North South University

Department of CSE

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science (BSCS)

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering (BSCE)

BS in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (BSETE)

Masters in Computer Science & Engineering (MSCSE)

MS in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering (MS-ETE)

The Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) is primarily committed to serving students who have set a goal of obtaining a degree in computer science and engineering. The faculties and students of the CSE Department have been the keys to meeting the challenges of the past, and they will be the keys to meeting the current challenges of Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The department has an IT Research Lab with state of the art machinery and software to facilitate the project work of the senior students. The department has the state-of-the-art Network, Programming, Database, Basic Electronics. Digital Electronics and Microprocessor laboratories. The laboratories are well-equipped with Poweredge-I600SC. Poweredge-2650, Sun Server 280 R and HP Enterprise ServerRP-5430 servers. The laboratories are designed to expose and train our students with Windows, Sun Solaris and HP LX operating systems that are considered to be the most important and fundamental to the requirements of computer graduates. Students may do BS in Computer Science of in computer Engineering. Moreover, for those who wish to continue with their graduate studies, we have a well designed MS program in Computer Science.

Chairman

Dr. Abul L. Haque, Professor
Ph.D. in Computer Science University of Oklahoma, USA
M.Sc. in Computer Science University of Western Ontario, Canada

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science (BSCS)

The objective of the BS degree in Computer Science is to enable the students to be competent computer professionals as well as to perform further studies in this area. It is a 129 credit hour program requiring about 4 years to complete.

During the first two years, the students are introduced to the fundamentals of Computer Science. This comprehensive introduction lays foundation in computer programming, data structures, computer hardware organizations, engineering mathematics and theory of computation. In this period, the students are also exposed to broad based pure science courses namely Physics and Chemistry, and a wide range of liberal arts courses, such as English, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, and other social science and business courses. Almost all the CSE courses are accompanied with embedded laboratory sessions apart from the three explicit 1-credit laboratory courses.

The third year concentrates on broadening the fundamental knowledge in Computer Science and its applications. It potentially forms the basis for the student to become a well-balanced computer professional for the future. During the fourth year, students are encouraged to deepen their understanding in areas of particular interest and ability with emphasis given in the Management Information Systems courses exposing them to the systems used in the business community.

Requirements for the BS degree in Computer Science are:

1. Degree Core Courses (90 credits):

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]	Credits
CSE 115	Computing Concepts	3
CSE 115L	Computing Concepts Lab	1
CSE 135	Fundamentals of Computer Programming	3
CSE 135L	Fundamentals of Computer Programming Lab	1
CSE 173	Discrete Mathematics	3
CSE 225	Data Structures & Algorithms	3
CSE 225L	Data Structures & Algorithms Lab	1
CSE 231	Digital Logic	3
CSE 232	Computer Organization and Design	3
CSE 257	Numerical Methods	3
CSC 273	Introduction to Theory of Computation	3
CSC 281	Introduction to Digital Electronics	3
CSC 311	Database Management Systems	3
CSE 323	Operating Systems Design	3
CSC 325	Programming Language Principles	3
CSC 326	Compiler Construction	3
CSC 327	Software Engineering	3
CSE 331	Microcomputer Systems	3
CSE 338	Computer Networks I	3
CSC 348	Artificial Intelligence	3
CSC 373	Design and Analysis of Algorithms	3
CSC 382	Internet and Web Technology	3
CSE 498/499	Computer Science Internship/Project	3
MAT 120	Calculus and Analytical Geometry I	3
MAT 125	Introduction to Linear Algebra	3
MAT 130	Calculus and Analytical Geometry II	3
MAT 240	Calculus and Analytical Geometry III	3
MAT 250	Calculus and Analytical Geometry IV	3
MAT 361	Probability and Statistics	3
PHY 107	General Physics I	3
PHY 108	General Physics II	3
Any one of the following
CHE 101	General Chemistry	3
BIO 210	Introduction to Molecular Biology	3
Total Credits		90

A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required on the above courses.

