Ruolin Zhou, PhD

Examination of the design and implementation of secure computer systems. Addresses threat models, attacks that compromise security, and techniques for achieving security, based on recent research. Topics include hardware security, operating system (OS) security, capabilities, information flow control, language security, network protocols, and security in web applications. Assignments include miniature projects that involve implementing and compromising secure hardware components, software components, and information store components.

Examination of the design and implementation of secure computer systems. Addresses threat models, attacks that compromise security, and techniques for achieving security, based on recent research. Topics include hardware security, operating system (OS) security, capabilities, information flow control, language security, network protocols, and security in web applications. Assignments include miniature projects that involve implementing and compromising secure hardware components, software components, and information store components.

Examination of the design and implementation of secure computer systems. Addresses threat models, attacks that compromise security, and techniques for achieving security, based on recent research. Topics include hardware security, operating system (OS) security, capabilities, information flow control, language security, network protocols, and security in web applications. Assignments include miniature projects that involve implementing and compromising secure hardware components, software components, and information store components.

Synthesis of state machines including design, applications and implementation. Register transfer languages and ASM chart design methodologies. PLA, ROM-centered, and FPGA implementations. Specific applications to controllers and interface devices will be discussed. An FPGA based laboratory experience is included.

Synthesis of state machines including design, applications and implementation. Register transfer languages and ASM chart design methodologies. PLA, ROM-centered, and FPGA implementations. Specific applications to controllers and interface devices will be discussed. An FPGA based laboratory experience is included.

The goal of this course is to prepare the student to undertake and successfully complete the capstone design experience embodied in the subsequent course ECE 458 Design Project II. The objectives of this course include providing a firm basis in the methodology of planning and executing an engineering design project, exposing the student to real case studies involving engineering design, forming a design project group and developing group skills in executing design projects, preparing a design project plan, and having the student groups select a design project of appropriate complexity and their faculty advisor in preparation for the subsequent course ECE 458. Included in this course are major written report(s) and major oral presentation(s) as well as minor reports and presentations.

Allows study into areas not included in the formal course listings.

Allows study into areas not included in the formal course listings.

Investigations of a fundamental and/or applied nature, intended to develop design techniques,research techniques, initiative, and independent inquiry. A written thesis must be completed in accordance with the rules of the Graduate School and the College of Engineering. Completion of the course requires a successful oral defense open to the public and a written thesis approved by the student's thesis committee unanimously and the ECE Graduate Program Director. Admission to the course is based on a formal thesis proposal endorsed by the student's graduate committee and submitted to the ECE Graduate Program Director.

Investigations of a fundamental and/or applied nature, intended to develop design techniques,research techniques, initiative, and independent inquiry. A written thesis must be completed in accordance with the rules of the Graduate School and the College of Engineering. Completion of the course requires a successful oral defense open to the public and a written thesis approved by the student's thesis committee unanimously and the ECE Graduate Program Director. Admission to the course is based on a formal thesis proposal endorsed by the student's graduate committee and submitted to the ECE Graduate Program Director.