Electronic Systems Engineering - Curriculum 590
Website
http://www.nps.edu/web/ece
Program Officer
LCDR Brannon Chapman
Code EC/MA, Spanagel Hall, Room 401A
(831)656-2678, DSN 756-2859
Fax (831)656-2760 (ECE)
bwchapma@nps.edu
Academic Associate
Monique P. Fargues, Ph.D.
Code EC/Fa, Spanagel Hall, Room 456
(831) 656-2859, DSN 756-2859
bmartin@nps.edu
Academic Associate
Preetha Thulasiraman, Ph.D.
Code EC/Cr, Spanagel Hall, Room 448C
(831) 656-3456, DSN 756-3456
pthulas1@nps.edu
Brief Overview
This curriculum is designed to educate officers in current electronics technology and its application to modern naval warfare. It establishes a broad background of basic engineering knowledge, leading to selected advanced studies in electronic systems, ship/weapon control systems, and communication/information processing applicability. It will enhance individual performance in all duties throughout a naval career, including operational billets, technical management assignments, and policy making positions, thereby preparing Naval officers for progressively increasing responsibility, including command, both ashore and afloat. U. S. Naval officer students are required to complete the requirements for the MSEE degree as well as certain additional requirements specified by the program sponsor for award of a Navy P-code. Other students are not required to satisfy these additional requirements.
Requirements for Entry
A baccalaureate degree in engineering or the physical sciences is desired. Differential and integral calculus, one year of calculus-based college physics and at least one semester of college chemistry are required. The Engineering Science Program within the ESE curriculum is available for candidates who do not meet all admission requirements. Refresher quarters are offered and is recommended for non-engineering undergraduates and those out of school greater than 5 years. The time required will vary with the candidate's background. Prior to undertaking the program, or as a part of the program, each officer will earn/have earned the equivalent of an accredited BSEE. An APC of 323 is required for direct entry.
Convenes
Electronic Systems Engineering is typically an eight-quarter course of study with entry dates in every quarter. A six-quarter program is available for officers with an ABET EAC accredited BSEE degree on a case-by-case basis. If further information is needed, contact the Academic Associate or the Program Officer.
Degree
Requirements for the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree are met en route to satisfying the educational skill requirements.
Subspecialty
Completion of this curriculum qualifies an officer as an Engineering Electronics Subspecialist with a subspecialty code 53XXP. A limited number of particularly well-qualified students may be able to further their education beyond the master's degree and obtain the Degree of Electrical Engineer and a 53XXN subspecialty code. The curriculum sponsor is the Naval Sea Systems Command.
U.S. Marine Corps officers completing this curriculum fulfill the requirements for MOS 8824.
Typical Subspecialty Jobs
Instructor: Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
Project Manager: SPAWARSYSCOM; NAVSEASYSCOM; NIWA
Operations Test and Evaluation: COMOPTEVFOR
Electronics Research Manager: NSA/CSS, FT. Meade
C3 Staff Officer: DISA HQ, Washington, DC
Project Officer: Warfare Systems Architecture and Engineering, SPAWARHDQTRS
Electrical Engineer: USSTRATCOM
MSEE (590) - Computer Systems Option
MSEE Quarter 1
MSEE Quarter 2
| EC2110 | Circuit Analysis II | | 3 | 2 |
| EC2200 | Introduction to Electronics Engineering | | 3 | 3 |
| EC2400 | Discrete Systems | | 3 | 1 |
| EC2840 | Introduction to Microprocessors | | 3 | 2 |
MSEE Quarter 3
| EC2300 | Introduction to Control Systems | | 3 | 2 |
| EC2410 | Analysis of Signals and Systems | | 4 | 1 |
| EC3800 | Microprocessor Based System Design | | 3 | 2 |
| EC3000 | Introduction to Graduate Research | | 1 | 0 |
MSEE Quarter 4
| ELECT | BSEE Elective I | | | |
| EC3830 | Digital Computer Design Methodology | | 3 | 2 |
| EC3500 | Analysis of Random Signals | | 4 | 0 |
| EC2320 | Linear Systems | | 3 | 1 |
MSEE Quarter 5
MSEE Quarter 6
| EC3830 | Digital Computer Design Methodology | | 3 | 2 |
| EC4010 | Principles of Systems Engineering | | 3 | 2 |
| EC4830 | Digital Computer Design | | 3 | 2 |
| EC0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
MSEE Quarter 7
MSEE Quarter 8
| EC4800 | Advanced Topics in Computer Engineering | | 3 | 0 |
| EC4870 | VLSI Systems Design | | 3 | 2 |
| ELECT | MSEE Elective II | | | |
| EC0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
Cyber Warfare Engineering and Science (CWES) Track
The CWES track consists of 3 mandatory core focus areas including computer networks, reverse engineering, and wireless communications, complemented by 2 or more student-selected specialization areas. The CWES Track leads to an MSES(EE) degree with specializations including AI/ML, cryptography, cyber operations, adversarial techniques, systems acquisition and modeling, policy and analysis, electronic warfare, etc.
