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Graduate Catalog 2019-2020The following is in addition to the University GraduateSchool admission requirements:1. A student seeking admission into the program musthave a bachelor’s degree in engineering, physicalsciences, computer science or mathematics from anaccredited institution, or, in the case of foreignstudents, from an institution comparable or equivalentto US degree for further study at the graduate level,or, a bachelor’s degree in a related and a minimum ofone year work experience in the broad areas ofcomputer engineering and/or technology.2. An applicant must have a GPA score of 3.0 or higherin upper level undergraduate work.3. Applicants who have not satisfied the above scoremay be evaluated for conditional admission.4. International students whose native language is notEnglish, must take the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL) or the International EnglishLanguage Testing System Test (IELTS). Minimumrequired score is: 550 on the paper-based test (PBTTOEFL), or 80 on the iBT TOEFL, or 6.5 overall onthe IELTS test.5. Applicants from science areas other than electrical orcomputer engineering will be expected to completesufficient background material at the undergraduatelevel prior to unconditional acceptance into thegraduate program.Graduation RequirementsThe degree will be conferred when the following conditionshave been met:1. Recommendation of the advisor and faculty of theDepartment.2. Certification by the Dean of the College that allrequirements of the degree being sought have beencompleted.3. A GPA of at least 3.0 has been earned for certaincourses required by the program.4. Met the undergraduate deficiencies, if any existed inthe student’s graduate program, as additional coursestoward the degree.5. Completed the required semester hours of graduatelevel credit (not more than 6 graduate semester hourswith a grade of “B” or higher can be transferred fromother accredited institutions).6. Students must maintain an overall GPA of 3.0. Nograde below “C” will be accepted in a graduateprogram. In the event that a student is placed on aprobationary status, he or she must obtain a directedprogram from his or her advisor and approved by theDean prior to continuing further course work towardthe degree. The student must satisfy the directedcourse of action within the prescribed time limit,otherwise he or she will be academically dismissed.7. Complied with all University policies and regulations.Thesis OptionA student must complete 24 semester credit hours oftechnical course work plus 6 semester credit hours of EEL6971 - Master’s Thesis. The candidate’s Thesis committeeshall approve an appropriate thesis topic.The course requirements include a minimum of 12hours of 6000 level course credit and a minimum of 9hours at the 5000-6000 level in Computer Engineering.Upon the successful completion of all course work,College of Engineering and Computing 433including thesis work, and after the determination by thestudent’s advisor that he or she has completed theobjectives of the thesis research, the student must pass afinal oral examination which is primarily a defense of thethesis research.The courses are chosen by mutual agreement betweenthe student and the thesis advisor.Non-Thesis OptionStudents may choose the non-thesis option for theirmaster’s degree. The degree requirements differ from thethesis option in one aspect. The student must either: Complete 27 credits of coursework approved by hisadvisor and successfully finish EEL 6916 GraduateProject with at least a ‘B’.OR Complete 30 credits of coursework approved by theGraduate Program Director.Students choosing the non-thesis option must take:1. Two sets of graduate level Computer Engineeringapproved sequence courses from the catalog. Eachset includes a minimum of 6 semester credit hours.2. Six semester credit hours at the 5000-6000 level inmathematics.Math Electives in ECEEEL 5171Advanced Systems Theory3EEE 5543Random Signal Principles3EEL 6020Numerical Analysis of Electrical Devices 3The above lists may be changed or expanded by theGraduate Advisory committee.The remaining elective courses can be chosen fromScience, Technology Engineering, and Mathematic(STEM) disciplines based upon student approved plan ofstudy.Any exception to the program require departmentsapproval.Master of Science in ComputerEngineering- Machine LearningCommon Core (6 credits)EEL 5171Advanced Systems TheoryEEL 5543Random Signal PrinciplesTrack- Specific CoursesEEL 6825Pattern RecognitionEEL 5813Neural NetworksAlgorithms and ApplicationsEEL 6812Advanced in Neural NetworksEEL 6681Fuzzy Systems Design333333The Machine Learning track will require 6 credits ascommon core, 12 credits of track-specific core coursesand 12 credits of elective 5000- or 6000- level graduatecourses from the ECE department, for a total of 30 credits.Combined BS/MS in ComputerEngineeringThis five-year program seamlessly combines abaccalaureate degree in Computer Engineering with theMaster's in Computer Engineering. To be considered foradmission to the combined bachelor's/master's degreeprogram, students must have completed at least 75 butnot more than 90 of the credits required for the bachelor's

