Semester 1 | MSc in Electronics and Technology

College English

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Course overview

The aim of the college English is to expand the international cultural vision of students, enhance the daily and academic communication skills of cross-cultural, and enable students to master the language tool of English to promote the study of graduate students more conveniently. The course covers the daily and academic communication in English, academic English writing and speech.

What you will learn

Develop an international cultural vision and the literacy for intercultural communication.
Develop comprehensive English application ability, so that they can use the professional dictionary to read English literature, read English academic papers.
Write a variety of practical styles and academic papers in English, help students master the norms, language and format of practical style writing; master the normative and accurate language of academic paper writing; familiar with the mode of international academic English writing; Cultivate internationally universal academic ethics.
Develop the ability to communicate more smoothly with others in English. Students will be able to attend international conferences, publish academic opinions, public speaking and other communication and communication skills will be further improved

Meet your instructor

XiaoqinZhou

Course content

Session 1 the pronunciation of all vowels and consonant phonetic symbols.
Session 2 learn to spell words and sentences correctly; review the use of basic tenses in English and their application in spoken English.
Session 3 the Academic English Lecture 1: “Identifying key issues.” Understand the importance of academic speech; how to evaluate a good academic speech; the difference between daily conversation and speech; stage phobia.
Session 4 Academic English Lecture 2: “Planning a Presentation”. Explain the eight steps of academic presentation preparation, focus on explaining and practicing the determination of the speech objectives; how to study the audience; how to focus on selected topics and live demonstrations.
Session 5 Academic English Lecture Unit 3: Outlining a Presentation. Learn the importance and significance of the speech outline; learn how to write an outline of the speech.
Session 6 Academic English Lecture Unit 4: “Structuring a Presentation”. Learn to write a speech. How to construct the introductory part of the speech; how to construct the main part of the speech; how to end and invite questions and answer questions. Class practice topic: A virtue in my friend.
Session 7 The Academic English Speech 5: “Using Effective Visual Aides”. Learn the use and production of various visual aids in academic presentations. Classroom Exercise Topic: Read “The Year of Twenty Years Is No Longer” and discuss the topic.
Session 8 Academic English Lecture Unit 6, “Using Nonverbal Languages.” Understand the importance and significance of body language in speech. Learn the expression of the proper body language. Practice exercises and discuss topics: revolution and youth.
Session 9 Academic English writing. The structure and linguistic features of academic papers.
Session 10 Academic English writing. Abstract, key words and document formats of academic papers, lectures and tutorials.
Session 11 Academic English writing. Choosing a topic, learning the difference between a persuasive and expository research paper.
Session 12 Academic English writing. The syllabus and argument structure of the academic papers are explained and counseled, outlining and the structure of paper.
Session 13 Academic English writing. Help students to write the first draft of a paper

Teaching methodology

Lectures, group discussion for problem solving, collaborative learning

Assessment

Midterm exam (40%) Will include combination of numerical exercises and open-ended theoretical questions.
Final written exam (60%) Will include combination of numerical exercises and open-ended theoretical questions.

Research on Theory and Practice of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Course overview

The aim of this course is to foster and promote knowledge of the major theoretical and practical issues of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The course covers the discussion of the latest achievements of the localization of Marxism. It also discusses the principles and measures to strengthen and innovate social governance.

What you will learn

Identify themes and basic issues of contemporary China
Summarize the major theoretical and practical issues of socialism with Chinese characteristics
Master the main content of the theoretical system of socialism with Chinese characteristics
Analyze and solve practical problems by using this theory
Identify and summarize common problems in society

Meet your instructor

GuibaoLu

Course content

Session 1: the creation and development of socialism with Chinese characteristics
Session 2: the connotation and significance of the new era
Session 3: The Transformation of the Main Contradictions in Chinese Society
Session 4: Socialist economic theory and system with Chinese characteristics
Session 5: the construction of a modern economic system
Session 6: Improve the socialist market economic system
Session 7: A new pattern of comprehensive opening up
Session 8: The political theory and system of socialism with Chinese characteristics
Session 9: The theory and system of socialist culture with Chinese characteristics
Session 10: The strategic position and fundamental task of inheriting and promoting the excellent traditional Chinese culture
Session 11: Guarantee and improve people’s livelihood during development
Session 12: Principles and Measures of Social Governance
Session 13: The significance and connotation of the concept of national security

Teaching methodology

Lectures, group discussion

Assessment

Midterm exam (40%) Will include combination of numerical exercises and open-ended theoretical questions.
Final examination （60%） Will include combination of numerical exercises and open-ended theoretical questions.

Matrix Theory

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Course overview

The aim of this course is to learn and master the basic theory and method of Matrix theory. The course covers linear space and linear transformation, Euclidean space and unitary space, as well as the linear transformation on this space, and profoundly reveals the essence and thought of linear transformation on finite dimensional space.

