EE9XXX Series (AY 2015-2016) – Course Syllabus
COURSE
CODE
COURSE TITLE
SEMESTER
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SPECIAL TOPICS IN INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AND
SYSTEMS
SPECIAL TOPIC – QUANTUM PHYSICS IN MODERN
TECHNOLOGY
SPECIAL TOPIC - FROM CONCEPTS IN OPTICS TO
ADVANCED PHOTONICS
X
EE9912
SPECIAL TOPIC – INTRODUCTION TO NANOPHOTONICS
X
EE9913
SPECIAL TOPIC - SPACE ENVIRONMENT AND
SPACECRAFT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
X
EE9914
SPECIAL TOPIC - CRYPTOGRAPHY & CYBERSECURITY
X
EE9309
EE9902
EE9911
X
X
Remarks:
A) EE9309 will be offered from 11 to 28 Jan 2016, it is only available for research students
admitted before Jan 2016 admission.
EE9309
SPECIAL TOPICS IN INTEGRATED CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS
Acad Unit:
Prerequisite:
Effective:
Last update:
3
Nil
Acad Year 2006/07
January 2006
OBJECTIVE
1.
2.
This course is designed to provide graduate research students knowledge in the various emerging
and advanced areas of integrated circuits and systems.
The course will provide graduate research students knowledge and insights in these areas for
research direction and strategies.
DESIRED OUTCOME
1.
2.
The student will be able to gain the relevant research knowledge and insights in these advanced
topics to enhance his/her research capabilities in the area of integrated circuits and systems.
The course will help to promote and foster interdisciplinary research, understanding, awareness, and
appreciation among our graduate students.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
The course is designed for graduate research students who want to know more about the new
developments in the field of integrated circuits and systems.
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EE9902
SPECIAL TOPICS - QUANTUM PHYSICS IN MODERN TECHNOLOGY
Acad Unit:
Prerequisite:
Effective:
Last update:
3.0
Nil
6-22 August 2007
12 July 2007
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
As modern technology evolves from the micrometer to the nanometer scale, the performance of new
nano-devices cannot rely on just classical physics, for which the influence of quantum physics
becomes significant. Thus engineers must learn to cope with the quirks and demands of the quantum
physics for next generation application. In this course, the foundations of quantum physics will be
briefly introduced, following by a grasp of the symmetries and properties of the Schrodinger wave
function which will give students to understand the new engineering concepts in nanotechnology.
Applications of these principles to selected areas in nanotechnology will also be discussed.
CONTENT
A Brief Review of Quantum Physics, Electron Spin and Spintronics, Fermi Gas of Electrons, Bose
Gas and Bose-Einstein Condensation, Pairing Up Electrons: Superconductivity, Josephson
Junctions and Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID), Quantum Hall Effect, Laser
Cooling
COURSE OUTLINE
This course covers the essential principles of quantum physics and modern technology.
LEARNING OUTCOME
Students will acquire the knowledge of quantum physics which will facilitate students to understand
the new engineering concepts in nanotechnology.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Continuous Assessment
100 %
Pass/Fail Course based on Attendance & Group Term Paper on selected
topics.
Final Examination
0%
REFERENCES
1. Lecture notes will be posted and selected readings from the Professor.
2. Beiser, Arthur, Concepts of modern physics, McGraw-Hill, 2003 (QC21.3.B423)
3. Le Bellac, Michel, Quantum Physics, Cambridge University Press, 2006 (QC174.12.L433)
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SPECIAL TOPIC - FROM CONCEPTS IN OPTICS TO ADVANCED
PHOTONICS
Acad Unit:
Pre-requisite:
Effective:
Last update:
3
Nil
May-June 2014
27 January 2014
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
1.
2.
3.
Introduction of photonics and optics
Current topics in photonics
Applications to modern optics
CONTENT
Introduction to photonics. Modern optics. Light-matter interaction. Guided optics. Silicon
photonics. Optical cavities and resonators. Photonic crystals. Optical antennas and
nanoemitters. Applications in quantum information and quantum communications.
