Course Outline
[2012-2013]MSc(Eng) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (2012-2013)
Note: The list below is not final and some courses may not be offered every year.
ELEC6006. Communications policy and regulations Radio frequency management, allocation of spectrum, regulations for spectrum use, common carriers, Satellite and cables, competition and compliance, ITU, long term policy planning. ELEC6008. Pattern recognition and machine learning Bayes decision theory; parametric and non-parametric techniques; linear discriminant functions; unsupervised learning and clustering; feature extraction; neural network techniques; context-dependent classification; case studies. ELEC6021. Project (4 modules) ELEC6026. Digital signal processing One and two dimensional discrete-time signals and systems; analysis and design of digital filters, implementation issues; random processes and applications; waveform coding; spectral analysis; adaptive signal processing; applications of digital signal processing. ELEC6027. Integrated circuit systems design IC design route and technology considerations; logic and circuit design with MOS and CMOS: data and control flow in systematic structures; systems design and design methods; computer aids to IC design; application case studies. ELEC6036. High-performance computer architecture Introduction to high-performance model processors; pipelining and instruction-level parallelism; advanced pipelining design: scoreboard and Tomasulo algorithm; speculative execution (branch prediction supported by reorder buffers); advanced technologies: value prediction, instruction reuse; advanced computing model: grid computing; cloud computing; case studies (e.g. cloud architecture examples including the GrepTheWeb architecture). ELEC6043. Digital image processing Properties and descriptions of digital images; image formation, sampling, time and frequency representations; wavelets; image enhancement, restoration, filters, and edge detection; human visual system, color, and sensors; binary image processing and morphological filters; coding and compression. ELEC6049. Digital system design techniques Hardware description language; mixed-level and mixed-mode simulation techniques; logic and system synthesis; testing, fault analysis and grading, design for testability; programmable logic devices and applications; high speed digital system design. ELEC6055. Power system distribution Substation configuration and design; feeder design fault detection and isolation; restoration; voltage regulation; secondary circuit design; distribution system reliability analysis; distribution automation. ELEC6063. Optoelectronics and lightwave technology Optical waveguides and fibers, Lasers and light emitting devices, active and passive optoelectronics devices, optical network, and fiber system designs. ELEC6065. Data compression Lossless compression, image compression, video compression, audio compression, coding standards. ELEC6067. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology and applications Fundamentals of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR); introduction to MR imaging system; design principle of permanent and super-conducting magnets; RF antennas (probes), gradient coils, RF transmitter and receivers; signal processing and imaging reconstruction; basic pulse sequence design; advanced fast imaging methods; MR spectroscopy and MR imaging applications, including functional MRI in human brain functional research and clinical applications. ELEC6079. Biomedical ultrasound Ultrasound biophysics, scanning modes, data acquisition schemes, transducer basics; applications of ultrasound including imaging, flow analysis, microscopy, therapy. ELEC6080. Telecommunications systems and management Introduction to ICT industry, its latest development and issues; telecommunications systems including fixed, mobile, Internet and cable systems; telecommunications services, development, provisioning and delivery; telecommunications policy and regulation; telecommunications management: external and internal views of telecommunications management, TMN model and other hot issues. ELEC6084. Power delivery management for metropolitan cities Delivering electricity safely, reliably, cost-effectively and environmentally friendly in metropolitan cities. Challenge in supplying super-reliable electricity to high-rise buildings. Meeting and Surpassing customers’ expectations in supply reliability, power quality and associated services. Asset management and maintenance strategies. State-of-the-art protection, control and metering systems. Legislative requirements for safe and green power transmission and distribution. ELEC6085. The role of a computerized SCADA system in power system operation Design of a SCADA system for power system control and automation: alarm monitoring, event logging, data acquisition and supervisory control. Automation and economization functions: unit commitment, economic dispatch, automatic generation control. Operational support functions: state estimation, post mortem analysis and training simulator. ELEC6092. Green project management Scope and value of green projects; clarity of mission and goals; audit and feasibility study. Green project planning, scheduling, and control. Contract management: project strategy, contract