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Master of ScienceStudent Handbook2012/2013SCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGVersion 5

TABLE OF CONTENTSS/N DESCRIPTION PAGEAssociate Chair’s Message ………….……………………………………………………….. 41. Introduction ……………………………………………………..…………………………… 52. Course Structure …………………………………………………..………………………… 52.1 Option of Study ……………………………………………………..……………………… 52.1.1 Coursework & Dissertation ………………………………………………….……………… 62.1.2 Coursework Only (Coursework + ISM) ……………………………………...……………… 62.2 Candidature …………………………………………………………………..……………… 62.3 No. of Courses Register per Semester ………………………………….…………………… 63. Courses Offered in a Academic Year 2012-2013 ……………………...…………………… 64. Continuous Assessments …………………………………….……………………………… 75. Course Registration ………………………………………………………………………… 76. Time-table …………………………………………………………..……………………… 77. Examination ………………………………………………………………………………… 77.1 Registration of Calculators ………………………………………….……………………… 87.2 The Grade Point Average (GPA) System …………………………...……………………… 88. Option of Study: Coursework & Dissertation ………………………………...……………. 88.1 Submission of Dissertation for Examination ……………………………………………… 89. Option of Study : Coursework Only (Coursework + Independent Study Module) ………… 99.1 Guidelines on the Independent Study Module (ISM) ………………………………………. 109.2 Independent Study Module Registration …………………………………...……………… 1110. Change of Option of Study ……………………………………………….………………… 1111. Student Data Form ………………………………………………………………………… 1112. Leave of Absence ………………………………………………………………………… 1113. Tuition Fees & Financial Assistance ………………………………...……………………… 1214. Students Support System …………………………………………………………………… 1215. Interactive Campus Map …………………………………………………………………… 1216. Academic Calendar 2012/2013 …………………………………………..………………… 1317. NTU EEE Alumi Association …………………………………..………………………… 13Appendix A: Contact Information ……………………………………...………………………………… 14Appendix B: Grade Point Average (GPA) System ………………………….…………………………… 17Appendix C: Standard Format for MSc Dissertation ………………………...…………………………… 20Appendix D: Dissertation Submission Form ……………………………………………………………… 24Appendix E: Student Data Form …………………………………………..……………………………… 25Appendix F: Change of Study Option Form ……………………………………………………………… 27Appendix G: Thesis/Dissertation Declaration Form ………………………………….…………………… 28Appendix H: NTU EEE Alumni Association Membership Form ……………………………………… 29Appendix J1: Location Guide (School of EEE) …………………………………………………………… 30Appendix J2: South Spine Floor Plan (Level 1) …………………………………………………………… 31Appendix J3: South Spine Floor Plan (Basement 1) ……………………………….……………………… 31Appendix J4: South Spine Floor Plan (Basement 2) ……………………………………………………… 32Appendix J5: North Spine Floor Plan (Level 2) …………………………………………………………… 32Page 2

Appendix J6: North Spine Floor Plan (Level 4) …………………………………………...………………. 33Appendix J7: School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) ………………...…………………. 33Page 3

Associate Chair’s MessageMy heartiest congratulations on your success in gaining admission to our Master of Science Programsat the School of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, NTU. Each of the program focuses on nichespecialization such as the Communications Engineering, Computer and Control Automation,Electronics, Power Engineering and Signal Processing, to cater for the high-level specialist manpowerneeds in these areas of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, especially for the Singapore economy.You would find the programs exciting and challenging and we hope you can put in your best effort tocomplete the program successfully.For our international students, we hope you can settle in quickly and place your studies as your toppriority. The demand on the program coursework and assignment requires that you stay focus all thetime throughout the program. From our past experience, those who have put their full concentration ontheir studies usually have no problem in fulfilling their graduation requirements.While we expect you to work hard, we urge you to engage in other activities, which include forgingnew friendships, fostering bonds and networking among fellow students, academic staff members andothers. Take time off to enjoy the beautiful and sprawling campus environment and participate inmany of the events and activities. We hope that you will graduate with fond memories of your stayand bright hopes for your future careers.This MSc Orientation Handbook contains useful detailed information and guides specially preparedfor you. Do contact your Program Director if you need any advice and assistance.Welcome to the big EEE family. We look forward to seeing you at the orientation and we wish youevery success in your studies with us.A/P RusliAssociate Chair (Graduate Studies)Page 4

1. INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), College of Engineering. TheSchool offers the following Full-Time/Part-Time Master of Science (MSc) programmes for practisingengineers who need to acquire or update their knowledge in their respective disciplines.Currently, the School offers the following Master of Science (MSc) programmes (Full-Time/Part-Time): Communications Engineering Computer Control & Automation Electronics Power Engineering Signal Processing2. COURSE STRUCTUREStudent will be admitted to the MSc programme either as a full-time or part-time student at thebeginning of an academic year. The requirements for the MSc degree include:a) Successful completion of a total of 30 academic units (AUs) -- The students must select one of the twoOptions of Study, namely:(i) Coursework & Dissertation Option: four core courses and four electives of 3 AUs each as well asundertake a research project of 6 AUs on an approved topic based upon which a dissertation must besubmitted.(ii) Coursework Only Option: four core courses, five electives and an Independent Study Module (ISM)of 3 AUs. Student working on the Independent Study Module (EE6X90) is expected to undertake anindependent in-depth study on an assigned topic under supervision.b) A minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.5 is attained at the completion of theprogramme of study. Please refer to Appendix B (G/1405/05S) for detailed description of the GradePoint Average (GPA). The write-up is also available at the following website:http://www.ntu.edu.sg/gso/coursework/GPA.pdfClasses are normally conducted in the evening on a semester basis. Each course consists of 39 hours oflectures. Classes for each course are held once a week for three hours and examinations will beconducted during office hours at the end of each semester.2.1 Option of Study:Students are allowed to choose to complete the programme of study by:I. Coursework & Dissertation; OR [Please refer to item 8]II. Coursework Only [ Please refer to item 9]Students should confirm their option of study through GSLink services within the Course RegistrationPeriod. In general, the Graduate Studies Office will notify students via e-mail about the coursesregistration period.Students may not need to make a decision on Option of Study at the beginning of Semester I, to avoidmaking a hasty decision & request changes later on. Once they have confirmed their option of studythrough the GSLink services system, they are not allowed to change it through the system again. Thus,please consider carefully and consult his/her supervisor if necessary, before selecting the option.Page 5

For detail information, please visit the following website:http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/Academic/graduates/courseregistration/Pages/OptionofStudy.aspx2.1.1 Coursework & DissertationFor this option of study, the coursework component comprises a total of 8 courses of 3 AUs each, ofwhich, 4 are core courses and 4 are elective courses. Each student is also required to undertake aresearch project of 6 AUs based on which a dissertation must be submitted.2.1.2 Coursework Only (Coursework + Independent Study Module)Students have the option to replace the project dissertation module with an elective course and anIndependent Study Module EE6X90. The Independent Study Module (EE6X90) can be taken in anysemester. (Student must also register the Independent Study Module through the Graduate CourseRegistration System during the registration period even students have selected the topic with the School.)2.2 Candidature:The minimum and maximum periods of candidature for a full-time student are one academic year (2semesters) and three academic years (6 semesters) respectively. For a part-time student, the minimumand maximum periods of candidature are two academic years (4 semesters) and four academic years (8semesters) respectively.2.3 No. of Courses Register per Semester:The maximum number of courses that a student can take in any semester is 5 for full-time students and 3for part-time students, including Independent Study Module (if students have taken the CourseworkOnly Option).3. COURSES OFFERED IN ACADEMIC YEAR 2012-2013For more updated information, please visit our website:http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/Academic/graduates/courseregistration/Pages/classtimetable.aspxFor syllabus of the offered courses, please visit our website:http://www.eee.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentStudents/Graduate/MSc/Pages/CourseRegistrationTimetable.aspx4. CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENTSContinuous assessments constitute part of the overall assessment for a course; the rest comes from thewritten examination. Continuous assessments can be conducted in various ways as determined by theprofessors teaching the course. Normally, they are based on assignments given and/or any testsconducted. All students are urged to take all tests conducted by the professors seriously and to submit allthe given assignments on time.5. COURSE REGISTRATIONAll students are to register courses of study for themselves. Normally, there will be two courseregistration periods. The first course registration period will be opened to students one to two weeksPage 6

efore the beginning of each semester and the second course registration period is opened to student onthe second day of the teaching week of each semester. Students are allowed to add or drop course(s)during the two registration periods.It is the responsibility of each student to register courses for himself/herself. Should a student fail toregister a course and yet proceed to attend classes in that course, he/she will not be allowed to take theexamination in the course or no grade will be awarded if course has no formal examination.For new students the two core courses will be registered automatically in the first semester. If studentswish to take additional elective courses, they can do so during the second course registration period (thefirst 2 weeks of a semester).For more details on the Graduate Course Registration System, please visit the Course Registrationwebsite under the GSLink athttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/Academic/graduates/courseregistration/Pages/Default.aspx6. TIME-TABLEFor detail time table please visit the following webpage:http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Services/Academic/graduates/courseregistration/Pages/classtimetable.aspxorhttp://timetable.eee.ntu.edu.sg/7. EXAMINATIONStudent who has registered for any course must sit for the written examination in that course. Should thestudent be absent from the examination, he/she would be deemed to have sat and failed the examination.The examination timetable will only be released to students after week 6 th of the term. Examinations arenormally conducted from week 14 th to week 17 th of each semester. Several weeks before theexamination, the students will be notified through their NTU email account to check and confirm thecourses registered for that semester. Normally, a reply is not expected unless the student wishes tocontest his eligibility described therein.It is very important for a student to update their particular through GSLink services and the ProgrammeDirector about any changes in his/her postal address.7.1 Registration of CalculatorsAll calculators used in any examination must have the approved seal of the School of EEE or anotherengineering school. The updated list of approved calculators for EEE students can be found at:Approved Calculator List:http://coe.ntu.edu.sg/Documents/Undergraduate/Calculator%20Registration/Approved%20Calculators%20with%20MoE-26Apr2012.pdfDisapproved Calculator List:http://coe.ntu.edu.sg/Documents/Undergraduate/Calculator%20Registration/Disapproved%20Calculators%2027%20Oct%202011.pdfPage 7

