This course studies computer vision, speech understanding, natural language understanding, machine learning, and expert systems. Also studied are problem solving techniques and search philosophies. A detailed study of electro-mechanical and semiconductor sensors. A conversion, signal processing, PCM encoding and recording, radio telemetry, and microprocessor interfacing. The course includes lab work to demonstrate the basic principles of sensor operations as well as application techniques.
Students undertake projects to illustrate microprocessor control over measurement systems.
The course stresses student circuit design and hard-wired implementation of circuits to be used as building blocks for a modular data acquisition system. The Independent Study provides the opportunity for students to explore computer science independently of a classroom. The Study must be planned and approved by the graduate advisor. Students conduct a research project resulting in a thesis. Thesis develops under the guidance of a thesis advisor and committee.