The CWES track is open to Navy 1840s, other Services, and civilian students based on their educational background. It is assumed that gaining students have a strong familiarity with software development and are capable programmers. A computer science or electrical engineering undergraduate degree is typical but not required.
Non-Navy students are not required to complete JPME courses.
Quarter 1 - CWES Track
| CS3600 | Introduction to Cybersecurity | | 4 | 1 |
| MA3025 | Logic and Discrete Mathematics II | | 4 | 1 |
| OS3180 | Probability and Statistics for Systems Engineering | | 4 | 1 |
| CS3502 | Computer Communications and Networks | | 3 | 2 |
MA2025 is an accepted alternative to MA3025 depending on gaining quarter and student background.
OS3105 is an acceptable alternative to OS3180; OS3180 is preferred.
CS3502 or EC3710 will satisfy the networking requirement.
The provided CWES progression is typical and must be tuned for each student based on their educational background and earned certifications. The program is designed to support either Summer or Fall Quarter gains.
A full or partial refresher quarter is available based on student background and is supported by the approved progression.
It may be possible that Winter and Spring accessions are supported, though these alternatives have not been fully investigated.
Quarter 2 - CWES Track
| EC2700 | Introduction to Cyber Systems | | 3 | 3 |
| SS3610 | Space Communications Systems: Fundamentals and Analysis | | 4 | 2 |
| MA3560 | Applied Modern Algebra and Number Theory | | 4 | 0 |
| MN3331 | Principles of Acquisition and Program Management | | 5 | 1 |
Quarter 3 - CWES Track
| CS4558 | Network Traffic Analysis | | 3 | 2 |
| EC3730 | Cyber Network and Physical Infrastructures | | 3 | 2 |
| EC4745 | Mobile Ad-hoc Wireless Networks | | 3 | 2 |
| NW3230 | Strategy & War | | 4 | 2 |
| EC3000 | Introduction to Graduate Research | | 1 | 0 |
Quarter 4 - CWES Track
| EC3740 | Reverse Engineering in Electronic Systems | | 3 | 2 |
| EC0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
| NW3275 | Joint Maritime Operations - part 1 | | 4 | 0 |
| ELECT | Specialization Elective | | | |
Quarter 5 - CWES Track
| EC4730 | Covert Communications | | 3 | 2 |
| EC0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
| NW3276 | Joint Maritime Operations - part 2 | | 2 | 2 |
| ELECT | Specialization Elective | | | |
Quarter 6 - CWES Track
| EC4770 | Wireless Communications Network Security | | 3 | 2 |
| CS4677 | Computer Forensics | | 3 | 2 |
| EC0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
| NW3285 | Theater Security Decision Making | | 4 | 0 |
Quarter 7 - CWES Track
Quarter 8 - CWES Track
| EC0810 | Thesis Research | | 0 | 8 |
| ELECT | Specialization Elective | | | |
| ELECT | Specialization Elective | | | |
| ELECT | Specialization Elective | | | |
CWES Specialization Option - AI/ML/Data Science
| OA3802 | Computational Methods for Data Analytics | | 4 | 0 |
| CS3315 | Introduction to Machine Learning and Big Data | | 3 | 1 |
| AE4824/ME4824 | Applications of Deep Learning for Military Systems | | 3 | 2 |
| OA4118 | Statistical and Machine Learning | | 4 | 0 |
CWES Specialization Option - Cryptography
| MA2025 | Bridge to Advanced Mathematics | | 4 | 1 |
| MA3560 | Applied Modern Algebra and Number Theory | | 4 | 0 |
| MA4570 | Cryptography - Foundations and Practice | | 4 | 1 |
| CS4615 | Cryptographic Protocol Design and Attacks | | 3 | 1 |
CWES Specialization Option - Exploit and Collection
| EC3760 | Information Operations Systems | | 3 | 2 |
| EC4765 | Cyber Warfare | | 3 | 2 |
CWES Specialization Option - Cyber Adversarial Techniques
| CS3690 | Network Security | | 4 | 1 |
| CS4678 | Advanced Cyber Vulnerability Assessment | | 4 | 1 |
| CS4648 | Software Reverse Engineering and Malware Analysis | | 3 | 2 |
| CS4679 | Advances in Cyber Security Operations | | 4 | 1 |
CWES Specialization Option - Systems Acquisition and Modeling
| MN3309 | Software Acquisition Management for Defense Systems | | 3 | 2 |
| SE3250 | Capability Engineering | | 3 | 2 |
| SE4420 | Modeling and Simulation in Acquisition | | 3 | 2 |
| MN3331 | Principles of Acquisition and Program Management | | 5 | 1 |
MN3331 is also required as part of the CWES core.