2. General Education Courses (18 credits):
The university requirement for the GED courses is 27 credits. A total of 9 credits comprising 3 credits each in Computer Science, Mathematics and Science are fulfilled in the core requirement. Therefore, students take only 18 credits of GED including:

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]	Credits
ENG 103	Intermediate Composition	3
ENG 105	Advanced Composition	3
ENV 107 or ENV 214	Environmental Scienceor Environmental Management	3
Any 3 courses from the approved list of GED courses		9

3. Specialized Courses and Open Electives (21 credits):

Students must choose one of the following Tracks:

(a) Minor in Computer Engineering Track
A student may find it attractive to choose 21-credit Minor in Computer Engineering tract specially designed for the student of Computer Science program. There will be no open electives left but has to take 3 credits extra to fulfill the minor in CEG track.

(b) Minor in other subject Track
A student may choose to follow the minor program in BBA, Economics, English, Environmental Studies or Mathematics. Any credits remaining should be filled by open electives. Students choosing this option must bring a confirmation from the respective Academic Department indicating the fulfillment of the minor requirements.

(c) MIS Track
Students must take the following 5 courses (the remaining 2 courses are open electives):

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]
MGT 210	Principles of Management
CSC 410	Management of Information Technology
MIS 440	Introduction to Management Information System
MIS 460	Management Support Systems
MIS 470	Systems Analysis and Design

(d) CSC Electives Track
Students must take any 4 CSC courses from the list below. The remaining 3 courses are open electives. In addition, any 400-level course from the CSE, CEG & ETE curricula will be counted towards CSC electives

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]
CSE 410	Management of Information Technology
CSE 411	Advanced Database Systems
CSE 413	Verilog � HDL: Modeling, Simulat
CSE 414	Advanced VLSI Chip Design
CSE 418	Computer Graphics
CSE 423	Advanced Operating Systems
CSE 424	Object Oriented Software Development
CSE 425	Advanced Data Structures
CSE 426	Advanced Compiler
CSE 427	Advanced Software Engineering
CSC 433	Computer Architecture
CSE 435	Introduction to VLSI Design
CSE 436	Advanced Computer Networks
CSE 437	Fundamentals of Telecommunications
CSE 438	Networks and Distributed Systems
CSC 439	Computer Networks II
CSE 441	Symbolic Logic
CSE 444	Intellectual Property and Contract Law
CSE 445	Machine Learning
CSE 446	Introduction to Bioinformatics
CSE 447	Functional Bioinformatics
CSE 448	Neural Networks
CSE 456	Petri Nets
CSE 457	Numerical Analysis
CSE 461	Cryptography
CSE 463	Integrated Circuit Logic Design
CSE 465	Pattern Recognition
CSE 467	Image Processing
CSE 470	Theory of Fuzzy Systems
CSC 472	Advanced Algorithm
CSE 473	Parallel Processing
CSE 474	Computational Complexity
CSE 475	Automata and Formal Languages
CSE 478	Graph Theory
CSE 485	Digital Signal Processing
CSE 487	Microprocessor Based System Design
CSC 492	Mobile and Wireless Communication System
CSE 497	Special Topics

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Engineering (BSCE)

The objective of the BS degree in Computer Engineering is to enable the students to be competent computer hardware professionals as well as to perform further studies. It is a 129 credit hour program requiring about 4 years to complete.

During the first two years, the students are introduced to the basic principles of Engineering as well as of Computer Science. This comprehensive introduction lays foundation in Engineering Designs and Digital Electronics, Mechanics and Thermodynamics, Computer Programming, and Operating Systems Design. In this period, the students are also exposed to broad based pure science courses, namely, Physics and Chemistry, and a wide range of education courses, such as English, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology and other liberal arts and social science courses. Almost all the CSE courses are accompanied with embedded laboratory sessions apart from the three explicit 1-credit laboratory courses.

