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

Sl. No.

Course No.

Subject

Hrs / Week Evaluation Scheme (Marks)

Credits (C)

L T P

Sessional

ESE TotalTA CT

Sub Total

1 MECCE 101Applied Mathematics for Communication Engineering

4 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 4

2 MECCE 102 Advanced Digital Communication 4 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 4

3 MECCE 103 High Frequency Circuits Design 4 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 4

4 MECCE 104High Performance Communication Network

4 0 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 22 0 5 225 175 400 700 1100 25

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

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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.

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SEMESTER - II

Sl. No.

Course No.

Subject

Hrs / Week Evaluation Scheme (Marks)

Credits (C)

L T P

Sessional

ESE TotalTA CT

Sub Total

1 MECCE 201 Advanced Digital Signal Processing 4 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 4

2 MECCE 202Wireless Communications and Networks

4 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 4

3 MECCE 203Photonics and Light Wave Communication

4 0 0 25 25 50 100 150 4

4 MECCE 204 Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits 4 0 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 22 0 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

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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

SEMESTER - III

Sl. No.

Course No. Subject

Hrs / Week Evaluation Scheme (Marks)

Credits (C)

L T P

SessionalESE**

(Oral)Total

TA* CTSub

Total

1 MECCE 301Industrial Training and /or 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 / or Mini Project

** Evaluation of the Industrial Training and / or 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

Sl. No.

Course No. Subject

Hrs / Week Evaluation Scheme (Marks)

Credits (C)

L T P

Sessional ESE**

(Oral &

Viva)

TotalTA* CT

Sub Total

1 MECAE 401 Master’s Thesis 0 0 30 100 0 100 100 200 15

2 MECAE 402 Master’s Comprehensive Viva 100 100

Total 30 100 0 100 200 300 15

Grand Total of all Semesters 2750 80

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* 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 101APPLIED MATHEMATICS FOR

COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING ELECTRONIC SYSTEM MODELING AND

L T P C

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

MECCE 102 ADVANCED DIGITAL COMMUNICATION L T P C

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Module 1: Detection and Estimation

Fundamentals of digital communication-Model-response of bank of correlators-PoE-

correlation 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 hopping-

synchronization-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.

MECCE 103 HIGH FREQUENCY CIRCUITS DESIGN L T P C

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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,

MECCE 104HIGH PERFORMANCE COMMUNICATION

NETWORK L T P C

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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 Dual-

Bus(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 COMPUTINGL T P C

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 DESIGNL T P C

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 family-

array 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- 3GLOBAL TRACKING AND POSITIONING

SYSTEMSL T P C

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

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References:

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

MECCE 105- 4 SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONL T P C

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

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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,

ELECTIVE - II

MECCE 106- 1RF MEMS FOR WIRELESS

COMMUNICATIONSL T P C

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..15

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.

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

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, k-

nearest neighbour method.

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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

MECCE 106- 3 INFORMATION THEORY AND CODINGL T P C

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

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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, Two-

way 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.

MECCE 106- 4COMPUTATIONAL

ELECTROMAGNETICSL T P C

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

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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.

MECCE 107 COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING LABL T P C

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 P C

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

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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.

SEMESTER II

MECCE 201 ADVANCED DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSINGL T P C

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

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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

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 202WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS AND

NETWORKSL T P C

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

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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.

4. Paulraj, R. Nabar & D. Gore, “Introduction to Space Time Wireless

Communications”, Cambridge University Press, 2003

MECCE 203PHOTONICS AND LIGHT WAVE

COMMUNICATIONL T P C

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

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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

MECCE 204RADIO FREQUENCY INTEGRATED

CIRCUITSL T P C

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

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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

ELECTIVE III

MECCE 205-1 COMMUNICATION NETWORK SECURITYL T P C

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

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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”, 4 th 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

MECCE 205-2 SPEECH AND AUDIO PROCESSINGL T P C

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

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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

MECCE 205-3 WIRELESS SENSOR NETWORKSL T P C

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.

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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

MECCE 205-4 OPTICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING L T P C

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 rayleigh-

sommerfield 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

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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.

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 PROCESSINGL T P C

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

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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

MECCE 206-2 OPTICAL NETWORKSL T P C

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), Fabry-

perot 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-

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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

MECCE 206-3 RADAR SIGNAL PROCESSINGL T P C

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)-

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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.

MECCE 206-4 ESTIMATION AND DETECTION THEORYL T P C

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, 19682. Steven Kay, “Fundamentals of Statistical Signal Processing” Vol I: Estimation

Theory. Prentice Hall.

3. Steven Kay, “Fundamentals of Statistical Signal Processing” Vol II: Detection

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Theory. Prentice Hall, 1993

MECCE 207 DSP LABL T P C

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- IIL T P C

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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.

SEMESTER III

MECCE 301INDUSTRIAL TRAINING AND /OR

MINIPROJECTL T P C

The student shall undergo an industrial training AND / OR Mini Project 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.

MECCE 302 MASTER’S THESIS PHASE - I L T P C

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 36

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.

SEMESTER IV

MECCE 401 MASTER’S THESIS L T P C

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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