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Bachelor of the Science of
Engineering
Curriculum
Specialization in Electrical and
Electronic Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
University of Jaffna
Sri Lanka
February 2018
CONTENTS
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING SYLLABI……..……………....
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CORE COURSE UNITS……..…………………………………………………………….
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Semester 4………………...………………………….……………………………
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Semester 5………………...………………………….……………………………
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Semester 6………………...………………………….……………………………
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Semester 7………………...………………………….……………………………
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Semester 8………………...………………………….……………………………
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TECHNICAL ELECTIVE COURSE UNITS……..…………………………………….
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Syllabi
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Core Course Units
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Semester 4
Course Unit
Code
Academic
Lectures*
Tutorial*
Lab/ Field
Assign.*
Credits
(L)
(T)
work* (L/ F)
(A)
Digital Design
EC4010
03
29
N/A
18
30
Electromagnetic Engineering
EC4020
03
36
04
09
12
Electric Power
EC4030
03
35
06
12
09
Signals and Systems
EC4040
03
35
04
12
12
Electronic Circuits and Devices
EC4050
03
34
04
12
15
Computer and Data Networks
EC4060
03
28
08
15
24
* in hours
Faculty of Engineering / Curriculum – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Code
EC4010
Title
Digital Design
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to
o
categorize digital signals in terms of: input levels, output levels, and "noise margins";
o
apply arithmetic operations in binary, octal, hexadecimal representations;
o
demonstrate basic understanding of basic digital building blocks such as logic gates,
multiplexers, decoders, and programmable logic arrays;
o
analyze and design combinational circuits;
o
design and describe the operation of basic memory elements;
o
design and modify synchronous sequential circuits;
o
apply the concepts of basic timing issues, including clocking, timing constraints, and
propagation delays during the design process;
o
design and simulate a digital system using a hardware descriptive language, such as
VHDL or Verilog;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Introduction to digital logic
Digital signals, Digital Logic, Number Systems, Computers and
Digital Systems, TTL/ CMOS, Purpose and role of digital logic
02
in computer engineering, CMOS logic circuits
2. Combinational logic circuits
Boolean Algebra, Boolean laws and theorems, Sum-of-products
and Product-of-sums methods, Simplifications of Boolean
expressions, Truth tables, Karnaugh Maps, Quine Mc-Clusky
04
03
06
03
method, Don’t care combinations, Elimination of timing
Hazards, Introduction to HDLs
3. Sequential logic circuits and memory elements
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SR flip flops, Gated, edge triggered and Master-slave operation,
JK flip flop, D flip-flop, T flip-flop, Registers, Serial/Parallel
conversion, Codes-Error detection and correction
4. Modular design of digital circuits
Introduction of Levels of Integration, Multiplexers, Demultiplexers, Encoders, Decoders, read only memory (ROM),
06
03
03
06
03
06
05
06
03
programmable logic arrays. Designing Arithmetic and Logic Unit
(ALU), multipliers and dividers and building them using HDL.
5. Design of synchronous sequential circuits
Analysis of Synchronous circuits, Mealy and Moore Networks
and
Models,
State
diagrams
and
state
tables,
State
minimization, State assignment, Assignment Rules, Next state
and output equation realization, Design of Counters, ROM
utilization for Sequential circuits.
6. Analysis and design of asynchronous sequential circuits
Analysis of Asynchronous circuits, Design Procedure, Flow
tables, Reduction of state and flow tables, Race free State
assignment, Hazards in asynchronous circuits
7. Digital circuit design and implementation
Solving a relatively complex problem via self-study and
15
consolidating the knowledge acquired
29
18
30
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
15
Lab / Field Work
20
Mid Semester Assessment
15
End Semester Examination
50
Faculty of Engineering / Curriculum – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Code
EC4020
Title
Electromagnetic Engineering
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to
o
determine static electric and magnetic field using basic electromagnetic concepts and
theories;
o
apply Maxwell’s equations to electromagnetic wave propagation scenarios;
o
explain basics of transmission media and illustrate electromagnetic wave propagation
mechanism;
o
analyze plane wave propagation mechanism and identify electromagnetic wave
polarization;
o
explain reflection and transmission coefficients of electromagnetic waves;
o
analyze basics of antennas, antenna radiation patterns and radiation measures;
o
demonstrate antennas and radio wave propagation;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
07
02
L/ F
A
1. Static Electric & Magnetic Fields
Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations and their applications to
examine a static electric field, Integral and differential forms of
Gauss’s law, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s law as applied to static
03
electric and magnetic fields, Capacitance and inductance of twin
lines and coaxial lines, Boundary conditions, Effect of earth on
transmission line properties.
2. Dynamic Fields
Maxwell’s equations and their uses in communications.
02
03
3. Transmission Media
Basic transmission line theory: Lossless Propagation, Low-Loss
Propagation, Wave reflection at discontinuities, Voltage
07
06
Standing Wave Ratio, Smith chart and impedance matching,
Transient Analysis; Transmission media: coaxial, micro-strip,
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co-planer; Wave guide (metallic, optical); Modes of propagation
and power flow.
4. Plane Wave Propagation and Polarization
Concept of an electromagnetic wave and free space
propagation, near field and far field from an electromagnetic
point source, uniform plane wave (UPW) propagation in a
dielectric medium, intrinsic impedance of a medium, speed of
propagation, propagation constant, power flow, Poynting
07
02
theorem, UPW propagation in a low loss dielectric and a good
conductor, skin depth, Linear, circular and elliptic polarization of
electromagnetic
waves,
application
of
polarization
in
telecommunications
5. Reflection of EM Waves
Boundary conditions, reflection and transmission coefficients of
electromagnetic waves at normal incidence and at oblique
05
03
incidence at an interface, Brewster angle, Critical angle and
their relevance in communications
6. Basics of Antennas
Isotropic and anisotropic radiators, Antenna radiation patterns,
directivity, gain, antenna aperture, vector and scalar potentials,
05
03
03
09
12
retarded potentials, radiation, near field and far field, Friis
formula
7. Radio Wave Propagation
Isotropic and anisotropic radiators, Antenna radiation patterns,
directivity, gain, antenna aperture, vector and scalar potentials,
03
retarded potentials, radiation, near field and far field, Friis
formula
36
04
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
10
Lab / Field Work
20
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
Faculty of Engineering / Curriculum – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Code
EC4030
Title
Electric Power
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
demonstrate fundamentals of electricity generation and applications of electricity;
o
calculate voltages, currents and power of single phase as well as three phase circuits;
o
describe different circuit connections in three phase systems;
o
calculate power factor correction capacitance required for different applications;
o
demonstrate different methods of power measurements and error correction
techniques;
o
define power system harmonics such as voltage and current harmonics;
o
describe power transfer through electricity transmission lines and identify transmission
system parameters;
o
analyze steady state operation of transmission line;
o
analyze transformer circuits;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Energy conversion
Energy conversion from magnetic, chemical, mechanical
energy to electric energy, Fundamentals of electric energy
generation. Magnetic fields and electricity generation. Fuel
energy
systems
(i.e.
gasoline
direct
injection
engine
development, clean coal systems, biofuel utilization, nuclear
03
03
power, waste heat utilization) and alternative energy systems
(i.e. wind, hydro, solar, thermoelectric power, energy storage
units, energy conversion and etc.), Fundamentals on handling
electric circuits. Electricity usage for industrial, commercial,
domestic, military and transportation services
2. Measurement of Power and Energy, study on harmonics
effect in power systems
05
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02
03
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Energy
meter,
measurement
instrument
equipment,
transformers
construction
and
and
power
principle
of
operation of dynamometer and induction type wattmeter.
Calculation of wattmeter errors, low power factor wattmeter,
testing of wattmeter, single and poly-phase energy meters and
testing of energy meters, Introduction to power systems
harmonics, voltage harmonic, current harmonic, Measurement
of power and power factor, power factor correction and related
issues with harmonics. (Measurement of power in a three-phase
circuit by using single-phase wattmeter).
3. Three phase Systems
Introduction
to
three-phase
systems.
Delta
and
Star
connections of three-phase windings, review of phase
05
03
sequence, Analysis of voltage, currents and power in balanced
three-phase systems. Single line equivalent diagrams.
4. Transformers
Introduction for the operation characteristics of ideal and real
transformer, Construction of transformers, equivalent circuit of
a transformer, Parallel operation, no load & full load operation,
in-rush current, Losses, magnetization, regulations governing
06
02
03
the installation of transformers, Types and purpose of
grounding transformers, Voltage Regulation and Efficiency,
Auto-transformer
5. Introduction to Power Systems:
Generation, Transmission and distributions of Electric Power,
Characteristics influencing generation and transmission,
04
Voltage drop in a line, Per unit system and base quantities
6. Transmission System parameters
Transmission line model, Transmission line resistance,
03
03
03
04
02
03
transmission
7. Transmission Line Steady State Operations
Transmission line differential equation, medium and short line
model and approximation, equivalent pi model, line flow
equation, line load ability, real/ reactance power control
8. Admittance Model and Network Calculations
Branch and node admittance, an equivalent admittance
network, network incidence matrix and Y bus , Node
05
elimination, Z-bus matrix,
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35
06
12
09
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
10
Lab / Field Work
20
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
Faculty of Engineering / Curriculum – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Code
EC4040
Title
Signals and Systems
Academic Credits
3
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
explain differences between signals and systems;
o
analyse linearity and time invariance;
o
apply transform methods (Fourier and Laplace) to analyse continuous-time linear
systems and signals;
o
analyse continuous-time signals and systems in both time domain and frequency domain;
o
analyse resonant circuits;
o
interpret two port networks;
o
design analogue filters;
o
illustrate active filter realisation;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Introduction to Signals and Systems
Introduction to Signals, Basic continuous time signals,
Introduction to Systems, Types of Systems,
properties of
03
systems, Analyse linearity and time invariance
2. Representation of Linear Time invariant Systems
Representation of signals in-terms of impulses, Impulse
Response, The convolution integral, Representation of LTI
04
systems with differential equations and their zero-state and
zero-input responses
3. Fourier Analysis of Continuous time Signals and Systems
Fourier Transform, Frequency representation of signals,
Spectrum
of signals, Properties of
Fourier
Transform,
05
01
05
01
4
Application to Modulation.