434 College of Engineering and Computingdegree program at FIU, have earned at least a 3.2 GPAon both overall and upper division courses, and meet theadmissions criteria for the graduate degree program towhich they are applying. Students need only apply once tothe combined degree program, but the application must besubmitted to Graduate Admissions before the studentstarts the last 30 credits of the bachelor's degree program.A student admitted to the combined degree program willbe considered to have undergraduate status until thestudent applies for graduation from their bachelor's degreeprogram. Upon conferral of the bachelor's degree, thestudent will be granted graduate status and be eligible forgraduate assistantships. Students enrolled in the programmay count up to 9 hours of graduate level courses (i.e.,5000 level or higher) as credits for both the undergraduateand graduate degree programs. For each of the coursescounted as credits for both BS and MS degree, a minimumgrade of 'B' is required. Upon completion of the combinedBS/MS program, students must have accumulated aminimum of 24 hours of credits at the graduate (5000 )level. Students enrolled in the program are encouraged toseek employment with a department faculty member towork as a student assistant on a sponsored researchproject.Graduate Catalog 2019-2020level prior to unconditional acceptance into thegraduate program.The Master of Science in Computer Engineering –Network Security Online program requires 30 semesterhours beyond the bachelor’s degree. This is a lock-stepprogram that consists of a specific sequence of courses.The Master of Science in Computer Engineering –Network Security Online program includes two requiredcomponents:Computer Engineering Courses (24 credits)EEL 6803Advanced Digital ForensicsAdvanced Malware ReverseEEL 6805EngineeringEEL 5718Computer-Communication NetworkEngineeringEEL 5807Advanced Ethical HackingEngineering Design of MicroprocessorEEL 6758Based Operating SystemsEEL 6787Network SecurityTCN 5155Wireless Communications withMultimedia ApplicationsTCN 5271Ubiquitous and Embedded SensorNetwork-Centric Telecommunications33333333Master of Science in ComputerEngineering – Network and SecurityOnlineMath Electives (6 credits)EEL 5171Advanced Systems Theory3EEE 5543Random Signal Principles3EEL 6020Numerical Analysis of Electrical Devices 3The Master of Science in Computer Engineering –Network Security Online program is similar to theexisting/approved face-to-face program in terms ofcurriculum and admissions requirements.The Math Electives may be changed or expanded by theGraduate Advisory committee.Any exception to the program require departmentsapproval.Admission RequirementsThe following is in addition to the University GraduateSchool admission requirements:1. A student seeking admission into the program musthave a bachelor’s degree in engineering, physicalsciences, computer science or mathematics from anaccredited institution, or, in the case of foreignstudents, from an institution comparable or equivalentto US degree for further study at the graduate level,or, a bachelor’s degree in a related and a minimum ofone year work experience in the broad areas ofcomputer engineering and/or technology, or abachelor’s degree in any field plus 3 years of relevantwork experience will be considered. The student musttake and pass two deficient courses required by theprogram.2. An applicant must have a GPA score of 3.0 or higherin upper level undergraduate work.3. Applicants who have not satisfied the above scoremay be evaluated for conditional admission.4. International students whose native language is notEnglish, must take the Test of English as a ForeignLanguage (TOEFL) or the International EnglishLanguage Testing System Test (IELTS). Minimumrequired score is: 550 on the paper-based test (PBTTOEFL), or 80 on the iBT TOEFL, or 6.5 overall onthe IELTS test.5. Applicants from science areas other than electrical orcomputer engineering will be expected to completesufficient background material at the undergraduateDoctor of Philosophy in Electrical andComputer EngineeringAdmission RequirementsThe requirements for admission to the doctoral program inElectrical and Computer Engineering are:1. Applicants having a Master’s degree in Electrical orComputer Engineering from an accredited institutionmust satisfy the following requirements for admissionto the doctoral program: GPA of at least 3.3/4.0 in the master’s program GRE scores Three letters of recommendation in the formsprovided by the department International graduate student applicants whosenative language is not English are required tosubmit a score for the Test of English as aForeign Language (TOEFL) or for theInternational English Language Testing System(IELTS). A total score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL or6.5 overall on the IELTS is required.2. Credentials of all other applicants will be examined bythe Graduate Admission Committee on a case bycase basis.In addition to the departmental requirements, all studentsmust satisfy the University’s Graduate Policies andProcedures.Identification of Research Area