What you will learn

Summarize the concepts related to linear space, master the linear transformation and its matrix representation, and master the concepts related to Euclidean space.

Master the concept of vector norm and matrix norm and their calculation.
Master the concept of matrix series and matrix series, be able to find the limit of matrix series and determine the convergence of matrix power series; master the representation of matrix function and its corresponding calculation method.
Master the triangular decomposition, QR decomposition, full rank decomposition and singular value decomposition of matrices.
Formulate the estimation of eigenvalue bounds, master Gerschgorin’s disc theorem and its extensions, and understand the generalized eigenvalue problem.
Master the concept and computation of generalized inverse matrices and be able to use this concept for theoretical analysis of solutions of systems of linear equations.

Meet your instructor

Tieming Xiang

Course content

Session 1: Linear space and linear transformation （part 1）
Session 2: Linear space and linear transformation （part 2）
Session 3: vector norm and the matrix norm
Session 4: the common norm compatibility
Session 5: Matrix analysis （part 1）
Session 6: Matrix analysis（part 2）
Session 7: The linear constant function differential equation
Session 8: Four matrix decomposition method
Session 9: The characteristic value estimation and Gail round
Session 10: The linear constant function differential equation
Session 11: Matrix decomposition
Session 12: Eigenvalue estimation
Session 13: Generalized inverse matrix

Teaching methodology

Lectures, group discussion and problem solving

Assessment

Midterm exam (40%) Will include combination of numerical exercises and open-ended theoretical questions.
Final written exam (60%) Will include combination of numerical exercises and open-ended

Embedded Systems and Applications

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Course overview

The aim of this course is to foster and promote knowledge of embedded operating systems and Linux programming. The course covers beginner and intermediate Linux programming and comprehensive examples.

What you will learn

Analyze Linux software implementation in complex embedded systems
Summarize the Linux application tips and tricks
Propose and formulate solutions for a Linux software programming solution for embedded applications
Evaluate the general performance of embedded software

Meet your instructor

Jiadong Cui

Course content

Session 1: Linux basics (part 1)
Session 2: Linux basics (part 2)
Session 3: Linux development environment
Session 4: Linux program design preliminary
Session 5: File I/O
Session 6: File attributes
Session 7: Directory file Management
Session 8: Process control
Session 9: thread
Session 10: Signals and pipe
Session 11: Interprocess communication
Session 12: Network programming
Session 13: Integrated case

Teaching methodology

Lectures, group discussion, programming practice and problem solving

Assessment

Midterm exam (40%) Will include combination of numerical exercises and open-ended theoretical questions.
Final exam (60%) A closed - book examination with questions including fill-in-the-blank, short answer and programming methods.

Mathematical Methods

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Course overview

The aim of this course is to foster and promote knowledge of complex value functions, Fourier transform, Laplace transform, the founder and solution of mathematical and physics equations.The course covers the analysis of complex value functions, calculating some complex integrals with residues, character of special functions, for example, Bessel function, associate Legendre function, and the special Bessel functions. It also discussed the some solution of partial differential equations.

What you will learn

Meet your instructor

Youlin Geng

Course content

Session 1：Complex number and complex variable function (Part 1)
Session 2：Scalar fields and multivalued functions (Part 2)
Session 3：Integral of complex functions
Session 4：Power series expansion of complex functions
Session 5：Computer of residue series
Session 6: Fourier Transform
Session 7: Laplace Transform
Session 8: Founder of Mathematical and Physics Equation
Session 9: The solution of separated variable method to the Mathematical and Physics Equation
Session 10：Series solution of second order ordinary differential equation, eigenvalue problem
Session 11：Spherical functions
Session 12：Cylinder functions
Session 13：Green functions method
Session 14：Integral transformation

Teaching methodology

Lectures, group discussion for problem solving, project-based learning

Assessment

Midterm exam (40%) Will include combination of numerical exercises and open-ended theoretical questions.
Final written exam (60%) Will include combination of numerical exercises and theoretical questions

Analog IC Design

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Course overview

The aim of this course is to Using the theoretical knowledge to complete basic unit circuit design. The course covers Analog integrated circuit design basic knowledge and Provide basic theoretical simulation, analog hybrid. Using the theoretical knowledge to complete basic unit circuit design.

What you will learn

Analyze the basic principle of integrated circuit components structure
Analyze basic unit circuit with the theoretical knowledge
Identify and summarize common problems in the integrated circuit process technology
Explain the basics theory of analog circuit devices

Meet your instructor

Xiaofei Kuang

Course content

Session 1: Introduction to Microelectronics
Session 2: Physics of MOS Transistors
Session 3: Pn section, transistor, MOS tube
Session 4: CMOS amplifiers
Session 5: Differential Amplifiers
Session 6: Cascode Differential
Session 7: Common-mode Rejection
Session 8: Differential Pair with Active Load
Session 9: Frequency Response
Session 10: Frequency Response of CS stages
Session 11: Frequency Response of CG stages
Session 12: Frequency Response of Followers
Session 13: Feedback Topologies

Teaching methodology

Presentation, group discussion, and case study.