LEARNING OUTCOME
The students will grasp the basic concepts to understand photonics and modern optics, which is
a fast emerging field of research and technology with numerous potential applications in
photovoltaics, telecommunication, storage, lighting, sensing, biophysics.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Continuous Assessment
Individual project presentation
Participation during classes
Quiz
Grading: Pass/Fail
Total:
60%
10%
30%
100 %
TEXTBOOKS
1. Fundamentals of photonics, M. Teich and B. Saleh. Wiley Press.
2. Photonics, A. Yariv and P. Yeh, Oxford University Press (2010).
REFERENCES
1. Recent progress in lasers on silicon, D. Liang, and J. E. Bowers, Nature Photonics 4, 511
(2010).
2. Photonic crystals, D. J. Norris, Nature Materials 6, 177 (2007).
3. Quantum communications, N. Gisin, and R. Thew, Nature Photonics 1, 165 (2007).
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EE9912
SPECIAL TOPIC - INTRODUCTION TO NANOPHOTONICS
Acad Unit:
Pre-requisite:
Effective:
Last update:
3
Nil
Acad Year 2014/15
26 February 2014
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
1. To understand the key principles of nanophotonics.
2. To develop the ability to design nanophotonic building blocks including filters, sensors
and light-emitters among others.
3. To
understand
possible
approach
to
interfacing
optical-electronic
biomolecular nanostructures via nanophotonic phenomena.
CONTENT
Introduction to nanophotonics. Analogies of electrons and electromagnetic waves.
Quantum confinement in semiconductors. Nanoplasmonics. Controlling light-matter
interaction at the nanoscale. Examples from applications.
LEARNING OUTCOME
Nanophotonics is a contemporary field of new science and nanotechnology, which uses light
propagation and light—matter interactions in nanostructures to improve existing systems
and/or to develop new components and devices in optoelectronics, information technologies,
display and lighting systems, photovoltaics, sensors and microchips for biomedicine.
The course will provide a consistent description of basic physical phenomena, principles,
experimental advances and potential impact of light propagation, emission, and scattering in
complex nanostructures: from analogies between electromagnetic waves and electrons to
photonic circuitry and photonic metamaterials.
The proposed course aims to train research students and support the photonic design research
at NTU, and the need for advanced photonics design experts in the Singapore micro-optoelectronics industry.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Continuous Assessment
Based on 3 assignments in the form of studies, and
problem solving. Students will be assessed individually.
Grading: Pass / Fail
100%
Total:
100%
TEXTBOOK
1. Introduction to Nanophotonics by Sergey V Gaponenko
REFERENCES
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Harris' Shock And Vibration Handbook, sixth edition, Allan G. Piersol, Thomas L Paez,
Macgrawhill, 2010.
Spacecraft Thermal Control Handbook, David G. Gilmore, Aerospace Press, 2002.
SMC-S-016 “Test Requirements For Launch, Upper-Stage And Space Vehicles”, 2008.
ISO-15864 “ Space systems — General test methods for space craft, subsystems and
units”, 2004.
ECSS-ST-10-03 “Space Engineering – Testing”, 2011.
Space Mission Analysis and Design, edited by J.R.Wertz and W.J. Larson. Space
Technology Library, 1999.
Spacecraft Power Systems by Mukun R. Patel, CRC Press, 2005
Spacecraft Environment Interaction, by D.E. Hastings and H. Garrett, Cambridge University
Press, 1996.
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EE9913
SPECIAL TOPIC - SPACE ENVIRONMENT AND SPACECRAFT
SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
Acad Unit:
Pre-requisite:
Effective:
Last update:
3
None
AY2015/16
August 2015
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
Students will learn
 systems engineering approach toward spacecraft development
 basics of the technological aspects of each spacecraft subsystem
 basics of space environment and environmental testing
CONTENT
Space Systems Engineering. Orbital Mechanics. Mission Analysis. Spacecraft Verification and
Testing. Spacecraft Structures. Spacecraft Mechanical Verification and Testing. Space
Environment Overview. Space Radiation Effects and Testing. Spacecraft Propulsion System.
Spacecraft Dynamics and Attitude Control. Electrical Power Systems. Thermal Control and
Testing. Telecommunications. Small Satellites.
COURSE OUTLINE
[Lectures: 39 hours Tutorials: 0 hours]
Spacecraft Systems Engineering
Propulsion
Orbital Mechanics and mission analysis
Space Environment
Structural design and vibration testing
Shock Environment and Testing
Thermal design and analysis
Thermal testing
Satellite Power System
Radiation Effects and Testing
Spacecraft Charging
Telecommunications
Spacecraft Dynamics and Attitude Control
The course material (slides) will be distributed. The course will be carried out interactively. The
number of students is limited to a maximum of 25.
