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Experimental Measurements And Mathematical Modeling Of The Rigid Capillary Dewatering, Vrajesh N. Chokshi

Masters Theses

Rigid Capillary Dewatering (RCD) technology is a process in which water is removed from a wet paper web by capillary dewatering action without excessive mechanical compaction of the fiber furnish. Operating conditions on the Rigid Capillary Pressing (RCP) roll, and properties of paper and pulp determines the dewatering behavior of the RCD technology.

The dewatering behavior of the RCD technology is studied in four sets of experiments performed using different operating conditions, on a paper pilot machine at a Western Michigan University (WMU) facility. The solids content of the paper web before and after the RCP roll in the press …

Cs 480/680: Comparative Languages, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course will introduce fundamental concepts and paradigms underlying the design of modem programming languages. For concreteness, we study the details of an object-oriented language (e.g. Java l, and a functional language (e.g., Scheme). The overall goal is to enable comparison and evaluation of existing languages. The programming assignments will be coded in Java 5 and in Scheme.

Teaching Asynchronous Digital Design In The Undergraduate Computer Engineering Curriculum, Scott C. Smith, Waleed K. Al-Assadi

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

As demand continues for circuits with higher performance, higher complexity, and decreased feature size, asynchronous (clockless) paradigms will become more widely used in the semiconductor industry, as evidenced by the International Technology Roadmap for Semiconductors' (ITRS) prediction of a likely shift from synchronous to asynchronous design styles in order to increase circuit robustness, decrease power, and alleviate many clock-related issues. ITRS predicts that asynchronous circuits will account for 19% of chip area within the next 5 years, and 30% of chip area within the next 10 years. To meet this growing industry need, students in Computer Engineering should be introduced …

Combined Training Of Recurrent Neural Networks With Particle Swarm Optimization And Backpropagation Algorithms For Impedance Identification, Peng Xiao, Ganesh K. Venayagamoorthy, Keith Corzine

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

A recurrent neural network (RNN) trained with a combination of particle swarm optimization (PSO) and backpropagation (BP) algorithms is proposed in this paper. The network is used as a dynamic system modeling tool to identify the frequency-dependent impedances of power electronic systems such as rectifiers, inverters, and DC-DC converters. As a category of supervised learning methods, the various backpropagation training algorithms developed for recurrent neural networks use gradient descent information to guide their search for optimal weights solutions that minimize the output errors. While they prove to be very robust and effective in training many types of network structures, they …

A Novel Normalized Cross-Correlation Based Echo-Path Change Detector, M. A. Izbal, Steven L. Grant

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

A double-talk detector is used to freeze acoustic echo canceller's (AEC) filter adaptation during periods of near-end speech. Increased sensitivity towards double-talk results in declaring echo-path changes as double-talk which adversely effects the performance of an AEC as we freeze adaptation when we really need to adapt. Thus, we need an efficient and simple echo-path change detector so as to differentiate any echo-path variations from double-talk condition. In this paper, we derive a novel test statistic for echo-path change detection. The proposed decision statistic detects any echo-path variations, is normalized properly and is computationally very efficient as compared to existing …

Determining Equi-Biaxial Residual Stress And Mechanical Properties From The Force-Displacement Curves Of Conical Microindentation, J. Yan, X. Chen, Anette M. Karlsson

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

An alternative, improved method to determine mechanical properties from indentation testing is presented. This method can determine the elastic modulus, yield strength and equi-biaxial residual stress from one simple test. Furthermore,the technique does not require the knowledge of the contact area during indentation, a parameter that is hard to determine for highly elastic material. The evaluation technique is based on finite element analyses, where explicit formulations are established to correlate the parameter groups governing indentation on stressed specimens.

Cs 141: Computer Programming - I, Michael Ondrasek

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course provides a general introduction to the fundamentals of computer programming. Examples from and applications to a broad range of problems are given. No prior knowledge of programming is assumed. The concepts covered will be applied to the Java programming language. Students must register for both lecture and one laboratory section. 4 credit hours. Prerequisite: MTH 127 (College Algebra) or equivalent.

Cs 208: Computer Programming For Business I, Dennis Kellermeier

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

CS 208 is the first of a two quarter sequence in programming for business students. It is required for Management Information Science majors. The courses are designed to help students achieve a high degree of facility in intermediate level programming. This course assumes students have never written a program before.

Cs 790-02: Optimizing Compliers For Modern Architectures, Meilin Liu

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course studies compiler optimization for modem architectures. Between parsing the input program and generating the target machine code, optimizing compilers perform a wide range of program transformations on a program to improve its performance. In this course we focus on data dependence analysis, loop transformations, loop scheduling, cache management, and a combination of these optimizing techniques.

Cs 801: Advanced Database Systems, Soon M. Chung

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Cs 865: Advanced Topics In Soft Computing, Michael L. Raymer

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Cs 205-04, 05, 06: Introduction To Computers And Office Productivity Software, Terri Bauer

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Focus on learning MS Office software applications including word processing (intermediate), spreadsheets, database and presentation graphics using a case study approach where critical thinking and problem solving skills are required. Computer concepts are integrated throughout the course to provide an understanding of the basics of computing, the latest technological advances and how they are used in industry. Ethics and issues encountered in business are discussed to challenge students on societal impact of technology.