The Graduate Programme Office will announce to students via e-mail to inform the calculatorregistration period [approximately 1 to 2 months before revision & examination period].7.2 The Grade Point Average (GPA) SystemPlease refer to Appendix B (G/1405/05S) or the following link for details on GPA System.http://www.ntu.edu.sg/gso/coursework/GPA.pdf8. OPTION OF STUDY: COURSEWORK & DISSERTATIONStudents are allowed to view, select and apply the dissertation project via the online MSc ProjectManagement System (MPS). Students can only access the MPS after they have enrolled to theprogramme officially. The dissertation project must be related to student’s programme of studies and theduration for dissertation project should be at least 6 to 7 working months.8.1 Important Note on PlagiarismAll students are hereby informed that plagiarism in all forms from open printed literature and publicaccess domains (such as internet) is a serious offence in dissertation. All references to be publishedliterature either in printed form of public access domains must carry the appropriate citations to thesource of the information, and to copy verbatim for such sources is strictly prohibited. In addition, allstudents are hereby informed that the School takes a serious view on infringement of copyright ofpublished.8.2 Submission of Dissertation for ExaminationThe School has decided that all graduate students are required to submit their dissertations fororiginality check using the Turnitin software. A Declaration Form has to be signed by the student andsupervisor when the dissertation is submitted for examination. Please note that the declaration form canbe downloaded from our intranet. [This link is only available after students have enrolled to theprogramme officially].Students are required to submit the followings items with their ring-bound dissertation (two copies)through the supervisor and Programme Director to the Head of Division. The dissertation and forms willsubsequently be forwarded to Graduate Programme Office, EEE to follow-up on examination process:1. One CD ROM consists of the soft-copy of the dissertation (in pdf format), Originality Report (inHTML format).2. Dissertation declaration form (Appendix G) – Endorsed by both supervisor and student.3. Dissertation Submission form (Appendix D) - The supervisor is required to certify on section IVof form “Submission of Dissertation” that the dissertation is ready for examination.4. Student Data Form (Appendix E).The title of the dissertation must be exactly the same as the approved project title. If not, a student isrequested to fill the Section III of the Dissertation Submission form.All forms related to the dissertation submission are available at our intranet. [This link is only availableafter students have enrolled to the programme officially].Unless extension of candidature is granted, each student is required to submit the dissertation within themaximum period of candidature.Page 8

For a student to join the convocation (1) held in July of each year, he/she must have fulfilled and passedall requirements (including submitting one copy of the final hard-bound dissertation with one CD ROMconsists of the soft-copy of the final dissertation in one file either in MS Words or PDF format) by thedeadline stipulated by the Graduate Studies Office (The deadline is usually set around mid-May andannounced by the Graduate Studies Office). Based on past cases, in general, the dissertation has to beapproved by the supervisor, Programme Director and Divisional Head by early March in the samecalendar year that it is ready for examination. This is based on the assumption that the dissertationexaminers only require the student to make some minor changes to the dissertation and that the studentpromptly revises the dissertation in accordance with the examiners’ recommendation. One final hardboundcopy with one CD ROM (The soft-copy of the final dissertation can be either in MS Words orPDF format) should reach the Graduate Programme Office by the mid of May in order to join theconvocation of that particular year.Student is liable to pay fee for the following semester should he/she fail to obtain approval from thesupervisor, Programme Director and Divisional Head for his/her dissertation submission by the end of asemester (i.e., before the first day of the following semester). Student is also liable to pay fee for one ormore subsequent semesters should the examiners recommend more work to be done for the project orstudent failed to submit the amended dissertation by the deadline stipulated.The standard dissertation format prescribed by the School is given in Appendix C. To avoid any delayin obtaining approvals for dissertation submission, student is advised to adhere strictly to the sampleprovided, including the structure of Chapter 1. A set of the Dissertation Guideline is also available atour intranet. [This link is only available after students have enrolled to the programme officially].9. OPTION OF STUDY: COURSEWORK ONLY (COURSEWORK + INDEPENDENT STUDYMODULE)Student who has selected this option of study is required to read an additional elective course (3 AUs)and work on an Independent Study Module (EE6X90, 3 AUs).Students are allowed to view, select and apply the Independent Study Module (ISM) via the online MScProject Management System (MPS). Students can only access the MPS after they have enrolled to theprogramme officially.The ISM topics must be related to student’s programme of studies and students are required to submit anISM report and conduct an oral presentation to your supervisor no later than week 13 of this semester.9.1 Guidelines on the Independent Study ModuleObjectiveTo undertake an independent in-depth study project on an assigned topic under supervision.ContentThe topic shall be related to the focus of the MSc programme. It may take the form of one or more of thefollowing:Literature survey on an emerging areaExperimental InvestigationMini-projectTheoretical study, computational analysis or simulation(1)Convocation is ceremonial. As soon as a candidate fulfils all the requirements of the MSc programme, the degree will beconferred by the Chancellor and the candidate will be informed in writing.Page 9