4. Analysis of LTI System using Laplace transform
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4
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Analysis and characterization of LTI systems (RLC circuits, etc)
using Laplace transform (zero-state, zero-input response,
transfer function, Impulse and step responses), Pole-zero
representations of Systems, BIBO stability of systems.
Note: Laplace transform and application to solve differential
equation is already introduced through another subject MC3010
5. Frequency Response
Frequency response of Systems (RLC circuits, etc), Bode
05
03
plots, realizations of systems.
6. Resonant Circuits
Series resonance, Resonance Frequency, Resonance Curves,
Variation of current and voltage distribution in series RLC
circuit with frequency, Selectivity, ‘Q’ factor, Half power
04
02
03
frequencies, Bandwidth, Parallel resonance, Two branch
parallel circuits, Resonance frequency, Q Factor, series to
parallel conversion
7. Introduction to Two Port Networks
Impedance and Admittance, Hybrid parameters, inverse hybrid
parameters,
Transmission
and
Inverse
Transmission
02
parameters.
8. Analogue Filter Design
Analogue filters, types of analogue filters and properties, Basic
filter design, Butterworth filter design, Low pass filter to high
07
03
04
12
12
pass, band pass filter and band stop transformations,
Realization of transfer function into opamp circuits.
35
04
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Code
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
10
Lab Report / Field Report
20
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
EC4050
Faculty of Engineering / Curriculum – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Title
Electronic Circuits and Devices
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to
o
analyse characteristics of FET circuits and describe regular biasing techniques;
o
illustrate concept of MOS and CMOS and describe their biasing configurations;
o
describe practical behaviour of OP-AMP;
o
design nonlinear circuits of OP-AMP for different applications;
o
develop a Printed Circuit Board;
o
design different types of oscillators and analyse the ways to improve its oscillations;
o
demonstrate simple op-amp circuit and transistor applications;
o
demonstrate the operations of an amplifier at different frequency levels (low, mid-band
and high) and identify the amplifier performance with suitable analysis;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
10
03
03
07
03
03
1. FET, MOSFET, CMOS
JFET, Characteristics of JFET, Biasing of JFET, Basic MOS,
CMOS technology, MOS transistors, MOSFET, Characteristic
and biasing of MOSFET, Configurations of FET (common drain,
common source, common gate).
2. OP-AMP theory
Offset behaviour of op-amps (non-ideal behaviour), cascade
amplifiers using transistors, op-amp internal circuit, complex opamp circuits, practical behavior of opamp (saturation, rise time),
OP-AMP theory (Small signal and large frequency response,
power bandwidth).
3. Making PCB
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4. Oscillators
Theory of sinusoidal oscillation, The wien bridge oscillator, RC
oscillators, Colpitts oscillator, LC oscillator, 555 timer,
04
02
03
Unwanted oscillation and ways to reduce it
5. Applications
Non-linear OPAMP circuits: Active diode circuits, comparators,
multi vibrators, Schmitt trigger, waveform generator, A/D
converter (weighted resistor and R-2R ladder), DA converters,
Window comparator, triangular generator, Communication
08
03
06
12
15
Circuit Elements: Class A, B, C operation (power amplifiers),
Frequency Multipliers, Frequency Mixers, Modulators, VCO,
current mirror.
6. Frequency Effects
Frequency response of an amplifier, Role of input and output
coupling capacitors, High frequency bipolar analysis, Voltage
gain outside the mid-band, Power and voltage gains, Rise-time
bandwidth
05
02
34
04
relationship, Stray effects, Identifying critical
frequencies
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
15
Lab / Field Work
20
Mid Semester Assessment
15
End Semester Examination
50
Faculty of Engineering / Curriculum – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Code
EC4060
Title
Computer and Data Networks
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to
o
explain the different types of computer networks and the concepts behind them;
o
identify the different types of network topologies and protocols;
o
describe different networking protocols at different levels of protocol stack and relevant
standards that define such protocols;
o
distinguish and explain the functions of layers of the OSI model and TCP/IP;
o
demonstrate the ability to set up networks given the requirements specification;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Principles of networking
Purpose and role of networks in computer engineering; Network
architectures and protocols; Types of networks: LAN, WAN,
02
MAN, and wireless, Contrasts between network architectures
and protocols;
2. Networking models and protocols
Layered network architecture: OSI model, TCP/IP model,
02
Hybrid models
3. Physical layer
Characteristics of media: Copper, Optical Fiber, wireless media,
dialup networking, leased lines; Comparison of media; Circuit
04
03
switching Vs. Packet switching; ISDN; ATM; ADSL; Delay
models, FTTX
4. Data link layer
Services & Functions; connection-oriented and connectionless
services; Framing; Error Detection and Control; Flow Control,
04
02
03
PPP Protocol
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5. Medium access sub-layer
Channel allocation: Aloha, Slotted Aloha, CSMA, CSMA/CD,
CSMA/CA , Ethernet; IEEE 802.3 Standards
04
02
03
05
02
03
04
02
03
03
6. Network layer
Services
and
Functions:
connection-oriented
and
connectionless services, Routing, Distance vector and Linkstate routing, IP packet format, IP Classes, IPv4, IPv6, ICMP,
ARP and RARP protocols
7. Transport Layer
Services & Functions: TCP and UDP protocols, TCP message
format, Congestion control, Sockets, flow control
8. Application layer
Introduction to services: email, DNS, HTTP, and Web services
03
03
03
related protocols
9. Independent learning and implementation assignment
15
Project: Design a network for given specific requirement
28
08
15
24
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
30
Lab / Field Work
10
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
40
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Semester 5
Academic
Lectures*
Tutorial*
Lab/ Field
Assign.*
Credits
(L)
(T)
work* (L/ F)
(A)
EC5010
03
33
06
12
15
EC5020
03
35
04
09
15
Control Systems
EC5030
03
35
04
12
12
Electric Machines
EC5040
03
34
08
12
09
Power Electronics and Design
EC5050
03
38
00
09
12
EC5090
03
37
02
09
12
Course Unit
Digital Signal Processing
Analogue and Digital
Communications
Wireless and Mobile
Communications
Code
* in hours
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Code
EC5010
Title
Digital Signal Processing
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
Signals and Systems
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
analyse the effects of sampling a continuous signal;
o
classify an A/D or D/A conversion systems considering with quantization, aliasing
and frequency selection techniques for a given task;
o
apply transform methods to analyse and study the behaviours of a digital system;
o
apply transformation of digital signals into frequency domain to analyse the signals;
o
apply time-frequency analysis for signal processing tasks;
o
design digital filters for a given specification or an application;
o
convert sampling frequency of a digital signal using multirate techniques;
o
develop a signal processing system by independently collecting signals and write
proposal;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
05
01
03
03
01
A
1. Digital Signals and Digital Systems
Digital
signals,
Sampling
and
reconstruction,
Aliasing,
Quantization, Reconstruction filter, Ideal D/A conversion, digital
systems, classification of digital systems, LTI systems, impulse
response and stability of LTI systems, FIR and IIR systems,
convolution..
2. Z-Transform
Definition of z-transform, Properties of z-transform, inverse ztransform, applications of z- transform to estimation of
frequency response, pole-zero diagram, second order
resonant systems
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3. Digital Filters
Recursive and non-recursive filters, digital filter realizations,
magnitude and phase response, all pass filters, oscillators,
05
01
03
04
01
07
01
03
05
01
03
notch filters, second order resonance filter and stability
4. Discrete Fourier Transform and Discrete Time Fourier
Transform
Discrete Fourier Transform and Discrete Time Fourier
Transform, their inverse transforms, Parseval’s theorem, effect
of zero padding..
5. Digital Filter Design
Selection criteria of FIR and IIR, IIR filter design methods
(bilinear, impulse invariant), digital to digital transforms, FIR
filter design methods (windowing and frequency sampling)
6. Multi rate signal processing
Up sampling and down sampling. Time domain and frequency
domain interpretation of up/down sampling, conversion by non-
02
integer factor. Modulation.
7. Introduction to time-frequency analysis
Short time Fourier transform and its application, introduction to
04
wavelet transform.
8. Independent learning and implementation assignment
13
Small task on speech, image or biomedical signal processing
33
06
12
15
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
20
Lab Report / Field Report
15
Mid Semester Assessment
15
End Semester Examination
50
Faculty of Engineering / Curriculum – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Code
EC5020
Title
Analogue and Digital Communications
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to
o
demonstrate analogue and digital modulation and demodulation techniques;
o
design a system for both a modulator and demodulator using different modulation
schemes;
o
analyze the effects of noise in received signals for different modulation schemes;
o
analyze digital signals using an eye diagram;
o
analyze information content of a source and use simple source coding techniques;
o
assess capacity of a simple communication channel;
o
design simple error control schemes and explain error correction techniques;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
09
03
03
10
03
06
1. Analogue modulation and demodulation
AM (DSB, SSB, VSB), FM, PM and their frequency
representations, demodulation schemes, pulse modulation,
Transmitters and receivers for analogue modulation, Superheterodyne receiver
2. Principle of digital transmission of data
Digital Baseband (PAM, PWM, PPM, PCM, DM, DPCM and line
coding), Passband (Binary and M-array signalling ASK, PSK,
FSK, QPSK, QAM), line coding, pulse shaping, Regenerative
repeaters,
digital
carrier
systems,
digital
multiplexing;
Incoherent receivers
3. Random process and noise
Random signals and process, thermal, white noise, filtered
noise, noise equivalent bandwidth, correlation and covariance,
06
02
PSD and wiener-Khinchin theorem, filtered noise, noise
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equivalent bandwidth, Strict sense stationary process, wide
sense stationary process, ergodic process, Gaussian random
process, Power spectral density, Input-output relationship.