The third year concentrates on broadening the fundamental knowledge in Computer Hardware and its designs. It potentially forms the basis for the student to become a computer hardware engineer for the future. During the fourth year, students are encouraged to deepen their understanding in areas of particular interest and ability. Finally the students are required to complete a Laboratory based Special Computer Hardware Project.

Students are required to complete 129 credits for the BS degree in Computer Engineering:

1. Degree Core Courses (96 credits):

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]	Credits
CEG 100	Introduction to Engineering	3
CSE 115	Computing Concepts	3
CSE 115L	Computing Concepts Lab	1
CSE 135	Fundamentals of Computer Programming	3
CSE 135L	Fundamentals of Computer Programming Lab	1
CSE 173	Discrete Mathematics	3
CSE 225	Data Structures & Algorithms	3
CSE 225L	Data Structures & Algorithms Lab	1
CSE 231	Digital Logic	3
CSE 232	Computer Organization and Design	3
CEG 243	Electrical Engineering	3
CEG 253	Electronics	3
CSE 257	Numerical Methods	3
CEG 263	Kinematics and Robotics	3
CEG 283	Electrical and Electronics Circuit Design Laboratory I	2
CEG 293	Thermodynamics	3
CSE 323	Operating Systems Design	3
CSE 331	Microcomputer Systems	3
CSE 338	Computer Networks I	3
CEG 353	Electrical and Electronics Circuit Design Laboratory II	2
CEG 363	Circuit Analysis	3
CEG 383	Linear Systems Analysis	3
CEG 413	Digital & Microprocessor Design Laboratory	2
CEG 433	Computer Architecture	3
CEG 498/499	Internship/Laboratory - Special Project	3
MAT 120	Calculus and Analytical Geometry I	3
MAT 125	Introduction to Linear Algebra	3
MAT 130	Calculus and Analytical Geometry II	3
MAT 240	Calculus and Analytical Geometry III	3
MAT 250	Calculus and Analytical Geometry IV	3
MAT 350	Engineering Mathematics	3
MAT 361	Probability and Statistics	3
PHY 107	General Physics I	3
PHY 108	General Physics II	3
Any one of the following
CHE 101	General Chemistry	3
BIO 210	Introduction to Molecular Biology	3
Total Credits		96

A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required in the above courses.

2. Computer Engineering Electives (9 credits):
Students may choose any three courses from the following CEG electives. In addition, any 400-level course from the CSE, CSC & ETE curricula will be counted towards CEG electives.

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]
CEG 311	Database Management Systems
CEG 325	Programming Languages Principles
CEG 326	Compiler Construction
CEG 327	Software Engineering
CEG 348	Artificial Intelligence
CEG 373	Design and Analysis of Algorithms
CSE 410	Management of Information Technology
CSE 411	Advanced Database Systems
CSE 413	Verilog � HDL: Modeling, Simulat
CSE 414	Advanced VLSI Chip Design
CSE 418	Computer Graphics
CSE 422	Simulation & Modeling
CSE 423	Advanced Operating Systems
CSE 424	Object Oriented Software Development
CSE 425	Advanced Data Structures
CSE 426	Advanced Compiler
CSE 427	Advanced Software Engineering
CSE 435	Introduction to VLSI Design
CSE 436	Advanced Computer Networks
CSE 437	Fundamentals of Telecommunications
CSE 438	Networks and Distributed Systems
CSE 441	Symbolic Logic
CSE 444	Intellectual Property and Contract Law
CSE 445	Machine Learning
CSE 446	Introduction to Bioinformatics
CSE 447	Functional Bioinformatics
CSE 448	Neural Networks
CSE 456	Petri Nets
CSE 457	Numerical Analysis
CSE 461	Cryptography
CSE 463	Integrated Circuit Logic Design
CSE 465	Pattern Recognition
CSE 467	Image Processing
CSE 470	Theory of Fuzzy Systems
CSE 473	Parallel Processing
CSE 474	Computational Complexity
CSE 475	Automata and Formal Languages
CSE 478	Graph Theory
CSC 482	Internet and Web Technology
CSE 485	Digital Signal Processing
CSE 487	Microprocessor Based System Design
CSE 497	Special Topics

