ENGINEERING Master of Comm. DURATION 1.5 YEARS 3 YEARS (Full time) 2.5 YEARS 4 YEARS (Part time) P R O G R A M I N F O Master of Communication System Engineering is a quarter research program where candidates are given unique opportunity to follow their interest in a specialized area of research of Communication for 2 semesters worth 10 credit hours. Apart from that the students will be attending 10 post graduate classes in which 4 courses are core courses and 6 are elective courses amounting to 30 credit hours where the students will be learning advanced technical courses in the field of system electronics. E N T R Y R E Q U I R E M E N T Bachelor degree in the relevant or related domain with Second Lower Class Honours or CGPA 2.50 or 60 % and above Applicants with minimum 2 year professional working experience are preferred CGPA below 2.50 or 60 % with 5 years of professional working experience F E E S S T R U C T U R E RM 24 700.00 (Malaysian) RM 27 700.00 (International) C O O R D I N A T I O R S D R. R E N U G A A / P V E R A Y I A H R e n u g a @ u n i t e n. e d u. m y C O U R S E O F F E R E D CORE COURSES (12 CREDIT HOURS EACH 3 CREDIT HOURS) Radio-Frequency Electronics and Circuit Design Advanced Applied Telecommunication Systems Laser Technology and Applications Antenna Technology for Wireless Communications Special Topics on Communications Network Network Performance Analysis Satellite and Wave Propagations Local Area Network (LAN) Design Analysis Advanced Communications Engineering Advanced Digital System Design Advanced Wafer Processing Analog IC Design Reconfigurable Computing Object Oriented Programming for Engineers Computer-Controlled Systems CORE COURSES (12 CREDIT HOURS EACH 3 CREDIT HOURS) Optical Fiber Communications Digital Communications Systems Mobile and Cellular Communications Research Methodology
C O U R S E S Y N O P S I S ( C O R E ) CSEM513 OPTICAL FIBER COMMUNICATION This subject consists of the fundamentals of optical communications systems. The topics that are covered include historical generations of optical communications, the principles of fiber optic and the fundamental technology of key components in optical communication systems, advantage and limitation of optical fiber communications and the working principles of optical sources, optical amplifiers, optical transmitter and receivers. The key emphasis is on systems and techniques in optical transmission, such as coherent detection. In addition, this course discusses the fiber nonlinearities and their related effects in optical fiber communication. Furthermore, this course introduces optical transmission hierarchy and principles of optical networking with an emphasis on some optical communication systems applications such as local area network and optical access network. CSEM523 DIGITAL COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS This subject introduces the principles of digital communications including the fundamental concepts of coding and modulation techniques. Its introduction begins with the fundamentals of information theory which is essential in the digital communication systems. The assignment in this course will provide a basic design problem to develop understanding of the most popular coding techniques. This course covers information theory, source encoding, baseband transmission, principles of digital modulation and error control coding. CSEM533 MOBILE AND CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS This subject is offered to students who will be majoring in communications. It comprises of the following topics: Wireless System, Standard and Migrations, Cellular System Fundamentals, Cellular Architecture and Network, Mobile Radio Propagation and Fading, Traffic and System Design, Modulation and Multiple Access Techniques, Access Scheme and Protocols, and Interference and Link Analysis. ESEM503 ADVANCED DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING Students learn the essential advanced topics in digital signal processing that are necessary for successful graduate-level research. The course includes a review of the linear constant-coefficient system properties covered in an undergraduate DSP course, and then examines a variety of multi-rate filter structures, time-varying and adaptive systems, fast algorithms, and other topics relevant to the research areas of the students. UNIM513 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Students are expected to learn about research project planning and management. These include the skills development in obtaining information, academic integrity, choosing the research method, analyzing data, effective communication through oral presentation and written proposal. CSEM517 PROJECT AND CONTINUOUS PRESENTATION Students select a research project or suggested by electronics and communication engineering department academic staffs and works throughout period under their supervision. Students have to present in the form of project paper (thesis) containing the original work, all or a significant part of which is worthy of publication in a learned journal, proceedings or the equivalent forms. Students are expected to have adequate knowledge of the discipline within their specific field of study. In some cases, students are asked to attend specific lecture programs, seminars, etc., in order to consolidate and broaden their understanding.
