1st Semester

CE7491

SPECIAL ADVANCED TOPIC: DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING

3.0 AU

This course provides the fundamental concepts, theory and techniques of image processing. Both theoretical and
practical aspects are covered and selected problems analysed in depth. The course is accompanied by a laboratory
component based on Matlab.
Course Synopsis
Image formation; Enhancement; Edge detection; Interpolation; Colour processing; Frequency domain processing;
Restoration and reconstruction; Wavelet processing; Image and video compression; Morphological operations;
Image segmentation and representation; Object recognition

M6328

OPTICAL ENGINEERING

3.0 AU

Coherent optics: fundamentals, theory, fibre optics. Geometrical optics: paraxial optics, monochromatic and
chromatic aberrations, computer evaluation of optical systems, spot diagrams, MTF. Light sources, detectors and
imaging systems. Industrial laser applications and optical systems. Optical interferrometry: applications to
precision measurement. Optical materials and precision manufacturing of optical components.

MA7221

ADVANCED FLUID MECHANICS

3.0 AU

This course covers the fundamentals of fluid flow physics, the scaling analyses and simplification strategies, and
the analytical methods for solving fluid mechanics and convective heat transfer problems. Topics include
description of fluid motion and fluid kinematics, derivation of conservation laws and fluid mechanics conditions at
interfaces, non-dimensionalization and simplification of governing equations, analytical methods (e.g., the
similarity method, finite Fourier transform, perturbation analysis) for solving fluid mechanics problems, as well as
unidirectional flow, lubrication analysis, creeping flow, boundary layer theory and flow separation, turbulence, and
compressible flow.

MA7511

DESIGN & ANALYSIS OF EXPERIMENTS

3.0 AU

General research methodology. Introduction to probability and statistics. Simple comparative experiments.
Experimental design (DOE) with single factor. Factorial designs. Fractional designs. Advanced techniques in DOE
including three- and mixed-level fractional factorial designs, response surface method, experiments with random
factors, nested and split-plot designs, unbalanced data.

Note: I have registered all of above but they are able to de-register. If the subject
has no need to study, please just do not tick.

2nd semester

M6301

ADVANCED METROLOGY & SENSING SYSTEMS

3.0 AU

International standards, linear & geometric tolerances. Surface, mechanical and optical metrology. Pneumatic and
hydraulic devices for measurement. Transducers for in-process & post-process measurements, piezo devices,
signal handling & processing, computer-aided-metrology, residual stress measurement. Scanning electron
microscopy, atomic force microscopy and electron probe micro analysis.

M6330

OPTICAL DESIGN

3.0 AU

The course will detail optical design methodologies for optical components and system. It will also discuss
evaluation of these designs and their packaging. In addition optical materials and design for manufacturing would
be discussed. Finally design of some typical imaging and non-imaging systems will be exemplified.

M6331

OPTICAL METROLOGY & INSTRUMENTATION

3.0 AU

Introduction to Optical Metrology, Optical Metrology - Fundamentals, Interferometers and Profilometers,

Confocal and Phase Shifting Interferometry, Metrology of Diffuse Objects, Structured Light, Grating and Moire
Methods, Holography and Speckle Metrology, Optical Shop Testing, Inspection, Imaging and Testing Systems.

MA7805

ADVANCED ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS

4.0 AU

Students would acquire fundamental mathematical knowledge and the necessary problem solving skills for their
numerical and experimental research works and stay updated on the most recent developments in applied PDEs.
Topics covered include: Partial differential equations, Introduction to non-linear problems, Numerical methods for
partial differential equations. For numerical methods for PDEs, these topics are covered: Higher-order
Discretisation, Multi-dimensional Methods and Solutions methods for systems of algebraic equations.

MA7231

ADVANCED HEAT & MASS TRANSFER

3.0 AU

The course includes conservation laws, multi-dimensional steady and transient conduction, forced and natural
laminar and turbulent convection, phase change and mass transfer. Classical analytical solutions will be presented
to elucidate the physical meaning of the results. In addition, the latest development in microscale heat and mass
transfer will also be introduced. The course is open to students from mechanical, aerospace, chemical and
materials engineering. The problems and examples will include theory and applications drawn from a wide range
of engineering problems related to heat and mass transfer processes.

MA7222

COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS

3.0 AU

The course will introduce to the students the fundamentals of computational fluid dynamics such as discretization
techniques, grid generation, basic flow models, numerical linear algebra and high performance computing issues.
The course topics will have a special focus on aerospace engineering aiming to familiarize the students with the
modern techniques used commonly in aerospace applications.

MA6653

HELICOPTER ENGINEERING

The helicopter design process, Applicable requirements and design objectives,

Helicopter flight physics model, Practical dimensioning techniques, Engine characteristics,
Evaluation of helicopter configurations regarding expectable flight performance,
Structural architecture and design
Lecturers: Prof Manfred Hajek / Hours: 45 / Semester: 2

Note: 1.) For CFD, I am interested in it but I can simply sit in the class.
2.) Should I take Helicopter Engineering? Is it possible to sit in?

TUM

3rd Semester

M6802 ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS

3.0 AU

Advanced principles of measurement that examine the static and dynamic characteristics of instruments. The
design of measurement system through the application of sensing and signal conditioning elements for data
acquisition. Overview of the operations of some specialised measurement systems which have important industrial
applications.