It must demonstrate mastery of the topic and evidence of critical thought and independent work.DurationThe study should be conducted over the period of one semester. Students are to submit and make an oralpresentation on their ISM report to their supervisor by week 13 of the respective semester. An extensionmay be granted on a case by case basis for one additional semester with In-Progress (IP) status onlyupon submission of a satisfactory interim report to their supervisor by week 13. ISM with IP statusshould be completed in the following semester; hence students must register the ISM again during thesequence course registration period.FormatA report of between 6,000 - 8,000 words excluding tables, diagrams and references is to be submitted forexamination.A) Submit the draft report in hard-copy to supervisor for oral presentationB) Submit the soft-copy of the final report through the online MSc Project Management System(MPS) and inform the respective project supervisor within one week after the oral presentation.AssessmentThe module will be assessed by the topic supervisor based on the report and a 30 min oral presentationand Question & Answer session. The Independent Study Module will be graded with "pass" or "fail" asa coursework course.ImplementationA list of topics will be proposed by supervisors for selection by students before the start of eachsemester. Students will be assigned their study topic and supervisor at the beginning of each semester.The report is to be submitted and the oral presentation completed by the given deadline at the end of thesemester.9.2 Independent Study Module Registration1) The Independent Study Module (EE6X90) can be taken in any semester. However, student shoulddecide the semester (example: Sem 1, AY12-13) he would like to take the Independent StudyModule EE6X90 and register the course in that semester (example: Sem 1, AY12-13) through theGraduate Course Registration System. Student is expected to complete the ISM at the end of thatsemester (example: Sem 1, AY12-13).2) Independent Study Module (ISM) Assessment:Students are to submit and make an oral presentation on their ISM reports to their supervisors byweek 13 of the respective semester. Any request for extension of the independent study must beaccompanied by an interim report submitted by the student to the supervisor by week 13.10. CHANGE OF OPTION OF STUDYStudents, who want to change their study option from “Coursework & Dissertation” to “CourseworkOnly” or vice versa after choosing their option through GSLink services, must complete form titled“Request to Change Option to Study” (Appendix F) and submit it through the respective (new)supervisor to the Programme Director/Project Coordinator.A soft copy of the change of option form can be obtained from our intranet. [This link is only availableafter students have enrolled to the programme officially].11. STUDENT DATA FORMStudents, who are taking “Coursework & Dissertation”, must submit the Student Data Form (AppendixE) together with the Dissertation Submission.Page 10

Students who are taking “Coursework Only” must submit the Student Data Form (Appendix E) viaemail to eee_msc@ntu.edu.sg after they have received their conferment letter from the Graduate StudiesOffice.The information of the Student Data Form is for the EEE Graduation Yearbook publication and a softcopy of the form can be obtained from our intranet. [This link is only available after students haveenrolled to the programme officially].12. LEAVE OF ABSENCE (LOA)Application for Leave of Absence can be done through GSLink services. The reasons for theapplication must be clearly stated and relevant supporting documents must be attached.Leave of absence granted will be counted towards the permitted maximum period of candidature.Application for leave after the completion of the coursework component will NOT be considered.Students who are not attending any lessons in a term of study are expected to be working on theirdissertation and are liable for tuition fee for that entire term, unless they are granted leave ofabsence for the period.Students who are granted leave and have NOT attended lessons beyond the first two weeks of theterm are not liable for tuition fee for that term. They are, however, liable for an administrative fee of$53.50 per term to maintain their names on the class register.Students who are granted leave after having attended lessons for more than two weeks of the termare liable for tuition fee for that entire term. In this case, they are not liable for the administrativefee.Graduate Studies Office will convey to students via email when their application for leave issuccessful.Email of rejection will send to students, if one of the approving officers does not recommend theapplication for Leave of Absence.Full-time international students granted leave of absence for one semester or more are required tocancel and surrender their Student's Pass as required by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority, andre-apply for a new Student's Pass through the University at least one month before they resumestudy.13. TUITION FEES & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCEEvery year, tuition fees are reviewed and subject to revision. Students may view details on tuition feesand financial assistance at the following website:http://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/coursework/BeforeApplying/Pages/Fees.aspxorhttp://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/graduate/Pages/financialassistance.aspxStudents who have attended lessons beyond week 2 in a semester are liable to pay tuition fees for thesemester.14. STUDENTS SUPPORT SYSTEMStudents can seek advice and guidance in areas of their studies, such as course structure, courseregistration, time management, etc. from their respective programme director/advisor.Both the programme director/advisor and the student are encouraged to adopt a pro-active attitudetowards establishing a good personal rapport right from the beginning. The programme director/advisorcan get to know his/her students better by having informal gatherings. The students, on the other hand,can meet their programme director/advisor privately in their offices to find out more about theUniversity, the School and the programme of studies, especially during the initial weeks of the semesterPage 11

