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MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY
SCHEME AND SYLLABI
FOR
M. Tech. DEGREE PROGRAMME
IN
COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
(2011ADMISSION ONWARDS)
SCHEME AND SYLLABI FOR M. Tech. DEGREE
PROGRAMME IN COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
SEMESTER – I
Hrs / Week
Sl.
No.
Course
No.
Evaluation Scheme (Marks)
Subject
Sessional
L
Applied
Mathematics
Communication Engineering
for
T
P
TA
CT
Sub
Total
ESE
Total
Credits
(C)
3
1
0
25
25
50
100
150
4
MECCE 102 Advanced Digital Communication
3
1
0
25
25
50
100
150
4
3
MECCE 103 High Frequency Circuits Design
3
1
0
25
25
50
100
150
4
4
MECCE 104
3
1
0
25
25
50
100
150
4
5
MECCE 105 Elective I
3
0
0
25
25
50
100
150
3
6
MECCE 106 Elective II
3
0
0
25
25
50
100
150
3
7
MECCE 107 Communication Engineering Lab
0
0
3
25
25
50
100
150
2
8
MECCE 108 Seminar I
0
0
2
50
0
50
0
50
1
Total
18
4
5
225
175
400
700
1100
25
1
MECCE 101
2
High Performance Communication
Network
Elective - I (MECCE 105)
Elective - II (MECCE 106)
MECCE 105-1 Soft Computing
MECCE 105-1
Soft Computing
MECCE 105-2 Antenna Theory and Design
MECCE 105-2
Antenna Theory and Design
MECCE 105-3 Global Tracking and Positioning Systems
MECCE 105-3
Global Tracking and Positioning Systems
MECCE 105-4 Satellite Communication
MECCE 105-4
Satellite Communication
L – Lecture, T – Tutorial, P – Practical
TA – Teacher’s Assessment (Assignments, attendance, group discussion, Quiz, tutorials,
seminars, etc.)
CT – Class Test (Minimum of two tests to be conducted by the Institute)
ESE – End Semester Examination to be conducted by the University
Electives: New Electives may be added by the department according to the needs of emerging
fields of technology. The name of the elective and its syllabus should be submitted to
the University before the course is offered.
1
SEMESTER - II
Hrs / Week
Sl.
No.
Course
No.
Subject
Sessional
L
1
MECCE 201 Advanced Digital Signal Processing
2
MECCE 202
3
Evaluation Scheme (Marks)
Wireless
Communications
and
Networks
Photonics
and
Light
Wave
MECCE 203
Communication
T
P
TA
CT
Sub
Total
ESE
Total
Credits
(C)
3
1
0
25
25
50
100
150
4
3
1
0
25
25
50
100
150
4
3
1
0
25
25
50
100
150
4
4
MECCE 204 Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits
3
1
0
25
25
50
100
150
4
5
MECCE 205 Elective III
3
0
0
25
25
50
100
150
3
6
MECCE 206 Elective IV
3
0
0
25
25
50
100
150
3
7
MECCE 207 DSP Lab
0
0
3
25
25
50
100
150
2
8
MECCE 208 Seminar II
0
0
2
50
0
50
0
50
1
Total
18
4
5
225
175
400
700
1100
25
Elective - III (MECCE 205)
Elective IV- (MECCE 206)
MECCE205-1
Communication Network Security
MECCE205-1
Communication Network Security
MECCE 205-2
Speech and Audio Processing
MECCE 205-2
Speech and Audio Processing
MECCE 205-3
Wireless Sensor Networks
MECCE 205-3
Wireless Sensor Networks
MECCE 205-4
Optical Signal Processing
MECCE 205-4
Optical Signal Processing
L – Lecture, T – Tutorial, P – Practical
TA – Teacher’s Assessment (Assignments, attendance, group discussion, Quiz, tutorials,
seminars, etc.)
CT – Class Test (Minimum of two tests to be conducted by the Institute)
ESE – End Semester Examination to be conducted by the University
Electives: New Electives may be added by the department according to the needs of emerging
fields of technology. The name of the elective and its syllabus should be submitted to
the University before the course is offered
2
SEMESTER - III
Hrs / Week
Sl.
No.
Course No.
Evaluation Scheme (Marks)
Subject
Sessional
L
T
P
TA*
CT
Sub
Total
ESE**
Total
(Oral)
Credits
(C)
1
MECCE 301
Industrial Training or
Industrial Training and Mini
Project
0
0
20
50
0
50
100
150
10
2
MECCE 302
Master’s Thesis Phase - I
0
0
10
100***
0
100
0
100
5
Total
0
0
30
150
0
150
100
250
15
*
TA based on a Technical Report submitted together with presentation at the end of the
Industrial Training and Mini Project
** Evaluation of the Industrial Training and Mini Project will be conducted at the end of the
third semester by a panel of examiners, with at least one external examiner, constituted by the
University.
*** The marks will be awarded by a panel of examiners constituted by the concerned institute
SEMESTER - IV
Hrs / Week
Sl.
No.
Course No.
L
MECAE 401
Master’s Thesis
2
MECAE 402
Master’s Comprehensive Viva
ESE**
(Oral
Total
&
Sub
Total Viva)
Sessional
Subject
1
0
Total
T
0
P
30
30
Grand Total of all Semesters
*
Evaluation Scheme (Marks)
TA*
CT
100
0
100
0
100
100
Credits
(C)
100
200
15
100
100
200
300
15
2750
80
50% of the marks to be awarded by the Project Guide and the remaining 50% to be awarded
by a panel of examiners, including the Project Guide, constituted by the Department
** Thesis evaluation and Viva-voce will be conducted at the end of the fourth semester by a panel
of examiners, with at least one external examiner, constituted by the University.
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SEMESTER I
MECCE 101
APPLIED MATHEMATICS FOR
COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
ELECTRONIC SYSTEM MODELING AND
L T P C
3 1 0 4
Module 1: Random Processes -I: Review of random variables(RV), distributions and properties – characteristic functions–
functions of RVs, joint pdf. Random processes(RP) – stationary, WSS and ergodic RP –
properties – RP and linear systems – Power spectrum – Weiner-Khinchin theorem.
Module 2: Random Processes -II: Discrete/continuous state and discrete/continuous parameter RP- independent RP –
renewal process –poisson and exponential processes – markov process – birth-death
process.
