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CME455 Information Theory and Coding
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: Senior level Standing
This course addresses the problem of design efficient and reliable communication systems
through introducing the field of information theory. Source and channel coding which are
important elements of information theory are essential for any communication systems. We
cover the mathematical preliminaries related to these elements, such as entropy, relative
entropy, and mutual information and show how they arise as natural answers to questions of
data compression, channel capacity, and error correction. We also study different source and
channel codes, such as Huffman, arithmetic, block, cyclic, and convolution codes.

CME463 Wireless Sensor Networks
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: Senior level Standing
This course will introduce students to the state of the art in wireless sensor networks. We will
have a significant reading list from recent literature to accompany the lectures. Each lecture itself
will present one realization of each sensor network concept, which will be followed by a broader
class discussion on the topic based on its reading list. In several cases, lectures will emphasize
aspects of fault-tolerance, reliability, and security. Case studies from existing applications will be
used. Each student will have to complete a project. Students will be expected to prepare and
present a poster to describe their findings.

CME464 Internet Security
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: Senior level Standing
This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the field of network security,
security risks and countermeasures associated with network connectivity. Students will gain
knowledge and skills to understand, apply and manage network security. Students will be aware
of the various activities designed to protect network data, including protecting the usability,
reliability, integrity, and safety of network and data.

CME490 Senior Design Project
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: Senior Level Standing
Project groups deliver their products that have progressed through the design, analysis, testing
and evaluation stages. The project teams produce a polished professional report that describes
the design process, implementation and testing, verification and validation, and a critical appraisal
of the project. An oral presentation and graphic works are complementary project deliverables.

CME492 Cooperative Training
Credits: 10 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: Completion of 128 Credit hours
Cooperative Education is a planned learning experience, for which credits are earned, that
integrates classroom theory and learning experiences at a workplace. The experience enables
students to apply and refine the knowledge and skills acquired in a related curriculum course.
The Co-op is a supervised work experience in a position in the government or the private sector
which aimed to assist students in making the transition from the classroom to industry. Students
are required to finish 28 weeks on the job to earn 10-credit hours for the course

CME493 Undergraduate Research in Communications and Networks Engineering
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisites: Senior Level Standing
This course offers an opportunity for an undergraduate student to obtain research experience.
Moreover, it is encouraged for those students wishing to do research or otherwise go beyond
what is required in regular classes. Often, these experiences lead to further research, graduate
school projects, and theses.

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