documents, tendering procedure and contingency. Site implementation: partnership collaboration; project quality assurance; safety management; environmental issues and risk management. Green project team development: organization structure; motivation; leadership skill; conflict management and communication skill. ELEC6095. Smart grid Smart power grid operation and control; distributed generation and renewable energy integration to power grid; power system automation; demand side management; smart home and smart appliances; smart meter and advanced metering infrastructure; energy storage and electrical vehicle; information and communication technology applications in smart grid; energy saving; smart agent for efficiency optimization. ELEC6097. IP Networks Overview of Internet Protocol; Application layer (HTTP, SMTP, FTP, DNS); Transport layer (UDP, TCP, congestion control) ; Network layer (routing, IP addressing, IPv6, NAT, DHCP); Link layer and LANs; Multimedia networking (streaming, RTSP, RTP, H.323); Quality-of-Service issues (IntServ, DiffServ, RSVP, MPLS); Network security (IPSec, SSL); Multicasting (addressing, routing); other advanced applications/topics (peer-to-peer protocols, grid computing, cloud computing, etc). ELEC6098. Electronic and mobile commerce Introduction; business-to-consumer (B2C) model; business-to-business (B2B) model; subscriber and enterprise applications; internet marketing; web-site design; mobile commerce; client-side security; communication channel security; mobile security; server-side security; on-line and mobile payment; enabling technologies for on-line and mobile commerce; development in overseas and mainland China; future development. ELEC6099. Wireless communication and networking Introduction to wireless communication theories; short-range wireless technologies and standards (bluetooth, IEEE 802.11); long-range wireless technologies and standards (cellular, UMTS, LTE/SAE); Mobility management (Mobile IP, location dependent services, power management); wireless network issues (ad hoc routing, packet scheduling) mobile data application issues (WAP, TCP over wireless, security, etc.); emerging mobile data architectures and services. ELEC6100. Digital Communications Introduction; source coding; channel coding; digital modulation; optimum receivers; synchronization; equalization; spread spectrum, OFDM, SC-FDMA and MIMO systems. ELEC6601. Industrial marketing Business to business marketing; value chain; character of industrial marketing; marketing opportunities; marketing strategies; channel relationships; sales and sales management; marketing communications; customer programs; business ethics; and crisis management. ELEC6602. Business venture in China China economic landscape briefing; foreigner’s perception on China; absolute advantages of overseas and SAR Chinese; forms of ventures; business competition; modeling negotiation; building successful ventures in China. ELEC6603. Success in industrial entrepreneurship Framework for entrepreneurship; identifying resources, capabilities, environments, opportunities and strategies; business plan; financing the new venture; risk balancing and staged financing; creating an organization. ELEC7051. Advanced topics in communication theory and systems This course aims at offering an in-depth view of some research topics of current interest in the field of communication theory and systems. ELEC7077. Advanced topics in multimedia signals and systems The course covers core and selected topics in multimedia signals and systems. ELEC7078. Advanced topics in electrical and electronic engineering To study timely advanced topics and issues of special current interest in some fields of electrical and electronic engineering. ELEC7402. Advanced electric vehicle technology Selected topics from the latest development in the areas of electric vehicle technology. ELEC7403. Advanced power electronics High Frequency switching converters. Dynamics and Control of switching converters. Modelling of switching converters. Components and devices. Industrial requirements. ELEC7456. Advanced power system operation The course is to teach advanced operation and control theory and methodology used in the energy management system of modern power systems, including economic dispatch, automatic generation control, unit commitment, hydro-thermal power coordination, state estimation, security assessment, optimal power flow and power system deregulation. ELEC7466. Advanced topics in power system engineering To study specific topics and issues of special current interest in power system engineering. MEBS6001. Electrical installations Supply rules, standards and codes of practice; types of electrical systems; distribution in buildings; factory built assemblies; protective devices and safety interlocks; overcurrent and fault protection; installation design principles; protective earthing and equipotential bonding arrangements; standby generators; electrical safety; distribution transformers; switchgear and fuses; motor control gears; selection of electrical equipment and conductors; electromagnetic interference; lightning protection. MEBS6019. Extra-low-voltage electrical systems in buildings Extra-low-voltage electrical systems: roles, transmission medium and network, modeling, fixed and movable system; types. Applications in building services: electrical safety; public address system, communication, cable and satellite television, conference and interpretive system, audio and visual system; service integration and automation; system monitoring. Applications in property management: fire and life-saving management equipment, electronic patrol, car park management, efficiency management, CCTV, security system, access and security control, electronic receptionist. Disturbance; electromagnetic interference and protective measures. MSc(Eng) in Energy Engineering (2012-2013)