Discrete and continuous parameter markov chains – transition probabilities,
limiting distributions – theory of M/M/1.
Module 3: Vector Space and Linear Transformation
Vector spaces. Subspaces,
Linear independence, Span, basis, dimension, finite
dimensional vector spaces, direct sum. Examples of finite dimensional vector spaces –
RN, CN, vector space of matrices. Dimensionality of Row and Column space (rank of the
matrix). Non-singular, Hermitian and Unitary matrices. Linear Transformation, range and
null space, rank nullity theorem, Matrix representation of linear transform. Change of
basis
Module 4: Inner Product Spaces:Inner Product spaces, norm, orthogonality, Hilbert spaces, orthogonal complements,
projection theorem, orthogonal projections, orthonormal basis.
References:
1. H. Stark, J.W Woods, Probability and Random Processes, Pearson Education, 2002
2. K. S. Trivedi, Probability & Statistics with Reliability, Queuing and Computer Science
Applications, (Second Edition), John Wiley
3. K. Huffman, R. Kunze, Linear Algebra, Prentice Hall of India, 1998
4. Michael W. Frazier, An introduction to wavelets through linear Algebra, Springer,2004
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5. S.D. Sharma, Operation Research
6. Manmohan Gupta, Optimization techniques
7. R D Yates, D J Goodman, Probability and Stochastic Processes, John Wiley and Sons,
2005
8. Richard A. Johnson, Miller and Freund's Probability and Statistics for Engineers, 7th
Edition, PHI, 2004
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MECCE 102
ADVANCED DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
L T P C
3 1 0 4
Module 1: Detection and Estimation
Fundamentals of digital communication-Model-response of bank of correlators-PoEcorrelation
receiver-matched
filter-Estimation-maximum
likelihood-Weiner-linear
prediction-optimum detection of Equivalent signal-optimum detection of random signal.
Module 2: Multiplexing and multiple access
Multiple access techniques-system and architecture-Access algorithms-multiple access
techniques for INTELSAT-multiple access techniques for LAN
Module 3: Spread spectrum Techniques
Spread spectrum overview-PN sequences-DS spread spectrum-Frequency hoppingsynchronization-jamming considerations- commercial applications-cellular systems
Module 4: Digital Communications through Fading Channels
Fading-signal time spreading-time varience caused by motion-mitigating the degradation
effects of Fading-Rake Receiver-viterbi equaliser.
References:
1. Bernard Sclar and Pabitra kumar Ray “Digital Communications Fundamentals and
Applications”, Pearson Education,2nd edition,2001
2. Simon Haykin, “Digital Communications”, John Wiley and sons,1998
3. 1. J. Proakis, “Digital Communications”, McGraw Hill, 4th edition,2007
4. J. Viterbi and J. K. Omura, “Principles of Digital Communications and Coding”,
McGraw Hill, 1979
5. Marvin K. Simon, Jim K. Omura, Robert A. Scholtz, Barry K. Levit, “Spread
Spectrum Communications”, Computer Science Press, 1988.
6. Andrew J Viterbi, “CDMA Principles of Spread Spectrum Communications”,
Addison Wesley, 1995.
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MECCE 103
HIGH FREQUENCY CIRCUITS DESIGN
L T P C
3 1 0 4
Module 1: Review of Basic Transmission Line Theory
Review of basic transmission line theory, transmission lines analysis, transmission lines,
circuit representations, parameters, transmission line equations, microstrip transmission
line terminated lossless transmission line, special termination condition, sourced and
loaded transmission lines, smith chart.
Module 2: RF Filter Design
Basic resonator and filter configurations, special filter realization, filter
implementation, scattering parameters.
Module 3: Active RF Components
RF Diodes, BJT, FET, impedance matching using discreet components, microstrip line
matching networks, Amplifier classes of operation and biasing networks.
Module 4: RF Transistor Amplifier and Oscillators Design
Amplifier power relation, stability considerations, constant gain, noise figure circles,
constant VSWR circles, Basic oscillator modal, High frequency oscillator configuration,
basic characteristics of mixers
References:
1. R.Ludwig, P. Bretchko, “RF Circuit Design”, Pearson Asia Education, New Delhi,
2004.
2. D. M. Pozar, “Microwave Engineering”, 2nd Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2005.
3. M.M. Radmanesh, “Radio Frequency and Microwave Electronics”, Pearson
Education Asia, 2001.
4. B. Bhat & S.K. Koul, “Stripline - Like Transmission Line for Microwave
Integrated Circuits”, New Age Intl. (P) Ltd., 1989.
5. D. K. Misra, “Radio Frequency and Microwave Communication Circuits- Analysis
and Design”, John Wiley & Sons, 2004,
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HIGH PERFORMANCE COMMUNICATION
NETWORK
MECCE 104
L T P C
3 1 0 4
Module 1: Review of Networking Concepts
Services, layered architectures, packet switching, OSI and IP models, IEEE 802.x,
ethernet, token ring, Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), Distributed-Queue DualBus(DQDB), Frame Relay and Switched Multimegabit Data Service(SMDS). Internet and
TCP/IP networks, TCP and UDP.
Module 2: TCP/IP Network
Performance of TCP/IP Networks, Circuit switched networks, performance of
Synchronous
Optical
Networking(SONET),
Dense
Wavelength
Division
Multiplexing(DWDM), Fiber To The Home(FTTH), DSL, Intelligent networks, CATV.
Module 3: ATM Network
ATM network, features, addressing, signalling, routing, ATM adaptation layer (AAL),
management and control, BISDN, internetworking with ATM. Optical networks, WDM
systems, cross connects, optical LANs and Networks.
Module 4: Switching
Switching, performance measures, time and space division switching, modular switch
designs, packet switching, distributed buffer, shared buffer, output buffer and input buffer
switches, attributes of a global multimedia network, challenges in its realization.
References:
1. Jean Walrand & Pravin Varaiya, “High Performance Communication Networks” ,
2nd edition, Morgan Kaufman Publishers,2000
2. Leon Gracia, Widjaja, “Communication Networks”, 2nd edition, Tata McGraw
Hill, New Delhi, 2003.
3. Sumit Kasera, Pankaj Sethi, "ATM Networks ", Tata McGraw,Hill, New Delhi,
2000.