4. Performance of analogue and digital communication under
noise and interference
Noise behaviour in analogue system, Noise considerations in
PCM, Performance analysis of communication systems, Inter-
07
03
06
symbol interference and eye diagrams
5. Introduction to Information Theory and Error Control Coding
Channel Capacity, Binary Symmetric Channels, Introduction to
Source coding, Huffman Codes, Hamming distance, Block
04
02
35
04
Codes, Convolutional Code, Trellis Decoding, etc
09
15
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
10
Lab / Field Work
20
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
Faculty of Engineering / Curriculum – Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Code
EC5030
Title
Control Systems
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to
o
demonstrate basics of a control system and its components;
o
discuss linear and nonlinear system models of physical systems and represent it
mathematically;
o
identify state space model of any dynamic system;
o
analyze properties of state space systems in time and frequency domain;
o
measure stability of a system through different mathematical representations of physical
models;
o
distinguish different control techniques used in real applications;
o
simulate a control mechanism for a given control task using available software facilities;
o
apply control system techniques in engineering applications;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
05
02
03
A
1. Introduction: The concept of a control system and its
components
Introduction to feedback system, block diagrams and block
diagram
algebra,
modelling
physical
systems,
basic
classification of control systems, open loop and closed loop
systems, control design process and physical level concerns
2. Dynamic system representation
Linear system model in time domain, Nonlinear system models
in time domain, State space model of dynamic systems,
07
03
06
03
linearization of nonlinear state space model, models for linear
time invariant systems
3. Analysis and properties of linear state space systems
State space equation in the time domain, State space equation
in the Laplace domain, Transfer functions of differential operator
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SISO systems: poles and zeros, Stability of linear time invariant
systems,
Observability
of
linear
state
space
systems,
Controllability of linear state space systems, Realisation of
transfer functions
4. System stability analysis: Time and Frequency domain analysis
Stability (stability criteria in s-domain including Routh-Hurwitz
criteria), Time domain analysis (1st and 2nd order system),
Frequency domain analysis (bode diagram, Nyquist diagram,
05
01
03
phase and gain margin to improve stability, root-locus design),
Nominal closed loop stability
5. Classic control techniques
Proportional controllers, Proportional-Integral controllers, Ideal
and practical proportional-derivative controllers, Ideal and
practical
proportional-integral-derivative
controllers,
05
03
03
Lag
compensation, Lead compensation, Lead-lag compensation
6. Modern digital control
Introduction to digital control: zero order hold sampling of
transfer function and state-space system, Pole placement for
SISO state space systems, Observer-based state feedback,
04
01
03
Reduced order observers, Guidelines for picking the closed loop
poles, Pole placement for MIMO systems – the linear quadratic
regulator problem
7. Control system design and performance analysis
Designing control system for sampled systems, Robust stability
for plant parameter variations, Disturbance rejection and noise
03
03
attenuation, Design trade-offs, Output regulation
35
04
12
12
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Code
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
10
Lab / Field Work
20
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
EC5040
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Title
Electric Machines
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to
o
analyse parameters of the equivalent models of various rotating machines;
o
apply concepts learnt about components of power systems and discuss theories learnt,
via relevant experiment analysis;
o
integrate a small synchronous machine in parallel with a power system through
synchronization process;
o
analyse working principles of different type of special purpose motors and their
applications;
o
analyse data captured during lab experiments;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
05
01
03
02
06
01
03
02
07
02
03
02
05
02
03
03
1. AC machines fundamentals
Simple loop in uniform magnetic field, rotating magnetic field,
induced voltage in AC machines, induced torque in AC
machines, AC machines power flow & losses, voltage
regulators, speed regulators
2. Synchronous machines
Analysis of Synchronous machines by the equivalent circuit and
phasor diagrams. DQ axis reactance models, salient pole
phasor diagrams, torque and power calculations, reluctance
and excitation torque, voltage and current fed performance,
wound rotor and PM types
3. Induction machines
Analysis of three phase induction machines including the
derivation of a useable equivalent circuit, expressions for
torque, speed and power flow. Layout of windings and basic
architecture
4. DC machines
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Analysis of DC machines by the use and derivation of equivalent
circuits.
Basic
understanding
of
alternative
wiring
configurations, flux travel and architecture in DC machine
5. Single phase and special purpose motors
Principle and operation of universal motor and single phase
induction motor in domestic application, Introduction to special
07
02
purpose motors reluctance motor, hysteresis motor, stepper
motor and brushless DC motor
6. Three phase transformers
Per unit system, three phase transformer connections and
04
phase shift, per unit equivalent circuits
34
08
12
09
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
10
Lab / Field Work
20
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
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Code
EC5050
Title
Power Electronics and Design
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
EC4050 – Electronic Circuits and Devices
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to
o
demonstrate fundamentals of power electronic systems and devices;
o
analyse controlled and uncontrolled rectifiers and explain possible smoothing techniques;
o
describe switch mode power converters which can control and convert electric power with
high efficiency;
o
analyse functions of an inverter to convert DC power to AC and describe how to control
both magnitude and frequency of power;
o
identify different switching applications in power electronics;
o
define a motor drive and identify its application to maintain appropriate voltage, current
and frequency to achieve desired mechanical output;
o
discuss the process of power converter control to guarantee required power quality;
o
design a power supply using software tools;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Introduction to power electronic systems
Definition and Concepts of power electronics and Application
A Brief Survey of Power Semiconductor Devices, Metal-OxideSemiconductor Field-Effect Transistor (MOSFET), Insulated
Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT), Thyristors (SCR, GTO, MCT),
Switch
Applications:
Single-Quadrant
Switches,
06
03
Current-
Bidirectional Two-Quadrant Switches, Voltage-Bidirectional
Two-Quadrant
Switches,
Four-Quadrant
Switches,
Synchronous Rectifiers
2. Rectifiers
The half wave rectifier (uncontrolled and controlled), full bridge
rectifier (uncontrolled and controlled), three phase half-wave
07
03
and full-wave rectifier (uncontrolled and controlled), Analysis of
the above with resistive load; resistive and inductive load;
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resistive,
inductive
and
source
load;
capacitor
filter;
freewheeling diode
3. Converters
DC-DC Convertors: Design of buck, boost and buck-boost
converters, characteristics and practical aspects, Converters in
Equilibrium: Principles of steady-state converter analysis,
Steady-state equivalent circuit modelling, losses, and efficiency,
08
03
08
03
Semiconductor power switch realization, The discontinuous
conduction mode, Converter circuits and transformer isolation,
Converter Dynamics and Control: AC equivalent circuit
modelling, Converter transfer functions, Controller design
4. Inverters
Invertors: Voltage source and current source inverters in a
square wave and PWM mode of operation, voltage and current
control techniques, multi-level and soft switching inverters,
hysteresis and resonance pulse inverters, inverter applications,
four quadrant operation on transferring active and reactive
power through line
5. Power supplies
Advanced Power Supplies: Switching regulators, switch mode
power
supplies,
uninterrupted
power
supplies,
Voltage
feedback regulation, Current limiting regulation, Power supply
05
characteristics of regulators, Three terminal IC regulator
characteristics, Regulator with fold-back limiting
6. AC voltage controllers
Single phase voltage controllers, Three phase voltage
04
controllers, induction motor control, static VAR control
7. Design of a power supply
09
38
00
09
12
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
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Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
15
Lab / Field Work
15
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
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Code
EC5090
Title
Wireless and Mobile Communications
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
explain basics of propagation of radio signals and discuss about path loss and fading
models in wireless communication.
o
explain how radio signals can be used to carry digital information in a spectrally efficient
manner;
o
illustrate insights into how diversity afforded by radio propagation can be exploited to
improve performance;
o
demonstrate techniques used to mitigate Inter Symbol Interference (ISI) effects.
o
demonstrate spread-spectrum modulation techniques;
o
explain design considerations for how to effectively share spectrum through multiple
access;
o
demonstrate cellular system design and frequency sharing techniques.
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
1. Introduction
Overview of Wireless Communications
T
L/ F
A
02
2. Wireless Channel Models
Path Loss and Shadowing Models, Statistical Fading
07
03
Models, Narrowband Fading, Wideband Fading
3. Impact of Fading and ISI on Wireless Performance
Capacity of Wireless Channels, Digital Modulation and its
04
03
03
Performance
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3. Flat-Fading Countermeasures
Diversity, Adaptive Modulation, Multiple-Input-Multiple-
06
06
Output (MIMO) Systems
4. ISI Countermeasures
Equalization, Multicarrier Systems and OFDM, Direct
06
03
03
03
Sequence CDMA
3. Spread Spectrum Techniques
Pseudo-Noise sequences, Spread –spectrum techniques
(DS,FH,TH, Hybrid forms), CDMA
5. Multiuser Systems
04
Multiple Access and Networking
6. Cellular System Design and Capacity Analysis
Cellular concept, Frequency re-use, Channel assignment
05
02
37
02
strategies, Capacity and cell coverage
09
12
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
10
Lab Report / Field Report
15
Mid Semester Assessment
25
End Semester Examination
50
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Semester 6
Course Unit
Code
Academic
Lectures*
Tutorial*
Lab/ Field
Assign.*
Credits
(L)
(T)
work* (L/ F)
(A)
Communication Network Design
EC6010
03
27
08
15
27
Embedded Systems Design
EC6020
03
34
N/A
12
21
Power Systems
EC6030
03
35
04
12
12
EC6050
03
37
N/A
12
12
EC6080
03
02
N/A
N/A
129
Computer Architecture and
Organization
Electrical and Electronic
Engineering Research Project I
* in hours
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Code
EC6010
Title
Communication Network Design
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
EC5020 (Analogue and Digital Communications)
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
explain basic concepts of signal propagation;
o
apply suitable channel model for various wireless communication systems;
o
apply diversity techniques to alleviate the effect of fading;
o
describe at a system level on how communication networks(core and access) work;
o
demonstrate state of the art technologies used in practical wireless communication
systems and networking;
o
simulate simple communication systems using software tool;
o
apply tele traffic engineering concepts for network design;
o
demonstrate the ability to configure data network elements;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
03
01
03
03
03
02
03
05
1. Signal Propagation
Guided and Un-guided propagation methods, Reflection,
Refraction, Diffraction & Absorption effects, Transmission lines,
Twin lines and the Coaxial lines.