efore their lessons get into full swing. The Student Welfare & Support Unit (SWSU) was formed toensure that all EEE students have access to appropriate academic counseling as and when it is required.http://www.eee.ntu.edu.sg/CurrentStudents/StudentWelfareandSupport/Pages/SWS.aspxStudents may also seek free professional and confidential counselling from the Student CounsellingCentre at the following address:Student Counselling CentreNanyang Technological University#05-07 Student Services Centre42 Nanyang AvenueSingapore 639815Tel: 6790 4462Email: scc@ntu.edu.sgWebsite: www.ntu.edu.sg/scc/homeAlternatively, students can also visit the following website for more helplines information:http://www.ntu.edu.sg/scc/Pages/helplines.aspx15. INTERACTIVE CAMPUS MAPNTU campus map accessible at http://maps.ntu.edu.sg/maps16. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2012/ 2013From To DurationSEMESTER 1 : 06 Aug 2012 - 07 Dec 2012 (18 weeks)Teaching Weeks : 13 Aug 2012 - 28 Sept 2012 (7 weeks)Recess : 01 Oct 2012 - 05 Oct 2012 (1 week)Teaching Weeks : 08 Oct 2012 - 16 Nov 2012 (6 weeks)Revision & Examination : 19 Nov 2012 - 07 Dec 2012 (3 weeks)Vacation : 10 Dec 2012 - 11 Jan 2013 (5 weeks)SEMESTER2 : 14 Jan 2013 - 10 May 2013 (17 weeks)Teaching Weeks : 14 Jan 2013 - 01 Mar 2013 (7 weeks)Recess : 04 Mar 2013 - 08 Mar 2013 (1 week)Teaching Weeks : 11Mar 2013 - 19 Apr 2013 (6 weeks)Revision & Examination : 22 Apr 2013 - 10 May 2013 (3 weeks)Vacation : 13 May 2013 - 02 Aug 2013 (12 weeks)Page 12

17. NTU EEE ALUMI ASSOCIATIONNTU EEE degree does not just give you an individual training, it also opens up a whole network ofopportunities with industries, academia and other graduates from this big family. The Electrical &Electronics Engineering Alumni Association (EEEAA) is one of the conduits for this network.EEEAA was set up in December 1996 by our pioneer batch of EEE graduates. It is an association ofgraduates of EEE with members stretching from the very first batch in 1985 to the current graduatingcohort. The purpose of the association has always been a platform to foster ever closer ties between theSchool, industries, graduates and current students. Besides organising educational, social, cultural,recreational, sporting and civic activities among EEE alumni, the association also serves as a body formembers in the promotion and advancement of electrical and electronic engineering education andknowledge.The Association is the bridge between the tradition of the past and the energy of the present. Since 1997,the Association has been working closely with the School in nurturing a close relationship with thealumni and reinforcing the bond between the alumni and alma mater. It provides a great networkingchannel for NTU EEE graduates and undergraduates. The Association is also keen to nurture lifelongrelationships with future EEE alumni by providing valued services and activities that benefit the EEEundergraduates at large, by working with EEE Student Clubs and Alumni Affair Offices on joint socialevents, personal enrichment programs and career advancement opportunities.Attracting members to the Association will remain a priority, and with more relevant and attractiveevents organised, both students and graduates will appreciate the need to join the Association and enjoythe privileges. News about upcoming alumni events and privileges are also featured regularly in theSchool’s alumni URL: http://www.eee.ntu.edu.sg/Alumni/Pages/EEEAlumni.aspx, the Association’sURL: http://www.eeeaa.org/ and E3 World, a magazine that is published half-yearly by the School anddistributed to all students and alumni. All current EEE undergraduates of NTU are encouraged to join asstudent members for S$10 (membership fee) and the entrance fee is waived. Upon graduation, thestudent members will just have to top up the remaining life membership fee to become life members. Thecurrent life membership fee is $30. Applications details can be found in the Association’s website orthrough the attached form (Appendix H).Page 13