4. Behrouz.a. Forouzan, “Data Communication and Networking”, Tata McGraw Hill,
New Delhi, 2006
5. Larry L. Peterson, Bruce S. Davie, “Computer networks”, 4th edition, Elsevier,
2007
6. Dimitri P. Bertsekas, Robert G. Gallager, “Data Networks” 2nd edition, Prentice
Hall, 1992.
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ELECTIVE - I
MECCE 105- 1
SOFT COMPUTING
L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Introduction
Soft computing constituents, conventional
artificial intelligence, computational
intelligence, characteristics, fuzzy sets, set theoretic operations, membership functions,
one and two dimensional, fuzzy union, intersection and compliment.
Module 2: Rules and Reasoning
Extension principle, fuzzy relations, if-then rules, reasoning, inference systems-mamdani
model, considerations, input space partitioning, fuzzy modeling.
Module 3: Least-Square Methods
Basics of matrix manipulation and calculus, least square estimator, geometric
interpretation of LSE, recursive LSE, neuro networks, architecture, back propagation for
feedback.
Module 4: Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System
Architecture, hybrid learning algorithm, data clustering algorithms- clustering, k-means,
fuzzy c-means (FCM), rule base structure - input selection, space partitioning, rule base
organization.
References:
1. Jang J.S.R., Sun C.T, Mizutami E, “Neuro Fuzzy and Soft Computing”, Prentice
hall New Jersey, 2008
2. Timothy J. Ross, “Fuzzy Logic Engineering Applications”, McGraw Hill, New
York, 2004.
3. Laurene Fauseett, “Fundamentals of Neural Networks”, Prentice Hall India, New
Delhi, 1994.
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MECCE 105- 2
ANTENNA THEORY AND DESIGN
L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Basic Concepts of Radiation
Fundamentals of electromagnetism, radiation, antenna transmission, antenna parameters,
review of basic antenna systems- impedance matching, review of basic antenna familyarray antennas, dipole antennas, reflector antennas.
Module 2: . Receiving Antenna
Reciprocity theorem, antenna effective receiving area, antenna behaviour in presence of
noise, aperture antennas, wire antennas.
Module 3: Printed Antennas
Different types, field analysis of printed antennas, parameters of printed antenna, lens
antennas, types of lens antennas, large antennas, microwave antennas, array antenna,
linear array theory, effect of phase quantization, frequency scanned array.
Module 4: Antennas and Signal Theory
Equivalence of an aperture and a spatial frequency filter, synthesis of an aperture for a
given radiation pattern, antennas as a filter of angular signals. Case Study Smart antennas
and their design techniques for mobile communication, antenna measurements.
References:
1. Drabowitch, Papiernik “Modern Antennas”,2nd edition, Springer books,2005
2. John D Kraus, Ronal J Marhefka, Ahmas S Khan “Antennas for all applications”
3rd edition, 2003.
3. Constantine A. Balanis, “Antenna theory: Analysis & Design”, Wiley,
1982
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MECCE 105- 3
GLOBAL TRACKING AND POSITIONING
SYSTEMS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Introduction
Satellites, introduction to tracking and GPS System, applications of satellite and GPS for
3D,position, velocity, determination as function of time, interdisciplinary applications (e.g.
crystal dynamics, gravity field mapping, reference frame), basic concepts of GPS- space
segment, control segment, user segment, history of GPS constellation, GPS measurement
characteristics, selective availability (AS), anti-spoofing (AS)
Module 2: Orbits and Reference Systems
Basics of satellite orbits and reference systems, two-body problem, orbit elements, timer
system and timer
transfer using GPS, coordinate systems, GPS orbit design, orbit
determination problem, tracking networks, GPS force and measurement models for orbit
determination, orbit broadcast ephemeris, precise GPS ephemeris, Tracking problems.
Module 3: GPS Measurements
GPS observable-measurement types- C/A code, P code, L1 and L2 frequencies for
navigation, pseudo ranges, atmospheric delays (tropospheric and ionospheric), data format
(RINEX),
data
combination(narrow/wide
lane
combinations,
ionosphere,
free
combinations, single, double, triple differences), undifferenced models, carrier phase vs
integrated doppler, integer biases, cycle slips, clock error.
Module 4: Processing Techniques & GPS Applications
Pseudo range and carrier phase processing, ambiguity removal, least square methods for
state parameter determination, relation positioning, dilution of precision
GPS
Applications:- Surveying,
Geophysics,
Geodesy,
Airborne
GPS,
ground-
transportation, space-borne GPS orbit determination, attitude control, meteorological and
climate research using GPS
References:
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1. B.Hoffman, Wellenhof, H.Lichtenegger and J.Collins, “GPS- Theory and
Practice”, 5th revised edition, Springer, Wein, New York,2001
2. A.Leick, “GPS Satellite Surveying”, 2nd edition, John Wiley & Sons, New York,
1995
3. A.Kleusberg , P.Teunisen(Eds), “GPS for Geodesy”, Springer, Verlag, Berlin,
1996
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MECCE 105- 4
SATELLITE COMMUNICATION
L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Introduction to Satellite Communication
Orbital mechanics look angle determination, orbital perturbation, launchers and launch
vehicles, orbital effect in communication system performance, satellite subsystem, altitude
and orbit control system, telemetry tracking command and monitoring, power system,
communication subsystem, satellite antennas
Module 2: Satellite Link Design and Error Control for digital satellite links
Basic transmission, system noise temperature, G/T ratio, design of down links, satellite
system using small earth station, uplink design, design of specified C/N, system design
examples.
Error detection and correction for digital satellite links, channel capacity, error control
coding, performance of block error correction codes, convolutional codes, implementation
of error detection on satellite links concatenated coding and interleaving, turbo codes
Module 3: Multiple Access
Introduction, FDMA, TDMA, onboard processing, DAMA, random access, packet radio
systems and protocols, CDMA.
Module 4: VSAT & GPS System
Overview of VSAT systems, network architecture, access control protocols, basic
techniques, VSAT earth station Engineering.GPS Introduction,, position location
principles, Receivers and codes, satellite signal acquisition, GPS Signal Message, signal
levels, timing accuracy, GPS receiver operation, GPS C/A code accuracy, differential GPS
References:
1. Timothy Pratt, Charles W Bostian, Jeremy E Allnut, “Satellite
Communication” Wiley, Edition 2007.
