DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Electrical Engineering Materials Electrical engineering materials, conductors, insulators, dielectrics, magnetic, optoelectronic materials, and their applications. Discrete Mathematics Sets and propositions, computability and formal language, permutation & combinations, relations and functions, graphs and planar graphs, finite state machines, discrete numeric functions and generating functions, recurrence relations. Operating System Operating system structures, concurrent processes, CPU scheduling, deadlocks, memory management, virtual memory, secondary storage management, file systems, protection, distributed systems. Engineering Mathematics Differential equations, series solutions, Laplace transform and numerical methods for their execution, special functions and Sturm-Liouville theory, orthogonal expansions and calculus of variations, vectors and vector spaces, matrices and their use in solving systems of linear equations, vector differential and integral calculus, including Gauss and Stokes theorem and their uses, Fourier analysis including Fourier integral, finite and discrete Fourier transform. Probability and Statistics Probability space, repeated trials, random variable, conditional distribution, regression, reliability, statistics, estimation, hypothesis testing, least squares method. Theory of Robotics Three-dimensional coordinates transformation, robotic kinetics and dynamics, trajectory planning, control theory. Numerical Analysis

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Error analysis, solution of linear equation, solution of nonlinear equation, interpolation, solution of ordinary differential equation, numerical differentiation, numerical integration, matrix operation, optimal solution (least-square solution), special topics. Linear System Theory Linear spaces and linear operators, mathematical descriptions of systems, linear dynamic equations and impulse-response matrix, observability of linear dynamical equations, state feedback and state estimators. Digital Control System Discrete-time systems and the Z-transform, sampling and reconstruction, openloop discrete time systems, closed-loop systems, system time-response characteristic, stability analysis techniques, pole-assignment design and state estimation. Control System Dynamic models and dynamic response, essential principles of feedback, the root-locus design method, the frequency-response design method, state-space design, control system design. Digital Electronics Binary system and Boolean algebra, logic gates, combinational digital circuits, sequential circuit and systems, memory devices (RAM, ROM, CCD). Electronics Semiconductor properties, PN junction diode, circuit models and applications, bipolar junction transistors, circuit models, configurations and applications, field effect transistors, circuit model and applications, integrated circuits fabrication process and design principles. Electrical Machinery (I)/(II) Applications of magnetic circuits, principles of DC machines, principles of transformers, single-phase and three-phase constructions, special DC machines and transformers, principles of rotating fields, principles and constructions of synchronous machines, constructions and applications of induction machines, 4-2

dynamic analysis of both DC and AC machines (applications of Laplace transformation). Communication Experiments Analog communication (AM, FM, PM), phase lock loop (PLL), PCM, data communication, digital private branch exchange, optical fiber communication, Doppler radar, microwave communication. Industrial Electronics Transistor switches, transistor switches for memory and counting, industrial electronic devices (SCR, UJT, TRIAC, etc), industrial automatic systems with digital control, feedback systems and servomechanisms, final correcting devices and amplifiers, measuring devices, examples of closed-loop industrial systems, motor speed control systems. Complex Functions General concepts of complex functions, basic properties and theory of complex functions, applications of complex functions and residue theory. Semiconductor Devices Microwave devices, tunneling diodes, IMPATT diodes, TED, optoelectronic devices, lasers, LEDs, detectors, solar cells, special devices, superlattice structure, quantum-well, sigma-doped device. System Programming Assembler, loader and linker, operating systems, compilers. Computer Organization Memory unit, cache, virtual memory, CPU, execution of instructions, addressing mode, input and output of units, interrupt, DMA, control units, microprogramming, hardwire control, computer systems architecture, bus structure. Electronics Lab (I)/(II) (I) Electrical device usage, rectifiers, transistor characteristics, common-emitter amplifiers, common-collector amplifiers, cascaded BJT amplifiers, push-pull amplifiers, integrator and differentiator circuits, clipping circuits and clamping 4-3

circuits, multivibrators, Schmitt trigger circuits, blocking oscillators, practical circuit fabrication. (II) Elementary OP-Amp, the operation circuit, comparators, precision AC/DC converters and full wave circuits, constant current sources, the phase-shift oscillator, triangle-wave generators, pulse generators, the Wien Bridge oscillator, Hartley and Colpitts oscillators, DA/AD converters, active-RC filters, logarithmic amplifiers and multipliers, practical circuit fabrication. Network Analysis and Synthesis Network graph theory, analysis of linear time-invariant networks, loop and cutset equations in time-domain, network state-variables and time-domain solutions of state equations, examples of network analysis in computer-aided solutions, a positive real network function can be realized as a passive network characterization analysis including LC, RC, RLC, etc, 1-port or 2-port networks, active network synthesis and filter design using network synthesis methods. Principles of Sequential Machines Synchronous sequential circuits and interactive networks, capabilities, minimization, and transformation of sequential machines, state assignment in asynchronous sequential circuits and synthesis, structure of sequential machines, state assignments using partitions, state-identification and fault-detection, information flow in sequential machines, reduction and identification of linear sequential machines, finite-state recognizing and transition graphs. Electricity & Magnetism Electrostatic field and potential, magnetostatic field and vector potential, electromagnetostatic field and electromagnetic energy, time-varying electromagnetic field and Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic plane wave, reflection and refraction of EM wave, transmission line theory, waveguide and resonant cavity, antenna and radiation system. Data Base Database theory, query, database design, integrity, security, and compression. Introduction to Data Structures Tree linked list, tree structure, graph structure, sorting and searching.

