Mechatronics

Mechatronics is a multi-disciplinary study dealing with the integration of mechanical devices, actuators, sensors, electronics, intelligent controllers and computers. The Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mechatronics program, which is jointly run with Mechanical Engineering Department, is designed to upgrade graduates in the fundamentals, design, analysis and operation of mechatronics systems. The candidature ranges from a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 2 years for full-time study, and a minimum of 2 years to a maximum of 4 years for part-time study.

(Further details can be obtained from http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/mpe/mch/)

Master of Technology

Software and Knowledge Engineering

This program is offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Institute of Systems Science and the School of Computing in the University. The curriculum emphasises understanding and exploitation of advanced technologies and management disciplines. Targeted at graduates majoring in software and knowledge engineering, it focuses on the practical application of innovative techniques and developing the IT professionals capability for innovation. Offered on a part-time basis, the duration of the program stretches from 2.5 years to 5 years.

(Further details can be obtained from http://www.iss.nus.edu.sg/courses/mtechl.htm)

Course Modules

EE5001 Independent Study Module I
EE5002 Independent Study Module II
EE5003 EE Project
EE5009 Management of Microelectronics industry
EE5010 The Business of Electronic Product Development
EE5011 Electronics Technology Assessment and Management
EE5990 Dissertation
EE5101 Linear Systems
EE5102 Multivariable Control Systems
EE5103 Computer Control Systems
EE5104 Adaptive Control Systems
EE5105 Optimal Control Systems
EE5106 Advanced Robotics
EE5201 Magnetic Recording
EE5202 Magnetic Heads and Media Design
EE5203 Analysis and Design of Magnetic Devices
EE5204 Servo Engineering
EE5205 Spindle Motors and Controls
EE5206 Recording Electronics
EE5207 Tribology and Mechanics of Magnetic Storage Systems
EE5208 Applied Engineering Magnetics
EE5301 Adaptive Signal Processing
EE5302 Microwave Theory and Techniques
EE5303 Microwave Electronics
EE5305 Digital Communications
EE5306 Random Signal Analysis
EE5307 Coding Theory and Techniques
EE5308 Antenna Engineering
EE5309 Communication Networks
EE540 I Cellular Mobile Communications
EE5402 RF Circuit Design I
EE5403 RF Circuit Design II
EE5404 Satellite Communications
EE5406 Wireless Network Protocols
EE5407 Adaptive Techniques in Wireless Communications
EE5408 Mobile Computing
EE5501 VLSI Processing and Simulation
EE5502 MOS Devices
EE5506 Advanced VLSI Design
EE5507 Analog Integrated Circuits - Analysis and Design
EE5508 Fundamental Processes in Semiconductor Microelectronics
EE5513 Thin Film Technology
EE5514 Integrated Circuit Reliability Physics and Failure Analysis
EE5601 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering:- Soft-Switching Power Converters
EE5701 High Voltage Testing and Switchgear
EE5702 Advanced Power System Analysis
EE5703 Industrial Drives
EE5709 Power System Stability and Protection
EE5711 Power Electronics and Systems
EE5901 Distributed Operating Systems
EE5902 Multiprocessor Systems
EE5903 Real-time Systems
EE5904 Neural Networks
EE5907 Pattern Recognition
EE5908 Computer Vision
EE5909 Advanced Image Processing
EE5910 Multi-Media Networking
EE5912 High Speed Networks
EE5931 Distributed Systems
EE5932 Advanced Topics in Human Computer
EE5933 Cryptographic Techniques & Data Security
EE6001 Artificial Intelligence Techniques in Power and Energy Systems
EE6002 Switch-Mode Power Conversion
EE6003 Modeling and Control of Electric Drives
EE6004 Selected Advanced Topics in EM Modelling
EE6005 Selected Topics in Advanced Communication
EE6100 Selected Topics in Control Engineering (Advanced)
EE6102 Multivariable Control Systems (Advanced)
EE6501 Microanalysis Techniques for Semiconductor Materials and Devices

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance in the form of Research Scholarship is offered to outstanding candidates for the M.Eng. and Ph.D. degrees. Financial support, currently at $1200 to $1400 per month with fees paid, is available for suitably qualified candidates.