2. Bruce R. Elbert, “The Satellite Communication Applications Hand Book”, Artech
House Boston,1997.
3. Wilbur L. Pritchard, Hendri G. Suyderhood, Robert A.Nelson, “Satellite
Communication Systems Engineering”, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall, New
Jersey.1993.
4. Dennis Rody, “Satellite Communication”, 4th edition, Regents/Prentice Hall,
Eaglewood Cliff, New Jersey, 2006,
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ELECTIVE - II
L T P C
3 0 0 3
RF MEMS FOR WIRELESS
COMMUNICATIONS
MECCE 106- 1
Module 1: MEMS Introduction & their applications
Aeronautics,
aerospace,
automobiles,
biomedical
engineering,
smart
materials
introduction, piezoelectric, magnetic, shape memory alloys, ferroelectric and rheological
materials. Introduction to MEMS, surface, bulk and LIGA process. Sensors, actuators and
working principles, transducer classifications, electrostatic, resistive, capacitive etc..
Module 2: Elements of RF Circuit Design
Recent developments in MEMS. RF circuit design, physical aspects of RF circuit design,
skin effect, transmission lines on thin substrates, self-resonance frequency, quality factor
packaging, practical aspects of RF circuit design, DC biasing, impedance mismatch effects
in RF MEMS.
Module 3: RF MEMS
RF MEMS, enabled circuit elements and models, RF/microwave substrate properties,
micro machined, enhanced elements, capacitors, inductors, varactors, MEM switch, shunt
MEM switch, push-pull series switch, resonators. transmission line planar resonators,
cavity resonators, micromechanical resonators, film bulk acoustics wave resonators,
MEMS modeling- mechanical modeling, electromagnetic modeling.
Module 4: Novel RF MEMS
Novel RF MEMS enabled reconfigurable circuits, the resonant MEMS switch, capacitors,
inductors, tunable CPW resonator, MEMS micro-switch arrays, reconfigurable circuits,
double stud tuner, Nth-stub tuner, filters, resonator tuning system, , reconfigurable
antennas, tunable dipole antennas, tunable microstrip patch-array antenna.
References:
1. Tai- Ran Hus,” MEMS & Microsystems design and manufacture”, McH 2002
2. Hector J. De, Los Santos, “RF MEMS Circuit Design for Wireless
Communications”, Artech House, 2002.
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3. Banks H T, Smith R C,Wang Y Smart,”Material structures,modeling, estimation &
control” John Wiley & sons,1996.
4. Gabriel M. Rebeiz, “RF MEMS Theory, Design & Technology”, Wiley
Interscience, 2002.
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MECCE 106- 2
PATTERN RECOGNITION
L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Basics of Pattern Recognition
Pattern recognition systems, design of pattern recognition systems, learning and
adaptation, bayesian decision theory- classifiers, discriminant functions, decision surfaces,
normal density and discriminant functions, discrete features.
Module 2: Parameter Estimation Methods
Maximum-likelihood
estimation,
bayesian
estimation,
gaussian
mixture
models, expectation, maximization.
Module 3: Density Estimation
Non-parametric techniques for density estimation- parzen-window method, knearest neighbour method.
Module 4: Linear Discriminant Functions
Linear discriminant functions and decision surfaces, Non-metric methods for
pattern classification- Non-numeric data or nominal data, Decision trees.
Unsupervised Learning and Clustering Criterion functions for clustering,
algorithms for clustering- K-means, cluster validation.
References:
1. R.O.Duda, P.E.Hart and D.G.Stork, “Pattern Classification”, John
Wiley, 2001
2. C.M.Bishop, “Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning”, Springer,
2006
3. Anil K Jain, “Statistical Pattern Recognition- A Review”, IEEE
Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence, vol.22,
No.1, January 2009
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MECCE 106- 3
INFORMATION THEORY AND CODING
L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Concepts of Information Theory
Entropy, relative entropy and mutual information, asymptotic equipartition property,
entropy rate of a stochastic process, data compression, channel capacity, differential
entropy, gaussian channel.
Module 2: Error Detection Codes
Groups, rings, vector spaces, galois fields, polynomial rings, channel models, linear block
codes, cyclic codes, BCH codes, reed solomon codes, berlekamp-massey and euclid
decoding algorithm, decoding beyond the minimum distance parameter, applications of
reed solomon codes.
Module 3: Convolutional Codes
Convolutional codes, decoding algorithms for convolutional codes, viterbi, stack and fano
algorithms, application of convolutional codes.
Module 4: Decoding Algorithms
Soft decision decoding algorithms, Iterative decoding algorithms, Turbo-decoding, Twoway algorithm, LDPC codes, Use of LDPC codes in digital video broadcasting, belief
propagation (BP) algorithms, Space Time codes.
References:
1. T. M Cover and Joy A Thomas, “Elements of Information Theory”, John Wiley
2006.
2. Shu Lin and Daniel J. Costello Jr., “Error Control Coding- Fundamentals and
Applications”, Prentice Hall, 2003
3. R.E Blahut, “Principles and Practice of Information Theory”, Addison Wesley,
1987.
4. S. B Wicker, “Error Control Systems for Digital Communication and Storage”,
Prentice Hall International, 1995.
5. Blahut R. E, “Theory and Practise of Error Control Codes”, Addisson Wesley,
1983.
6. V. S. Pless and W. C Huffman, A. Vardy, “Trellis Structure of Codes”, Chapter 24
of Handbook of Coding Theory.
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MECCE 106- 4
COMPUTATIONAL
ELECTROMAGNETICS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Basics of Scientific Computing and Overview of Computational
Electromagnetics
Numerical error, convergence, interpolation, extrapolation, numerical integration,
numerical differentiation, direct and iterative matrix equation solvers. CEM techniques,
CEM modelling, CEM, the future.
Module 2: Finite Difference Method
Overview of finite differences, one dimensional FDTD, Obtaining wideband data using
the FDTD, Numerical dispersion in FDTD simulations.
Module 3: Finite Difference Time Domain Method in Two and Three Dimensions
2D FDTD algorithm, PML absorbing boundary condition, 3D FDTD
algorithm, Commercial implementations.
