1.

Data Communication and Computer Networks

Book: Computer Networking By Kurose and Ross 6th Ed.

Syllabus: Internet, Network Edge, Core, Delay, loss and throughput in switched
networks,Protocol layers and service models Application layer, Web HTTP,FTP,
SMTP,DNS, Transport Layer UDP Reliable Data Transfer, TCP, Congestion Control
Network Layer VC and Datagram, Router, IPv4, IPv6, Routing Algorithms,
Broadcasting and Multicasting Link layer Access Networks, LANs, Error Detection,
Correction, Multiple Access Links and Protocols,Switched LANs, Link virtualization,
Data center networking, DHCP, UDP, IP, Ethernet

2. Analog communication systems

The details of book for the course 14-Analog Commuication Systems is as follows,

1) B. P. Lathi, "Modern Digital and Analog Communication Systems", Third Edition,

1998.
Chapter#3, Chapter # 4, Chapter # 5, Chapter # 6, Chapter #12, Chapter # 15.

3. Probability Theory and Random Variables

Probability, Statistics, and Random Processes for Electrical Engineering, Alberto
Leon-Garcia, Prentice Hall; 3rd edition, 2008.

Course Outline

Part I - Basic Concepts: (Chapter 2) Probability Models, Specifying Random

Experiments, The Axioms of Probability, Computing Probabilities Using Counting
Methods, Conditional Probability, Independence of Events, Sequential
Experiments.Part II - Discrete Random Variables: (Chapter 3)Discrete Random
Variables and Probability Mass Function, Expected Value and Moments of Discrete
Random Variable, Conditional Probability Mass Function, Examples of Important
Discrete Random Variables.Part III - Single Random Variable: (Chapter 4)The
Cumulative Distribution Function, The Probability Density Function, The Expected
Value of Random Variable, Examples of Important Continuous Random Variables,
Functions of a Random Variable. Part IV - Pairs of Random Variables: (Chapter 5) Two
Random Variables, Pairs of Discrete Random Variables, The Joint CDF of Two Random
Variables, The Joint PDF of Two Continuous Random Variables, Independence of Two
Random Variables, Joint Moments and Expected Values of a Function of Two Random
Variables, Conditional Probability and Conditional Expectation, Functions of Two
Random Variables, Pairs of Jointly Gaussian Random Variables.Part V - Sums of
Random Variables and Long-Term Averages:(Chapter 7) Sums of Random Variables,
the Sample Mean and the Laws of Large Numbers, Weak Law of Large Numbers,
Strong Law of Large Numbers, the Central Limit Theorem, Central Limit Theorem.

4. Signals and systems

Text book:
A. V. Oppenheim and A. S. Willsky with S. H. Nawab, Signals and Systems, 2nd ed.
Upper Saddle, NJ: Prentice Hall.

Course Content
Book chapters: 1--5, 9 (a total of six chapters from the Oppenheim book).

5. Control Systems
BOOKS:
- Linear System Theory and Design 3rd edition by Chi Tsong Chen.
- Modern Control Theory 3rd edition by William L. Brogan.
- Robust Control System Design by Chia-Chi Tsui
- Intelligent Control Systems, An Introduction with Examples by Gbor
Szederknyi, R. Lakner, M. Gerzson

SYLLABUS:

PART I - Classical control:

* Modeling, Computation of T/function, System's response, Root Locus, Lead/Lag
compensators, PID Control

PART II - Modern control, Intelligent control, Digital control, Non-linear control,

Robust:
* Control strategies like LQR, Hinf, MPC, SMC, VSC, DOBC, CTC, Fuzzy and
Feedback linearization.

6. Digital Signal Processing

Discrete time signal processing by Oppenheim and Schafer

Chapter 1-7

7. Electric Circuit Analysis I

Textbook:Possibly the latest edition of any of the following two books:

Electric Circuits, by James W. Nilsson, Susan A. Riedel, Pearson Publishers.

Fundamentals of Electric Circuits, by Charles K Alexander, Matthew N.O.