3. General Education Courses (18 credits):
A total of 9 credits comprising 3 credits each in Computer Science, Mathematics and Science automatically fulfilled in the core requirement. Students, therefore, have to take only 18 credits of General Education including:

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]	Credits
ENG 103	Intermediate Composition	3
ENG 105	Advanced Composition	3
ENV 107 or ENV 214	Environmental Scienceor Environmental Management	3

4. Open Electives (6 credits):
Students must choose two courses (6 credits) from any area.

BS in Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering (BSETE)

The objective of the BS degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering is to enable the students to be competent professionals as well as to perform further studies. It is a 128 credit hour program requiring about 4 years to complete.

Core Courses
68

General Science and Math
27

Electives (streams)
9

GED
18

Open Elective
6

Total:
128

During the first two years, the students are introduced to the basic principles of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering, including programming skills and hands on training in electronics and telecommunication laboratories. In this period, the students are also exposed to broad based pure science courses and a wide range of education courses, such as English, Philosophy and other liberal arts and social science courses.

The third year concentrates on broadening the fundamental knowledge in Electronics and Telecommunication systems with laboratory experience in advanced electronics and telecommunication systems. It potentially forms the basis for the student to become a competent engineer for the future. During the fourth year, students are encouraged to deepen their understanding in areas of particular interest and ability. Finally the students are required to complete a thesis in their area of specialization, preferably in collaboration with an industry partner to gain practical experience.

Course List for BSETE

Degree Core Courses I (Engineering Courses): 68 Credit Hours

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]	Credits
ETE 131	Introduction to Telecommunication and Computer Engineering (Mandatory Lab)	3
ETE 132	Computer Programming (Mandatory Programming Lab)	3
ETE 211	Analog Electronics (Mandatory Lab)	3
ETE 212	Introduction to Digital Electronics (Mandatory Lab)	3
ETE 221	Signals and Systems	3
ETE 241	Electrical Circuits I (Mandatory Lab)	3
ETE 283	Electrical and Electronics Design Laboratory I	2
ETE 311	Communication Electronics (Mandatory Lab)	3
ETE 321	Introduction to Communications Systems (Mandatory Lab)	3
ETE 331	Data Communications and Computer Networks (Mandatory Lab)	3
ETE 332	Microprocessors and Assembly Language Programming (Mandatory Lab)	3
ETE 341	Electrical Circuits II (Mandatory Lab)	3
ETE 361	Theory of Electromagnetic Fields	3
ETE 383	Electrical and Electronics Design Laboratory II	2
ETE 411	Semiconductor Devices and Technology	3
ETE 412	Introduction to VLSI ( Mandatory Lab)	3
ETE 422	Principles of Digital Communications	3
ETE 423	Principles of Telecommunication Network	3
ETE 424	Mobile and Wireless Communication System	3
ETE 426	Fiber Optic Communication System (Mandatory Lab)	3
ETE 471	Digital Signal Processing (Mandatory lab)	3
ETE 481	Advanced Electronics and Communications Lab I	2
ETE 482	Advanced Electronics and Communications Lab II	2
ETE 499/498	Project/Research/Internship	3
Total Credits		68

Degree Core Courses II (Math & General Science Courses): 27 Credit Hours

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]	Credits
MAT 116	Pre-Calculus	0
MAT 120	Calculus and Analytical Geometry I	3
MAT 125	Linear Algebra	3
MAT 130	Calculus and Analytical Geometry II	3
MAT 240	Calculus and Analytical Geometry III	3
MAT 250	Calculus and Analytical Geometry IV	3
MAT 350	Engineering Mathematics	3
MAT 361	Probability and Statistics	3
PHY 107	Physics I (Mandatory Lab)	3
PHY 108	Physics II (Mandatory Lab)	3
Total Credits		27