Module 4: Finite Element Method
Variational and galerkin weighted residual formulations- Laplace equation, Simplex
coordinates, high, frequency variational functional, Spurious modes, vector (edge)
elements, application to waveguide eigenvalue analysis, three-dimensional Whitney
element.
References:
1. D. B. Davidson, “Computational Electromagnetics for RF and Microwave
Engineering”, Cambridge University Press, 2005.
2. J. Jin, “The Finite Element Method in Electromagnetics”, 2nd edition, Wiley,
2002.
3. Taflove and S. Hagness, “Computational Electrodynamics- The Finite Difference
Method”, Artech House, Third Edition, 2005.
4. F. Peterson, S. L. Ray, and R. Mittra, “Computational Methods for
Electromagnetics”, Wiley,IEEE Press, 1997.
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MECCE 107
COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING LAB
L T P C
0 0 3 2
1) Measurement of High frequency circuit parameters using spectrum analyzer.
2) Experiments using communication toolbox in MATLAB.
3) Antenna pattern measurements.
4) Experiments of fibre optic communication systems.
MECCE 108
SEMINAR – I
L T
0 0
P C
2 1
Each student shall present a seminar on any topic of interest related to the core / elective
courses offered in the first semester of the M. Tech. programme. He / she shall select the
topic based on the references from international journals of repute, preferably IEEE
journals. They should get the paper approved by the Programme Co-ordinator / Faculty
member in charge of the seminar and shall present it in the class. Every student shall
participate in the seminar. The students should undertake a detailed study on the topic and
submit a report at the end of the semester. Marks will be awarded based on the topic,
presentation, participation in the seminar and the report submitted.
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SEMESTER II
MECCE 201
ADVANCED DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
L T P C
3 1 0 4
Module 1 : Discrete-time Signals and Systems
Discrete-time Signals and Sequences, Linear Shift-Invariant systems, Stability and
Causality, Linear constant coefficient difference equations, Frequency domain
representation of discrete-time signals and systems, Sampling of continuous time signals,
Two dimensional sequences and systems
Module 2: Transforms and Filters
Z-transform, Region of convergence, Stability and ROC, Inverse z-transform, Discrete
Fourier transform, Time domain aliasing, Properties of DFT, Fast Fourier transform,
Decimation in time algorithm, IDFT using FFT algorithm, Design of IIR low pass and
High pass Digital filters
Module 3: Adaptive Signal Processing
Adaptive systems, Definition and characteristics, General properties, open and closed loop
adaptation, Performance function and performance surface, Gradient and minimum MSE,
Methods of searching the performance surface, Simple gradient search algorithm, Gradient
search by method of steepest descent, The LMS adaptive algorithm.
Module 4: Digital Signal Processors
Multiplier and Multiplier Accumulator, Modified bus structure and Memory access
scheme in P-DSPs, Multiple access memory, Multiported memory, VLIW architecture,
Instruction pipelining, Architecture and Assembly language instructions of TMS320C5X
processor.
References:
1. Alan V Oppenheim, Ronald W Schafer “Digital Signal Processing” PHI, 2000
2. Sanjit K Mitra “Digital Signal Processing” Tata Mc Graw-Hill Third Edition
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3. Bernard Widow, Samuel D Stearns, “Adaptive Signal Processing”, Pearson
Education, 2002
4. B Venkataramani, M Bhaskar , “Digital Signal Processors”, Tata McGraw Hill,
2006
5. Lawrence R Rabiner, Bernard Gold “Theory and Applications of Digital Signal
Processing” PHI, 1999
6. John G Proakis, Dimitris G Manolakis “Digital Signal Processing, Principles,
algorithm and applications” Prentice Hall, 2005
7. Emmanuel C Ifeachor, Barrie W Jervis “Digital Signal Processing, A Practical
approach” Pearson Education 2004
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MECCE 202
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS AND
NETWORKS
L T P C
3 1 0 4
Module 1: Radio Propagation Characteristics
Radio Propagation Characteristics- Models for path loss, shadowing and multipath fading
(delay spread, coherence bandwidth, coherence time, Doppler spread), Jakes channel
model.
Module 2: Digital Modulation
Digital modulation for mobile radio, analysis under fading channels- diversity techniques
and RAKE demodulator, channel coding techniques, multiple access techniques used in
wireless mobile communications.
Module 3: Wireless Networks
Wireless networks, WLAN, bluetooth, cellular concept- frequency reuse, basic theory of
hexagonal cell layout, Spectrum efficiency, FDM / TDM cellular systems- Channel
allocation schemes, handover analysis, erlang capacity comparison of FDM / TDM
systems and cellular CDMA.
Module 4: Cellular Standards
Discussion of GSM and CDMA cellular standards, Signalling and call control, Mobility
management, location tracking, wireless data networking, packet error modelling on
fading channels, performance analysis of link and transport layer protocols over wireless
channels- mobile data networking (Mobile IP), wireless data in GSM, IS, 95 and GPRS,
space time wireless Communications.
References:
1. T.S.Rappaport, “Wireless Communications- Principles and Practice”, Prentice
Hall, 2002.
2. J. G. Proakis, “Digital Communication”, McGraw Hill, 2000
3. G.L. Stuber, “Principles of Mobile Communications”, Kluwer Academic,1996.
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4. Paulraj, R. Nabar & D. Gore, “Introduction to Space Time Wireless
Communications”, Cambridge University Press, 2003
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MECCE 203
PHOTONICS AND LIGHT WAVE
COMMUNICATION
L T P C
3 1 0 4
Module 1: Introduction to Opto-elctronics
Nature of light, guided optical communication, transmission parameters, transmission
windows, optical properties of semiconductor, PN junction, carrier recombination and
diffusion hetrojuntion, double hetrojunction.
Module 2: Opto Electronic Sources and Detectors
LED- types, power, efficiency, structure, characteristics, Laser Diodes- types, power,
efficiency, structure, characteristics. Optical detectors-photo diodes, types, power,
efficiency, structure, characteristics.
Module 3: Optical Devices
Optical Component Technologies, Optical amplifiers, Splitters and Couplers, polarisation
control, lens and prisms, diffraction gratings, filters, modulators and swithes, repeaters.