Assessment

Midterm exam (40%) Will include combination of numerical exercises and open-ended theoretical questions.
Final written exam (60%) Will include combination of numerical exercises and open-ended theoretical questions.

Semiconductor Physics and Devices

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Course overview

The aim of this course is to enable students to master the basic theory of semiconductor physics and main properties of semiconductor, and to lay a necessary professional foundation for the development and design of semiconductor devices and electronic systems and related scientific research work. The course covers crystal structure, carrier modeling, carrier action, pn Junction electrostatics, I-V Characteristics of pn junction diode, optoelectronic diodes, BJT fundamentals, MS Contacts and Schottky diodes.

What you will learn

Analyze the physical mechanism of silicon and other semiconductors
Identify and summarize the main factors affecting device characteristics and common non-ideal effects in transistors
Propose and formulate solutions for common problems of semiconductor devices including modulation and improvement of performance
Assess proposed solutions related to semiconductor devices including modulation and improvement of performance

Meet your instructor

Zhangting Wu

Course content

Session 1: A General introduction of Semiconductors
Session 2: Carrier Modeling (part 1)
Session 3: Carrier Modeling (part 2)
Session 4: Carrier Action (part 1)
Session 5: Carrier Action (part 2)
Session 6: pn Junction Electrostatics
Session 7: pn Junction Diode: I—V Characteristics (part 1)
Session 8: pn Junction Diode: I—V Characteristics (part 2)
Session 9: Optoelectronic Diodes (part 1)
Session 10: Optoelectronic Diodes (part 2)
Session 11: BJT Fundamentals
Session 12: MS Contacts and Schottky Diodes
Session 13: MOS Fundamentals

Teaching methodology

Lectures, group discussion for problem solving, collaborative learning, independent learning

Assessment

Class Performance (40%) Will include homework and discussion
Final written exam (60%) Will include Short Answers and Calculations

VLSI Design

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Course overview

The aim of this course is to help the graduate students to obtain the basic theory and methodology of CMOS digital integrated circuit design. The course covers the basic theory and design method of CMOS device, logic gate, combinational logic, sequential machine and digital system. The course also introduces the design flow of VLSI from RTL to GDSII.

What you will learn

Analyze and design of logic gate, combinational logic, sequential machine and simple digital system
Analyze and design the structure of complex digital system
Master the design flow of VLSI from RTL to GDSII
Experiment the system design or RTL design of a digital chip

Meet your instructor

Qi Ma

Course content

Session 1: Introduction
Session 2: CMOS process technologies and device characteristics
Session 3: Logic gate
Session 4: Combinational logic network
Session 5: Sequential machine
Session 6: Digital system
Session 7: Introduction to VLSI design flow
Session 8: System design (Part 1)
Session 9: System design (Part 2)
Session 10: RTL design (Part 2)
Session 11: RTL design (Part 2)
Session 12: Logic design and Layout design
Session 13: SoC design methodology based on IP.

Teaching methodology

Lectures, discussing, and independent learning

Assessment

Assignments (30%) Written assignments throughout the course.
Final examination （70%） Will include combination of numerical exercises and open-ended theoretical questions.

RF IC Design

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Course overview

The aim of this course is foster and promote knowledge of RF/microwave integrated circuits and systems. The course covers the design and performance analysis of common methods microwave/RF integrated circuits and systems.

What you will learn

Analyze complex modern RF/microwave integrated circuits systems
Understand and use the basic concepts of RF/microwave integrated circuits and systems
Propose and formulate solutions for microwave/RF integrated circuits.
Identify the unit modules in the RF front-end circuit
Arrange common EDA tools to design circuits

Meet your instructor

LinglingSUN

Course content

Session 1: the basics of RFIC
Session 2: Introduction of wireless transceiver
Session 3: analysis and design of LNA (part 1)
Session 4: analysis and design of LNA (part 2)
Session 5: analysis and design of PA (part 1)
Session 6: analysis and design of PA (part 2)
Session 7: VCO design and phase noise analysis (part 1)
Session 8: VCO design and phase noise analysis (part 2)
Session 9: PLL analysis and design (part 1)
Session 10: PLL analysis and design (part 2)
Session 11: analysis and design of mixer
Session 12: the measurement of RFIC
Session 13: Practical examples

Teaching methodology

Lectures, group discussion for problem solving, collaborative learning

Assessment

Assignments (30%) Written assignements throughout the course.
final exam (70%) Will include combination of numerical exercises and open-ended theoretical questions