Graduate Catalog 2019-2020Within 12 months upon acceptance into the Ph.D.program, the student has to identify an area of research ofhis or her interest by contacting and being accepted by aprofessor willing to guide the dissertation research. If nosuch professor can be found, the student will be dismissedfrom the Ph.D. program. Contact the Department for a listof the faculty members with Dissertation Advisor statusand their research interests.Course RequirementsThe Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineeringrequires at least 75 credit hours beyond the bachelor’sdegree. A maximum of 30 credit hours of course workearned in a Master’s degree in Electrical or ComputerEngineering, from FIU or another accredited institution,may be counted toward the Ph.D. provided that aminimum grade of “B” is earned in each course.Degree Requirements1.2.3.4.5.Students must complete at least 9 credits in theirmajor area (up to 6 credits of EEL 6905, 6916, 6932and 6971 will be counted toward this 9 creditrequirement) and at least 6 credits in two differentbreadth areas (a grade of “B” or better in eachcourse). The appropriate areas of study and specificcourses are determined by the dissertation advisor.Students majoring in Electrical Engineering shouldhave one minor in computer engineering, and thosemajoring in Computer Engineering should have oneminor in Electrical Engineering.The student must have completed a minimum of 45credits of graduate course work toward the Ph.D.before the student is eligible for the candidacy. Thisincludes up to 30 transfer credits.Registration for EEL 7910 Advanced Research isallowed only after successful completion of thequalifying examination.At least 15 credits of EEL 7980 are required.Registration for EEL 7980 Ph.D. Dissertation isallowed only after the student is admitted tocandidacy.Fifty percent of the total hours counted toward thedoctoral degree have to be at the 6000 and 7000 level(including EEL 7980).Residency RequirementsThe Ph.D. student must spend at least one academic yearin full-time residency. Usually, this will be after beingadmitted to candidacy. To satisfy the residencyrequirement for a Ph.D. degree in Electrical and ComputerEngineering, the candidate must complete a minimum of18 credit hours within a period of 12 months in residencyat the University.Graduate Supervisory and Research CommitteeThe student’s Ph.D. Graduate Supervisory and ResearchCommittee should be appointed as soon as possible andnot later than 15 months after being admitted to the Ph.D.program. Consult the Graduate Handbook in theDepartment for more details on how to select thecommittee members.Ph.D. Course Breadth RequirementsThe student must submit information about how thebreadth requirement has been satisfied to the GraduateCollege of Engineering and Computing 435Program Director at the time he/she signs up for the Ph.D.Qualifying Examination.Qualifying ExaminationTo be eligible for the written qualifying examination, thestudent must have satisfied the Ph.D. course breadthrequirements in his or her area of specialization and in twoother areas. The students can take the qualifyingexamination no later than the semester in which all therequired coursework for the degree is completed. Failureto do this is causation for dismissal from the Ph.D.program.One of the following two options will be selected by thestudent’s major advisor for the qualifying exam: (1) Writtenexam and (2) Research paper preparation andpresentation. Failing any part of the exam implies failure ofthe entire examination. The exam must be retaken thenext time it is offered. Failing a second time is cause fordismissal from the Ph.D. program.Consult the Graduate Handbook available in theDepartment for details on examination procedures, dates,duration, application and grading criteria.Proposal DefenseProposal defense must be taken within one semester afterthe satisfactory completion of the qualifying examination.Admission to CandidacyCandidacy status indicates that a doctoral student is readyto commence working the dissertation. A student isadmitted to candidacy upon successfully completing allrequired course work and passing the qualifyingexamination and proposal defense.Oral Defense and Submission of DoctoralDissertationA dissertation is required of all candidates for the doctoraldegree. A proposal must be submitted to the student’sDissertation Committee for approval, following the generalguidelines in the “Regulations for Thesis and DissertationPreparation”. A student must enroll for dissertation creditsin the semester in which he or she expects to be admittedto candidacy, and must maintain continuous enrollment fornot less than 3 credits of EEL 7980 every semester,including Summers, until the semester in which thedoctoral degree is awarded. Upon completion of thedissertation, the degree candidate will submit to the Deanof the Graduate School an application for dissertationdefense signed by the student’s Dissertation Committeewith sufficient time to allow for publishing a notice in themonthly calendar of dissertation and theses defenses toinvite members of the university community to observe thedefense.Following the successful defense of the dissertation, asdetermined by a majority vote of the student’s researchcommittee, the dissertation must be forwarded to the Deanof the College of Engineering and Computing and theDean of the Graduate School for their approval.All dissertations submitted in fulfillment of requirementsfor graduate degrees must conform to Universityguidelines (see “Regulations for Thesis and DissertationPreparation”). One final, approved copy of the dissertationmust be delivered to the Chairperson of the Department ofElectrical and Computer Engineering. Library copies must