Module 4: Optical Communication systems
Point to point transmission system, modulation, transmission line limits and
characteristics, Optical System engineering, control of dispersion in single mode and multi
mode fiber links, WDM, DWDM, components of WDM
References:
1. J.M. Senior, “Optical fiber communications: Principles and Practice”,
2nd
edition, Prentice Hall, 1992
2. G .Keiser, “Optical Fiber Communications”, 4th edition, McGraw-Hill
Professional, 2008
3. Joseph C Palais, “Fiber Optic Communications”, 4th edition, Prentice Hall,
1998
4. J .Gowar, “Optical Communication Systems”, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall, 199
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L T P C
3 1 0 4
RADIO FREQUENCY INTEGRATED
CIRCUITS
MECCE 204
Module 1: Microstrip Lines
Introduction, types of MICs and their technology, Microstrip field configuration, analysis
of microstrip line by conformal transformation, Introduction to microstrip discontinuities,
equivalent circuits (open ends, gap in microstrip, steps in width, bends & T junction) and
compensation techniques. losses in microstrip, introduction to slot line and coplanar wave
guide.
Module 2: Coupled Microstrip Circuit, Couplers and Lumped Elements for MICs
Introduction to coupled microstrip, even and odd mode analysis, directional couplers,
branch line couplers, design and fabrication of lumped elements for MICs, comparison
with distributed circuits, MICs in satellite and radar
Module 3: Non-Reciprocal Components and Active Devices for MICs
Ferromagnetic substrates and inserts, microstrip circulators, phase shifters, microwave
transistors, parametric diodes and amplifiers, PIN diodes, transferred electron devices,
IMPATT, BARITT, avalanche diodes, microwave transistors circuits.
Module 4: MMIC Technology
Fabrication process of MMIC, hybrid MICs, configuration, dielectric substances, thick and
thin film technology, testing methods, encapsulation and mounting of devices.
Text Books:
1. Hoffman
R.K,
“Handbook
of
Microwave
Integrated
Circuits”,
Artech
House,Boston,1987.
2. Gupta.K.C and Amarjit Singh, “Microwave Integrated Circuits" John Wiley, New
York, 1975.
3. K.C Gupta, Ramesh Garg, Inder Bahl and Prakash Bhartia, ‘Microstrip
lines and slot lines”, second edition, Artech House, London
4. Terence Charles Edwards, “Foundations For Microstrip Circuit Design”, Wiley,
1981
5. Jia-Sheng Hong, M. J. Lancaster, “Microstrip filters for RF/microwave
applications”, John Wiley and Sons, 2001
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ELECTIVE III
MECCE 205-1
COMMUNICATION NETWORK SECURITY
L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Conventional Encryption
Introduction to Elementary number theory, finite series, arithmetic and algebraic
algorithms.
Conventional encryption model, steganography, data encryption standard, block cipher,
encryption algorithms, confidentiality, key distribution, secrete key and public key
cryptography.
Module 2: Public Key Encryption
Principles of public key cryptosystems, pseudo random bit generators, block and stream
ciphers, RSA algorithm, diffie-hellman key exchange.
Module 3: Hashing
Hash functions and message digests, public key encryption, authentication, digital
signatures, zero knowledge interactive protocols, elliptic curve cryptosystems, formal
verification, crypt analysis, hard problems.
Module 4: Security
IP Security- overview, IP security architecture, authentication, header, security payload,
security associations, key management, web security requirement, secure sockets layer,
transport layer security, secure electronic transaction, dual signature, intruders, viruses,
worms, firewall design, trusted systems, antivirus techniques, digital immune systems.
References:
1. William Stallings, “Cryptography and Network Security”, 4th edition, Prentice Hall
of India, New Delhi,2005
2. Koblitz N, “A Course on Number Theory and Cryptography”, Springer Verlag,
1986.
3. Menezes A. et. all, “Handbook of Applied Cryptography”, CRC Press, 1996
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MECCE 205-2
SPEECH AND AUDIO PROCESSING
L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Speech Production and Acoustic Phonetics
Human speech production mechanism, acoustic theory of speech production, nature of
speech signal, articulatory phonetics, acoustic phonetics, coarticulation, prosody. Speech
Analysis and Synthesis: Time and frequency domain analysis of speech, speech
parameter estimation, linear prediction analysis, cepstral analysis, vector quantization(VQ)
methods, principles of speech synthesis.
Module 2: Speech Recognition
Speech recognition, baye’s rule, segmental feature extraction, mel frequency cepstral
coefficient(MFCC), dynamic time –wrapping(DTW), hidden markov model(HMM)
approaches for speech, speaker and language recognition.
Module 3: Speech Coding and Enhancement
Speech coding, quality measures, speech redundancies, time-domain waveform coding,
Linear predictive coding, speech enhancement techniques.
Module 4: Audio Processing
Audio processing, characteristics of audio signals, sampling, audio compression
techniques, standards for audio compression in multimedia applications, MPEG audio
encoding and decoding, audio databases and applications.
References:
1.
Douglas O’Shaugnessy, “Speech Communication, Human and Machine”, IEEE
Press, 2000L.
2.
Rabiner and B. H. Juang, “Fundamentals of Speech Recognition”, Prentice Hall,
1993
3.
T.F Quatieri, “Discrete-Time Speech Signal pPocessing- Principles and Practice”,
Pearson,2002
4.
Zi Nian Li, “Fundamentals of Multimedia”, Pearson Education, 2003
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MECCE 205-3
WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Introduction to Wireless Sensor System
Basic terminology, unique constraints and challenges, advantages, applications,
collaborative
processing,
tracking
scenario,
problem
formulation,
distributed
representation and inference of states, tracking multiple objects, sensor models,
performance comparison and metrics.
Module 2: Networking Sensors
Medium access control, sensor medium access control(SMAC) protocol, IEEE 802.15.4
standards and ZigBee, geographic, energy, aware routing, attributed based routing.
Module 3: Infrastructure Establishment and Sensor Network Databases
Topology control, clustering, time, synchronization, localization and localization services,
sensor tracking and control- task driven sensing, role of sensor nodes and utilities,
information based sensor tasking, joint routing and information aggregation.
Sensor Network Databases:- Challenges, querying the physical environments, query
interfaces, high level database organization, in-network aggregation, data centric storage,
data indices and range queries, distributed hierarchical aggregation, temporal data.
