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Junior - 1st semester
Course No. Course Title Courcse Description Credit-Lecture Hr.-Prac. Training
COE1010 PRACTICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH INITIATIVE 1 This course, students can participate in research projects of professors. Student who chose one projects among others proposed by teacher makes his/her own specified proposal for the study, then do the research during the term. Students will present his/her research result at the end of the term. The course stresses creative thinking and research experience. The course opens to Sophomores to Juniors and can be taken no more than 4 terms. Achievement of the class is evaluated with Pass or Fail. 1.00-0.00-2.00
ELE3021 OPERATING SYSTEMS The objective of this class (course) is to provide the student the basic concepts in operating systems and implementation details. Operating systems consists of several key issues such as process management, memory management, file system management, I/O subsystem. In this class (course), we will examine the details of each issues. Though the various assignments, student will be given an opportunity to implement the basic concepts of the operating system features. Students are expected to have taken courses about data structures. 4.00-3.00-2.00
ELE3067 INTEGRATED CIRCIUT DEVICES The purpose of this lecture is to learn about device physics, and fabrication process for nano-electron devices as belows :I. System LSI : strained-Si-channel SOI CMOSFET, Fin-FETs and other Multi-gate transistors.II. Volatile Memory : Dynamic random-access memory (DRAM), Cap-less memoryIII. Non-volatile Memory : NAND flash memory, Nano-Floating Gate memory (NFGM), Tunnel-Barrier-engineered memory (TBM), Polymer memory (PoRAM), Resistive change memory (ReRAM), Phase change memory (PCRAM), Spin-torque magnetic random-access-memory (STT-MRAM)IV. Emerging Devices : Single electron transistor (SET), Molecular device, CNT devices. 3.00-3.00-0.00
ELE3074 MICROELECTRONIC CIRCUITS 1 In this course, the behavior of transistor amplifier configuration is covered. Included topics are low-frequency circuit performance, biasing process of BJT and FET, small signal models, analysis of differential amplifier OP Amp. and applications. Also topics on frequency response of the amplifier and dominant-pole approximation are discussed. 4.00-3.00-2.00
ELE3076 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING 1 This course covers the basic and fundamental digital signal processing techniques in time and frequency domain; analog-to-digital signal conversion, symbolization of digital signal, digital signal filtering, analysis of discrete-time Fourier Transform and its difference, FIR/IIR filter design techniques, and derivation of FFT. Design Project: Practical skills about the lectured theory are dealt through computer programming by using Matlab. 4.00-3.00-2.00
ELE3079 INTRODUCTION TO CONTROL SYSTEMS This course is about the analysis and design of control systems with emphasis on system modeling, state space representation, and modern design principles: More specifically, Introduction to applied linear algebra and linear dynamical systems, with applications to circuits, signal processing, communications, and control systems, Theory of continuous-time/discrete-time linear time-invariant systems, Laplace and Z-Transforms, Eigenvalues and eigenvectors and dynamical interpretation, Matrix exponential, stability, and asymptotic behavior, Matrix exponential and its relationship to time response, Controllability and observability, Transfer function and state space models for system analysis and synthesis, Pole locations and relationship to time response, Root locus methods, Feedback, Review of single-input single-output (SISO) analysis and control methods in the frequency domain, and SISO analysis and control using state space models. Computer simulation using Matlab. 2.00-2.00-0.00
ENE1004 INTRODUCTION TO INFORMATION DISPLAY ENGINEERING3 In the course of Introduction to Information Display Engineering, we study the operation principles and fabrication processes related subjects of LCD, PDP, organic EL, and FED such as the physics and display modes of liquid crystals, operation principles and fabrication processes of color TFT-LCD, amorphous silicon TFT, poly-Si TFT, the operation principle of PDPs, the fabrication process and driving method of PDP, operation principle and fabrication process of OLED, and operation principle and fabrication process of FED. 3.00-3.00-0.00
GEN5026 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE This course will mainly cover design issues on processor architecture and assembly programming. Especially, this course will focus on HW/SW interfaces of computer processors. First we will discuss major components of a RISC processor such as ALU, register file, memory and interconnection logic. Then practices on assembly language programming will follow. Concepts on cycle-by-cycle execution, pipelining, cache and virtual memory systems will be discussed. Next, I/O systems including interrupt handling and DMA will be studied. Using Verilog HDL, a simple 8-bit processor will be designed as an assignment. 3.00-2.00-2.00
GEN5026 TECHNO-BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION The Techno-Business Administration program basically educates sophomore of engineering in both managerial principles and technological issues in order to deal with the future management environment. The program offers rigorous academic and applied courses along with an extensive international exposure. The program is also committed to educating future business leaders to successfully compete in global markets. The tracks include: Marketing Venture Management eBusiness Accounting, Finance &Business Analysis Strategy &Organization etc. 3.00-2.00-2.00
GEN6094 FIELDWORK 1 3.00-0.00-3.00
ITE3013 RANDOM PROCESS This course introduces analysis techniques for random signals embedded in noise generated by digital communication elements. Topics covered include: random variables, random processes, and optimum receivers. Detailed topics include probabilistic analysis techniques for random signals, correlation functions and spectral density functions, white noise, matched filter, Wiener filter, modeling and computer simulations for probabilistic phenomena, and signal estimation and detection. 3.00-3.00-0.00
Junior - 2nd semester
Course No. Course Title Courcse Description Credit-Lecture Hr.-Prac. Training
COE1011 PRACTICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH INITIATIVE 2 This course, students can participate in research projects of professors. Student who chose one projects among others proposed by teacher makes his/her own specified proposal for the study, then do the research during the term. Students will present his research result at the end of the term. The course stresses creative thinking and research exprience. The course opens to shopomores to Juniors and can be taken no more than 4 terms. Achievement of the class is evaluated with Pass or Fail. 1.00-0.00-2.00