CSEM543 RADIO-FREQUENCY ELECTRONICS AND CIRCUIT DESIGN This subject is offered to students who will be majoring in communications. It comprises of the following topics: Transmission Lines and Smiths Chart, Impedance Matching and Tuning, Microwave Network Analysis, Microwave Resonators, Microwave Passive Components, Microwave Filters, Design of Microwave Amplifiers and Oscillators. CSEM553 ANTENNA TECHNOLOGY FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION This elective subject is intended primarily for students who wish to specialize in communication systems and would like to understand the principles and current practice in wireless communication including both antennas and propagation aspects. Its introduction begins with the basic properties of electromagnetic radiation, before the subject dwells into antennas. In the rest of the subject, the circuit models on antenna, different type of antennas from dipoles to log periodic, loop to spiral and helical coil, and lastly reflector and aperture and micro strip type antennas will be dealt with comprehensively. The phase array antenna in particular to the application of tracking will be introduced. And the applications of some of these antennas in communications systems will be discussed thoroughly. Some minor assignments pertaining to antenna selection and design for specific purposes will be given to the students to gauge their understanding of the subject. CSEM563 SPECIAL TOPICS ON COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK The nature of the class will be that of inquiry and analysis within a flexible learning environment. Analyses of case studies and student projects studying examples in existing communications network will supplement course topics. There may be guest lecturers that will provide an in-depth view of selected topics. Student assignments and projects will enable students to explore communications and networking issues from the perspective of their areas of interest and share their findings with the class. CSEM573 ADVANCED APPLIED TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS The telecommunications systems are the systems deployed by the telecommunication network operators to provide the telecommunication services to their customers. The networks can be broadly categories into fixed, cellular and data communication systems. This course focuses more on the fixed systems, which include the fundamental and the principles of basic telephone, switching, transmission and signaling system. Nevertheless the basic concept of cellular mobile communications and elements of basic Voice over IP (VoIP) are covered at the end of the course. The transformation of the technology from the conventional analog to digital systems, and subsequently to the IP data communication systems are also addressed in the course. Besides, the evolution of the cellular radio from mobile telephone service to a mobile multimedia digital multi-access capability is dealt with in the course and the issue of next generation networks (NGN) and convergence are addressed. CSEM583 LASER TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS This subject is intended primarily for students who wish to specialize in communication systems and would like to understand the principles of lasers and current lasers use in the industry and telecommunication applications. Its introduction begins with the definition, evaluation of lasers, unique properties of laser, elements of laser and the conditions for producing a laser. In the rest of the subject, laser structure & excitation mechanism of different types of lasers such as, Gas lasers, He-Ne, CO2, solid-state lasers, Nd: YAG laser, semiconductor lasers and fiber lasers will be comprehensively investigated. The laser classification, hazards and safety will be introduced. The applications of some of these lasers in welding, cutting, material deposition and communications systems will be discussed thoroughly. Assignments for analysis and solve the laser rate equations will be given to the students to gauge their understanding of the theory of laser.