2. System Planning
Designing of a radio link, Radio wave propagation, Fading,
Interference, Mobile radio link design and network planning,
Doppler shift, Propagation model software simulation
3. Wireless Access Networks
Wi-Fi, Cellular Networks, DVB-H, Satellite communications
02
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4. Wireless Access
Base and subscriber stations, Frequency planning, Multiple
access technologies, Noise and interference mitigations in
03
02
03
03
01
03
04
04
01
03
03
04
01
wireless communication systems, Diversity techniques
5. Radio Frequency Network Design
Path delay profile, Free space loss, Link budget, Fade margin
and link availability, Cellular Structure, Frequency reuse and
planning
6. Core Networks
Microwave link design, Optical fiber communication, Optical
fiber network design
7. PSTN and Teletraffic engineering
SS7, CCITT, Teletraffic Theory
03
8. Data Transmission Technologies
X.25, Frame relay, Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM),
Congestion control in data transmission, IP based networks,
05
Transmission in WANs
9. Data Network simulations using equipment
03
Configuring routers, gateways
10. Case study: Design aspects of state of the art
wireless
03
03
technology (ex: 4G/ LTE Technology)
27
08
15
27
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
30
Lab Report / Field Report
20
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
30
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Code
EC6020
Title
Embedded Systems Design
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to
o
develop the knowledge and skills required to understand embedded systems, in terms of
both software and hardware;
o
have an in depth knowledge of embedded system design and design methodologies;
o
have an in depth understanding of core issues and aspects of interfacing embedded
systems to different peripherals, different protocols to enable this interfacing and write
software programs to interface with peripheral devices;
o
have an understanding of embedded real-time system operation and main components;
o
have an appreciation of networked embedded system requirements and constraints;
o
design, build and test a microcontroller based system to satisfy given design
specifications and document the design.
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Introduction to Embedded Systems
General introduction to embedded systems and applications,
design challenge – optimizing design metrics: unit cost/ NRE
cost/ size/ performance/ power/ flexibility/ maintainability/
02
reliability, differences between embedded systems and general
purpose computing and processors.
2. Embedded Microcontrollers
Differences between microprocessors and microcontrollers,
Programming a microcontroller: instruction sets, assembly
language,
UART/
microcontroller
PWM/
peripherals:
watch-dog
timer/ADC,
Timers/
Counters/
introduction
to
06
03
microcontrollers: architecture and instruction set, I/O ports and
peripherals, Introduction to programming environment and
tools.
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3. Interfacing and mixed-signal systems
Microcontroller interfacing circuits: TTL/CMOS-voltage levels,
controlling LEDs, 7-segment display, switch de-bouncing,
keyboard scanning and LCD-display, interfaces and protocols
for communications: timing diagrams, basic protocol concepts,
SPI/ I2C/ UART, interrupts and interrupt service routines,
06
03
04
03
peripheral to memory transfers: DMA, analogue-to-digital
conversion techniques, Nyquist rate, quantisation errors,
arbitration techniques for multiple peripherals and single microcontroller/processor.
4. Real-time operating systems
Role of an embedded operating system, introduction to realtime operating systems, tasks, threads, processes and
scheduling;
Memory
management,
considerations
03
when
selecting an operating system for embedded applications.
5. Low-power computing
Power consumption in VLSI circuits, techniques for improving
power consumption: parallelism, very long instruction word
02
(VLIW), dynamic voltage scaling, dynamic power management.
6. Reliable System Design
Introduction to reliability, availability, maintainability, safety and
02
security of embedded systems.
7. Design Methodologies
Aspects of embedded system design: specification (functional
requirements),
modelling,
architectures,
HW/
SW-
03
implementation, prototype and validation, verification and
validation, HW/SW co-design methodologies.
8. Tool Support
03
Software environments for embedded systems.
03
9. Embedded Multiprocessors
Introduction to multiprocessor
System-on-Chip
(MPSoC)
systems, Task Transaction Level (TTL) interface for building
3
parallel application models and implementing them on a
multiprocessor platform.
10. Networked Embedded Systems
Introduction
to
functionality
and
Networked
constraints
Embedded
of
NES,
Systems
NES
(NES),
examples:
03
03
automobile, environment monitoring (data acquisition), design
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considerations for NES: deployment, environment interaction,
Life expectancy of nodes, wired/wireless communication
protocol(s), reconfigurability, security, operating system and
energy constrain.
11. Design task
Microcontroller based embedded system design interfacing to a
15
number of external peripherals (sensors and actuators).
34
12
21
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment/Project
30
Lab Report / Field Report
10
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
40
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Code
EC6030
Title
Power Systems
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to
o
demonstrate how to perform a load flow study in a complex electricity network and find
the voltage and power flow in each node and line;
o
analyse a load flow study in a software platform for a complex electricity network Ex: Sri
Lankan electricity network;
o
apply a fault-level study for an electricity network;
o
design an (n-1) contingency study for an electricity network;
o
analyze protection measures of an electricity network;
o
describe the economic dispatch operation of generators and analyze tariff and
economic significance of an electricity market;
o
analyze transient stability techniques and describe system power control methodologies;
Syllabus Outline
Content
Hours
L
T
L/ F
A
03
03
1. Power Flows
Network model formulation and visualization, load flow problem,
Gauss-Seidal Method, Newton-Raphson method, Decoupled
06
Load Flow method, DC power flow, Comparison of load flow
methods, Control of voltage profile
2. Symmetrical Faults
Series R-L circuit transients, Short circuit of a synchronous
machine (on no-load), Short circuit of a loaded synchronous
03
02
03
machine, selection of circuit breakers, algorithm for short circuit
studies, impedance bus formation
3. Symmetrical Components
04
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Definition of symmetrical components, sequence network of
impedance loads, sequence network of series impedances,
sequence network of three-phase lines, sequence network of
rotating machines, per-unit sequence models of three-phase
two-winding/three-winding transformer, power in sequence
networks
4. Unsymmetrical Faults
System representation of unsymmetrical faults, single line to
ground fault, line-to-line fault, double line-to-ground fault,
04
02
Sequence bus impedance matrices
5. System Protection
System protection components, Instrument transformers,
Overcurrent relays, Radial system protection, re-closer and
fuses, directional relays, protection of two-source system with
directional relays, zones of protection, line protection with
05
03
04
03
06
03
impedance relays, differential relays, bus protection with
differential relays, transformer protection with differential relays,
digital relaying
6. Transient stability
The swing equation, simplified synchronous machine model
and system equivalents, The equal area criterion, numerical
integration of the swing equation, multi-machine stability, design
method for improving transient stability
7. Power System controls
Generator-voltage control, turbine-governor control, loadfrequency control
8. Electricity Tariff and Economic operation of Generators
Economic dispatch Industrial, General Purpose and Domestic
tariffs, Load pattern, Load levelling, Possible energy saving
methods with payback period, Tariffs and incentives for DSM
measures, Economics of power generation, cost of electricity
03
03
generation, expression of cost of electricity generation,
methods of determining depreciation, importance of high load
factor
35
04
12
12
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
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Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
10
Lab / Field Work
20
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
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Code
EC6050
Title
Computer Organization and Architecture
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
EC4010 (Digital Design)
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
describe the essential elements of a computer such as the microprocessor, memory
hierarchy and interfaces and busses;
o
understand the evolution of microprocessors and the need for such evolution: design and
analyse single- and multi-cycle processors;
o
understand the improvements of computer performance via pipelining and other
processor architectures and memory hierarchies;
o
describe the current trends in processor industry including multiprocessor, multi core
systems;
o
design architectural solutions using a Hardware Description Language.
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
06
06
1. Overview
Introduction
to
computer
architecture,
the
five
classic
components of a computer: input, output, memory, data path
01
and control, role of computer architecture in computer
engineering.
2. Computer Abstractions and Technology
From high level language to the language of the hardware,
technologies and their trends for building memories and
02
processors.
3. Instruction Set Architecture
Instructions as the language of computer, instructions as
operators and operands, instruction formats and addressing
03
modes, instructions for arithmetic and logical operations and
control flow.
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4. CPU Organization
Implementation of the von neumann machine, control and data
paths, single vs. multiple cycle data paths, register transfer
06
notation, conditional and unconditional transfers, ALU control,
control unit: hardwired vs. micro-programmed realizations
5. Pipelining
Introduction to instruction level parallelism, Overview of
pipelining: pipelined data paths and control, pipeline hazards:
04
structural, data and control hazards, forwarding, stalls, reducing
the effect of hazards
6. Processor Design and Simulation
Use a hardware description language (HDL) to design,
02
06
06
12
12
implement and simulate processor elements.
7. Memory Hierarchies
Memory systems hierarchy, electronic, magnetic and optical
technologies, main memory organization, latency, cycle-time,
bandwidth and interleaving, cache memories: address mapping,
06
line size, replacement and write-back policies, virtual memory,
page faults, TLBs, protection
8. Interfacing and Communication
I/O fundamentals: types and characteristics of I/O devices,
handshaking, buffering, Buses: types of buses, synchronous
and asynchronous buses, bus masters and slaves, bus
05
arbitration, bus standards, programmed I/O, interrupt driven I/O,
Interrupt structures: vectored and prioritized, interrupt overhead,
direct memory access
9. Performance Issues
Defining and measuring performance: response time vs.
throughput, metrics for computer performance, clock rate,
05
MIPS, cycles per instruction, benchmarks, limitations of
performance metrics, Amdhal’s law
10. Multiprocessors and Current Trends
Introduction to shared memory multiprocessors, clusters,
message passing systems, Flynn’s classification, current trends
03
on processor architectures.
37
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Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
20
Quiz
10
Lab Report / Field Report
10
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
40
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Code
EC6080
Title
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Project I
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
describe given research problem;
o
identify gap and setbacks in existing researches;
o
formulate research problem;
o
assess a research article critically;
o
write a comprehensive research proposal;
o
defend a comprehensive research proposal;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
1.