Contact Information (For more information please visit http://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee/people/)Postal Address: Nanyang Technological University, School of EEE, 50, Nanyang Avenue Singapore 639798Appendix AProgramme: MSc in Communications Engineering (Email: MSc-CME@ntu.edu.sg)Division of Communication Engineering (EEE5)Name Tel Email LocationHead of DivisionA/P Guan Yong LiangH-EEE5@ntu.edu.sg6790 4175Block S1-B1b-48Secretary Pauline Tan pauline@ntu.edu.sgProgramme DirectorA/P Arokiaswami Alphones 6790 4486 ealphones@ntu.edu.sg Block S2.2-B2-19Project/ISM Coordinator (EE6190)Programme: MSc in Computer Control & Automation (Email: MSc-CCA@ntu.edu.sg)Division of Control & Instrumentation (EEE4)Name Tel Email LocationHead of DivisionProf Xie LihuaH-EEE4@ntu.edu.sg6790 4174Secretary Lim Gim Hong, Mary ehlim@ntu.edu.sgBlock S2-B2a-18Programme Director A/P Ponnuthurai Nagaratnam Suganthan 6790 5404 epnsugan@ntu.edu.sg Block S2-B2a-21Project/ISM Coordinator (EE6290) A/P Song Qing 6790 4530 eqsong@ntu.edu.sg Block S2-B2c-113Programme: MSc in Electronics (Email: MSc-ET@ntu.edu.sg)Division of Microelectronics (EEE6)Name Tel Email LocationHead of DivisionA/P Ng Geok IngH-EEE6@ntu.edu.sg6790 6719Block S2-B2a-13aSecretary Yeo Hwee Bin hbyeo@ntu.edu.sgProgramme DirectorA/P Zhang Qing 6790 5061 eqzhang@ntu.edu.sg Block S2.2-B2-14Project/ISM Coordinator (EE6890)Programme: MSc in Power Engineering (Email: MSc-PE@ntu.edu.sg)Division of Power Engineering (EEE1)Name Tel Email LocationHead of DivisionA/P Tseng King JetH-EEE1@ntu.edu.sg6790 4171Block S1-B1a-15Secretary Serena Koh ealice@ntu.edu.sgProgramme DirectorA/P Don Mahinda Vilathgamuwa 6790 6461 emahinda@ntu.eud.sg Block S2-B2c-102Project/ISM Coordinator (EE6590)Page 14

Programme: MSc in Signal Processing (Email: MSc_SP@ntu.edu.sg)Division of Information Engineering (EEE3)Name Tel Email LocationHead of DivisionA/P Gan Woon SengH-EEE3@ntu.edu.sg6790 4173Secretary Phebe Romina Tjahjono eprtjahjono@ntu.edu.sgBlock S1-B1c-74Programme Director A/P Yap Kim Hui 6790 4339 ekhyap@ntu.edu.sg Block S2.2-B2-47Project/ISM Coordinator (EE6490) A/P Zhu Ce 6790 6041 eczhu@ntu.edu.sg Block S2.2-B2-26Programme: Graduate Diploma in Information-Communication Technology (Email: G_DIP-ICT@ntu.edu.sg)Division of Communication Engineering (EEE5)Name Tel Email LocationHead of DivisionA/P Guan Yong LiangH-EEE5@ntu.edu.sg6790 4175Block S1-B1b-48Secretary Pauline Tan pauline@ntu.edu.sgProgramme Director A/P Ng Chee Hock 6790 5634 echng@ntu.edu.sg Block S2-B2b-58Graduate Programme Office (S1-B1b-66) (Email: eee_msc@ntu.edu.sg)Name Tel Email LocationAssociate Chair (Graduate Studies) A/P RusliAC-EEE-CGS@ntu.edu.sg6790 4176Block S1-B1a-29Secretary Theng-Yuang Mee Lian, Maureen mltheng@ntu.edu.sgAssistant Chair (Graduate Studies) A/P So Ping Lam 6790 5026 eplso@ntu.edu.sg Block S1-B1c-77Senior Assistant Manager Koh-Ho Cheng Fiang, Frances 6790 6324 ecfkoh@ntu.edu.sg Block S1-B1b-36Higher Executive Officer Lee-Chua Siok Moi, Jennifer 6790 4522 esmchua@ntu.edu.sgHigher Clerical Officer Fatimah Bte Supki 6790 4322 efatimah@ntu.edu.sgFor administrative enquiry, please write to: eee_msc@ntu.edu.sgBlock S1-B1b-66Page 15

Staff Directory of Graduate Programme OfficeProgrammes ofStudyProgrammeTypePerson-In-Charge Contact No. Office LocationMatters on Higher DegreeResearch Applications (beforeAdmission)Ms June Chua Chai Luan(eclchua@ntu.edu.sg)6790 4236GraduateProgrammeOffice: S1-B1ba. Master ofEngineering(MEng)b. Doctor ofPhilosophy(PhD)Full-time /Part-timeMatters on Local & OverseasConference Applications, NongraduatingStudents, Time-off,Overseas AttachmentMs Goh-Fong Lai Peng(elpgoh@ntu.edu.sg)Matters on Research Topic &Supervisor, Termination, PhDOral Seminars, Theses, Leave ofAbsence (LOA)Ms Lintje Sie(lintje@ntu.edu.sg)6513 8263GraduateProgrammeOffice: S1-B1b6514 8340 S1-B1b-36Matters on QualifyingExaminations cum ConfirmationExercises, Course Registration,Conferment of Candidatures,Letter of Consent for ResearchStudent to Work Part-timeMs Wong Chow Pang(ecpwong@ntu.edu.sg)6790 6251GraduateProgrammeOffice: S1-B1bMatters on Reports, ThesesMs Masita Bte Ismail(emasita@ntu.edu.sg)6790 6437GraduateProgrammeOffice: S1-B1bc. Master ofScience(MSc)Full-time /Part-timeMatters on TUM, Wuhan & GDipprogrammes, Letter of Consent forCoursework Student to WorkPart-timeMs Lee-Chua Siok Moi(esmchua@ntu.edu.sg)Matters on Dissertations, Leave ofAbsence (LOA), Letter ofCertification, WithdrawalMs Fatimah Bte Supki(efatimah@ntu.edu.sg)6790 45226790 4322GraduateProgrammeOffice: S1-B1bGraduateProgrammeOffice: S1-B1bAll Matters pertaining to MScProgrammeAll Matters pertaining to Alumniand Career Advisory MattersAll Matters pertaining to MEngand PhD Programmes(Admission)All Matters pertaining to MEngand PhD Programmes (currentstudents)Ms Koh-Ho Cheng Fiang, Frances(ecfkoh@ntu.edu.sg)Ms Lim Sue Ping(elimsp@ntu.edu.sg)Ms Goh Wei Jiuan(iwjgoh@ntu.edu.sg)Ms Lintje Sie(lintje@ntu.edu.sg)6790 6324 S1-B1b-366592 2572 S1-B1b6790 6363 S1-B1b-426514 8340 S1-B1b-36Page 16

