A wide range of microprocessors, digital logic analyzers, high-speed digital signal processors, optoelectronics equipment, high-frequency oscilloscopes, RF test and measurement equipment, and computer-aided analysis and design software is available for graduate work. Graduate students have full access to all of the department's laboratory facilities, including those for specialized applications.

The primary purpose of the thesis is to contribute to the education of the candidate. The thesis might or might not also contribute to the state of the art in the chosen field. The thesis requirement in electrical engineering may be satisfied by one of the following:

• an exercise in solving a practical engineering problem involving novel features, which might or might not compromise design;

• an exercise designed to develop research skills and ability;
• an experiment or theoretical research project.