Jose Moreto

The course explores the fundamental properties of light propagation, optical instruments, imaging systems, algorithms for image processing, 3D image reconstruction, and their applications in autonomous navigation and remote sensing. It emphasizes a system approach to the analysis and design of optical systems from an engineering perspective, focusing on the physical and technical constraints to select appropriate lenses, cameras, and algorithms to design and integrate optical systems into autonomous platforms. Additionally, the course will involve programming and implementation of basic computer vision algorithms in MATLAB and/or Python. Students will also gain insights into various 3D sensors and reconstruction algorithms, understanding how their different performance capabilities make them suitable for various application domains. Recommended Prerequisite(s): Prior knowledge of undergraduate-level optics is a plus, but the course is self-contained.

Theoretical and experimental investigations under staff direction. Repeatable for Credit.

Capstone projects for students in the professional master’s in electrical and computer engineering (MECE) program. In order to obtain the MECE degree, students must complete two semesters of this course. This course serves as graded academic credit for capstone projects, which have the goal of producing a completed product, algorithm, design, or similar entity. Capstone projects aim to have students develop practical and technical skills in the area that they are interested in for employment after the MECE program. Projects will be overseen by the instructor usually along with academic and/or industrial collaborators. Typically, students will take this course during both the second and third semesters of the MECE program after having completed a foundations course in the first semester. Repeatable for Credit.

This course is restricted to students in the master's of electrical and computer engineering (MECE) program. This course introduces current theoretical and applied problems encountered in ECE practice through practical internships. Students will be required to complete a paid or unpaid off-campus internship. MECE students will be required to submit a written, 10-15 page report/document summarizing the ECE experience developed during the internship, as well documenting how the internship was instrumental to the MECE course of study. Repeatable for Credit.

Instruction in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics. Students work in groups and perform classic experiments in fluid flow. This laboratory course provides experimental support to MECH 371. Required course for mechanical engineering majors in B.S. program. See on-line registration for sections. MECH 371 may be taken concurrently.

Independent investigation of a specific topic or problem in mechanical engineering. Research under the direction of a selected faculty member. Repeatable for Credit.