CWES Specialization Option - Cyber Policy and Analysis
| DA3105 | Conflict and Cyberspace | | 4 | 1 |
| CY4410 | Cyber Policy and Strategy | | 3 | 0 |
| DA3180 | Warfare in the Electromagnetic Spectrum: Principles and Applications | | 4 | 0 |
CWES Specialization Option - Applied Cyber Operations
| CS3690 | Network Security | | 4 | 1 |
| CY4700 | Defensive Cyberspace Operations | | 3 | 3 |
| CY4710 | Adversarial Cyberspace Operations | | 3 | 2 |
CWES Specialization Option - Random Signals and Analysis
| EC2410 | Analysis of Signals and Systems | | 4 | 1 |
| EO2512 | Introduction to Communications & Countermeasures | | 4 | 2 |
| EO3512 | Telecommunications Engineering | | 4 | 1 |
| EC3460 | Introduction to Machine Learning for Signal Analytics | | 3 | 2 |
CWES Specialization Option - Embedded Systems Engineering
| EC2820 | Digital Logic Circuits | | 3 | 3 |
| EC3800 | Microprocessor Based System Design | | 3 | 2 |
| EC4830 | Digital Computer Design | | 3 | 2 |
CWES Specialization Option - Electronic Warfare
| EC3460 | Introduction to Machine Learning for Signal Analytics | | 3 | 2 |
| EC3600 | Antennas and Propagation | | 3 | 2 |
| EC3615 | Radar Fundamentals | | 3 | 2 |
Educational Skills Requirements (ESR)
Electronic Systems Engineering - Curriculum 590
Subspecialty Codes: 5300P-5311P
- Mathematics: The officer will have a thorough knowledge of mathematical tools, which are intrinsic to electrical and computer systems engineering, including but not limited to differential equations, vector analysis, linear algebra, probability, and Fourier and Laplace methods.
- Engineering Science and Design: To acquire the requisite background needed to meet the other military education requirements, the officer will acquire proficiency in modern physics, electromagnetic, electronic devices and circuits, system theory, modern electronic system design, and integrated electrical power systems and their controls. In addition, proficiency will be gained in other appropriate fields, such as underwater acoustics, dynamics, fluid mechanics or thermo-dynamics, that provide the requisite breadth to a military engineering education.