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Statistic Communication Probabilistic model for digital communication system, design of the optimal receiver's structure under AWGN (Additive White Gaussian Noise) channel, optimal signal design problem, Shannon's channel capacity theorem for Gaussian noise channel. Spread Spectrum Communication Anti-jamming low probability of intercept (LPI), multipath effect, code-division multiple access (CDMA), types of spread spectrum techniques, performance analysis, design of the generator and synchronization (acquisition & tracking) of pseudo-noise (PN) codes. Semiconductor Devices & Physics Energy bands and carrier concentration, carrier transport phenomena, p-n junctions, bipolar devices, unipolar devices, microwave devices, photonic devices, integrated devices. Optoelectronic Devices Elements of solid state physics, light modulation, display devices (PL, EL, CRT, LED, plasma displays, LCD), lasers (theory and applications), photodetectors, fiber optical waveguides, optical communication systems Computer Algorithm Lower-bound algorithms, theory of NP-completeness, the Greedy method, the divide-and-conquer method, the prune-and-search method, the branch-and-bound method, dynamic programming, approximation algorithms, amortized analysis, randomized algorithms. Robotics Basic principles of robot kinematics, dynamics, trajectory planning, and realtime control algorithms. Advanced Robotics Properties of redundant manipulations and multiple-chain robotic mechanisms, applications of redundancy, real-time optimization techniques, study of robust

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control of robot manipulations. Nonlinear Control Characteristic of nonlinear systems, state-space model analysis, input-output model analysis, canonical controller form and control, canonical observer form and control, describe function analysis, multivariable nonlinear control. Advanced Programming Language Introduction to advanced high level programming languages, e.g. C++, Ada OCCAM, object-oriented programming, parallel programming. Distributed Computing Systems Concepts of distributed computing, design and analysis of distributed operating systems, design of distributed application software, introductions to distributed operating systems. Electronic Ceramics Study of the properties, applications and fabrication process of various electronic ceramics, such as insulating, dielectric, piezoelectric, pyroelectric, semi-conducting and magnetic ceramics. Sensors Introduces the principles, structures and applications of various industrial sensors, such as temperature sensors, pressure sensors, humidity sensors, gas sensors, etc. Design of Piezoelectric Devices Study of the propagation of acoustic waves in piezoelectric material, influence of electrode arrangement on the properties of piezoelectric devices, theory of energy trapping and surface acoustic wave. Ceramic Semiconductors Study of the conduction mechanism of ceramic semiconductors, BaTiO3, ZnO, effect of vacancy, grain boundary and surface on the conductivity of ceramic semiconductors.

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Computer Applications in Power Systems Algorithms for formulation of network matrices, short circuit studies, load flow studies, transient stability studies. Image Processing Digital image fundamentals, image transforms, image enhancement, image restoration, image encoding, image segmentation, representation and description. Computer Engineering Computer architecture, data structure, programming languages, system programming, operating systems, computer communications. Computer Graphics Three-dimensional theory, object modeling, rendering algorithms, shading models, computer animation, course science. Telecommunications Voice and video communications, data communications, communication protocols, local and wide area networks, integrated services digital networks, fiber optic networks. Singular Perturbation Theory Time-scale modeling, linear-invariant systems, linear feedback control, stochastic linear filtering and control, linear time-varying systems, optimal control, nonlinear control. Stochastic Control Probability, noise analysis, state-space design, input-output model design, optimal design, system identification, self-tuning control, adaptive control. Multivariable Control Mathematical description of multivariable systems, controllability, observability, system realization, canonical controller form transformation and control, canonical observer form transformation and control, state-space model analysis, frequency-domain analysis, system identification, optimal control theory. Optimum Control 4-7

