MS in Electrical Engineering - CU Boulder

This set of courses provides an advanced exploration of various aspects of electrical and electronic engineering, focusing on power systems, embedded systems, and semiconductor technology. Power Electronics offers a deep dive into the design and operation of electronic systems that control and convert electrical power, equipping students with the skills to design power converters, inverters, and other essential components used in modern electrical systems. Embedding Sensors and Motors covers the integration of sensors and motors into embedded systems, teaching students how to interface and control these components in real-world applications, from robotics to automation. FPGA Design for Embedded Systems focuses on the use of field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) for creating custom hardware solutions, allowing students to learn how to design and implement hardware systems for embedded applications, optimizing performance and flexibility. Optical Engineering provides a comprehensive understanding of the principles and applications of optics, including light propagation, optical components, and systems design, with applications in telecommunications, imaging, and lasers. Semiconductor Devices covers the theory and practical applications of semiconductor technology, focusing on the physics, design, and fabrication of semiconductor components like diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits, essential for modern electronics. Together, these courses offer a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students to tackle advanced challenges in electrical engineering, focusing on systems design, embedded technology, and cutting-edge semiconductor applications.

This comprehensive collection of courses and projects provides an in-depth exploration of embedded systems, power electronics, industrial IoT, battery management, and semiconductor technologies, equipping students with practical and theoretical skills for designing, modeling, and implementing cutting-edge systems. Courses like Averaged Switch Modeling and Simulation, Techniques of Design Oriented Analysis, and Input Filter Design offer a deep understanding of power electronics components and their optimization for energy efficiency. Current-Mode Control and Modeling and Control of Single Phase Rectifiers and Inverters delve into advanced control strategies for power conversion systems. The Industrial IoT Markets and Security course focuses on IoT applications in industrial settings, emphasizing security challenges and solutions. Embedded systems topics such as Modeling and Debugging Embedded Systems, User Experience Interface Design for Embedded Systems, and Rapid Prototyping of Embedded Interface Designs cover the development and user-centered design of embedded applications. Courses like Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot, Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto, and M2M and IoT Interface Design and Protocols explore the low-level programming and protocol design crucial for embedded IoT devices. Battery management systems are addressed in Introduction to Battery-Management Systems, with specialized topics on Battery State-of-Charge (SOC) Estimation, Battery State-of-Health (SOH) Estimation, and Battery Pack Balancing and Power Estimation. The Light Emitting Diodes and Semiconductor Lasers course covers optoelectronics, while Nanophotonics and Detectors and Displays delve into advanced optical systems. Courses in Foundations of Quantum Mechanics, Theory of Angular Momentum, and Approximation Methods provide a solid foundation in quantum theory, essential for understanding cutting-edge technologies. Students also work on Mission-Critical SW Applications and Real-Time Embedded Systems Projects, which focus on developing reliable, time-sensitive software for embedded environments. Practical labs like the Open-Loop Photovoltaic Power Electronics Laboratory, Closed-Loop Photovoltaic Power Electronics Laboratory, and Photovoltaic Power Electronics Battery Management Laboratory provide hands-on experience in energy conversion systems. Additional specialized courses on Power Electronics Capstone Project, Introduction to Power Switches, High-Voltage p-n and Schottky Diodes, and Electric Vehicle Sensors round out the curriculum, preparing students for a wide range of careers in embedded systems, power electronics, and renewable energy technologies.