ECE4024 OPTOELECTRONICS Light has some unique characteristics such as extremely fast propagation velocities and non-interference characteristics to EM waves. Because of the possibility of the parallel processes, light is widely used as a signal source for broad-band and high-speed communication systems. Moreover, optical and optoelectronic devices are currently researched and applied as high efficient sensors to various industries including medical and military equipments, because the devices have many kinds of superior characteristics such as extremely small dimensions, light weights, and contactless characteristics. Optoelectronics is one of the fusion electronics courses, and it is based on the basic knowledges of Electromagnetic Waves, Modern Physics, and Semiconductor Physics. This course includes the advanced Electromagnetic theory, the basic theory of Quantum Physics, and the basic operating principles of Semiconductor Lasers, Photodetectors, and Optical Modulators. 4.00-3.00-2.00
ELE3039 ALGORITHM The objective of this class (course) is to provide the student the fundamental concepts and techniques for algorithm design issues. In this class (course), we will cover various algorithm schemes such as Divide-and-Conquer, dynamic programming, greedy method, graph searching, Non-Deterministic Polynomial algorithm and elementary number-theoretic algorithm. In addition to lectures, students will carry out various programming assignments related to each issues. Students are expected to take data structures before attending this class. 3.00-3.00-0.00
ELE3075 MICROELECTRONIC CIRCUITS 2 Based on the basic understanding on microelectronics obtained through the class "Microelectronics 1", this class covers more detailed techniques of microelectronics. Various schemes to improve the performance of amplifiers are learned. The operation of circuits is analyzed as a function of frequency and the technique of feedback is learned. Power stages to deliver power, analog filter, and digital CMOS circuits are learned as well. This class includes experimental labs which provides opportunity to implement various circuits in line with the lecture schedule. 4.00-3.00-2.00
ELE3077 DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING 2 This course covers the basic and fundamental digital signal processing techniques in time and frequency domain; analog-to-digital signal conversion, symbolization of digital signal, digital signal filtering, analysis of discrete-time Fourier Transform and its difference. Design Project: Practical skills about the lectured theory are dealt through computer programming by using Matlab. 4.00-3.00-2.00
ELE3080 DESIGN AND PROCESS OF DISPLAY This class introduces the overall review of manufacturing process for information display such as PDP, LCD, and OLED. In this subject, based on optics of the display, the design of pixel on display panel by computer simulation will be performed and the electrical, chemical, physical properties of materials used on manufacturing will be studied. Also, various thin film development process and patterning techniques will be reviewed. Throughthe understanding of factors for evaluating display device performance like contrast ratio, response time, brightness and stability, the basic assessing ability for various display devices will be obtained. 4.00-3.00-2.00
ELE3081 VLSI ENGINEERING In this lecture we study VLSI Design Method while VLSI Engineering consists of 2 phases, design and manufacturing ones whether digital systems are high speed, high density and low power, CMOS technology find ubiquitous use in majory in the majority of leading edge commercial applications. MOSFET is clarified for giving the concept of basic electrical characterristics including AC and DC ones in CMOS Modern process in producing VLSI are concurrently undergoing with Design and Manufacturing so that a process technology of CMOS should be understood for more design optimization. To calculate the operating speed, chip area and power consumption in CMOS, logical effort concept with a delayed model are used. Interconction and wiring model in CMOS are given for the calculations. SPICE simulation is done for comparing with the above result. All kind of CMOS circuit technologies are surveyed in terms of operating speed, area and power consumption in the combinational and sequential logic circuits CAD Tools for design automation are explained 3.00-3.00-0.00
ELE4031 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM The object of this course is to enhance student's capability of extending theories to practical agenda for wireless communication system designs. This course is structured as a senior-level design course emphasizing fundamental communication principles and their applications to modern wireless communication systems. Students are required to have backgrounds in fundamental theories of signals and systems, random process, and communication systems. By taking this course, students can improve their capabilities to analyze and design the communication systems appropriate to future needs. 3.00-3.00-0.00
ELE4033 MICROWAVE CIRCUIT DESIGN This course covers theory and design techniques for microwave devices: transmission-line theory, microwave network analysis including a scattering-parameter, methods of impedance matching and tuning, power dividers and directional couplers, and microwave filters. Also, the design techniques for active devices including mixers and amplifiers will be provided. All of theories will be examined and trained with a modern microwave simulator, Agilent‘s ADS. Students will have experience for a microwave circuit simulation, optimization, and layout process. 4.00-3.00-2.00
ENE4019 COMPUTER NETWORKS This lecture introduces the basic concepts of computer and data communications, and discusses core functionalities, protocols, and standards related to computernetworks. The main topics of this lecture include network router architectures, control protocols (flow control, congestion control, etc.), and communication protocols (LAN, MAN, WAN, etc.). 3.00-3.00-0.00
GEN6095 FIELDWORK 2 3.00-0.00-3.00
MAT308 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS This course introduce students to the algorithms and methods that are commonly needed in many different disciplines of applications of scientific computing. To do so, we cover the basics of numerical methods through to intermediate level by the extensive practice in both language level and package level. 3.00-3.00-0.00
SYH0003 BUSINESS LEADERSHIP (HELP3) Businesss Leadership (HELP3) program is a course for juniors, which aims to help students 1) understand principles of capitalism and market economy and learn common sense in relation to economy and finance, 2) learn principles and nature of corporations and how to develop a critical view toward them, and 3) acquire an administrative mind through self-management. 2.00-2.00-0.00