Program Overview

Program Overview

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Course Details

ECE 519 - Network Centric Systems

• Spring 2026
• 3 credits
• Description: Network science concepts, fundamentals of network-centric systems, and case studies.

Prerequisite

• CS 165 (CS2 Data Structures)
• DSCI 369 (Linear Algebra I) or ECE 303/STAT 303 (Introduction to Communications Principles) or ECE 312 (Network Centric Systems) or ECE 421 (Telecommunications I) or ECE 456 (Computer Networks) or MATH 369 (Linear Algebra I) or STAT 303 (Introduction to Communications Principles)
• All prerequisites must be completed with a C or higher; Senior standing.
• Credit not allowed for both ECE 519 and ECE 581B8

Important Information

• Military personnel admitted to a College of Engineering online degree program may be eligible for a 15% tuition discount.
• Tuition discounts can only be given if the appropriate discount code is provided at the time of registration.

Textbooks and Materials

• Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information.
• Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

Anura Jayasumana

• Dr. Jayasumana’s areas of expertise include Computer and Communication Networks, Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning for Networks, and Digital Circuit Design and Testing.
• He has taught courses ranging from freshmen courses on Logic Design to graduate courses in Internet Engineering, Microprocessors, and VLSI Design Automation.
• He holds three patents and is the co-author of over 300 peer-reviewed papers.
• He served as a Distinguished Lecturer of the IEEE Communications Society and is currently an ACM Distinguished Speaker.

Section Details

Section 801 (Online)

• Registration ends: Sunday, January 25, 2026
• Date: Jan 20 - May 10, 2026 (16 weeks)
• Time: Asynchronous
• Drop and withdrawal deadlines:
  • 100% tuition and fees refunded: February 4, 2026
  • 50% tuition refunded with 'W' grade: March 23, 2026
  • No tuition refunded and 'W' grade: April 17, 2026
• Instructors: Anura Jayasumana
• Tuition: $2,178

Tuition and Fees

• Tuition for Section 801 (Online): $2,178