Module 4: Sensor Network Platforms and Tools
Sensor node hardware, programming challenges, node level software platforms, node level
simulators, programming beyond individual nodes.
References:
1. Feng Zhaoand Leonidas J Guibas, “Wireless Sensor Networks” Morgan Kaufmann
Publishers and imprint of Elsevier, 2004
2. C. S. Raghavendra, Krishna M. Sivalingam, Taieb F. Znati, “Wireless Sensor
Networks”, 2nd edition, Springer, 2004.
3. Holger Karl, Andreas Willig, Protocols and Architectures for Wireless Sensor
Networks, John Wiley and Sons, 2005
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MECCE 205-4
OPTICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING
L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Analysis of Two Dimensional Signals and Systems.
Review of one-dimensional fourier analysis, analysis of two-dimensional signals and
systems, fourier analysis in two dimensions, localization, linear systems and fourier
analysis, two-dimensional sampling theory.
Module 2: Foundations of Scalar Diffraction Theory
Kirchoff and rayleigh-sommerfield formulations, comparison of kirchoff and rayleighsommerfield theories, huygens-fresnel principle, non-monochromatic waves, diffraction at
boundaries, angular spectrum of plane waves fresnel and fraunhofer diffraction fresnel
approximation, fraunhofer approximation, examples of fraunhofer diffraction patterns,
examples of fresnel diffraction calculations.
Module 3: Wave Optics Analysis of Coherent Optical Systems
Thin lens as phase transformation, fourier transforming properties of lenses, image
formation- monochromatic illumination. Transfer Functions and Frequency Analysis of
Optical Imaging Systems: Generalized treatment of imaging systems, amplitude transfer
function, frequency response for coherent and incoherent imaging, aberrations and their
effect on frequency response, comparison of coherent and incoherent imaging, resolution
beyond classical diffraction limit.
Module 4: Wavefront Modulation
Photographic film, liquid crystals and other modulators, diffractive optical elements,
analog optical information processing, incoherent image processing systems, coherent
optical image processing systems. Holography- wavefront reconstruction problem, gabor
and leith, upatnieks holograms, image locations and magnification, different types of
holograms- thick holograms, recording materials, computer-generated holograms,
degradation of holographic images,
holography with spatially incoherent light,
applications.
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References:
1. Joseph W. Goodman, “Introduction to Fourier Optics”, 3rd edition, Mc Graw Hill
2. D. Casasent, “Optical Data Processing, Applications”, Springer, Verlag, Berlin,
1978
3. H.J. Caulfield ,“Handbook of holography”, Academic Press New York 1979
4. P.M. Dufffieux, “The Fourier Transform and its applications to Optics”, John
Wiley and sons 1983
5. J. Horner, “Optical Signal Processing”, Academic Press 1988
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ELECTIVE IV
MECCE 206-1
IMAGE AND VIDEO PROCESSING
L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Digital Image Fundamentals
Digital image fundamentals, image acquisition, representation, visual perception, quality
measures, sampling and quantization, basic relationship between pixels, imaging
geometry, color spaces.
Module 2: Two Dimensional Systems
Two dimensional systems, properties, analysis in spatial, frequency and transform
domains, image transforms, DFT, DCT, Sine, Hadamard, Haar, Slant, KL transform,
Wavelet transform.
Module 3: Image Enhancement
Image enhancement, point processing, spatial filtering, Image restoration, inverse filtering,
deblurring, image segmentation, feature extraction, region oriented segmentation,
descriptors, morphology, image recognition.
Module 4: Video Processing
Video processing, display enhancement, video mixing, video scaling, scan rate conversion,
Video compression, motion estimation, intraframe and interframe prediction, perceptual
coding, standards, MPEG, H.264
References:
1. R.C.Gonzalez and R E Woods, “Digital Image Processing”, 3rd edition, Pearson
Education, 2008.A K Jain, “Fundamentals of Digital Image Processing”, Pearson
Education, 1989
2. W Pratt, “Digital Image Processing”, Wiley, 2001
3. Al Bovik, “Handbook of Image and Video”, Academic Press, 2000
4. Keith Jack, “Video Demystified”, LLH, 2001
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MECCE 206-2
OPTICAL NETWORKS
L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Light Wave Basics
Introduction to light propagation in optical fiber, two approaches, dispersion, loss,
bandwidth, non linear effects in optical fiber-scattering, self phase modulation, cross phase
modulation, four wave mixing, introduction to optical networks, transmission basics,
optical layer, network evolution.
Module 2: Optical Network Components
Transmitters and detectors, laser diode, photo detectors, optical amplifiers, erbium-doped
fiber
amplifier (EDFA),
Raman
amplifiers,
semiconductor optical amplifier(SOA),
multiplexer and filters. TDM, WDM, optical time division multiplexing(OTDM), Fabryperot filter, thin film filter, acoustooptic tunable filter, optical switches, wavelength
converters, cross connects, couplers, circulators and isolators.
Module 3: Transmission System Engineering
Optical modulation, demodulation techniques, optical amplifier analysis, cross talk, role of
chromatic dispersion management, overall design considerations, design of soliton based
systems, WDM network elements and its design.
Module 4: Optical Networks
Optical packet switching, client layers of the optical layer, Synchronous Optical Network
/Synchronous Digital Hierarchy(SONET/SDH), ATM, functions, quality, control, layers,
structure and elements.
internet protocol-multiprotocol label switching(IP-MPLS),
Storage area networks, enterprise systems connection(ESCON), fiber channel, high
performance parallel interface(HIPPI), optical transport network(OTN), automatically
switched optical network(ASON) models.
Reference:
1. Rajiv Ramaswami and Kumar N Sivarajan “Optcal networks”, 2nd edition,
Morgan Kaufmann Publishers an imprint of Elsevier.2004
2. Lu Ruan, Dingzhu Du, “Optical Networks: Recent Advances”,
Springer, 2001.
3. Hussein T. Mouftah, Pin-Han Ho, “Optical networks: architecture and
survivability”, Springer, 2002
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MECCE 206-3
RADAR SIGNAL PROCESSING
L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Introduction
Introduction- basic radar equation, range delay, velocity delay, Doppler effect, accuracy,
resolution and ambiguity, Tradeoffs and penalties in waveform design, significance of
matched filter in radar signal analysis- complex representation of band-pass signal,
matched filter response to Doppler shifted signal.