T
L/ F
A
Introduction
Research
methodology;
Review
of
research
articles;
Research proposal writing; Plagiarism; Literature review;
02
Prepare preliminary report; How to select easy reading papers
for start-up?
2.
Research Project
129
02
129
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Annotated Bibliography
15
Mid Semester Assessment
35
End Semester Assessment
50
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Semester 7
Course Unit
Robotics and Automation
Project Management and
Engineering Industry
Electrical and Electronic
Engineering Research Project II
Academic
Lectures*
Tutorial*
Lab/ Field
Assign.*
Credits
(L)
(T)
work* (L/ F)
(A)
EC7010
03
30
N/A
18
27
ID7010
03
39
N/A
N/A
18
EC7080
03
02
N/A
N/A
129
Code
* in hours
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Code
EC7010
Title
Robotics and Automation
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
demonstrate the ways in which robots can be used to automate industrial and service
applications;
o
choose an appropriate programming environment of a robot;
o
construct a control board to build a robotic application and develop the application using
the control board;
o
demonstrate various type of sensors and actuators for localization and control;
o
explain fundamentals of machine vision and image processing techniques;
o
develop a simple to medium complexity PLC program;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Introduction to Autonomous Robots
Essential characteristics of autonomous robots such as
01
sensing, movement, energy, intelligence and fine tuning.
2. Current and Future Trends in Robotics
Computer vision techniques, Vision based control of robot,
Manipulators, Robotics in industry, Military application in
02
robotics – mobile robots
3. Motors and Motor Control Techniques
DC, Stepper and Servo, PWM, H-bridge.
04
03
04
03
4. Sensors and Actuators
IR, Switch and Sonar, Internal and external sensors and Sensor
Fusion for robot control, Position Encoders, Force-Torque
sensors, and Ultrasonic Sensors, Pneumatic and Hydraulic
actuators.
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5. Autonomous Mobile Robots and Robot Intelligence
Issues in autonomous mobile robots such as self-localization
04
and navigation.
6. Robot Control Board
Programming of the robot control board from a PC, Integration
04
06
03
03
of sensors and actuators to the robot control board.
7. Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Systems
Air logic controls and control valves, pressure control valves,
accumulators, etc. hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, parallel and
series circuits, hydraulic vs. pneumatic.
8. Machine Vision
Human vision vs machine vision, Image formation and
acquisition, motion vision, image processing and filtering, object
03
representation, application to robotics.
9. Programmable Logic Controllers
Introduction to programmable controllers (PLC), PLC Ladder
Logic
programming,
fundamental
commands
of
PLC,
05
03
introduction to relays and control, PLC hardware.
10. Robot Design Mini Project
Design projects and associated electronics and sensors to
27
control them.
30
00
18
27
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
30
Lab Report / Field Report
20
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
30
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Code
ID7010
Title
Project Management and Engineering Industry
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
discuss overview of engineering industry and its operations;
o
describe methods and techniques of managing projects;
o
discuss project control and monitoring;
o
analyze a project in terms of finance;
o
describe laws and ethical practices in engineering industries;
o
organize a case study on project management.
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
1.
T
L/ F
A
Introduction - Course Overview
Introduction to engineering industry; Different engineering
industries and respective functions of those industries; Current
02
trends and issues in engineering industry.
2.
Human Resource Management
Organization;
Organizational
behaviour;
Jobs;
Roles;
Employee resourcing; Performance management; Change
03
management; Leadership.
3.
Process design, Facility Layout
A process view of a firm; Process structure; Product attributes;
Process attribute;, Product layout; Process layout; Layout
03
design process.
4.
Introduction to Project Management
Principles of project management; Classical theories of
01
management; Planning and organizing.
5.
Project Management, CPM, PERT
Definitions of projects; Examples; Importance of project
05
03
management; Project life cycle; Network diagrams to represent
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projects; Network planning models; Critical path method (CPM);
Project evaluation and review technique (PERT), Scheduling
tools (Ex: Ms Project, Project Primevera); Risk analysis.
6.
Project Management, Crashing, Cost Control
Methods and techniques of managing project completion time,
03
crashing, cost estimation and control.
7.
Contracts and Procurement
Types of contracts; Preparation of tender; Stages of tender
submission; Process in bidding and awarding; Request for
05
03
08
06
03
03
proposal (RFP); Request for qualification (RFQ); Request for
bid (RFB); Request for information (RFI).
8.
Industrial Law and Ethics
Labour law; Environmental health and occupation law;
Company law; Copyright; Intellectual property and patent; Tax
and revenue law; International treaties; CSR; (IESL Code of
Ethics).
9.
Financial Accounting
Basic accounting concepts; Trial balance; Profit and loss
account; Balance sheet; Cash flow statement.
10. Engineering Economics
01
11. Entrepreneurship and Marketing
Definition; Relevant economic, psychological and sociological
theories of entrepreneurship; Characteristics and functions of
02
an entrepreneur; Marketing environment; Product lifecycle;
Consumer behaviour; 4Ps.
12. New Business Start-up and Development
Registration procedure of new start-up; Patent procedure;
02
03
Commercialization of mobile apps.
13. Guest Lecture by Industry Person
01
39
18
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
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Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
20
Mid Semester Assessment
30
End Semester Examination
50
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Code
EC7080
Title
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Project II
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
EC6080 (Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Project I)
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
demonstrate research progress;
o
describe challenges and obstacles encountered and remedies provided;
o
identify research project review and progress;
o
assess a research article critically;
o
defend final results of research thesis as proposed in research proposal;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Introduction
Thesis writing; Methods of analysis; Referencing; Presentation
02
skills; Critical analysis.
2. Research Project
129
02
129
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
Assessment Method
Percentage
In-Course Assessment
Mid Semester Assessment
40
End of Course Evaluation
End Semester Assessment
60
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Semester 8
Course Unit
Electrical and Electronic
Engineering Design Proficiency
Electrical and Electronic
Engineering Research Project III
Academic
Lectures*
Tutorial*
Lab/ Field
Assign.*
Credits
(L)
(T)
work* (L/ F)
(A)
EC8010
03
17
N/A
24
60
EC8080
03
02
N/A
N/A
129
Code
* in hours
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Code
EC8010
Title
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Design Proficiency
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students will be able to
o
identify international standards providing institutions in EE engineering related designs
and development.
o
recognize telecommunication, electrical engineering and electrical-safety standards.
o
explain tasks in Engineering product design practice, and product realization
o
apply their technical knowledge in creating efficient design in four of given areas among
electronics, signal processing, digital design (RTL), embedded design, control system,
robotic and automation, power and communication.
o
organize work creatively and independently in an Electrical engineering design
environment;
o
produce positive contribution to the workforce as a professional Electrical and
Electronic engineer;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Standards (including safety standards) and Regulations.
National and international institutions and directives for
generating EEE standards;
Categorization of standards: consumer, medical, military and
etc;
Standard proposal generation and publication procedure;
04
Legal obligations of different stack holders: manufacturer,
authorized representative, importer and distributor;
Obtaining standards certification: Designer, manufacturer,
service provider;
Open source licensing;
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Software standards: product standards, process standards;
ECO friendly products and Recycling;
2. Telecommunication standards.
Transmission and reception of RF signals, Interference and
Immunity;
03
Overview of standards of telecommunication services;
3. Electrical engineering standards.
Power generation and transmission;
Wiring standards;
Power quality standards;
03
Cables, plugs, sockets, transformers and generators;
Switch board and panel board;
4. Electrical safety standards;
Occupational safety, fire safety, industrial safety;
Voltage safety, current safety;
Conductor, insulators and grounding;
02
Cathodic management system;
Incident notification and reporting;
5. Product design flow and analysis.
User need assessment and product analysis;
Review of Innovative design flow: needs identification,
concept development, establish target specification, analyse
competitive products, generate product concepts, select
product concept, refine product specification, economic
analysis, system level design and detailed design;
04
Concurrent Engineering;
Open source approach to product development;
Dependability and Security: Design dependable systems;
Safe-critical systems; reliability vs. Safety; Security
terminologies: Vulnerability, Attack, threat, control, etc.
6. Case studies.
Design for manufacturing, Mechanical and material aspect in
01
design, Electrical, Electronic and IT aspects in Design;
7. Design task in Electronics
Design, implement and test an electronic circuit to satisfy a
06
15
given set of requirements. Design and development tasks
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needs to cover all the level of functional requirements and
other design considerations (stability and productive)
8. Design tasks of; (3 common and unique tasks will be provided
from the following list.)
Signal Processing: Design, implement and test a signal
processing system which satisfy a given set of
requirements. Design and development tasks are needed
to satisfy certain level of design proficiency and better
performance.
Digital design (RTL): Design, develop (in RTL), simulate
and synthesis a simple digital system for a given set of
functional requirements. Simulation and synthesis can be
carried out by suitable FPGA development board and
simulation and synthesis environment (EDA tool).
Embedded design: Design, develop and demonstrate a
system based on embedded system design process for a
given set of functional requirements. The design needs to
cover minimized and shared use of system resources such
as processor, memory, buses, embedded firmware. The
design also needs to achieve certain level of other design
considerations such as power protection and regulation,
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45
low latency, fail safe, system security.
Control Systems: Design, implement and test a control
system to meet a given set of requirements. The design
may include basic controllers such as proportional,
derivative, integral or a combination of two or all. The
design task needs to satisfy necessary measures of a
control design such as rise time, slew rate, overshoot, duty
cycle.
Robotics and Automation: Design, develop, and
demonstrate system based on Robotics and Automation
for a set of given design requirements. Design needs to
include necessary performance measuring factors such as
stable and fast operation, tasks completion, sensor and
actuator calibration, ground adaptation, resource
management and fail safe.
Electric Power: Design and implement a simple system
based on electric power. The design needs to consider
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necessary design performance analysing factors such as
stability, accuracy, voltage control, current control, safety
operation, fail safe and adequate protection.
Communication System: Design, develop and simulate a
communication system based on a set of given
requirements. The design needs to analyze about
communication design concepts such as path loss,
channel estimation, channel capacity, network selection
(RF, microwave, optical, copper wire) and also needs to
satisfy better SNR or probability of error.
