Communication Systems Engineering
Program
Communication Systems Engineers deal with a wide knowledge
in the areas of Computer Communication Networks and Telecommunication
Networks, Multimedia Systems (video and voice), Wireless Communication,
Cellular and Satellite Networks, Microwave Communication Systems and Optical
Communication Systems. The Communication Systems Engineering Program prepares
graduating engineer to develop career in these areas and provides a balanced
mixture of Telecommunications, Data
communications, Networks, Signal
Processing, Photonics, Microwaves,
and
Optical
communications.
Curriculum
A credit-hour system with 180 credit hours which can be
completed in 9-10 terms leading to a BSc Degree. The 180 credit hours are divided into the following:
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1. University Requirements - Humanity courses
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18 credit hours
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2. College Requirements:
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Basic
Science Course
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30 credit hours
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Basic
Engineering Science Courses
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15 credit hours
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3. Program Requirements:
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Compulsory
Courses
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96 credit hours
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Technical
Elective Courses
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21 credit hours
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Total:
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180 credit hours
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1. University Requirements -
Humanity courses
Six General Education Elective
Courses (HUMN) are selected from the following list, each course is 3 credit
hours, a total of 18 credit hours.
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Course Code
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Course Name
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Credits
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HUMN
110
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English
Language
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3
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HUMN
120
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Technical
Writing and Communication
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3
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HUMN
240
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Engineering
Economics
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3
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HUMN
360
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Engineering
Law
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3
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HUMN
361
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Introduction
to Marketing
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3
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HUMN
362
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Engineering
Management
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3
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HUMN
363
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Health
and Wellness
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3
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HUMN
364
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Human
Resources Management
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3
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HUMN
480
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Impact
of Technology on Society
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3
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2. College Requirements
Basic Science Courses
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Course Code
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Course Name
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Credits
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ECHM
110
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General
Chemistry for Engineering
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3
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EPHS
110
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Engineering
Mechanics I-Statics
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3
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EPHS
120
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Engineering
Mechanics II Dynamics
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3
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EPHS
121
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Waves,
Electricity & Magnetic Fields
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3
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EMAT 110
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Calculus
for Engineering I
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3
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EMAT
120
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Calculus
for Engineering II
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3
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EMAT
121
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Linear
Algebra
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3
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EMAT
230
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Calculus
for Engineering III
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3
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EMAT
231
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Differential
Equations & Partial Differential Equations
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3
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EMAT
240
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Statistics
& Probability for Engineering
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3
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Total Credit Hours
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30
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Basic Engineering Courses
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Course Code
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Course Name
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Credits
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ENGR
110
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Engineering
Design & Graphics
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4
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ENGR
111
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Engineering
Profession; Practice & Responsibilities
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2
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ENGR
120
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Engineering
Computation
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3
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ENGR
230
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Structures
and Properties of Materials
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3
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ENGR
360
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Thermodynamics
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3
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Total Credit Hours
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15
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3. Program Requirements Courses
Compulsory Courses
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Course Code
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Course Name
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Credits
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EMAT
232
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Complex
and Fourier Analysis
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4
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EMAT
350
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Numerical
Techniques
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3
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EPHS
230
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Optical
and Thermal Physics
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3
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EPHS
240
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Modern
physics and quantum mechanics
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3
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COMM
230
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Electronic
Technology
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2
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COMM
240
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Computer
Hardware
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3
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COMM
241
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Electrostatics
and Magnetostatics
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3
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COMM
242
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Electrical
Circuits
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3
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COMM
350
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Signals
and Systems
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4
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COMM
351
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Electronic
Materials
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3
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COMM
352
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Electromagnetic
Fields
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3
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COMM
353
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Logic
Design
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3
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COMM
354
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Electronic
Measurements
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2
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COMM
360
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Solid
State Electronic devices
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3
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COMM
361
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Electronic
circuits
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3
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COMM
362
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Waves
and Transmission Lines
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3
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COMM
363
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Computer
Architecture
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3
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COMM
471
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Digital
Circuit Design
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3
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COMM
473
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Analog
Communication Systems
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3
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COMM
474
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Project
Management
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3
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COMM
480
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Organizational
Behavior
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3
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COMM
481
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Communication
Networks
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3
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COMM
482
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Control
systems
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3
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COMM
590
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Digital
Communications
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3
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COMM
591
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Computer
Networks
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3
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COMM
592
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Quality
Engineering
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3
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COMM
593
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Project
(1)
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3
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COMM
594
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Project
(2)
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6
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COMM
595
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Information
Theory and Coding
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3
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COMM
596
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Industrial
Accounting
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3
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COMM
597
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Introduction
to Decision Analysis
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3
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Total Hours
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96
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Technical Elective Courses
Seven Technical
Elective Courses (BLDG ---) from the list of courses, each course is 3 credit
hours, a total of 21 credit hours.
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Course Code
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Course Name
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Credits
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COMM
410
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Optoelectronic
Devices
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3
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COMM
411
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Microwave
Circuits
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3
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COMM
412
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Data
Analysis and Algorithms
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3
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COMM
420
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Digital
Signal Processing
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3
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COMM
421
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Distributed
systems
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3
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COMM
422
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Analog
Circuits
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3
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COMM
430
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Microwave
Devices
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3
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COMM
431
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VLSI
Design
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3
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COMM
432
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Statistical
Signal Processing
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3
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COMM
440
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Antenna
Engineering and Propagation
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3
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COMM
441
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Digital
Circuit Design
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3
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COMM
442
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Image
Processing
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3
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COMM
510
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Optical
Communication Systems
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3
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COMM
511
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Wireless
and Mobile Communications
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3
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COMM
512
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CAD
for Digital circuits
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3
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COMM
513
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Multimedia
Engineering
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3
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COMM
520
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Network
Security
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3
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COMM
521
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Acoustics
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3
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COMM
522
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Analog
Integrated Circuit Design
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3
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COMM
523
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Satellite
communications
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3
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COMM
530
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Integrated
Optics and Optical MEMS
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3
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COMM
531
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Audio
and Video Encoding
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3
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COMM
532
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Microwave
Measurements
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3
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COMM
533
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RF
Circuit Design
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3
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