The Computer Engineering (CE) program at CASE encompasses areas that are in line with hi-tech industry requirements. Our society’s increasing involvement in information processing is reflected in the courses of study at CASE. The program bridges the gap between the practical engineering approach and theoretical research on emerging sciences. Our faculty is actively engaged in the development that includes all major areas of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Areas of Specialization

Currently, there are Four Areas of Specialization (AoS) in Computer Engineering: Computer Networks / Communications Digital Signal Processing / Computer Architecture Control Systems / Modeling and Simulation Information Security Each student has to select one AoS out of these Four streams. The courses of the remaining two AoS streams will then become Additional Graduate Hours (AGH) for the student. Additionally, there are two Minor areas: Software and Mathematics. A student has to select one Minor area and complete the Minor course work requirement from that area. The elective requirement can be fulfilled by courses in addition to the above, taken from any of the AoS streams or either Minor. Below are the courses offered in the Four Areas of Specialization and two Minors.

A sample list of courses from different areas of specializations are given below.A number of other courses are offered in each area.These courses and thier respective areas are announced at the beginning of each semester.

Computer Networks / Communications Stream

Computer Networks Courses Computer Networks Network and Systems Programming Integrated Services Over Packet Networks Mobile Networking Computer Network Security Broadband Switching Systems Performance Evaluation of Communication Networks Communications Courses Digital Communications Stochastic Processes Mobile Communications Information and Coding Theory Signal Detection and Estimation Theory and Design of Antennas Wireless Communications

Digital Signal Processing/ Computer Architecture Stream

Digital Signal Processing Courses Digital Signal Processing Digital Image Processing Advanced Digital Signal Processing Adaptive Filters Computer Vision Pattern Recognition Time Frequency Analysis Radar Signal Processing Computer Architecture Courses Advanced Computer Architecture Advanced VLSI Design Advanced Digital Design

Control Systems/ Modeling & Simulation Stream

Linear Systems & Controls State Space Analysis Real Time Stimulations Digital Control Systems Robust Control Systems Non-Linear Systems and Controls Industrial Robotics Adjustable Speed Drive

Information Security stream

Cryptography and Network Security Computer System Security Information Security Strategies and Policies Advanced Cryptography & Cryptanalysis Formal Models & Methods of Information Assurance

Minors

Software Software Engineering Neural Networks and Artificial Intelligence Object Oriented Methodology Real Time Embedded Systems Advanced Operating Systems DSP Software System Design Network and System Programming Mathematics Real Analysis Optimization Techniques Complex Analysis Integral Equations & Transforms Finite Element Methods Numerical Methods

Elective Courses

The following eight courses of Engineering Management department can be taken as elective courses for Computer Engineering degree. [EMgt 6211] Management of Technical Organizations and Practices [EMgt 6702] Quality Improvement in Technical Concerns [EMgt 61001] Engineering Project Management [EMgt 6215] Problem Solving and Decision Making in Engineering Environment [EMgt 6326] Finance for Technical Managers [EMgt 61201] Software Project Management [EMgt 71213] Software Risk and Configuration Management [EMgt 81202] Software Quality Management

Credit Hours Requirement

M.Sc./PhD Credit*Requirement M.Sc. Non-Thesis option (hrs) M.Sc. Thesis Option** (hrs) Ph.D. (hrs) Area of Specialization 09 09 06 Additional Graduate ECE Hrs. 09 09 03 Minor (outside ECE) hrs. 06 06 03 Electives 06 00 06 Thesis/Dissertation 00 06 30 Total Hours Required 30 30 48 * One course cannot be taken to satisfy two categories. All courses except prerequisites carry an equal weight of 3 credit hours. Students with thesis or dissertation may be asked by their supervisor or the Admissions Committee to take extra courses.

Rules and Regulations for M.Sc. (CE) Thesis

Student opting for thesis option must have a minimum CGPA of 3.00/4.00 upon completion of six graduate level courses chosen according to CASE course selection policy. Student opting for thesis must submit Topic approval form (MTH1) to CASE office prior to start of research work. This form will also contain the name & signatures of the thesis advisor and the research committee members. Topic of the research must be selected in consultation with the thesis advisor. Rules for selection of Advisor: The Advisor should hold a M.Sc. / Ph.D. degree. The Advisor should be from CASE Faculty. If the Advisor is not available from CASE faculty then his/her appointment has to be approved by Postgraduate Research Committee and a Co-Advisor from the CASE faculty is to be assigned. Upon submission of topic approval Form (MTH-I), a meeting of the thesis committee will be convened which will evaluate the thesis proposal and give formal approval of the topic for start of M.Sc. research work. The thesis committee will monitor and evaluate the thesis progress on regular basis. During the research for M.Sc. thesis a student will be required to request thesis Committee meeting at least once. Upon Completion of the research work as approved by student’s advisor, formal defense of the thesis will be requested by the student by submitting Defense Request form (MTH-II) to the department. At least 4 weeks prior to proposed defense date, student will provide hard copies of his thesis to 3 thesis committee members, his/her advisor and CASE office. At least four thesis committee members including the supervisor should be present at the time of defense. Student will get two chances to defend his/her M.Sc. thesis. Failure in the second attempt will be considered final and student will have to pursue non-thesis option in order to satisfactorily complete his/her degree requirements. After the final thesis defense, student will submit thesis evaluation form (MTH-III) to the respective department, bearing signatures of the entire thesis committee members and the student’s advisor. Student must submit two hardbound copies of the thesis (according to the format specified by CASE) to CASE office for keeping in the library. As per HEC guidelines for M.Sc. degree (for thesis option only) the course work will be minimum 21 credit hours and the thesis work will be minimum 06 credit hours, applicable from February 2006 onwards. The change of supervisor can only be done through the prescribed procedure.