17
24
60
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
Assessment Method
In-Course Assessment
Design / Lab Report / Field Report
80
End of Course Evaluation
End Semester Examination
20
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Code
EC8080
Title
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Project III
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
EC7080 (Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research Project II)
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
write and explain a research thesis;
o
identify and apply standards developed for writing thesis and research paper.
o
write at least one technical paper;
o
demonstrate a new business model;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Introduction
Research grant proposal writing; Possible research grants;
Effective presentation; Journal or conference paper writing.
02
Discuss and invent new business model.
2. Research Project
129
02
129
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
Assessment Method
Percentage
In-Course Assessment
Mid Semester Assessment
40
End of Course Evaluation
End Semester Assessment
60
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Technical Elective Course Units
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Course Unit
Code
Academic
Lectures*
Tutorial*
Lab/ Field
Assign.*
Credits
(L)
(T)
work* (L/ F)
(A)
High Voltage Engineering
EC9010
02
22
04
09
09
Power System Control and Stability
EC9020
02
22
04
09
09
EC9030
02
23
06
06
06
EC9060
02
23
N/A
18
03
EC9080
03
31
N/A
18
24
EC9090
03
36
02
12
12
EC9100
02
25
N/A
06
09
EC9110
02
22
N/A
09
15
EC9120
03
39
N/A
12
06
EC9130
02
22
N/A
8
12
Advanced Digital Signal Processing
EC9140
02
27
N/A
N/A
12
Digital Image Processing
EC9570
02
21
N/A
18
09
Computer Vision
EC9580
02
23
N/A
09
12
Electricity
Generation
from
Renewable Energy Sources
Microwave Engineering
Electronic
Product
Design
and
Manufacture
Introduction
to
Biomedical
Engineering
Optical Communications
Modern
Mobile
Communication
Architecture and Applications
Advanced Electric Machines and
Drives
Distribution Automation and Smart
Grid
* in hours
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Code
EC9010
Title
High Voltage Engineering
Academic Credits
02
Prerequisite/s
EC4030 (Electric Power), EC5050 (Power Electronics and Design)
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
identify high voltage generation methods and factors of generation process;
o
choose significant measurements required for a high voltage generation;
o
identify and analyze electrical breakdowns in materials;
o
demonstrate the insulation behavior of materials;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
03
01
05
01
L/ F
A
03
03
03
03
1. Introduction
Generation and transmission of electricity, voltage stresses,
testing procedure for voltages (power frequency voltage,
lightning impulse voltage, switching impulses, DC voltages, low
frequency voltages).
2. Generation of High Voltages
Direct voltage (DC or AC conversion, Electrostatic generators),
Alternating voltages (Testing transformers, series resonant
circuit), Impulse response (Impulse voltage generator circuit,
operation, design and construction of impulse generators).
3. Measurement of High Voltages
Peak voltage measurement by spark gaps, sphere gaps,
reference measuring system, uniform field gaps, rod gaps
04
Measurement of peak voltages, voltage dividing systems, fast
digital transient recorders.
4. Electrical Breakdown in Gases
Classical gas laws, ionization and decay processes, cathode
processes, Breakdown field strength, partial breakdown, corona
02
01
discharges, polarity effect, surge breakdown voltage-time lag,
breakdown under impulse voltages.
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5. Breakdown of Solid and Liquid Dielectrics
Breakdown in solids (intrinsic, streamer, electromechanical,
03
01
03
thermal, etc.), Breakdown in liquids (Electronic, cavity, etc.)
6. Insulation Tests
Dynamic
properties
of
dielectrics,
dielectric
loss
and
capacitance measurement, partial-discharge measurements,
05
03
design and testing of external insulation.
22
04
09
09
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
10
Lab / Field Work
20
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
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Code
EC9020
Title
Power System Control and Stability
Academic Credits
02
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
identify the operational criteria of stability related to power generation;
o
recognize behaviours of synchronous machine;
o
identify static and dynamic load models used in induction and synchronous machines;
o
discuss control and protective function of excitation system models;
o
explain basics of different prime mover systems;
o
discuss controlling techniques used for active and reactive power systems;
o
analyze stability of power generation;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
02
02
L/ F
A
03
03
1. Introduction: Power System Stability
Design and operation criteria for stability; Concepts of rotor
angle stability, voltage stability/collapse and mid-term and long
term stability, classification of stability
2. Synchronous Machine Representation
The dq0 transformation and per unit representation of
synchronous generator, equivalent circuits for direct and
02
quadrature axes, transient performance analysis, magnetic
saturation, equation of motion (Swing equation)
3. Modelling of Power System Loads
Basic load modelling concepts (static or dynamic), modelling of
induction motors, synchronous motor model, acquisition of load
02
parameters (measurement or component based approach)
4. Excitation Systems
Requirements for excitation systems, Types of excitation
02
02
systems, dynamic performance measures (large or small signal
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performance), control and protective functions, modelling of
excitation systems
5. Prime-movers
Hydraulic turbines and governor systems, steam turbine and
01
governing systems
6. Active and Reactive Power Control
Active power and frequency control (speed governing), reactive
power and voltage control (shunt reactors, tap changers of
02
03
transformer, etc.)
7. Small Signal Stability
Stability
analysis
of
dynamic
systems,
state
space
representation of stability of dynamic systems, Eigen properties
of state matrix, Small-signal stability of single machine infinite
02
03
bus system, effects of excitation system, Power system
stabilizer, small-signal stability of multi machine systems,
techniques for large system analysis
8. Transient Stability
Numerical integration methods used for transient stability,
simulation of power system dynamic response, analysis of
02
03
unbalanced faults, performance of protective relays
9. Voltage Stability
Concepts of voltage stability (Transmission system, generator,
load, reactive compensating device characteristics) , Voltage
02
03
collapse, voltage stability analysis, prevention of voltage
collapse
10. Midterm and Long Term Stability
Nature of system response to severe faults, Definition of mid
and long term stability, power plant response to severe faults,
simulation of long term dynamic response, case studies of
02
severe system upsets (over-generated or under-generated
island)
11. Methods of Improving Stability
Transient
stability
enhancement,
small
signal
stability
03
enhancement
22
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09
09
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Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
10
Quiz
05
Lab / Field Work
15
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
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Code
EC9030
Title
Electricity Generation from Renewable Energy Sources
Academic Credits
02
Prerequisite/s
EC4030 (Electric Power)
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
explain principles of renewable energy and its socio-economic implications;
o
design solar power plant and state the ways to improve the efficiency;
o
design hydro power generation system;
o
design wind power generation system;
o
analyze tidal wave power generation and its structure;
o
demonstrate grid interconnection approaches and control circuit structures.
o
analyze the economic factors of renewable energy;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
05
02
03
05
02
03
04
02
A
1. Principles of Renewable Energy
Energy and sustainable development, scientific principles,
02
technical developments, social implications.
2. Solar power plant
Solar
radiation,
photovoltaic
generation,
solar
panels,
applications uses solar power
3. Hydro Power Generation
Assessment of resource for small installations, turbine types,
hydroelectric systems, hydraulic ram pump, social and
environmental aspects.
4. Wind power plant
Turbine type and terms, dynamic matching, blade element
theory, characteristics of wind, Power extraction from a turbine,
03
electricity generation, essential concepts of grid connection.
5. Wave, and Tidal power plants
04
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Wave motion, wave energy and power, wave patterns and
devices used; The cause of tides, enhancement of tides, tidal
currents/stream power; Pumping requirement for energy
conversion, installations
6. Grid interconnections
Interconnections of power sources with national grid,
controlling method and circuit design.
02
03
Net metering;
7. Institutional and Economic Factors
Socio-political factors, economics, policy tools, quantifying
01
choices
23
06
06
06
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
10
Lab / Field Work
20
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
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Code
EC9040
Title
Advanced Digital Design and Synthesis
Academic Credits
02
Prerequisite/s
EC6050 (Computer Architecture and Organization)
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
describe the fundamentals of sequential and combinational logic designs;
o
apply concepts in designing the circuits;
o
explain the concept of RTL and apply them in digital system design;
o
differentiate various types of memory design and their applications;
o
design a mini project using FPGA and suitable synthesizing IDE.
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
1. Review
Basic logic design, number system and logic families
T
L/ F
A
03
03
01
2. Hardware Descriptive Language
Introduction to Verilog/ VHDL and design tools, behavioural
synthesis of digital systems, Introduction to RTL based design,
05
simulation and verification, PCB prototyping.
3. Design, Synthesis and Verification Tools
Layout editor, p-cells, cell libraries, P&R, VHDL compilers,
02
process scaling, spice simulator, extraction, LVS.
4. Design of Combinational Logic
Introduction to programmable logic devices, Implementing
04
03
combinational circuits using PLDs.
5. Design and Optimization of Sequential Circuit
State machines, transmission gates, transistor sizing, set-up
04
03
and hold times, dynamic registers.
6. Processor Design
Instruction set architecture, hardwired and microprogramming
03
approaches to processor design.
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7. Memory Design
RAM, ROM, EPROM, SRAM, DRAM, memory cells and
memory
organization,
cache
memory
design,
memory
03
03
interfacing.
8. Complex Digital Systems
System specification, design, implementation and performance
03
evaluation on reconfigurable hardware (FPGA).
25
06
09
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
20
Lab Report / Field Report
20
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
40
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Code
EC9050
Title
Software Construction for Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Academic Credits
02
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to
o
identify and use the advanced features of a selected programming language;
o
use data collections with the consideration of efficiency;
o
use suitable methods to input and output data with proper error handling mechanism and
textual parsing formats;
o
distinguish the advantages of object oriented programming and event-driven
programming, and use appropriate one based on the requirements;
o
develop applications with concurrency mechanisms and sockets.
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Introduction of Features of a Selected Language
Control constructs, static / dynamic typing, scope and name-
04
05
02
04
02
03
04
03
03
05
03
04
spaces, automatic memory management.
2. Data Collections (containers)
Lists, tuples, sets and hash tables, Iterating over collections,
efficiency considerations.