436 College of Engineering and Computingconform to University guidelines, also published in“Regulations for Thesis and Dissertation Preparation”.Any exception to the program require departmentsapproval.Financial AidConsult the Department for information on research andteaching assistantships available for doctoral students.Graduate Certificate in Electric PowerEngineering and Management (EPEM)This graduate certificate program is open to all studentswith a Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering,computer engineering, and other closely related fields ofstudy from an accredited institution. This certificateprogram is open to both degree- and non-degree seekingstudents. The EPEM program plans to develop managerialtalents for a technological environment in the electricalenergy industry. The program blends a mix of electricalengineering and management courses. The EPEMprogram is designed to provide specializationopportunities in Electrical Energy area and Management.The skills, concepts and techniques learned will be relatedto, but not dependent upon, knowledge of powerengineering. The emphasis will be on management andorganizational skills appropriate for the electrical energyindustry.To earn a graduate certificate in EPEM, the studentsmust successfully complete the program’s core andelective courses.The EPEM curriculum consists of 18 credit hours – 6courses. These courses cover functional areas zed technical and engineering functions.CoursesEIN 5322ESI 6455EIN 5346EEL 5270EEL 6261EEL 6273Engineering ManagementAdvanced Engineering ProjectManagementLogistics EngineeringElectrical Transients in Power SystemsPower Systems EngineeringPower Systems Stability and ControlAdditional information about this program can be found at:URL: www.eng.fiu.edu/eceE-mail: mohammed@fiu.eduTel: (305) 348-3040Fax: (303) 348-3707Academic StandardThe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineeringrequires that students receive no grade less than a “C”,with an overall GPA of 3.0 in order to be awarded thegraduate certificate.Course DescriptionsDefinition of PrefixesCNT-Computer Networks; EEE-Engineering: Electricaland Electronic; EEL-Engineering: Electrical; OSE-OpticalScience and Engineering; TCN-Telecommunications/NetworkingsCNT 5415 Practical Applied Security (3). Hands-ontraining in practical installation and maintenance of secureGraduate Catalog 2019-2020systems, including such topics as security configuration,DMZs, firewalls, anti-virus software, and hardware securitymodules. Prerequisite: Graduate standing.CNT 6144 Advanced loT Analytics with Cloud Services(3). This course will focus on the theoretical concepts,principles, tools, techniques and deployment models andanalytics for cloud services.CNT 6148 Advanced IoT & Sensor Big Data Analytics(3). This course focuses on Big Data processingassociated with loT/sensor devices in extracting actionableintelligence. The fundamental algorithms and techniquesof Big Data for loT data are explored.CNT 6150 Advanced Sensor & IoT Data Analysis withDeep Learning (3). This course will focus use of deeplearning techniques and algorithms on structured andunstructured data received from sensors and loT devices.CNT 6154 Advanced IoT Applied Machine Learning (3).The course focuses on the theoretical and principles ofapplying machine learning algorithms to sensor/loT datasets, engaging in the techniques of feature extraction andevaluation in model building.CNT 6156 Advanced loT & Sensor Programming withPython (3). This course will focus on implementing controlsystem applications with the Python programminglanguage for loT and sensor systems.EEE 5261 Bioelectrical Models (3). Engineering modelsfor electrical behavior of nerve and muscle cells,electrode-tissue junctions, volume conductions in tissueand the nervous system as an electrical network.Prerequisites: EEE 4202C or permission of the instructor.(F)EEE 5275 Bioradiation Engineering: Detection andMeasurement (3). Spectrum of radiation sources, types offields, properties of living tissue, mechanisms of fieldpropagatio

date of admission. Admission Requirements The following is in addition to the University Graduate School admission requirements: 1. A student seeking admission into the program must have a bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, computer science or mathematics from an accredited institution, or, in the case of foreign