Module 2: Basic Radar Signals
Basic radar signals- constant frequency pulse, linear frequency modulated pulse, costas
frequency modulated pulse, nonlinear frequency modulation, phase coded pulse- barker
code, chirp-like phase code, asymptotically perfect codes, Huffman code, bandwidth
considerations in phase-coded signals, multi carrier phase coded signal in radar signals.
Module 3: Pulse Repetition Interval
Diverse pulse repetition interval (PRI) pulse trains- introduction to moving target
indication (MTI) radar, blind speed. Synthetic Aperture Radar: Synthetic aperture radar
(SAR) - SAR principle, k-space understanding of SAR, different compensation
techniques, sparse SAR.
Module 4: Detection and Recognition
Detection and recognition using radar- detection and recognition using 1-D range profile,
detection and recognition using SAR image, space time adaptive processing (STAP)understanding STAP, uses of STAP, civilian uses of radar- space based SAR,
segmentation of SAR images from satellite.
References:
1. N. Levanon, and E. Mozeson, “Radar Signals”, Wiley, Interscience, 2004.
2. P. Z. Peebles, “Radar Principles”, John Wiley, 2004.
3. M. I. Skolnik, “Radar Handbook”, McGraw Hill, New York, 1990.
4. D. K. Barton, “Radar System Analysis and Modelling”, Artech House, 2005.
5. F. E. Nathanson, “Radar Design Principles”, Prentice Hall India, 1999.
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MECCE 206-4
ESTIMATION AND DETECTION THEORY
L T P C
3 0 0 3
Module 1: Hypothesis Testing
Criteria in Hypothesis Testing, neyman pearson criterion, bayes criterion and minimum
probability of error criterion, likelihood ratio test, application examples- signal
constellations and the matched filter, binary symmetric channel.
Module 2: Detection
Detection with unknown signal parameters (UMP tests, GLRT, Bayes factor), MAP rule,
multiple decision problem, detection of deterministic and random signals in noise.
Module 3: Parameter Estimation
Unbiased estimates- minimum variance unbiased estimates (MVUE), methods of finding
MVUE, Cramer-Rao bound sufficient statistics, Rao-Blackwell theorem, Best Linear
Unbiased Estimators (BLUE).
Module 4: Linear Estimators
MA, AR, ARMA processes and their properties, MMSE linear estimate. Weiner Filter.
Kalman Filter. Lattice filter structure, Levinson Durbin and innovation algorithms.
References:
1. H. L. Van Trees, “Detection, Estimation, and Modulation Theory”, Vol. I, John
Wiley & Sons, 1968
2. Steven Kay, “Fundamentals of Statistical Signal Processing” Vol I: Estimation
Theory. Prentice Hall.
3. Steven Kay, “Fundamentals of Statistical Signal Processing” Vol II: Detection
Theory. Prentice Hall, 1993
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MECCE 207
DSP LAB
L T P C
0 0 3 2
Experiments in DSP, Image and Speech processing using MATLAB/similar softwares
such as
1. Two-dimensional Fourier transform
2. Linear filtering using convolution
3. Adaptive Filter.
4. Filter bank design.
5. Highly selective filters.
6. Geometric transformations.
7. Morphological operations.
8. Histogram equalization.
Experiments using Code composer studio
1. Convolution.
2. Filter design.
MECCE 208
SEMINARS- II
L T P C
0 0 2 1
Each student shall present a seminar on any topic of interest related to the core / elective
courses offered in the second semester of the M. Tech. programme. He / she shall select
the topic based on the references from international journals of repute, preferably IEEE
journals. They should get the paper approved by the Programme Co-ordinator / Faculty
member in charge of the seminar and shall present it in the class. Every student shall
participate in the seminar. The students should undertake a detailed study on the topic and
submit a report at the end of the semester. Marks will be awarded based on the topic,
presentation, participation in the seminar and the report submitted.
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SEMESTER III
MECCE 301
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AND
MINIPROJECT
L T
0 0
P
20
C
10
The student shall undergo
i) An Industrial Training of 12 weeks duration in an industry / company approved by the
institution / institute and under the guidance of a staff member in the concerned field.
At the end of the training he / she have to submit a report on the work being carried out.
OR
ii) An Industrial Training of 1 month duration and Mini Project of 2 months in an industry
/ company approved by the institution / institute and under the guidance of a staff
member in the concerned field. At the end of the training he / she have to submit a
report on the work being carried out.
MECCE 302
MASTER’S THESIS PHASE - I
L T
0 0
P
10
C
5
The thesis (Phase - I) shall consist of research work done by the candidate or a
comprehensive and critical review of any recent development in the subject or a detailed
report of project work consisting of experimentation / numerical work, design and or
development work that the candidate has executed.
In Phase - I of the thesis, it is expected that the student should decide a topic of thesis,
which is useful in the field or practical life. It is expected that students should refer
national & international journals and proceedings of national & international seminars.
Emphasis should be given to the introduction to the topic, literature survey, and scope of
the proposed work along with some preliminary work / experimentation carried out on the
thesis topic. Student should submit two copies of the Phase - I thesis report covering the
content discussed above and highlighting the features of work to be carried out in
Phase – II of the thesis. Student should follow standard practice of thesis writing. The
candidate will deliver a talk on the topic and the assessment will be made on the basis of
the work and talks there on by a panel of internal examiners one of which will be the
internal guide. These examiners should give suggestions in writing to the student to be
incorporated in the Phase – II of the thesis.
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SEMESTER IV
MECCE 401
MASTER’S THESIS
L T
0 0
P
30
C
15
In the fourth semester, the student has to continue the thesis work and after successfully
finishing the work, he / she have to submit a detailed thesis report. The work carried out
should lead to a publication in a National / International Conference. They should have
submitted the paper before M. Tech. evaluation and specific weightage should be given to
accepted papers in reputed conferences.
MECCE 402
MASTER’S COMPREHENSIVE VIVA
A comprehensive viva-voce examination will be conducted at the end of the fourth
semester by an internal examiner and external examiners appointed by the university to
assess the candidate’s overall knowledge in the respective field of specialization.
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