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Foundation courses must be completed prior to taking courses that constitute different modules. Some background is necessary for these foundation courses. Specifically, the entering student is expected to have a command of the following material:

• mathematics at least at the level of first year calculus,
• a basic understanding of the key concepts of probability theory,
• a basic knowledge of computer programming,
• an understanding of linear system theory in electrical engineering,
• ability to program in a high-level language such as Java,
• Introduction to the concepts of probability, random variables, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, and analysis of variance with emphasis on application in electrical engineering.