Note: The list below is not final and some courses may not be offered every year. ELEC6084. Power delivery management for metropolitan cities Delivering electricity safely, reliably, cost-effectively and environmentally friendly in metropolitan cities. Challenge in supplying super-reliable electricity to high-rise buildings. Meeting and Surpassing customers' expectations in supply reliability, power quality and associated services. Asset management and maintenance strategies. State-of-the-art protection, control and metering systems. Legislative requirements for safe and green power transmission and distribution. ELEC6090. Energy saving lighting Introduction to light and sight; Lighting calculations and measurement; Radiometry and photometry; Vision and colour; Lighting technologies; Incandescent lamps; Fluorescent lamps; Solid-state lighting; Comparison of efficiencies of lighting technologies; Optics and control of light; Lighting design. ELEC6095. Smart grid Smart power grid operation and control; distributed generation and renewable energy integration to power grid; power system automation; demand side management; smart home and smart appliances; smart meter and advanced metering infrastructure; energy storage and electrical vehicle; information and communication technology applications in smart grid; energy saving; smart agent for efficiency optimization. ELEC6096. Clean electrical energy and smart-grids for buildings Smart power grid operation and control; distributed generation and renewable energy integration to power grid; power system automation; demand side management; smart home and smart appliances; smart meter and advanced metering infrastructure; energy storage and electrical vehicle; information and communication technology applications in smart grid; energy saving; smart agent for efficiency optimization. ELEC7402. Advanced electric vehicle technology Selected topics from the latest development in the areas of electric vehicle technology. ELEC7403. Advanced power electronics High Frequency switching converters. Dynamics and Control of switching converters. Modelling of switching converters. Components and devices. Industrial requirements. ELEC7407. Sustainability and climate change Cause of climate change, global warming, green house gases, reduction of green house gases, consequence of climate change, current issues: carbon trade, Clean Development Mechanism, Kyoto protocol, carbon audit, precautions and solutions of climate change. ELEC7466. Advanced topics in power system engineering To study specific topics and issues of special current interest in power system engineering. MEBS6016. Energy performance of buildings Energy terms and concepts; energy use in buildings; energy efficient building design and operation; energy efficient technologies; building energy standards and codes; building energy analysis techniques; energy auditing of building; economic and financial analyses. MECH6023. Power plant technology Historical development; energy resources; steam and vapour cycles; boilers; fuels and combustion; steam turbines; gas turbines; principles of nuclear energy; radioactivity; reaction rate and power shape; nuclear reactor thermal-hydraulices; pressurized water reactor power plant and its design limits. MECH6033. Energy conservation and management Energy sources and environmental impact; energy in buildings; energy-efficient industrial processes; waste heat recovery; energy storage; energy auditing; economic analysis; energy strategies and management. MECH6042. Renewable energy technology I: Fundamental Basic energy concepts; present-day fuel use; sustainability problems; solar thermal energy and direct conversion systems; wind turbines; biomass; bio-fuels; energy from refuse; hydro, tidal and wave energy technology; hydrogen energy and fuel cells. MECH6043. Renewable energy technology II: Advanced Prospects of renewable energy sources; sun-earth trigonometry; beam and diffuse radiation; collector types; solar heating and cooling; system design; tracking; photovoltaics; wind energy resources; aerodynamics; blades element theory; components and operational characteristics; utility connected wind turbines; off shore wind farms; biomass resources; biochemical conversion; fermentation; alternative liquid fuels; gaseous fuels. MECH6044. Energy and carbon audit Climate change and potential challenges; greenhouse gas emission and environmental impact; energy and carbon management opportunity; measurement & verification; carbon audit guidelines in Hong Kong; carbon footprint calculator. EMEE6001. Project (4 modules) Students will undertake an assigned and supervised project which will be assessed. The project must relate to the subject matter of the curriculum and be agreed by either the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering or the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