3. Input/output, Error Handling and Parsing Textual Formats
Command-line arguments, files and streams, errors and
exceptions, pattern matching with regular expressions, parsing
structured data (HTML, XML and JSON.)
4. Classes and Objects
Classes as user-defined types, object instances, references and
aliasing, composing objects, defining linked structures (trees
and graphs).
5. Event-driven Programming
Graphical user interfaces and call-backs, Observer pattern and
03
model-view separation, threading and asynchronous updates.
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6. Concurrency and Network Clients
Language facilities for concurrency, multiprocessing and
04
03
19
25
pipelines, sockets.
08
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
20
Lab / Field Work
20
Mid Semester Assessment
(practical exam)
End of Course Evaluation
End Semester Examination
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40
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Code
EC9060
Title
Microwave Engineering
Academic Credits
02
Prerequisite/s
EC4020 (Electromagnetic Engineering)
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
demonstrate propagation of microwaves in different media.
o
demonstrate the understanding of micro-stripes, coplanar, suspended substrate,
multilayer sub-structure transmission media and their properties and synthesis;
o
explain state of the art RF and microwave design and analysis tools;
o
analyse passive and active microwave circuits using state of the art design and analysis
tools;
o
express the understanding of microwave resonators, active devices and different
channel multiplexing techniques;
o
demonstrate the ability to fabricate RF and Microwave circuits using state of the art
prototyping techniques;
o
demonstrate the ability to test and evaluate performance of RF and microwave circuits
using testing devices (ex: Vector Network Analyzer);
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Microwave propagation
Introduction to metal wave guides; wave propagation through
rectangular and circular metal wave guides; TE and TM mode,
02
power flow through wave guide; cavity resonator.
2. Transmission Media
Synthesis, analysis and physical realization of various types of
micro-strip, coplanar, suspended substrate, multilayer sub-
02
structures and waveguides.
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Review of transmission line theory and the Smith Chart,
Dispersion properties of different transmission media.
3. Microwave Network Analysis
Characterization of Microwave Networks using the scattering
parameters. Hands on experience for measuring the scattering
03
03
05
06
03
parameters of various two port devices using modern network
analyzers.
4. Microwave
Passive
devices
design,
simulation
and
measurements
Power dividers and Couplers: Analysis, optimization and
simulation of microwave power dividers and couplers: Parallelcoupled and branch line directional couplers.
Microwave filters: Low-pass, high-pass and band-pass filters.
Realizations in various transmission media, including lumped
elements,
distributed
elements,
multilayer
structures
and
parallel
waveguides
coupled
and
lines,
fabrication
techniques.
5. Microwave resonators for different transmission media
Microwave resonators
6. Microwave Multiplexers and Wave guide Multiplexers
Combining or separating multiple frequency channels.
02
02
03
05
06
7. Active Microwave components and circuits
Gun diode, Tunnel diode, Hybrid transistors.
RF chokes to bias microwave amplifiers, attenuators and
impedance matching networks; Optimum design of input and
output matching circuits for power amplifiers; Low noise figure
amplifiers design.
Differential
negative
resistance,
microwave
noise
measurements;
23
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18
03
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Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
05
Lab Report / Field Report
30
Mid Semester Assessment
15
End Semester Examination
50
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Code
EC9080
Title
Electronic Product Design and Manufacture
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
EC4050
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
define basic steps in electronic product design and manufacture;
o
identify noise and signal integrity issues in electronic circuits;
o
analyze noise and signal integrity issues in electronic circuits;
o
demonstrate analogue and digital electronic circuits designs and analyze
the ways to improve the efficiency of circuits.
o
design an electronic product (from concept to PCB to casing);
o
test electronic products and pcb;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
1. Product design and Development
T
L/ F
A
01
An overview of electronic product design industry
2. Product design process
Screening
test,
Environmental
effects
on
reliability,
Redundancy, Failsafe system, Ergonomic & aesthetic design
02
considerations, Packaging & storage
3. Estimating power supply requirement (Power supply
sizing), Power supply protection devices.
01
4. Noise consideration of a typical system
Noise in electronic circuit, Measurement of noise,
Grounding, Shielding and Guarding; Signal integrity
02
03
issues.
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5. Advanced topics in Analogue and Digital Electronic
Circuit Design
01
03
08
03
04
03
FPGA and FPAA
6. PCB designing
Double and multilayer printed circuit boards. Design for
manufacturing: Generation of signal, ground, silkscreen, via,
solder paste, solder mask and drill layers using CAD tools.
Component placement to optimize performance. AC and DC
return path consideration and design for minimal noise, PCB
testing.
7. Product testing
Testing for specifications, CE/UL compliance,
Environmental
testing
for
product,
Environmental
test
chambers & rooms. Tests carried out on the enclosures,
Electromagnetic
compatibility
(EMC)
with
respect
to
compliance, EMC testing, Conducted emission test (time
domain methods), Radiated emission test, Basics on standard
used. Instrument specifications.
8. PCB Testing.
Needs of Testing, Fault inspection, JTAG;
Defect coverage, Extest and Intest;
Verification and Test Bench mechanism;
03
ATE, Testing principle, Fault modeling, Test vector
generation, ATPG, BIST
9. Enclosure Design.
Enclosure sizing, supply requirements,
materials for enclosure, tests carried out on enclosure;
03
Introduction to state of the art solid modeling tools;
Thermal management and its types.
10. Advanced topics in electronic product manufacture.
automation and testing;
01
11. Product documentation.
Needs of documentation;
User manual, Technical documentation, Installation and
01
maintenance documentation, essential structures
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of documentations;
Standards and compliances of product
documentations (EU/CE,US);
12. . Electronic product design mini project
04
31
00
06
24
18
24
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Lab Report / Field Report
30
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
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Code
EC9090
Title
Introduction to Biomedical Engineering
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
EC4020, EC4040
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
relate a neuronal cell using the Hodgkin and Huxley model with deriving the voltage
waveforms for a given set of conditions.
o
design an electronic signal conditioning circuit to interface biopotentials such as EEG
and ECG into a computer via a data acquisition card.
o
design an electrical wiring system referring relevant standards for a critical care area or
an operating theatre of a healthcare facility in compliance with the standards.
o
reconstruct CT images using Fourier slice theorem, filtered back projection, and
algebraic reconstruction technique and analyse MRI data.
o
describe properties of biomaterials and their applications.
o
identify basics of biomechanics and electric modelling.
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Introduction
Introduction to subareas of Biomedical Engineering, Moral
02
and Ethical Issues
2. Introduction to Engineering aspects of molecular and
cellular principles, Physiology, and organ systems
06
03
3. Bioelectromagnetism
Bioelectric potentials, excitable tissue, resting electrical
properties of cells, action potentials, EEG, Synaptic
04
01
02
transmission and neuromuscular junction, ENG, EMG,
Electromagnetic stimulation (LO1)
4. Modeling of cardiac system, measurements, ECG (LO2)
02
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5. Bioinstrumentation
Biosensors, Biopotential electrodes, Biopotential amplifiers
04
01
03
(LO2)
6. Biomaterials
Properties and application of biomaterials, Metals,
Ceramics, Polymers, natural materials, composites, Tissue
biomaterial interactions, biocompatibility, corrosion,
02
degradation and resorption, immunogenicity, and other
properties, safety
7. Biomechanics
Basic mechanics, mechanics of materials, viscoelastic
03
03
properties, Mechanical properties of tissues
8. Electrical Safety and Regulation (LO3)
9. Mechanical and electric models for ventilation, respiration
and blood pressure measurement
10. Biomedical Imaging Systems: X-ray, CT, PET, MRI,
Ultrasound, Optical Imaging (LO4, LO5
02
03
03
03
03
12
12
02
09
36
02
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
15
Lab Report / Field Report
15
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
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Code
EC9100
Title
Optical Communications
Academic Credits
02
Prerequisite/s
EC4020, EC5020
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
demonstrate the understanding on functionality of each of components that comprise a
fiber-optic communication system: transmitter, optical fibre, amplifier, and receiver.
o
demonstrate the understanding on properties of optical fibre that affect performance of
a communication link.
o
demonstrate the understanding of basic physical processes that govern generation and
detection of light to be able to explain how semiconductor lasers work, and differentiate
between direct modulation and external electro-optic modulation.
o
demonstrate the understanding of basic optical amplifier operation and its effect on
signal power and noise in system.
o
apply concepts listed above for a design of basic optical communications link.
o
explain state of the art tools used for design and analysis of optical
communication systems.
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
1. Optical Communications – Introduction and Recent Progress:
T
L/ F
A
01
2. Electron-Photon Interactions
Particle nature of light - photon, particle-wave duality,
electron-photon interactions – spontaneous emission,
02
stimulated emission and recombination.
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3. Transmitters and Receivers
Theory of Lasing – Fabry Perot Lasers, Laser diode types,
Modulation of Lasers, Directly modulated semiconductor
06
lasers, external modulation; Photodiodes, avalanche
photodetectors.
4. Transmission of Light in Optical Fibres:
guiding of light over optical fibres, modes and fibre types,
02
03
01
03
attenuation, dispersion, nonlinearities
5. System design and performance metrics:
Introductions to key system parameters and how they affect
performance, Bit-error rate, signal-to-noise ratio
6. Optical Amplifiers:
Optical amplification, Semiconductor Amplifiers, Erbium-
03
doped fibre amplifiers, Raman amplifiers, Noise Processes
7. Passive Optical Devices
Optical
couplers,
optical
filters,
wavelength
division
03
multiplexers and demultiplexers.
8. Design of Optical Communication Links: Link Budgets,
Dispersion Management and Multi-channel Systems
04
9. Design, Analysis and Simulation Optical Communication Links
and Subsystems
09
(1 or 2 assignments)
10. Introduction to Optical Networks
Fibre-to-the-home networks, metro and core network
02
architectures, long-haul and ultra long haul transmission
systems.
25
00
06
09
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
10
Lab Report / Field Report
20
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
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Code
EC9110
Title
Modern Mobile Communication Architecture and Applications
Academic Credits
02
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
describe basic architecture of LTE/EPC network.
o
read and analyze standard specification documents associated with LTE/EPC network.
o
assess mobility in LTE/EPC network.
o
identify different applications in LTE/EPC network
o
design and develop new applications in LTE/EPC network.
o
demonstrate working knowledge of LTE/EPC network.