Sadiku

Reference Books:

Engineering Circuit Analysis by William Hayt, Mc-Graw Hill Publishers.

Topics Covered:

Circuit variables (current, voltage, power and energy), ideal basic circuit
element, passive sign convention.
Independent and dependent sources, power conservation theorem, permissible
and impermissible circuits.
Electric resistance, Ohms law, construction of circuit [daily life examples].
Kirchhoffs laws (basicmesh and node analysis).
Resistors series and parallel connections, voltage/current divisions, Wheatstone
bridge.
Delta-to-Wye and vice versa equivalent circuits and their use in analysis.
Kirchhoffs laws (detailed mesh and node analysis with super-node and super-
mesh).
Source transformation and Superposition, Thevenin and Norton equivalents and
maximum power transfer theorem.
Inductor and Capacitors, Series parallel combinations and mutual inductance.
Responses (natural and step) of first-order RL and RC circuits, sequential
switching, general solution of natural and step responses.
Responses (natural and step) of second-order RLC circuits, responses for series
and parallel circuits.

8. Digital Logic Design

Course outline for Comprehensive Exam for Ph.D. Candidates

Course Outline:

Introduction to Digital Systems, binary numbers, number base conversions, binary

arithmetic operations, complements of numbers, subtraction with compliments, binary
logic, Theorems and Postulates of Boolean Algebra, Operators Precedence, Digital Logic
Gates, logic levels, Boolean functions, NAND-NOR Implementation, Algebraic
Manipulation, Function Complement, Canonical Standard Forms, Signed Binary
Numbers, K-Maps, Prime Implicants, Essential Prime Implicants, Product of Sum
Simplification and Dont care Conditions, Combinational Logic: Analysis Procedure
and Design Procedure, Code Conversions, Binary Adder/Subtractor, BCD Adder,
Binary Multiplier, Magnitude Comparator and Decoders, Encoders, Parity Encoders,
Mux, Boolean Function Implementation using MUX, Sequential Circuits, SR Latch, D
Latch, Types and characteristics of Flip Flops (D, J-K, T), Analysis of clocked Sequential
circuits (State Equations, State Table, State Diagram), Mealay and Moore models of
Finite State Machines, State reductions and State Assignments, Design Procedure of
Sequential Circuits, Synthesis using D-F/F, Excitation Tables, Synthesis using J/K, T
F/F, Registers, Register with Parallel Load, Shift Registers, Universal Shift Register,
Binary Ripple Counter, Synchronous Counter, Up/Down Binary Counter, Introduction
to Memory, RAM, ROM, Introduction to PLDs, PALs, FPGAs

Breakdown

Introduction to Digital Systems, binary numbers, and Number base

conversions, Binary arithmetic operations, Complements of numbers, and
subtraction with compliments, Binary Logic, Theorems and Postulates of
Boolean Algebra, Operator Precedence,

Digital Logic Gates , Logic Levels, Boolean functions, (NAND-NOR

Implementation), Algebraic Manipulation, Function Complement, Canonical
and Standard Forms, Signed Binary Numbers

K-Maps, Prime Implicants, Essential Prime Implicants, Product of Sum

Simplification and Dont care Conditions

Combinational Logic: Analysis Procedure and Design Procedure, Binary

Adder/Subtractor, BCD Adder, Binary Multiplier, Magnitude Comparator and
Decoders, Encoders, Parity Encoders, Mux, Boolean Function Implementation

Sequential Circuits, SR Latch (NAND/NOR), D Latch, Types and

characteristics of Flip Flops (D, J-K, T), Analysis of clocked Sequential circuits
(State Equations, State Table, State Diagram)

Mealay and Moore models of Finite State Machines, State reductions and State
Assignments, Design Procedure of Sequential Circuits, Synthesis using D-F/F
(Sequence Detector Non-Overlapping), Excitation Tables, Pattern/Sequence
Detector (Overlapping), Synthesis using J/K, T F/F

Registers, Register with Parallel Load, Shift Registers, Universal Shift Register