RPG (2012-2013)
Note: The list below is not final and some courses may not be offered every year. ELEC7001. Seminar Module (Compulsory) Students who enroll in the module are required to attend a minimum of 30 hours of technical seminars or technical short courses. They will also be required to give at least one seminar with satisfactory performance.ELEC7001 Seminar Module (Compulsory) ELEC8001. Wireless communications Introduction, wireless channel propagation, advanced modulation, advanced channel coding, space time coding and MIMO, OFDM ELEC8002. Advanced topics in networking To gain knowledge of advanced, cutting-edge research and development in networking; to learn to write critical reviews of research papers; to explore a research project in some depth. The detailed course contents may be changed from year to year depending on the current networking research and development trend. Topics will be selected to cover a wide spectrum of networking technologies, including the next generation Internet, optical WDM networks, wireless data networks, etc. ELEC8003. Linear algebra for signal processing Signal spaces, representation and approximation in vector spaces, linear operators and matrix inverses, matrix factorizations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, singular value decomposition, special matrices and their applications, Kronecker products and Vec operator Prerequisite: Basic Matlab coding ELEC8004. Digital signal processing I One and two dimensional discrete-time signals and systems; analysis and design of digital filters, implementation issues; random processes and applications; waveform coding; spectral analysis; adaptive signal processing; applications of digital signal processing multirate signal processing and applications to image processing, introductory estimation theory. (mutually exclusive with ELEC6026 Digital signal processing I). ELEC8005. Digital signal processing II Probability, statistics and linear algebra, multivariate statistics and linear estimation, maximum likelihood estimation, Bayesian estimation, stochastic processes, time series and applications; Kalman filters, EM algorithm and selected applications (mutually exclusive with ELEC7002 Digital signal processing II). ELEC8006. RF Wireless systems and circuits Receiver; Transmitter; RF Components; Impedance; Oscillator; [S] Parameter; Filter; Noise; Linear Amplifier; IMD; Mixer; EDA. ELEC8007. Wireless networking and mobile computing This course covers the basic principles in developing protocols for mobile and wireless networks. Wireless protocols working in different layers and different types of wireless networks will be studied. Open problems and hot topics in wireless networking research will be discussed. Prerequisites: ELEC2402 Computer communications or equivalent ELEC8101. Game theoretic algorithms and mechanisms: design, analysis and applications This course aims to get students to familiarize with the foundation of game theory and mechanism design, and then provides an in-depth discussion on various applications of the techniques in the areas of networking (wired and wireless) and distributed computing. ELEC8102. Computing grid resources management This course aims to train students with distributed computing and networking background to work on research problems in resources management for wide-area Grid computing. ELEC8103. New queuing theory Bounded state variables of stable queues; departure processes of stable queues; downstream queues in tandem systems; networks of queues; “continuous probabilities”; invalid queueing models; stable queues; unstable and bounded queues; pseudo probabilities; probabilities induced by pseudo probabilities; multi-stability; queues without blocking. Prerequisite: elementary course on probability theory and stochastic processes ELEC8104. Current theories of real numbers, measure, probability, and stochastic processes: inconsistencies and remedies Poisson processes; Markov chains; Lebesgue measure; probability; central limit theorems; strong law of large numbers; ergodic theorems; systems of real numbers; -measure, double random elements; adhesion of real numbers; metric spaces; topology spaces. Prerequisites: Elementary courses on probability theory, stochastic processes, and real analysis ELEC8105. Performance analysis of computer and communication systems: mathematical foundation, principles & applications Basic Set Theory, Theories of Real Numbers, Basic Real Analysis, Probability Theory, Central Limit Theorems, Laws of Large numbers, Ergodic Theorem, Stochastic Processes, Principles of Model Building for Performance Analysis, Quantitative Models of Performance Analysis, Proper Performance Metrics, Optimization of Resource Allocation , Analysis of Control Mechanisms and Algorithms. ELEC8106. Reconfigurable computing systems Introduction to fundamentals of reconfigurable computing; Field programmable gate array (FPGA) architectures; Advance computing system architectures; Hardware/Software co-design; Reconfigurable computing operating systems; Energy-efficient high-performance computing and applications. Recent developments in the field will also be used as case studies. Prerequisite: Knowledge in digital system design and high performance computer architectures. ELEC8107. Pattern recognition and machine learning Bayes decision theory; parametric and non-parametric techniques; linear discriminant functions; unsupervised learning and clustering; feature extraction; neural network techniques; context-dependent classification; case studies. Pre-requisite: A good background in linear algebra, programming experience.