Cs 214: Visual Basic Programming, Michael Ondrasek

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course provides a general introduction to the fundamentals of object computer programming. Examples from and applications to a broad range of problems are given. No prior knowledge of programming is assumed. However, students should have a familiarity with programming concepts. The concepts covered will be applied in the Visual Basic programming language. 4 credit hours.

Cs 207: Advanced Office Productivity Ii, Amanda Hood

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course covers post-advanced microcomputer applications including Microsoft Office Word 2003, Excel 2003, Access 2003, and PowerPoint 2003. Topics include: creating an online form, working with macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), working with a master document, and index and a table of contents, linking an Excel worksheet and charting its data in Word, formula auditing, data validation, and complex problem solving in Excel, importing data into Excel, working with PivotCharts, PivotTables, and trendlines in Excel, creating a PivotTable List, advanced Access report and form techniques, and creating a multi-page form, administering a database system, creating a self-running presentation …

Cs 400/600: Data Structures And Software Design, Natsuhiko Futamura

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

In this course, students will learn basic data structures and how to design and analyze and implement software. Course covers introduction to the fundamentals of complexity and analysis and study of common problems and solutions using various data structures. After taking this course, students are expected to be able to design reasonable software for problems and estimate (evaluate) the performance of them even without writing the software.

Cs 415: Social Implications Of Computing, Leo Finkelstein

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

CS 415 is a communication skills course using as its subject matter current salient issues associated with the social implications of computing. In addition to the course text, you will need to use certain reading materials in the library and elsewhere, and you will be responsible for using concepts and theories provided in class lectures and discussions.

Cs 701: Database Systems And Design I, Guozhu Dong

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

An introduction to database design, database system implementation issues and techniques, and advanced data models.

Cs 790-01: Multimedia Coding And Communication (Ii), Yong Pei

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Cs 340: Programming Language Workshop In C#, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course is designed as a self-study in C#. You are expected to learn the language and solve a set of programming problems assigned to you using MS Visual Studio .NET. There are no exams. We officially meet only once in the quarter. However, I will be available in the posted office hours for clarifications and discussions about the programming problems.

Cs 242: Computer Programming Iii, Mateen M. Rizki

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Cs 776: Functional Programming, Krishnaprasad Thirunarayan

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course will discuss important concepts of functional programming such as recursive definitions, higher-order functions, type inference, polymorphism, abstract data types, modules etc. The programming exercises will illustrate the utility of list-processing, pattern matching, abstraction of data/control, strong typing, and parameterized modules (functors). We also study the mathematical reasoning involved in the design of functional programs and techniques for proving properties about functions so defined.

Cs 470/670: System Simulation, Mateen M. Rizki

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Cs/Mth 316/516: Numerical Methods For Digital Computers - I, Ronald F. Taylor

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Introduction to numerical methods used in the sciences. Methods of interpolation, data smoothing, functional approximation, numerical differentiation and integration. Solution techniques for linear and nonlinear equations. Discussion of sources of error in numerical methods. Applications to engineering, science, and applied mathematics are an integral part of the course. Special topics presented as schedule permits. 4 credit hours.

Cs/Bio 271: Introduction To Bioinformatics, Dan E. Krane, Michael L. Raymer

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Cs 714: Machine Learning, Shaojun Wang

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This introductory course on machine learning will give an overview of many concepts, techniques, and algorithms in machine learning that are now widely applied in scientific data analysis, data mining, trainable recognition systems, adaptive resource allocators, and adaptive controllers. The emphasis will be on understanding the fundamental principles that permit effective learning in these systems, realizing their inherent limitations, and exploring the latest advanced techniques employed in machine learning.

Cs 790-03: Information Integration & Analysis, Amit P. Sheth

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course deals with the integration and analysis of heterogeneous data-a topic of significant research as well as practical importance. A typical large organization spends around 30% of all its IT effort and expense for data/information integration. Furthermore, organizations can greatly increase their competitiveness by exploiting the data they collect, and discovering trends and patterns leading to insights. Hugh repositories of public data on the Web also provide opportunity to discovery undiscovered public knowledge.

Cs 142: Computer Programming - Ii, Eric Maston

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course provides a continuation to the general introduction of computer programming begun in CS 141. Examples from and applications to a broad range of problems are given. The concepts covered will be applied to the Java programming language. (Students must register for both lecture and laboratory sections.)

Ceg 790-01: Introduction To Scientific Visualization, Thomas Wischgoll

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

No abstract provided.

Ceg 760-01: Advanced Software Computer Engineering, Thomas C. Hartrum

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

This course covers advanced topics in software engineering. Aspects of problem specification, design, verification, and evaluation are discussed. We will focus on design methods, including software patterns and software architecture, plus some advanced topics involving formal methods of software specification or evaluation using software metrics. Students will participate in team projects to apply the methods discussed.

Ceg 355-01: Introduction To The Design Of Information Technology Systems, Eric Maston

Computer Science & Engineering Syllabi

Information systems consist of modern elements such as database systems, networks, multi-platform distributed computing, web infrastructure and multimedia computing. In this course we will address these areas individually and also where they intersect to gain a basic understanding of how information technology can be used to solve real problems.