Calculus of variation and continuous-time optimal control, principle of optimality, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, linear optimal control systems, discrete variational calculus and discrete maximum principle, optimum state estimation, and computational methods in optimum systems control. System Identification Descriptions of systems, system simulations and responses estimation, system models, time-domain and frequency-domain estimation of non-parametric models, methods of system parameters estimation, convergence and consistency of estimation, asymptotic distribution of parameters estimation, computations of estimation, and recursive methods of estimation. Advanced Control Theory Models of MIMO systems, analysis of nonlinear systems, describing function and analysis of oscillating servo systems, time-domain analysis of control system stability, frequency-domain stability theory, models and control of MRAC systems. Computer Applications Methods of random numbers generation, applications of random numbers in engineering science simulations, optimization methods of functions, FFT and its applications, numerical solution methods of eigenvalues and eigenvectors of matrix, principles and methods of digital image processing. Adaptive Filters Adaptive systems, the performance function, gradient and minimum meansquare error, adaptive algorithms and structures, adaptive recursive filters, adaptive modeling and system identification, inverse adaptive modeling, deconvolution and equalization. Digital Control The z-transform, design of discrete-time control systems via transform methods, state-space analysis, analysis and design in state-space, optimal control systems, stability analysis, realization of digital controllers and digital filters. Measurement and Control Generalized configurations and functional descriptions of measuring instruments, performance characteristics of instruments, measuring devices, force, 4-8

torque and shaft power measurement and control, pressure and sound measurement, flow measurement and control, temperature measurement and control. VLSI/CAD Introduction to silicon compilation, design of model generators and silicon compilers, an intelligence composition tool for regular and semi-regular VLSI architectures, algorithm system compilation, architecture compiler, synthesis of multiprocessor DSP systems. VLSI System Architecture Mapping algorithms onto array structures, Systolic array processors, wave front array processors, system and software design, parallel sorting algorithm design, implementation of array processors, multiprocessing control and algorithms. Database Systems Entity-relationship models, relational models, network data models, Hierarchical data models, relational database design, file and system structure, indexing and hashing, query processing, crash recovery, security and integrity. Computer-Aided Topological Design of VLSI Introduction to VLSI design, fabrication process, CAD systems, layout design and VLSI architecture. Circuit Simulation of Integrated Circuit Design concept of large circuits, matrix operation, device modeling, nonlinear computation, transient computation, error computation, parameter extraction, sensitivity analysis of parameters, state variable computation. Satellite Communication Satellite systems, orbital computation, frequency allocation, multiple access of satellite channels, system performance evaluation, earth station, satellite transponder, digital transmission, system synchronization, satellite antennas. Thick Film Engineering Introduction to thick film hybrid microelectronics, thick film technology, thick 4-9

film materials, process & control, circuit design, component selection, artwork and layout generation. Special Topics on Electronic Circuits Video amplifiers, modulators, demodulators, phase detectors, voltage-controlled oscillators and waveform generators, phase-locked loop, IC transducers, chargetransfer devices, special-function integrated circuits, noise in electronic systems, optoelectronic integrated circuits and systems. Compound Semiconductor Engineering Compound semiconductor devices, fabrication technology, crystal growth, LPE, VPE, MOCVD, MBE, CBE, ion implantation technology, ohmic contact, dry etching, I-V, C-V characteristics measurement and surface analysis of AES, ESCA, SIMS, FTIR, RBS. Integrated Optics Optical integrated devices, including waveguide, Fresnel lens, light sources, photo-detector, modulation devices, photoelectronic effect, acoustic optical effect, magnetic optical effect in detail and photoelectronic integrated circuit devices. VLSI Technology VLSI technology, crystal growth, reliability testing, fabrication of VLSI chips, process simulation, and diagnostic techniques. VLSI Devices Physics Physics of VLSI's materials & devices, ultra SiO2 thin film, sub-micron MOS, branch capacitor, Bi-CMOS, quantum transport phenomena, surface characterization, and contact characteristics. Amorphous Silicon Devices Physics and Technology Physics of new material-amorphous silicon, electro-optical devices, preparation and characterization. Surface Science Introduction to surface science, ultrahigh vacuum system, adsorption and desorption, principles and applications of Auger electron spectroscopy, principles and applications of x-ray photoelectronic spectroscopy. 4-10

Surface Analysis Technology Two-dimensional surface crystallography, low energy electron diffraction, high energy electron diffraction, secondary ion mass spectrometry, introduction to molecular beam epitaxy. Digital Electronics Binary systems and Boolean algebra, logic gates, combinational digital circuits, sequential circuit and systems, memory devices (RAM, ROM, CCD). Linear Algebra Systems of linear equations and matrices, determinates, vectors spaces, linear transformation, eigenvalves and eigenvectors, applications, LU decomposition , complete vector spaces. Quantum Physics Quantum mechanics, operators, the basic postulates of quantum mechanics, one-dimensional energy eigenvalue problems, the harmonic oscillators, the quantum mechanics of angular momentum, Hydrogen atom, matrix formulation of quantum mechanics, perturbation theory, quantum statistics. Integrated Circuits Engineering Crystal growth, epitaxy, oxidation, film deposition, diffusion, ion implantation, lithography, etching, integrated devices. Introduction to VLSI Design Introduction to CMOS circuits and logic design; structure design and testing; symbolic layout systems; CMOS subsystem design; CMOS system case studies. Signals and Systems Linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, continuous-time and discrete-time systems, continuous-time and discrete-time Fourier transformation, Laplace transform, z-transform filtering and modulation systems. Computer Algorithms Analysis of algorithms, searching and sorting algorithms, string processing, 4-11