Binary Ripple Counter, Synchronous Counter (Binary Counter ), Up/Down

Binary Counter

Introduction to Memory, RAM, ROM, PLDs, PALs and FPGAs

9. Digital Comunication
Book: Digital Communication (2e)
by Bernard Sklar
Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12

10. Electronics 1

Textbooks:

ElectronicCircuitsAnalysisand Design,3rd Edition,byDonaldA

NeamenMicroelectronics

CourseOutline:

Topics
SemiconductordevicesandDiodes:semiconductormaterialandproperties,Intrinsic/Ext
rinsicsemiconductors,DriftandDiffusioncurrentsandtheirdensities,Excesscarriers,Thep
n-Junction,Reverse/Forwardbiasedjunctions,Idealvoltage/currentrelationship,pn
Junction diode, Temperatureeffect,breakdownvoltage,switching transient.
DiodeCircuits:dcanalysisandmodels,Piece-
wiselinearmodel,diodecircuits,acequivalentcircuits,sinusoidalanalysis,Small-
signalequivalentcircuit,Specialdiodes(Solarcell,photo-
diode,LED,Schottkybarrierdiode,Zenerdiode),Diodeapplications(rectifiercircuits,enve
lop detectors,clippers/clampers),Zener/Photodiodecircuits,Multi-diodecircuits
 BipolarJunctionTransistors:Transistorstructure,npnTransistorandForwardBias,Leaka
gecurrentandbreakdownvoltages,Current-
voltagecharacteristics,DCanalysisanddcloadline,Modesofoperation,dcanalysisofcom
monlyusedbipolartransistors,Threebasicoperations(Switch,digitalswitch,andamplifier
),Transistorbiasing(positive/negative)andbiasing stability,Integratedcircuitbiasing
BJTAmplifiers:linearamplifiers,ACequivalentcircuit,SmallsignalHybrid-
Pimodelandanalysis,currentgain,voltagegain,input/outputimpedance,Earlyeffect,basi
camplifierconfigurations(voltage,current,transconductance,transresistanceamplifiers),
designandanalysisof Common emitter andEmitterfolloweramplifiers
OperationalAmplifier:IdealandPracticalOperationalAmplifier,InvertingandNoninver
tingamplifier,Summeramplifier,Bipolaroperationalamplifier,DifferentiatingandIntiger
atingamplifier.

11. Microprocessor systems and interfacing

Book
The AVR microcontroller and embedded systems by Muhammad Ali Mazidi

Course outline

Introduction to microprocessor and microcontrollers

Digital Design Fundamentals Review
AVR Micro controller architecture
AVR microcontroller instruction set
Introduction to assembly language programming
Use of Stack and Subroutines
Programming Constructs in Assembly Language
I/O ports programming in Assembly
Introduction to C Language Programming for Microcontrollers
Arithmetic operations and number representations
Interrupts and its applications
Interfacing to LCD Module
Interfacing to Keypad
Timers and their programming
Asynchronous Serial communication using USART
ADC programming and interfacing to temperature sensor
DAC interfacing
 Interfacing to relays, opto-isolators and DC motors
Motor control using Pulse width modulation
Synchronous serial communications using SPI and I2C

12. Telecommunication Systems Engineering

Text Book, Reference Books and Reference Material:
Text Books:

Communications, Systems and Networks 3rd edition

by R. Horak, ISBN 81-265-0336-X
Telecommunication System Engineering 4th edition
by Roger L. Freeman

Reference Books:

Data Networks 2nd edition

by D. P. Bertsekas and R. G. Gallager, ISBN 978-0132009164

Data Communications and Networking 4th edition

by B. Forouzan, ISBN 978-0-07-325032-8

Main Topics to be Covered:

Circuit and Packet Switched Data Networks
PSTN, ATM, ISDN, SDH/SONET
Transport Control Protocols TCP and UDP
Routing, Variable Link Cost and Optimal Routing techniques
Flow Control
Modern Communication Systems and Techniques
MPLS and GMPLS
Ethernet over SDH/SONET (EoS), Generic Framing Procedure (GFP),
Virtual Concatenation (VCAT) and Link Capacity Adjustment Scheme
(LCAS)
Wireless and Mobile Networks (GSM and LTE)