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Appendix CENHANCING PLAY-OUT PERFORMANCEFORINTERNET VIDEO COMMUNICATIONSZHANG SANSCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING201X(Submission year)Page 20

ENHANCING PLAY-OUT PERFORMANCEFORINTERNET VIDEO COMMUNICATIONSZHANG SANSCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGA DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OFTHE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OFMASTER OF SCIENCE IN XXX201XPage 21

Table of ContentsAbstractAcknowledgement (optional)Acronyms (optional)Symbols (optional)Lists of FiguresList of TablesPageiiiiiivvviiChapter 1 Introduction 11.1 Background1.2 Motivation1.3 Objectives and Specifications1.4 Major contribution of the Dissertation1.5 Organisation of the DissertationChapter 2 Literature Review 62.1 Prior Art2.2 XXXChapter 3 (Actual work done and contribution, including literature survey)3.1 XXX3.2 XXX. Layout Implementation and Verification. Simulation Results and Measurement..Chapter 6 Conclusion and Recommendations6.1 Conclusion6.2 Recommendations for further researchReferencesAppendix A (optional)Appendix B (optional)Page 22

INTERNET VIDEO COMMUNICATIONSZHANG SAN 201XENHANCING PLAY-OUT PERFORMANCE FORLength 297mm (A4 size)Spine Hard Bound Cover SAMPLETitle PageSAMPLEENHANCING PLAY-OUT PERFORMANCEFORINTERNET VIDEO COMMUNICATIONSENHANCING PLAY-OUT PERFORMANCEFORINTERNET VIDEO COMMUNICATIONSZHANG SANSCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERINGA DISSERTATION SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OFTHE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OFZHANG SANMASTER OF SCIENCE IN XXXSCHOOL OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING201X201XToNote:- Colour of Hard Bound Cover : Dark Blue- Colour of Lettering : Gold- Size of Lettering: Not exceeding 16 pts- Dissertation Title & Author’s Name: Block Letter- Year: Year of Submission of Hard Bound Dissertation- Author’s Name (on spine): Use abbreviation if space is insufficientPage 23Width 210mm (A4 size)Dissertation must be preceded by the following:- Title Page- Acknowledgements- Table of Contents- Summary

Appendix DEEE/PG/MScF3/Jun11School of Electrical & Electronic EngineeringNotes to Candidate:MASTER PROGRAMMES BY COURSEWORK & DISSERTATIONSUBMISSION OF DISSERTATION1. PlagiarismAll students are hereby informed that plagiarism in all forms from open printed literature and public access domains (such asinternet) is a serious offence in your dissertation. All references to published literature either in printed form or public accessdomains must carry the appropriate citations to the source of the information, and to copy verbatim from such sources isstrictly prohibited. In addition, all students are hereby informed that the school takes a serious view on infringement ofcopyright of published literature.2. A candidate is no longer liable for the payment of tuition fees when he satisfies both the following conditions:-a) he must have completed the entire coursework component of the programme of study, andb) he has submitted his dissertation in a form ready and approved (by the HOD concerned) for examination not laterthan the end of the second week of any semester.(To facilitate the approval process, all dissertations must be submitted to the Head of Division (HOD) by the first dayof any semester. As the dissertation requires Supervisor & Programme Director’s approval prior to submission toHOD, candidate is advised to work backward for the submission date to Supervisor & Programme Director).3. Two soft-bound copies of the dissertation must be attached to this form, Section I of which must be completed and signedby the candidate. Unsigned forms may delay processing of the submitted dissertation for examination. After completingSection I, please hand this form to your supervisor for his attention.4. The final dissertation, after examination and amendments (if any), must be submitted in the form given below:a) Each copy must be printed and bound with hard covers in international size A4 (210mm x 297mm);b) Each page must have a margin of 3.7cm to allow for binding;c) The dissertation must be preceded by the following in the order given: title page, declaration (for joint submissionsonly), acknowledgements, table of contents and summary, all of which must be bound with the dissertation;d) The title and author's name must be given in block letters on the cover of the dissertation;e) The title or an abbreviation thereof and the author's name must be given on the spine of the dissertation;f) The dissertation must be bound in dark blue with gold lettering not exceeding 16pts;g) Pages must be numbered in one continuous sequence in arabic numerals. Where a dissertation consists of more thanone volume, one numbering sequence must be used.5. All hard-bound copies of dissertations will be displayed in the University Library.Section I : To be Completed by CandidateTo: Graduate Programme Office, EEEThrough SupervisorDegree Registered for :Title of Dissertation :I submit 2 soft-bound copies of my dissertation in partial fulfilment of the above degree for examination.I have read and understood the “Notes to Candidate, point 1” above, hereby confirm that I have not plagiarized the work ofothers or participated in unauthorized collaboration when preparing this dissertation.Name of Candidate Registration No. SignatureDate(dd/mm/yy)Page 24