(mutually exclusive with ELEC6008 Pattern recognition and machine learning). ELEC8201. Introduction to robust control Overview of robust control; preliminaries including basic linear system theories, function space, linear matrix inequalities and convex programming; stability analysis of feedback structures, reformulation with linear fractional transformation; uncertainty modelling, structured singular values, robust stability; state and output feedback design. ELEC8202. Semidefinite programming duality and linear time-invariant systems Introduction to semidefinite programming; linear matrix inequality; theorems of alternatives and proofs; constraint qualifications; strict and non-strict Lyapunov inequalities; strict and non-strict Riccati inequalities; linear quadratic regulator; H-infinity norm and derivation of new bounds. ELEC8203. Robustness analysis in uncertain systems It is well-known that the mathematical model of a real dynamical system is never exactly known due to the presence of uncertainties that affect its coefficients. For instance, this is the case in electric circuits and mechanical devices where quantities such as resistance, friction, and gains, cannot be measured exactly, and are possibly subject to changes. The course aims to introduce the fundamental concepts of robustness analysis in systems with uncertainty. In particular, the course firstly provides a number of models typically used to describe a dynamical system affected by uncertainty, e.g. depending on the representation of the system (i/o or i/s/o), nature of the uncertainty (time-invariant or time-varying), and dependence of the system on the uncertainty (linear or nonlinear). Then, the course introduces a number of methods that have been proposed to study fundamental problems in systems with uncertainty, e.g. establishing robust stability of an equilibrium, estimating the set of feasible uncertainties, and computing worst-case performance. Lastly, the course addresses the implementation of these methods via specialized optimization techniques, and presents some applications with real systems. ELEC8301. Photonic systems Fundamental and practical issues of photonics systems design including optical components (e.g. lasers, LED, filters, modulators, couplers, isolators etc.), to sub-systems (e.g. semiconductor optical amplifiers, fiber amplifiers etc.) and systems. Prior exposure to electromagnetic theory and basic fiber optics (e.g. ELEC2203 - Electromagnetic theory, ELEC8302. Nanophotonics Micro- and nanophontonic materials and devices, including photonic crystals, photonic crystal fibers, luminescent materials, display technologies, and organic light-emitting diodes (OLED). Prior exposure to electromagnetic theory and semiconductor physics (e.g. ELEC2203 - Electromagnetic theory, ELEC2304 – Electronic materials and Devices) is highly preferred. ELEC8303. VLSI interconnect modeling and optimization Introduction to VLSI interconnect modelling; delay calculation by Elmore delay; general RLC modelling via modified nodal analysis; numerical algorithms for Krylov subspace generation; conventional model reduction methods: PRIMA, PVL, PACT etc.; balanced truncation methods: standard balanced truncation, balanced stochastic truncation; error bounds in balanced truncation; wire sizing and optimization; VLSI optimization based on convex programming. ELEC8304. Measurement techniques in photonics Fundamental and practical issues of photonics systems design including optical components (e.g. lasers, LED, filters, modulators, couplers, isolators etc.), to sub-systems (e.g. semiconductor optical amplifiers, fiber amplifiers etc.) and systems. Prior exposure to electromagnetic theory and basic fiber optics (e.g. ELEC2203 - Electromagnetic theory, ELEC3215 - Fiber Optics) is highly preferred. ELEC8305. Flexible organic electronics Organic semiconductor materials, electrical and optical properties of organic materials, and organic devices such as light emitting devices, solar cells and transistors. (mutually exclusive with ELEC6088 Flexible organic electronics). ELEC8306. Optoelectronics and lightwave technology Optical waveguides and fibers, Lasers and light emitting devices, active and passive optoelectronics devices, optical network, and fiber system designs. (mutually exclusive with ELEC6063 Optoelectronics and lightwave technology). ELEC8401. System development of electrical applications in buildings Analogy between a building and a body; Demand side management in a building; Provision of systems in a building; Areas of electrical applications: Services applications; Comfort applications; Health applications; Safety applications; Fire protection applications; Security applications; Communication applications; Transportation applications; Management applications; Regenerative applications and Intelligent applications. Energy efficiency. System