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering: In order to provide officers skilled in the application of electronic systems to military needs, the officer will have competence in the broad area of electrical engineering including circuits, electronics, computer and communications networks, and systems engineering. To achieve depth and breadth of understanding, the officer shall specialize in a minimum of two from the following areas: (a) Electronics - Including semiconductor nanotechnology for defense-related electronic technologies; reliability and radiation hardening for electronic military systems; solar cell photovoltaic components; engineering techniques for analog IC design, modeling and simulation (b) Communication Systems - including radio communications, modulation, forward error correction coding, electronic countermeasures, software defined radio, and other military issues (c) Guidance, Control & Navigation Systems - including robotics, unmanned systems, avionics systems, target tracking, sensors as applied to guidance and control, and data association (d) Power Systems - including shipboard electric machinery, converters for advanced shipboard electric power and the simulation and analysis of power electronic drives (e) Signal Processing Systems – including signal analytics for efficient extraction, representation, and identification of information as applied to surveillance, signals intelligence, RF and underwater data acquisition and processing, imaging and other defense-related issues (f) Cyber Systems - including a rigorous treatment of the cyber infrastructure, reverse engineering of cyber systems, cyber systems vulnerabilities and risk assessment, cyber warfare systems, telecommunications systems engineering, and Internet engineering (g) Computer Systems - including logic design, FPGA and ASIC design, computer architecture and the hardware/software interface, parallel and distributed computing, embedded and real-time computing, high-reliability and reconfigurable computing, computer systems modeling, simulation, and analysis (h) Sensor Systems Engineering – including radar, sonar, RF and micro-wave devices, infrared and electro-optical imaging and tracking, antennas and propagation, network-enabled electronic warfare, and spectrum management (I) Network Engineering - including wireless networks, sensor networks, high speed data networking, the Internet and telecommunication systems.
- Conducting and Reporting Independent Investigation: The officer will demonstrate the ability to conduct independent investigation of a Navy and/or DoD relevant electronic systems problem, to resolve the problem, and to present the results of the analysis in both written and oral form.
- Engineering Duty Officer Cyber Education: The officer will have a sound understanding of cyber infrastructure systems and technologies of interest to the military. Knowledge will include but not be limited to the underlying principles of cyber infrastructure and systems, inherent vulnerabilities and threats, and defensive security procedures. Specific focus areas should include computer systems, computer networks – including Ethernet, Internet protocol, Address Resolution and routing protocols, wired and wireless communication systems, cyber security and defense, and Industrial Control Systems.
Cyber Warfare Engineering and Science (CWES) Track ESRs
Subspecialty Code: TBD
In addition to ESRs 6-9, CWES-track students are required to complete ESR 4: Conducting and Reporting Independent Investigation.
- CWES Mathematics: The officer will have a thorough knowledge of mathematical tools which are intrinsic to electrical and computer systems engineering, including but not limited to discrete math, logic, linear algebra, probability, and statistics.
- CWES Computer Network Communications: The officer will have thorough knowledge and proficiency in the theory, design, and operation of wired and wireless computer communications and networks as well as communications security practices.
- CWES Cyber Systems Engineering and Security: The officer will have knowledge and proficiency in the design and implementation of computers and hardware security, including the reverse engineering of cyber systems.
- CWES Specializations: In order to provide officers skilled in the application of electronic systems to cyber warfare needs, the officer will have additional competence in specialized topics supporting the broad area of cyber security. To achieve depth and breadth of understanding, the officer shall take at least six of the following courses to specialize in a minimum of two specialties from the following list: artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML)/data science, cryptography, embedded systems, cyber adversarial techniques, cyber system acquisition and modeling, cyber policy and analysis, applied cyber operations, random signals analysis, and electronic warfare.
(a) AI/ML/Data Science – including computational methods and statistical foundations for AI and ML, algorithms, and military applications
(b) Cryptography - including mathematical foundations of cryptography and design and attack of cryptographic algorithms
(c) Cyber Adversarial Techniques - including advanced computer and network security, vulnerability assessment, friendly and adversarial cyber security operations, and malware analysis and design
(d) Embedded Systems Engineering – principles of embedded system elements of military systems including digital logic, embedded systems and real time programming, modeling and simulation with hardware description languages, CPU operations and interaction with software and hardware, embedded systems design, and hardware optimization for specialized computing.
(e) Cyber Systems Acquisition and Modeling - including principles of acquisition and program management, capabilities engineering and analysis, modeling and simulation for acquisition, and software cybersecurity and acquisition.
(f) Electronic Warfare - including fundamentals of the electromagnetic spectrum, antennas and propagation, and AI and ML methods supporting signal analysis and electromagnetic spectrum operations
(g) Applied Cyber Operations - including advanced network security, applied defensive cyber operations, and adversarial cyber operations
(h) Cyber Policy and Analysis - including cyber policy design and analysis, information operations using the electromagnetic spectrum, and conflict analysis relative to cyber warfare
(i) Exploitation of Cyber Systems and Intelligence Collection - including information operations systems and collection systems design and engineering
(j) Analysis of Random Communications Signals – including communications signal analysis, communications engineering, countermeasures, and ML methods for signal analysis.