Electrical Engineering

The goal of this course is to introduce the operation of computer systems at the level of Instruction Set Architectures (ISA). It provides a basic understanding of the design principles that govern modern computer architectures and their components. Special attention is paid to (super scalar) pipelining and memory hierarchy techniques including caches. Implementation and efficiency issues are exemplified. Metrical performance analysis methods are discussed to evaluate architectural alternatives. The course introduces the foundations of low-level computer functioning. The main topics include computer systems, low-level programming techniques, the techniques of RISC processors and pipelining, cache memory, and virtual memory. The course also illuminates the alternative design principles of modern computer architectures in order to provide an understanding of their impact on performance. Quantitative methods to evaluate design principles for performance constitute an important subject of the course.

This class provides training in experimental skills for doing research. Students are required to perform experiments under the instructor's supervision, conduct research, and write a scientific paper.

This course examines modern electric power systems with particular emphasis on generation and transmission. The following topics are covered: the use of three phase systems and their analysis under balanced conditions; transmission lines: calculation of parameters, modelling, analysis; transformers: construction, equivalent circuits; generators: construction, modelling for steady state operation; the use of per unit system; the analysis of systems with a number of voltage levels; the load flow problem: bus and impedance matrices, solution methods; power system transient stability; the control of active and reactive power; electricity markets, market structures and economic dispatch; types of electricity grids, radial, mesh, networks; and distribution systems and smart grids.

This course provides research training for exchange students. Students work on a research project under the guidance of assigned faculty members. Through a full-time commitment, students improve their research skills by participating in the different phases of research, including development of research plans, proposals, data analysis, and presentation of research results. A pass/no pass grade is assigned based a progress report, self-evaluation, midterm report, presentation, and final report.

This course in cryptography introduces techniques used in secure communication, from historical ciphers to modern symmetric and asymmetric encryption schemes. The course begins with a guide through the necessary mathematical foundation for advanced cryptographic studies. The latest developments in computer cryptography, including the Rijndael algorithm chosen for the new Advanced Encryption Standard, the OAEP padding system for RSA and modern stream ciphers are covered. Key encryption, exchange, and digital signatures are also discussed. The course also looks at attacks on insecure cryptosystems and how to prove that a cryptosystem is secure.