modelling and development. ELEC8402. Power system planning in the restructured industry This course aims to provide the students with the background and understanding of recent major research results in electric power generation and transmission systems in the restructured industry. ELEC8403. Advanced topics in power electronics and drives Selected advanced topics from the latest development in the research areas of power electronics and electric motor drives, including power semiconductors, power converter design and control, electromagnetic motor drives, and piezoelectric motor drives. ELEC8404. Advanced topics in modern power systems The course is to provide students with the state-of-the-art theory and technology applications in modern power systems including power system deregulation and power markets, HVDC transmission, flexible ac transmission systems and AI technology and control theory applications in power systems. ELEC8405. Mathematical tools for modern power system analysis Mathematical foundations of the tools that are useful in the state-of-the-art research in modern power system analysis. Such tools have also found applications in a wide range of disciplines as well. ELEC8501. The Fourier transform and its applications The Fourier transform as a tool for solving physical problems. Fourier transform of discrete and continuous time signals, generalized transforms, and Fourier series. Convolutions and correlations, impulses and sampling, Fourier transform theorems, and analysis of linear systems. Two-dimensional imaging, Hankel and Abel transforms. Time-frequency localization and introduction to wavelets. Applications in communications, image processing, and medical imaging. Prerequisite: Prior exposure to Fourier transforms at the level of ELEC2201. ELEC8502. Advanced topics in numerical computation Numerical methods in optimizations, numerical computation in electromagnetics, and numerical computation in linear algebra. ELEC8503. Top algorithms in science and engineering The calendar consists of a dynamically changing list of top algorithms in the engineering and computational fields. Examples include, but not exclusively, those in the next section. The order and number of algorithms covered in each offer of the course may differ and vary. Students are required to do Matlab coding to gain hands-on experience in deploying these algorithms. A mini-project will be done whereby students apply the studied algorithms to their own research. Prerequisites: Basic Matlab coding ELEC8504. Polynomial optimizations via linear matrix inequalities Introduction to linear matrix inequalities (LMIs); LMI-based optimizations; matricial representation of polynomials; positive polynomials and Hilbert's 17th problem; application to optimizations involving polynomials; application to nonlinear systems analysis; Matlab software for polynomial optimizations. ELEC8505. Probability and random processes Basic probability, Conditional probability, Bayes’ Theorem, PDF, CDF, random variables, transformations, expected values, moments, characteristic function, limits theorems, random processes, wide sense stationarity Prerequisites: Basic Matlab coding ELEC8506. Lumped system theory The course is intended to provide breadth in the student’s appreciation of linear system representation and theory widely used in modeling and analysis of engineering problems. After setting the linear algebraic context, the course will get into the four major topics as follows:
ELEC8507. Convex programming and applications Introduction; Convex functions, convex sets, and convex problems; LP (linear programming); QP (quadratic programming); GP (geometric programming); LMI ((linear matrix inequality); SDP (semidefinite programming); SOS (sum of squares); PP (polynomial programming); Applications in biology, control, finance, and transport; Matlab tools for convex optimization. (mutually exclusive with CSIS9602 Convex optimization or ELEC6082 Convex programming and applications). ELEC8601. Advanced topics in image processing Selected advanced topics in image processing, including medical image acquisition and analysis, machine vision inspection, and electronic imaging. The detailed course contents may be changed from year to year depending on the current research and development trend. ELEC8602. Biomedical ultrasound Ultrasound biophysics, scanning modes, data acquisition schemes, transducer basics; applications of ultrasound including imaging, flow analysis, microscopy, therapy. (mutually exclusive with ELEC6079 Biomedical ultrasound) ELEC8701. Advanced electromagnetic waves and fields Electromagnetic waves and fields theories are being used by various scientific and engineering applications, including but not limited to communications, optics, integrated circuits, remote sensing, imaging, etc. This course is a graduate level introduction to advanced electromagentics. It intends to build deep physical interpretations to electromagnetics and relevant phenomena through comprehensive mathematics. It will discuss wave equations, electromagnetic field analysis, electromagnetic wave radiation and scattering, waveguide and periodic structures, waves in inhomogeneous materials, and representative numerical methods for solving complex electromagnetic applications. |
(Updated on Aug 2012)