Elective Courses: 9 credit Hours

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]	Credits
ETE 312	Power Electronics	3
ETE 333	Artificial Intelligence	3
ETE 334	Internet and Web Technology	3
ETE 335	Database Management Systems	3
ETE 413	Microelectronics	3
ETE 414	Opto-electronic Devices	3
ETE 415	CMOS Analog Circuit Design	3
ETE 416	Advanced IC Processing Integration	3
ETE 417	Semiconductor Packaging	3
ETE 418	Control Engineering	3
ETE 419	Verilog HDL: Modeling, Simulation and Synthesis	3
ETE 420	Advanced VLSI Chip Design	3
ETE 425	Advanced Network Planning	3
ETE 427	Satellite Communication System	3
ETE 428	RF Engineering	3
ETE 429	Radio and TV Engineering	3
ETE 431	Networks and Distributed System	3
ETE 432	Neural Networks	3
ETE 433	Pattern Recognition	3
ETE 434	Embedded System	3
ETE 435	Computer Peripherals and Interfacing (Mandatory Lab)	3
ETE 451	Telecommunications Business & Management	3
ETE 452	E-commerce	3
ETE 453	Engineering Management	3
ETE 461	Microwave Engineering	3
ETE 472	Speech Analysis and Processing	3
ETE 473	Image Processing	3
ETE 400	Special Topics	3

General Education (GED) Elective Courses: 27 (9+18) credit Hours
A total of 9 credits comprising 3 credits each in Computer Science, Mathematics and Science automatically fulfilled in the core requirement. Students, therefore, have to take only 18 credits of General Education including the following courses:

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]	Credits
ENG 103	Intermediate Composition	3
ENG 105	Advanced Composition	3
ENV 107 or ENV 214	Environmental Scienceor Environmental Management	3
ACT 201	Introduction to Financial Accounting	3
OTHER GED		6

Open Electives (6 credits):
Students may choose two courses (6 credits) from any area.

Masters in Computer Science & Engineering (MSCSE)

Objective of the Program

The overall objective of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) education is to develop human resources with the capability of solving problems related to the growth of the society with the help of computing technology. Over the years, North South University (NSU) has developed an internationally competitive undergraduate Computer Science & Engineering program, modeled after similar programs offered by leading North American Universities. Graduates of this program have demonstrated excellence in industry and graduate studies both at home and abroad.

Leveraging the success of undergraduate program, NSU envisions developing the graduate program with the focus on research and technopreneurship. The CSE graduate program has been designed with the objective of creating and deploying new computing knowledge for enhancing the quality of life of citizens of Bangladesh and the rest of the world. In the process of developing this program, NSU's CSE department performed extensive investigation of the research report on computer science education produced by Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers' (IEEE) Computer Society, reviewed similar graduate programs of leading North American Universities, studied the structure and dynamics of local and global IT industry and consulted with notable academicians and entrepreneurs in the area of Computer Science and Engineering.

North South University understands that it would be a formidable challenge for developing a world class CSE graduate program in Bangladesh. Over the years, NSU has invested significantly in developing the knowledge infrastructure comprising state-of-the-art library, computer laboratories and esteemed faculty members with international reputation. This basic infrastructure will work as strong foundation for the growth of this new graduate program to the standard of similar programs offered by leading North American Universities.

This graduate program is designed with the research focus on distributed multimedia computing, robotics and intelligent machines, software engineering, computer networking, algorithms and system complexity, computer graphics and visualization, and computer architecture, telecommunications and bioinformatics. A balanced approach has been taken in course and thesis works in order to develop both the breadth and depth of knowledge in graduating students.

Program Description

MS program in Computer Science & Engineering is offered to the graduates with 4-year B.Sc. degrees in Computer Science & Engineering. The program is intended to enhance the academic and professional career to meet the contemporary challenge of Computer Science and technology. The curriculum and syllabus of the program is designed to be compatible with the leading North American Universities. The courses are being taught by a group of highly qualified and professionally motivated faculty members with North American Ph.D. degrees and proven teaching and research records. The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at NSU has a wonderful academic and research environment for students with state of the art laboratory facilities. The department provides students with the most advanced resources for teaching and research. The department has an intimate and close professional relationship with administration and computing facilities to maintain a good communication and network facilities for students and faculty members. The NSU Library is the first in the country to introduce online facilities for most of their services. The library subscribes to the print versions of all the ACM periodicals and all the publications of the IEEE Computer Society. The library also subscribes to the ACM and IEEE Computer Society online Digital Library.