This course will be offered in three weeks. A 3-hour lecture will be given each day from Monday
to Friday. There will be quiz and assignment to assess and evaluate students.
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LEARNING OUTCOME
Students will gain
 knowledge of systems engineering approach toward spacecraft development
 basic knowledge of technological aspects of each spacecraft subsystem
 basic knowledge of space environment and environmental testing.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Continuous Assessment
Assignments
60%
Participation during classes
20%
Quiz
20%
Total :
100%
Grading: Pass/Fail
Final Examination
0%
TEXTBOOK
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Spacecraft Systems Engineering, edited by Peter Fortescue et al., Wiley
REFERENCES
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HARRIS' SHOCK AND VIBRATION HANDBOOK, sixth edition, Allan G. Piersol, Thomas L
Paez, Macgrawhill, 2010
Spacecraft Thermal Control Handbook, David G. Gilmore, Aerospace Press, 2002
SMC-S-016 “TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR LAUNCH, UPPER-STAGE AND SPACE
VEHICLES”, 2008
ISO-15864 “ Space systems — General test methods for space craft, subsystems and
units”, 2004
ECSS-ST-10-03 “Space Engineering – Testing”, 2011
Space Mission Analysis and Design, edited by J.R.Wertz and W.J. Larson. Space
Technology Library, 1999
Spacecraft Power Systems by Mukun R. Patel, CRC Press, 2005
Spacecraft Environment Interaction, by D.E. Hastings and H. Garrett, Cambridge University
Press, 1996
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Annex A
EE9914
Cryptography and Cybersecurity
Acad Unit:
Pre-requisite:
Effective:
Last update:
3
Nil
Academic Year 2014-2015
6 March 2014
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
The course aims to provide an opportunity for graduate students at School of EEE to obtain a
fundamental but practical knowledge and background of cryptography and cybersecurity
responding to the emerging threats to public information security and personal privacy. This
course covers diverse topics on cryptography and cybersecurity including symmetric and
asymmetric cryptography, privacy-enhanced techniques, security and privacy in vehicular
communications, e-Healthcare systems, smart grid communications, cloud computing, big data,
and other cybersecurity related issues.
CONTENT
Introduction of Cryptography and Cybersecurity. Conventional Cryptographic Systems I & II.
Mathematical Fundamentals. Asymmetric Cryptography, RSA Cryptosystem and Signature.
ElGamal Cryptosystem and Key Exchange and Key Management. Privacy Enhanced
Techniques I & II. Cybersecurity in Vehicular Communications. Cybersecurity in e-Healthcare
Systems. Cybersecurity in Smart Grid Communications. Cybersecurity in Cloud Computing.
Cybersecurity in Big Data.
LEARNING OUTCOME
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to
 Understand the basic network attacks, security requirements, and cryptographic tools
 Understand the concepts of symmetric cryptography, block ciphers, stream ciphers, and hash
functions
 Understand the fundamentals of finite fields, number theory and their applications to
cryptography
 Understand the concepts of asymmetric cryptography, RSA cryptosystem and signatures
 Understand ElGamal cryptosystem and digital signature.
 Understand and apply key exchange technique in practice
 Understand privacy enhanced techniques
 Understand cyber security challenges in vehicular communications
 Understand cyber security challenges in e-Healthcare systems
 Understand cyber security challenges in smart grid communications
 Understand cyber security challenges in cloud computing
 Understand cyber security challenges in big data
 Explore new security topics with ease and confidence
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STUDENT ASSESSMENT
Continuous Assessment
Assignments
30%
Quizzes
20%
Final project report
50%
Total :
100%
Grading: Pass/Fail
TEXTBOOKS
1. W. Stallings. Cryptography and Network Security: Principles and Practices (4th edition).
Prentice Hall, 2006, ISBN: 0131873164.
REFERENCES
1. W. Mao, Modern Cryptography: Theory and Practice. Prentice Hall PTR, 2003, ISBN:
0130669431.
2. D. Stinson, Cryptography: Theory and Practice. CRC Press, 1995, ISBN: 0849385210.
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