13. Power Distribution and Utilization

Introduction to Power Systems basic infractructure, Types of AC and DC distributors
and calculations,3-phase unbalanced load and its calculation; power factor -
disadvantages and causes of low power factor, power factor improvement schemes,
most economical power factor calculations; different types of tariff and its calculation;
voltage control and different methods required for voltage control; introduction to
electric heating-resistance, induction and dielectric heating, electric welding, resistance
welding and its types. illumination schemes for various situations (street lighting,
commercial/industrial lighting, stadium/flood/stage/spot lighting etc.), types of
lamps, their working and relative merit.

Textbook:

Principles of power systems by V.K Mehta (4th Edition)

Reference Books:

The Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy by H-Cotton, H-Barber. (3rd

edition)

Electrical Technology by B.L. Theraja

14. Power System Analysis

Power System and its Components, Admittance and Impedance Modles, Network
Calculation, Bus Admittance and Impedance Matrices, Load Flow Analysis,
Mathematical Formulation, Numerical Techniques, Computer Aided Analysis,
Symmetrical Fualts, Fault Calculations Using Impedance Matrices, Symmetrical
Components, Sequence Networks, Unsymmterical Faults and Their Analysis, Single
Line to Ground Faults; Line to Line Faults, Double Line to Groun Faults, Open
Conductor Faults, Power System Stability.

Textbook:

W. D. Stevenson and J. Grainger, Power System Analysis.

Reference Books

B. S. William, Elements of Power System Analysis, McGraw Hill, Latest Edition.

A. R. Bergen, Power System Analysis, 2nd Edition

A. Charkrabarti and S. Halder, Power System Analysis, Operation and Control

H. Saadat, Power System Analysis

15. Power Transmission

Systems of Transmission, Choice of Voltage and Choice of AC/DC Systems, Economic
Considerations, Standard Voltages For Transmission Systems HV, EHV and UHV
Systems, Line Parameters and Their Calculations, Resistance Inductance and
Capacitance Calculations of Transmission Lines, Conductor Types, Travelling Waves in
Transmission Lines, Power Flow Line Surges and Surge Protection, Mechanical Design
of Overhead Lines, Line Supports, Sag and Tension Calculation, Effect of Wind Pressure
and Ice Loading, Vibrations and Use of Dampers, Insulation of Overhead Lines, Types
of Insulators, Testing of Insulators, Corona Effect and Corona Loss, Radio Interference
Due to Corona, Underground Cables, Cable Types, Calculation of Line Parameters,,
Insulation Resistance, Fault Location, Cable Jointing Techniques, HVDC Transmission,
Advantages of DC Transmission, Components of HVDC Transmission, Converting and
Inverting Stations.

Textbook:

W. D. Stevenson and J. Grainger, Power System Analysis

Y.K. Metha, Rohit Metha, Principals of Power System

Reference Books:

S.N. Singh,Generation, Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy, 2nd Edition

M. Abdullah, High Voltage Engineering

T. Gonen, Electric Power Transmission System Engineering, Analysis and Design

16. Electrical Machine

1. AC machinery fundamentals.
2. DC machinery fundamentals.
3. DC Motors.
4. DC Generators.

The preferred book is Electric Machinery Fundamentals, by S.J. Chapman (any of the
editions).

17. Computer Architecture:

The questions for the Computer Architecture Portion will be from the following
main topics
? Instruction Set Design Principles
 ? Instruction Level Parallelism, its exploitation techniques in hardware and
software
? Memory Hierarchy Design
? Multiprocessor and Thread-Level-Parallelism
Following book may be used as a general reference.
Computer Architecture, A Quantitative Approach by Hennessy and Peterson.

18. Principles of communication systems

The paper of Principles of Communication Systems will be from the book "Modern
digital and Analog Communication systems" by B.P Lathi. First 7 chapters will be
included in Syllabus.