CSEM593 NETWORK PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS This subject covers an introduction to the basic probability models, queuing theory, and simulation techniques used in the performance analysis and capacity planning of a network. The students will be exposed to event probability, standard discrete and continuous probability distributions, the Poisson process, random number generation, discrete-event system modeling and simulation techniques, statistical estimation, and basic queuing models. Students will be introduced to the ns-2 network simulator and are expected to be able to construct Internet Protocol networks and do performance study using the simulator through a group based mini project. Students can apply the knowledge learned to do network research. CSIM513 SATELLITE AND WAVE PROPAGATIONS This subject is intended primarily for students who wish to specialize in communication systems and would like to understand the principles in satellite communication in specific, propagation aspects. Its introduction begins with the propagation of electromagnetic waves in dielectric media. In the rest of the subject, the topics that will be dealt with comprehensively are low, medium and high frequency electromagnetic wave propagation in atmosphere, troposphere and ionosphere. Some emphasis will be made on tropospheric scattering. Transmission reflections and absorption of electromagnetic waves between air /seawater and air / land will also be considered. Remote sensing satellites and radar for surveillance will be discussed to show the application of electromagnetic propagation in the current technology of satellites. CSEM603 LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) DESIGN ANALYSIS The main objective of this module is to introduce the systematic approach of LAN planning, design and implementation. To examine availability of network electronics and suppliers in their relation to the overall impact on a network design. To identify constraints and considerations in the network implementation plan. A comprehensive coverage of available and fore coming LAN technologies. Student will be introduced to concepts such as: traffic engineering, queue analysis, requirement and flow analysis, logical design, physical design, and routing & addressing design. A survey of integration of network management and security feature is also included. CSEM623 ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS This module will enable engineering postgraduates to have an in depth knowledge in communications systems. It deals in the engineering aspects of transmission and receiving of signals in wired, wireless and microwave systems. ESEM543 ADVANCED DIGITAL SYSTEM DESIGN This subject is intended primarily for students who wish to specialize in advanced digital systems and would like to understand the principles and current practice in synthesizable design including hardware optimization aspects. Its introduction begins with the basic digital system design. In the rest of the subject, system modeling, different level of high level system design using HDL, design partitioning concept and its application for large design, algorithmic synthesis based design and its application on hardware optimization, and concept of scheduling formulation will be dealt comprehensively. Projectbased work will be given to the students for familiarization with advanced system design. ESEM553 RECONFIGURABLE COMPUTING This subject is to introduce reconfigurable computing concept and tools needed to program reconfigurable-logic hardware. Subsequent to introduction, the course will proceed to hardware descriptive programming techniques to describe logic circuits, state machines or component-level design using different level of abstractions. Then the students will design a custom IP (intellectual property) core that capable of communicating with an on-chip processor. The last topic will be analysis or design of a selected algorithm, followed by its implementation on a selected FPGA evaluation board.
ESEM563 ADVANCED WAFER PROCESSING The aim of this course is to give knowledge, understanding and concept in the field of integrated circuit fabrication process engineering. Among topics that will be given are related to the processing technology used for integrated circuit fabrication, integration process for NMOS, CMOS and MOS memory fabrication technology, relationship between processing engineer and integrated circuit design engineer. ESEM573 OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS This subject primarily introduces object oriented programming concept in solving various problems in engineering and science algorithms, which require high computation and memory. The course begins with an introduction to computers and the Java language. The basic concepts of computers are highlighted and the fundamentals of programming languages, compilers and interpreters are detailed. This is followed by the basics of computation where the idea of variables, data types and expressions are introduced. When the computation is not in sequence, programs need to be written with complicated flow of control. Two major types of flow of control which uses branching and loop concepts are introduced. Then, the concept of class and methods, the most important component of the course, are discussed. This is followed by introduction of the concept of arrays to deal with single and multidimensional data. More techniques in object oriented systems such as polymorphism, inheritance, abstract classes and interfaces are also discussed. In order to access the data in the hard disk, the concept of files I/O and streams are highlighted. Methods on catching the error in a program are detailed in the exception handling. Furthermore, usage of GUI components in JAVA API is also discussed to enable the students to solve a problem in object oriented way with a user friendly approach. ESEM583 COMPUTER-CONTROLLED SYSTEMS With recent advances in digital processors and computers, most control systems are built using digital rather than analog controllers. These controllers are inexpensive, fast, accurate, and robust. Hence they are very popular. This course introduces the students to digital control of linear time-invariant systems. The major components of this course are: Analysis of discrete-time control systems and Design of controllers for discrete time systems. MATLAB will be extensively used to design discrete time controllers. This course will end with a discussion on the Realization of Digital Controllers. ESEM593 ANALOG IC DESIGN This is an advanced course for analyzing and designing CMOS analog integrated circuits. It gives an overall view of analog design flow methodologies, layout and fabrication process. Second-order effects of the MOSFET transistor will be considered, and the frequency response of the amplifiers will be studied. Students will be using LTSPICE circuit simulator for the design and analysis of operational amplifiers and other advanced circuits.