SYNOPSES - Singapore Polytechnic

SYNOPSESET0096Digital Signal ProcessingProvides students with an understandingof digital processing of signals and theirimplementation in basic digital signalprocessing systems. Topics covered includesampling & quantization, impulse response,discrete linear convolution, analysis usingz-transform, design of FIR digital filters,discrete Fourier transform & fast Fouriertransform, practical implementation of digitalsignal processors.ET0097Digital CommunicationsTeaches the principles and techniques usedin digital communication systems. Topicscovered include signal analysis, digital pulsemodulation (PCM, DPCM), digital modulation(ASK, FSK, PSK), transmission problems suchas ISI, AWGN, BER & eye diagram, detectiontechniques, information theory and coding.ET0099IC TestingProvides an understanding of automatedtest equipment used in industry to verify thecorrect operation of digital integrated circuits.Topics covered include the importance oftesting, hardware modules of a test system,digital test methodologies (AC, DC parametricand functional tests) and memories testing.ET0100Quality & ReliabilityProvides the fundamentals of two veryimportant fields in the area of product designand manufacture. These refer to quality andreliability. Topics include SQC, SPC, controlcharts, reliability concepts, accelerated testingand system reliability. There will also beassignments on TQM, ISO9000, SPC, DOE,COQ and environmental stress testing.ET0101IC DesignProvides a basic knowledge of integratedcircuit design. Students will learn thedesign of digital system adopting the flowfrom behavioural synthesis to layout andverification. Topics include Verilog HardwareDescription Language (HDL) design, synthesis,operation and characteristic of MOS devices,different design methodology such as, fullcustomIC design, semi-custom IC design.Simulation techniques and design verificationwill be included.ET0102Wafer FabricationProvides knowledge on the various processesinvolved in the fabrication of semiconductor.Topics include semiconductor physics,wafer fabrication processes, integratedcircuit devices, clean room management,ultra pure water production and vacuumsystems technology.ET0103Client-Server SystemsProvides an understanding of Client-Serverarchitectures in LAN, Internet and mobileplatforms. Topics covered include databasedesign and modelling techniques, SQL,transaction processing, XML concepts andweb application development.ET0104Embedded Computer SystemsProvides an understanding of low costand small size, but powerful embeddedprocessors, used commonly for industrial andhome devices. Students will learn to developsmart devices with remote control andmonitoring functions. Topics covered includeparallel input/output, serial communications,timing functions, communication protocol/HTTP and troubleshooting equipment.ET0112Biomedical MicrodevicesProvides students with knowledge andunderstanding in the fabrication, applications,design and testing of Biomedical Microdevices(Biosensors and BioMEMS).ET0118Project 3Designed for part-time students of theDiploma Course in lieu of final year (openended)projects for full-time students andas an extension to the Project 2 module. Itprovides the opportunity for implementingtheories and ideas in mini-projects. Valuablepractical skills and teamwork will be acquiredin the process.ET0130Networks & ProtocolsCovers the introduction of network protocolsusing TCP/IP, routing, bridging and acquiringan understanding of router components androuting protocols. Students will be taughthow to configure access lists and packetfiltering using IOS software.ET0141Broadband CommunicationsProvides students a fundamentalunderstanding of various broadbandnetworks and services. Topics includeATM, Gigabit Ethernet, SONET, Broadbandaccess technologies and other emergingbroadband technologies.ET0150Embedded SystemsIntroduces embedded systems as theintelligent building blocks of most electronicdevices and complex machines and includesembedded internet as the connectivitysolution. The course material progresses fromthe most common components of embeddedsystems to connectivity of appliances directlythrough internet via Ethernet; remotecommunication and monitoring of appliances.At the end of the course, students shouldhave the knowledge and experience to designand integrate embedded systems from readilyavailable commercial components.ET0152RF Fundamentals & MeasurementsProvides fundamental knowledge of circuitsoperating at radio frequencies (RF) andmeasurements at these frequencies. Topicscovered include signal reflection, characteristicimpedance, S-parameter, use of Smithchart, impedance matching, behaviour ofcomponents at RF, basics of RF measurementand measurement uncertainty. Usage ofcommon RF equipment such as spectrumanalyser, noise measurement, power meter,vector network analyser and impedanceanalyser are included in the practical.ET0153Satellite & Optical CommunicationCovers both theoretical and practical aspectsof optical and satellite communications. Topicscovered in Optical Communication includelight-wave propagation in optical fibres, maindevices used in optical communication link(lasers, LED, EDFA, coupler and WDM devices),and link budget analysis.Topics covered in Satellite Communicationinclude subsystems in Satellite and Earthstations, satellite communication applicationsand system budgeting.ET0156IP TelephonyProvides students with the fundamentalconcepts of IP Telephony architectures andcomponents used in IP Telephony solution.Students will learn to install, configure andmaintain Enterprise IP Telephony network.Service provider VoIP solutions will alsobe covered.ET0161Biomedical ElectronicsIntroduces the principles and concepts ofbiomedical electronics. Theory and applicationof sensors, biosensors, biopotentialelectrodes, measurements of biopotentialsignals including electrocardiogram (ECG),Singapore Polytechnic Prospectus 2008/2009 275