MHD501

VLSI Design

VLSI Design module includes MOS, CMOS circuits VLSI technology, CMOS circuit characterization and evaluation. Static and dynamic MOS circuits, system design, faults, testing, and symbolic layout. Laboratory. Advanced topics include VLSI subsystem and system design: synthesis, design styles, design process, testing. Case Studies: switching networks, graphics engine, CPU. Projects use computer-aided design tools.

MHD502

Computer Organization & Architecture

Digital Image Fundamentals: Digital Image Representation, Fundamental Steps in Image Processing, Elements of Digital image processing systems. IMAGE TRANSFORMS: Discrete Fourier Transform, Some properties of the two-dimensional fourier transform, Fast fourier transform, Inverse FFT. Image Enhancement: Spatial domain methods, Frequency domain methods, Enhancement by point processing, filtering methods, Colour Image Processing. Image Restoration: Degradation model, Diagnolization of Circulant and Block-Circulant Matrices, Algebraic Approach to Restoration, filters, Image Segmentation: Image Compression: Coding, Interpixel and Psychovisual Redundancy, Image Compression models, Error free comparison,. Representation and Description: Representation schemes like chain coding, Polygonal Approximatiion, Signatures,

MHD503

Advanced Computer Networks

Introduction to terminology- Internet, Protocol, Access Networks, Physical media, Packet – switched Networks, Protocol layers and their service models, backbones, NAPs, ISPs. Application Layer: Principles of application layer Protocols, the WWW: HTTP, File Transfer: FTP, Electronic Mail in the Internet. Transport Layer: Transport – Layer Services and Principles, Multiplexing and Demultiplexing Applications, Connectionless Transport: UDP, Principles of Reliability of Data Transfer, connection-Oriented Transport: TOP, Principles of Congestion Control, and TCP Congestion Control. Network Layer and Routing- Network Service Model, Routing Principles, Routing in the Internet, IPv6, Multicasting Routing. Link Layer and Local Area Networks-The Data Link Layer: Introduction, Services, Error Detection and Correction, Multiple Access Protocols and LANs, Wireless LANs: IEEE 802.11, The point-to-Point Protocol, ATM, X.25 and Frame Relay.

MHD504

Robotics Engineering

The module covers history of Robotics, Teleoperation, Machine Intelligence. The Hierarchical Paradigm, Closed World Assumption and the Frame Problem. Biological Foundations of the Reactive Paradigm Attributes of Reactive Paradigm, Subsumption Architecture, Potential Fields Methodologies, Visualizing potential fields, Evaluation of Reactive Architectures. Designing a Reactive Implementation : Behaviors as Objects in OOP, Steps in Designing a Reactive Behavioral System, Case Study. Common Sensing Techniques for Reactive Robots : Logical sensors, Proprioceptive Sensors, Proximity Sensors, Computer Vision, Range from Vision. The Hybrid Deliberative/Reactive Paradigm: Evaluation of Hybrid Architectures, Multi-agents: Heterogeneity, Control, Cooperation, Goals, Emergent Social Behavior. Topological Path Planning: Landmarks and Gateways, Relational Methods. Localization and Map Making: Sonar Sensor Model, Bayesian, Dempster-Shafer Theory, HIMM, Comparison of Methods, Localization, Exploration. On the Horizon: Shape-Shifting and Legged Platforms , Applications and Expectations.

MHD510

High Performance Computing

Grid Computing: Data & Computational Grids, Grid Architectures And Its Relations To Various Distributed Technologies. Autonomic Computing, Examples Of The Grid Computing Efforts (Ibm). Cluster Setup & Its Advantages, Performance Models & Simulations; Networking Protocols & I/O, Messaging Systems. Process Scheduling, Load Sharing And Balancing; Distributed Shared Memory, Parallel I/O. Example Cluster System – Beowulf; Cluster Operating Systems: Compas And Nanos Pervasive Computing Concepts & Scenarios; Hardware & Software; Human – Machine Interface. Device Connectivity; Java For Pervasive Devices; Application Examples. Classical Vs Quantum Logic Gates; One, Two & Three Qubit Quantum Gates; Fredkin & Toffoli Gates; Quantum Circuits; Quantum Algorithms.

MHD511

Hardware Description Language Based Digital and Computer System Design

Hardware description language (HDL) introduction; digital system design including arithmetic circuit, datapath and control; basic processor architecture and design; use of CAD tools for simulation, synthesis, and verification.

MHD512

Information and System Security

Information Security, Computer and Network Security: Security Goals Principles of Adequate protection. Operating security, Database security, Program security, Network Security. Attacks: Threats, Vulnerabilities and controls. Program Security: Secure programs: Fixing Faults, Unexpected Behaviour, Administrating Security Legal, Privacy, and Ethical Issues in Computer Security. Network Security -Classical Encryption Techniques, DES, Differential and Linear Cryptanalysis, Block Cipher Design Principles and Modes of operation, Blowfish, Placement of Encryption Function, Traffic Confidentiality, key Distribution, Random Number Generation. Public key Cryptography Principles, RSA algorithm, Key Management, Diffie-Hellman Key Exchange, Elliptic Curve Cryptography. Message authentication and Hash Functions, Digital Signatures, Authentication Protocols, Authentication Applications, Kerberos, X.509 Directory Authentication Service. Email Security, (PGP) and S/MIME. IP Security: Web Security: SSL, TLS, SET. Intruders, Viruses and Worms , Firewalls:, Trusted Systems, Intrusion Detection Systems

MHD513

Research Methods

This module serves as a fundamental building block in equipping students with the knowledge and competencies to conduct research in the computing field. Qualifying students have an appreciation of the research process and the reason for conducting research according to a specific research paradigm, to solve a problem. They determine appropriate sources to consult for a literature review. Students understand appropriate research strategies, data gathering and analysis techniques to obtain answers to the stated research problem. The module will cover the following; Problem identification, Objective formulation, Anatomy of a literature review, Writing a captivating abstract, Methodology, Results and discussion, conclusion, Research contributions

MHD560

Dissertation

The Final year dissertation involves an in-depth research in a particular area of interest in Information systems management. The research finding are expected to be published in peer reviewed journals or conference proceedings. Finally all the work should be presented in a thesis.

ELECTIVES

MHD518