introduction to graph algorithms, mathematical algorithms, NP-complete problems. Electromagnetic Wave & Antennas Introduces the basic theory and applications of electromagnetic wave and antennas, review of Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves in linear, homogeneous and isotropic media, guided waves, wave guides, interaction of fields and matter, radiation, antenna fundamentals, antenna arrays, aperture antennas. Regression Functions Divisibility primes, prime number theorem congruencies, solutions of residues, quadratic residues, quadratic reciprocity Jocobi symbol, on algorithms and computing arithmetic functions, Mobius inversion formula, the multiplication of arithmetic functions, recurrence functions simple continued fractions, infinite continued fractions, periodic continued fractions, numerical computation. Advanced Theory of Computation Computability in the context of turning machines, partial recursive functions complexity theory with an introduction to some of the open classification problems relating to the class P and NP. VLSI Circuit Design Design methodology, physical design automation, component module synthesis, logic synthesis, function synthesis. VLSI Testing Theory D-algorithm, PODEM algorithm, FAN algorithm, fault simulation, design for testability, built in self testing, scan design, PLA testing, micro-processor testing. Graph Theory Path and circuits, tree, cut-sets, cut vertices, planar and dual graphs, matrix representation of graphs, coloring covering and partitioning, enumeration of graphs. Advanced Numerical Analysis 4-12

Emor analysis, roots of equations, system of linear algebraic equations, cura litting, numerical differentiation and integration, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations. Advanced EM Theory Fundamental concepts, introduction to waves, some theorems and concepts, plane, cylindrical and spherical wave functions, perturbational and variational techniques, microwave networks. Combinational Theory Elementary counting functions, bionomical numbers, multinomical number, stirling numbers of the first kind and the second kind, partitions of n objects into m classes, Bell exponential number Bn, partition problems, counting the standard tableaus associated with a partition of n, standard tableaus and Young's lattice, inversion formulas and their applications, permutation groups, counting schemata relative to a group of permutations of objects, P'olyn's theorem. Special Topics in Digital Video SoC Design Representation of Digital Image and Video Signals, Fundamentals of Image and Video Compression and Processing, Compression Standards Overview, Hardware Filter Design for Image and Video Processing, Practical Coding and Standards Conversion Hardware Design, Embedded Computing Platform Methodology Health Care and Medical Informatics Health Care and Medical Informatics- delineation, generic aims and means, Basic Introduction into Information, Information Support for Running health facilities, Clinical and Hospital Information system, Expert system and decision making in medicine, Public Healthcare, facilities, establishment, community care, national and international Information system. Multiagent Expert System The conceptual background, Expert system, Knowledge, Problem decomposition, results synthesis, Problem solving by analogy, Problem solving based on constraint propagation, Qualitative reasoning, Expert system practice.

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Broadband Network Architecture Overview and Introduction, Protocol Architecture and Design, High Speed LaNs and WANs, Network Congestion and Traffic Management. Optoelectronic Semiconductor Physics and Device Semiconductor Physics, Photons in Semiconductor, Light Emitting Diodes, Semiconductor Optical Amplifier, Photodetectors. Theory of Electronic and Photonics Bandgap Review of Solid State Physics, Bloch Theorem, Reciprocal Lattice of Crystal Structure Using Fast Fourier Transform, Calculation of 1-D, 2-D, 3-D Electronic Energy Bandgap Band, Theory of Photonics Bandgap, Calculation of 1-D, 2-D, 3D Photonics Bandgap Band, Simulation Method of Finite Difference Time Domain, Example of Designing Photonic Crystal Device. Introduction to BioMEMS Introduction to microfabication technology as enabling tool to address key biology, medical, and biotechnology problem, Design a microdevice in combination with biological fluids, and cell, The engineering challenges associated with an emphasis on justifying the usefulness of a microfabication approach, single cell analysis, DNA analysis, protein analysis, tissue implantable microelectrodes, DNA microarrays, and immunosensors. Low Power VLSI Design Overview, Source of Power Consumption, Power Estimation at Various Design Level, Power optimization at Circuit Level, Power optimization at Logic Level, Power optimization at RTL and Behavioral Level, Most up to date Research.

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