Section II : To be completed by CandidateIs the submitted dissertation title same as the approved title?If no, please fill up the following:Approved Title of Dissertation :Proposed New Title :Reason(s) for Change of Title :Section III : To be completed by Supervisor(s)1. I certify that the dissertation submitted is ready for examination.2. Recommended / Not Recommended* for the Change of Dissertation Title (if any).3. Comments (if any and attach separate sheet if necessary):Name of Supervisor(s) : (1) Signature & Date :(2) Signature & Date :Section IV : To be completed by Programme DirectorApproved / Not approved* for examination.Comments (if any).SignatureDateSection V : To be completed by Head of DivisionApproved / Not approved* for examination.Comments (if any).SignatureDate* Delete accordinglypage 25

Appendix ESchool of Electrical & Electronic EngineeringINSTRUCTIONSSTUDENT DATA FORMDoctor of Philosophy/Master of Engineering/Master of Science1. There are four parts to this form: SECTION A: PERSONAL INFORMATIONSECTION B: EMPLOYMENT SURVEYSECTION C: EMPLOYER’S INFORMATIONSECTION D: E 3 GRADUATION YEARBOOK2. The thesis/dissertation after the examination will be returned to you through your supervisor to make any amendments and/or hard-bound thethesis/dissertation. For this purpose, please update GSLink if there are any changes to your postal address/particulars.SECTION A: PERSONAL INFORMATIONFull Name in BLOCK LETTERS (Underline family name)Mr / Miss / Mdm *Home AddressPostal Address (if different from above)Please paste a recentpassport-sizedphotograph here.NRIC/Passport No. Telephone (Home) Handphone No.Date of AdmissionNTU Supervisor’s NameCurrent Postgraduate Degree *Philosophy of Doctor (PhD)Master of Engineering (MEng)Master of Science :Communication Software & NetworksPower EngineeringCommunications EngineeringSignal ProcessingComputer Control & AutomationIC Design (NTU-TUM)ElectronicsMicroelectronics (NTU-TUM)Others __________________________(Please specify)Graduate Diploma in ICTSECTION B: EMPLOYMENT SURVEYHave you found a job? Yes NoIf yes, please state if it is: Local OverseasType of Industry:Starting Salary (optional) :SECTION C: EMPLOYER’S INFORMATION (if applicable)CompanyDepartmentAddressDesignation Office Telephone No. Fax No.SECTION D: E 3 GRADUATION YEARBOOKEmail Address to be reflected on the yearbookPersonal Interest/HobbiesPage 26* Delete whichever is inapplicable.

Appendix FSchool of Electrical & Electronic EngineeringPART I: TO BE COMPLETED BY CANDIDATEREQUEST TO CHANGE OPTION OF STUDYName: : Matric No.:Part-time / Full-time *Project / Independent Study * Supervisor:MSc Programme Registered for :I would like to Change my Option of Study and will inform the current supervisor of my decision.from Coursework & Dissertation to Coursework Onlyfrom Coursework Only to Coursework & DissertationReason(s) for Change of Option :SignatureDatePART II: TO BE COMPLETED BY CURRENT PROJECT / INDEPENDENT STUDY * SUPERVISOR (if any)Recommended / Not Recommended *Reason(s) :Name of Supervisor/ SignatureDatePART III: TO BE COMPLETED BY PROPOSED PROJECT / INDEPENDENT STUDY * SUPERVISORRecommended / Not Recommended *Reason(s) :Name of Supervisor/ SignatureDatePART IV: TO BE COMPLETED BY COORDINATOR FOR MSC PROJECT / INDEPENDENT STUDYSupported and Approved * Not Supported nor Approved *Comment (s) :Signature Division DatePlease tick or delete accordinglyNOTE: PLEASE PASS THE COMPLETED FORM TO THE GRADUATE PROGRAMME OFFICE, EEE (S1-B1b-66)Cc : Programme DirectorPage 27

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Appendix H: NTU EEE Alumni Association Membership FormPage 29

Appendix J1: Location Guide (School of EEE)Page 30

Appendix J2: South Spine Floor Plan (Level 1)Appendix J3: South Spine Floor Plan (Basement 1)Page 31

Appendix J4: South Spine Floor Plan (Basement 2)Appendix J5: North Spine Floor Plan (Level 2)Page 32

Appendix J6: North Spine Floor Plan (Level 4)Appendix J7: School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS) – Floor PlanPage 33