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. LTE/4G Network Architecture
Requirement for the 4G network
3GPP Long Term Evolution program, Evolved Packet
Core/Service Architecture Evolution (SAE), Architecture of
03
LTE/EPC network (eNodeB, Mobility Management Entity,
Serving Gateway, PDN gateway,)
2. 3GPP Specification
Review of 3GPP Release 8,9, and 10 specification
03
03
3. Evolved Packet Core Deployment and Testing
Open source tool (e.g., open EPC) deployment in lab
06
03
environment. The group assignment.
4. Protocols in LTE/EPC network
L3 Radio protocols: Packet Data Convergence Protocol
(PDCP), Radio Resource Control (RRC) and Non-Access
06
06
Stratum (NAS, )
Signaling message between UE and EPC
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Roaming and authentication Charging
5. Mobility in LTE/EPC Network
Tunneling solution (GTP), different mobility scenarios
6. QoS in LTE/EPC
Different QoS Classes in LTE, implementation options
02
03
02
7. LTE/EPC Application and Service
Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)/IP Multi Media Subsystem
(IMS)
Voice over LTE
04
03
06
09
05
Multimedia Broadcast and multicast services(MBMS)
The group assignment for LTE/EPC application proposal.
8. LTE-Advanced
01
Evolution and difference with LTE
9. Requirement of 5G network
01
22
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
25
Lab Report / Field Report
10
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
45
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Code
EC9120
Title
Advanced Electric Machines and Drives
Academic Credits
03
Prerequisite/s
EC 5050, EC 5040
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, the student should be able to
o
describe structure of Electric Drive systems and their role in various applications.
o
explain basic requirements placed by mechanical systems on electric drives.
o
explain basic principles of power electronics in drives using switch-mode converters and
pulse width modulation to synthesize the voltages in dc and ac motor drives.
o
describe the operation of dc motor drives to satisfy four-quadrant operation to meet
mechanical load requirements.
o
design torque, speed and position controller of motor drives.
o
apply space vectors presented on a physical basis to describe the operation of an ac
machine.
o
explain basic principles of Permanent Magnet AC (Self-Synchronous AC) drives.
o
describe the operation of induction machines in steady state that allows them to be
controlled in induction-motor drives.
o
analyze speed control of induction motor drives in an energy efficient manner using
power electronics.
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Introduction
Describe the basic structure of Electric Drives, walk through
illustrative applications, and discuss the multi-disciplinary nature
03
of drives.
2. Mechanical Systems
Describe different kinds of mechanical systems – linear, rotary;
Define key system parameters and how to compute them –
06
03
inertia, friction, damping. Describe typical requirements:
acceleration, speed, position. Note other considerations like
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resonances. Go through mechanical system models; Derive
and explain electromechanical coupling mechanisms.
3. Power electronic converters
Review basics of power processing with rectifiers and switch
mode converters; introduce power-pole as the building block,
06
03
PWM control, average models, DC vs AC drives
4. DC Motor Drives
DC motor operating modes, four quadrant operation, flux
06
03
weakening, Brushless DC motors.
5. Feedback Controllers for Motor Drives
Definitions
and
objectives,
cascaded
control,
average
representation of PPU. Design steps, and example. Torque
06
03
loop, speed loop, position loop.
6. AC Machines
Space Vector Representation, Space Vector Components,
Relation Between Space Vectors and Phasors; PMAC Drives:
06
03
06
03
39
12
Induced EMF, Per‐Phase Equivalent Circuit, Control, Similarity
between DC and BLDC
7. Induction Motor Drive
equivalent circuit, Starting - line-start vs soft start. Speed
Control – block diagram, V/Hz operation, generator mode.
06
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
10
Lab Report / Field Report
20
Mid Semester Assessment
30
End Semester Examination
40
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Code
EC9130
Title
Distribution Automation and Smart Grid
Academic Credits
02
Prerequisite/s
EC4030 - Electric power
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
explain new technologies applicable to power systems;
o
develop the understanding between power system, communication and control;
o
develop solutions for real-world problems;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Power System Basics
Review of power flow analysis, linearization of power flow
02
equations, using MATLAB to solve power flow equations
2. Unbalanced Operation of Power System
Ladder iterative method, modern techniques to simplify power
follow equation with non-negligible line resistance and voltage
03
02
04
02
04
02
drop.
3. Power System Measurements
Sensors, state estimation, phasor measurement units
4. Communication for Power System Applications
Basics of data communication, communication protocols,
effect of data on loss and solutions to communication based
on power system applications
5. Control of Distribution System
Line compensators, control in presence of distributed
generation, distributed control, possible solutions for
04
02
distribution systems
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6. Demand Response
Residential demand response, effect of electric vehicle
05
charging, human behaviour on decision making.
7. Course Project
Based on available field data develop a solution to an existing
problem. Work with CEB engineers to evaluate the feasibility
00
12
of the solution
22
08
12
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
40
Mid Semester Assessment
10
End Semester Examination
50
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Code
EC9140
Title
Advanced Digital Signal Processing
Academic Credits
02
Prerequisite/s
EC5010 – Digital Signal Processing
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course unit, students should be able to
o
explain properties of Discrete Time signals and Systems and analyse frequency
domain effects;
o
design digital filters for a given specification or an application and analyse the ways
to improve the designs ;
o
demonstrate finite word length effects;
o
describe Discrete Fourier Transform techniques and identify its practical application
in solving complex problems;
o
demonstrate Linear prediction and adaptive filtering techniques;
o
analyse time-frequency effects of STFT and CWT;
o
develop a signal processing system and demonstrate it;
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Review: Discrete time Signals and System.
DT signals and systems, A/D and D/A conversion, LTI system,
Frequency analysis, Fourier Transform, DT random signals, Z
01
transform;
2. Advanced Topics in Digital Filter Design.
Optimization method, Pad approximation method, Prony’s
method, Shank’s method;
04
Equi-ripple design, Least square techniques;
3. Finite Word Length Effects.
Introduction, Fixed point arithmetic, Estimating the upper
bound, Coefficient quantization, Round-off effects, Limit cycles,
03
Floating point representation;
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4. Discrete Fourier Transform and Applications.
Efficient computation of DFT algorithm, FFT, ;
03
Overlap add, overlap save methods
5. Linear Prediction and Adaptive Filtering.
Linear prediction, Wiener Filtering, LMS Algorithms, and
Adaptive Filtering, Adaptive Filter Applications: Noise
09
cancellation, Deconvolution;
6. Advanced topics in Multi rate signal processing.
Multistage design of Decimator and Interpolator;
Introduction, Polyphase decomposition of FIR filter, Polyphase
decomposition: Decimator, Interpolator;
Other Digital Filter bank/ Sub-band structures: Sampling of
03
bandpass signals, Alias free reconstruction, Quadrature mirror
filter banks, Multilevel filterbanks;
7. Spectral Estimation.
Random process and power spectral estimation, Periodogram,
03
ARMA modeling,
8. Mini project
E.g. Hardware implementation of DSP algorithms
12
27
12
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
30
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
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Code
EC9570
Title
Digital Image Processing
Academic Credits
02
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to
o
explain the field of digital image processing;
o
explain the digital image processing fundamental algorithms;
o
utilize an appropriate programming environment for image processing;
o
apply the image enhancement techniques;
o
apply image processing techniques to solve problems.
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
T
L/ F
A
1. Introduction
Imaging, Digital images and pixels, colour components, image
02
processing examples.
2. Point Operations
Grey values and brightness, quantization, Weber's law, gama
characteristics, adjusting brightness and contrast, image
03
03
02
03
04
06
histogram
3. 2D Transforms
Fourier Frequency domain , discrete cosine transform,
Karhunen - loeve transform, singular value decomposition
4. Image Segmentation
Edge detection, Grey-level thresholding,
Otsu's method,
Locally adaptive thresholding, Colour based segmentation,
Region growing, Split and merge algorithm
5. Morphological Image Processing
Morphological filters for grey - level images, Morphological edge 03
03
detector, Rank filters, median filters, majority filters
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6.
Image Compression
Fundamentals, Compression models, Error-free compression,
03
03
Lossy compression, Compression standards
7. Image Registration and Matching
Template matching, Eigen face, Fisher face
04
09
21
18
09
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
20
Lab Report / Field Report
10
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
50
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Code
EC9580
Title
Computer Vision
Academic Credits
02
Prerequisite/s
None
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students should be able to
o
explain the fundamentals of computer vision;
o
summarize the fundamental issues when extracting information from digital imagery;
o
explain the fundamentals of image formation and representation;
o
explain digital cameras and sensors used to capture the image;
o
apply the computer vision tools and techniques to solve real problem;
o
design computer vision project.
Syllabus Outline
Hours
Content
L
1. Introduction to Computer Vision
Digital image, computer vision examples.
2. Image Formation and Representation
Camera, image sensors.
T
L/ F
A
01
02
3. Depth Estimation
Perspective, Binocular Stereopsis: Camera and Epipolar
03
03
Geometry; Homography, Rectification.
4. Features and Filters
Scale-invariant feature (SIFT), histogram of oriented gradients
(HOG), 2D- discrete cosine transform (2D-DCT), gabor filters,
30
03
linear filters, texture analysis.
5. Segmentation
For ground background segmentation, region growing, edge
based approaches to segmentation, graph-cut, mean-shift,
04
03
Markov random field (MRFs) and texture segmentation.
6. Object Detection and Classification
Bag of words, face detection, face recognition, pattern analysis
05
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7. Video Processing
Tracking, background subtraction, action recognition, optical
05
flow, Kanade–Lucas–Tomasi (KLT), Spatio-temporal analysis
23
09
12
Assessment/ Evaluation Details
Assessment Type
In-Course Assessment
End of Course Evaluation
Assessment Method
Percentage
Assignment
30
Lab Report / Field Report
10
Mid Semester Assessment
20
End Semester Examination
40
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