems & Networking (CSN) concentration focus on research and coursework in computer architecture and parallel systems, optimizing and parallelizing compilers, design and test of high-performance digital and analog VLSI circuits, wired and mobile wireless networking, computer program optimization, as well as emerging CSN theories and applications. The CSN concentration is available to students in the MSECE and Ph.D. degree programs. Students in the CSN concentration must complete the following:
Course Requirements
Required Courses
| ELEG 651 – Computer Networking Communications | 3 Credits |
| ELEG 652 – Principles of Parallel Computer Architecture | 3 Credits |
| ELEG 662 – Digital System Seminar (each semester) | 0 Credits |
A minimum of two courses from the following:
| CPEG 621 – Compiler Design | 3 Credits |
| CPEG 622 – Computer Systems Design II | 3 Credits |
| CPEG 660 – Introduction to VLSI Systems | 3 Credits |
| ELEG 653 – Computer System Security | 3 Credits |
| ELEG 654 – Sensor & Data Wireless Networks | 3 Credits |
| CPEG/ELEG 655 – High-Performance Computing w/ Commodity Hardware | 3 Credits |
| CPEG/ELEG 657 – Search Engine Technology | 3 Credits |
| ELEG 819 – Topics in Networking I | 3 Credits |
| ELEG 820 – Topics in Networking II | 3 Credits |
General Requirements
Students must also complete the general degree requirements as detailed in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Graduate Policy and University Catalog. These requirements include credit requirements and, for Ph.D. and thesis option MSECE students, the carrying out of research and completion of a dissertation/thesis.