Degree Requirements

The general requirements for the Masters' in Computer Science & Engineering degree are as follows:

Students must choose one of the following options:

1. A Thesis with 24 credits course work and passing of Qualifying Examinations in 3 areas
2. A Project with 27 credits course work and passing of Qualifying Examinations in 4 areas

The minimum and maximum time to complete the degree requirements are 3 semesters and 5 years respectively from the initial enrolment of the Masters' program. The residency requirement is 21 credit hours including the Masters' Thesis. A maximum of 9 credits are transferable from other universities.

A student must complete required number of credits with minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4 point scale to earn the degree. To continue in the program a student must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 at all levels of academic advancement. If in any semester the CGPA drops below 2.70 the student will be on academic probation. If a student remains on probation for two consecutive semesters, he/she will be dismissed from the program

Course Requirement:

To fulfill the degree requirement, students in the Computer Science & Engineering Masters' program will have to take eight courses, covering at least four of the following six groups. Students completing two courses and a thesis in one of these groups will receive the degree with concentration in that area.

Group 1: Algorithms

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]
CSE 511	Advanced Algorithms
CSE 521	Computational Complexity
CSE 531	Parallel Algorithms
CSE 541	Formal Language and Automata Theory
CSE 551	Graph Theory
CSE 561	Cryptography

Group 2: Computer Networks & Systems

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]
CSE 512	Distributed Database Systems
CSE 522	Distributed Operating Systems
CSE 532	Advanced Computer Architecture
CSE 542	Advanced VLSI Design
CSE 552	Advanced Computer Networks
CSE 562	Modeling and Simulation
CSE 572	Multimedia Data Technologies

Group 3: Intelligent System Engineering

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]
CSE 513	Advanced Artificial Intelligence
CSE 523	Advanced Neural Networks
CSE 533	Machine Learning
CSE 543	Introduction to Robotics
CSE 553	Computer Vision
CSE 563	Genetic Algorithm
CSE 573	Theory of Fuzzy Systems

Group 4: Software Engineering

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]
CSE 514	Programming Language Design
CSE 524	Formal Methods in Software Engineering
CSE 534	Software Quality Assurance
CSE 544	Intellectual Property and Contract Law
CSE 554	Economic Issues in Computing
CSE 564	Advanced Topics on Management of Technology

Group 5: Telecommunication Engineering

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]
CSE 515	Fiber-Optic Communications System II
CSE 525	Network Operations and Management
CSE 535	Telecommunications Systems Engineering
CSE 545	Mobile & Wireless Communication System
CSE 555	Telecommunications Business and Management
CSE 565	Digital Signal Processing

Group 6: Bioinformatics

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]
CSE 516	Bioinformatics Computing
CSE 526	Molecular Biology
CSE 536	Micro array Bioinformatics
CSE 546	Genome Sequencing & Analysis
CSE 556	Structural Bioinformatics

Special Courses

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]
CSE 598	Special Topic
CSE 599	Thesis

Qualifying Examination:

There will be a qualifying exam administered at the beginning of each semester in the following 8 areas:

1. Algorithm Analysis
2. Operating Systems
3. Compiler construction
4. Computer Network
5. Database Systems
6. Artificial Intelligence
7. Computer Architecture
8. Software Engineering

All students are required to pass the qualifying examination in 4 areas within the 3 semesters of their enrolment. The students can sit for the examinations at most two times to pass in their chosen 4 areas. They will be allowed to sit in only for the required number of areas. (For example, a student needing to pass in 2 areas in his/her 2^nd attempt may not appear in 3 or more areas). Failure to pass the qualifying examination will result in the discontinuation from the Masters program. To avoid being dismissed from the program students are strongly advised to take relevant undergraduate courses before making the 2^nd attempt.

