Course Description: Advanced special topics in electrical and computer engineering.  

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

• 470.G Introduction to Global Positioning Systems:  Study of the Global Positioning System (GPS).  Covers basic principles of satellite navigation systems, measurement coordinate systems, satellite signal structure, basic GPS receiver principles, GPS data processing, measurement errors, differential receivers, GPS augmentation systems, and GPS applications.
• 470. N Introduction to Navigation:  The course introduces basic theories, techniques (including how animals navigate), components, and systems required to determine a user's position, velocity, and attitude for navigation purposes.  The course will also discuss recent development in navigation techniques and methods.  The course will combine lectures, exercises, and some hands-on experience for students.
• 470.S Software GPS Receivers:  Covers all aspects of software-based Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers, including GPS signal structure, radio frequency front end design, GPS signal acquisition, tracking methods and navigation data extraction, and software algorithms to implement traditional hardware-based functionalities.