Thesis Committee:

After passing the qualifying examinations, a Thesis Committee will be formed for the student. The supervisor, in consultation with the Graduate Adviser, will form a four-member Thesis Committee that should include one external member.

The Thesis Committee advises the student regarding the direction of the course works and suggests possible research areas. The Committee would evaluate the student's progress time to time and may suggest a few presentations in a seminar prior to the final thesis defense. The Thesis supervisor determines whether to enroll CSE 599 as a one-semester 6-credit course or a two-semester having 3-credits each.

MS in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering (MS-ETE)

Objective of the Program

The objective of this 33 credit hour MS-ETE program is to train the students to become competent and efficient engineers in the telecommunications, computers and information technology. The curriculum has been designed in close alignment with similar programs of the American and Canadian universities. The graduates will be able to plan, analyze, design, implement, operate, test, maintain and manage the telecommunications system and business. The program is highly recommended for students who wish to obtain technical as well as engineering management positions in the telecommunications and ICT industry.

Degree Requirements

The program curriculum consists of a minimum of 33 credit hours including 6 core courses, 3 electives, and 1 graduate thesis work. Core classes engage the student in the study of telecommunications system, network and technology, with laboratory exercises, and designing telecommunications systems effectively within organizations. The elective courses provide a balanced diversification in the broader field of electronics and communications. The breakdown of the 33 credits is as follows:

6 courses from the core subjects:	18 credits
3 courses from the elective subjects:	9 credits
Graduate Thesis/(Project+course):	6 credits
Total:	33 credits

Thesis and Projects Options (must choose any one option):

(1) Option 1: ETE 699 Graduate Thesis 6 credits

(2) Option 2: ETE 599 Graduate Project + an elective course

ETE 599 Graduate Project 3 credits

One elective course 3 credits

6 credits

The students must secure a CGPA of 3.0 for the award of the MS-ETE degree. A student must complete required number of credits with minimum CGPA of 3.0 on a 4 point scale to earn the degree. To continue in the program a student must maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.0 at all levels of academic advancement. If in any semester the CGPA drops below 2.70 the student will be on academic probation. If a student remains on probation for two consecutive semesters, he/she will be dismissed from the program.

Course Requirement:

Core Courses (18 credits):

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]
ETE 501	Electronics and Telecommunications Systems
ETE 502	Digital Communication Systems
ETE 503	Mobile and Wireless Communication System
ETE 507	Fiber-Optic Communications System
ETE 511	Semiconductors and Devices
ETE 512	Microelectronics and VLSI Design

Elective Courses (9 credits):

Courses	Titles [ Click on Course Title to see in details ]
ETE 504	Telecommunications Systems Analysis, Planning, and Design
ETE 505	Advanced Computer Networks and Communications
ETE 506	Telecommunications Network and System Design
ETE 508	Digital Signal Processing and Filter design
ETE 509	RF Engineering
ETE 510	Radio and TV Engineering
ETE 513	Digital and Communication Electronics
ETE 521	Telecommunications Business and Management
ETE 522	International Telecommunications Regulation and Management
ETE 524	Engineering Management
ETE 532	Enterprise Information System
ETE 533	Advanced Information Technology for E-Commerce
ETE 536	Network Security
ETE 541	Thin Film Deposition for Semiconductor Devices
ETE 542	Semiconductor Lasers and LEDs
ETE 543	Electronic Packaging Principles
ETE 544	Introduction to Nanotechnologies
ETE 545	MEMS Technology and Devices
ETE 546	Integrated Optics and Nanophotonics
ETE 551	Internet and multimedia communications
ETE 553	Embedded Programming
ETE 603	3G and beyond Mobile Communications
ETE 605	IP Telephony
ETE 607	Satellite Communications
ETE 608	Teletraffic Engineering
EMB 520	Marketing and Management
FIN 637	Investment Theory and Strategy