Postgraduate Courses
ISDN
Integrative Systems and Design
- ISDN 5010Design Methodologies[3-0-1:3]DescriptionThis course will begin with an introduction to various key design methodologies covering industrial design process, human-centered research and design thinking that are widely used, additionally, AI-enhanced design and transitions design for environmental good that are emerging in the field. The student will be introduced to design as a systematic yet creative process, which is the unique value of design approaches for new and useful solutions. Fundamental design elements regarding function, usage and aesthetics quality will be introduced to support product design, service design or a product and service systems design. During the design process, students learn the importance in reasoning good design and making optimal design decision. Finally, students apply the learned design methodologies in real-life projects.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Describe history and language of important design movements.
- 2.Explain basics of Industrial Design and design communication.
- 3.Convert concept design to prototyping level CAD design.
- 4.Apply the basic considerations and techniques for human centered design.
- ISDN 5060Embedded Systems[3-0-1:3]Exclusion(s)EESM 5060BackgroundBasic undergraduate electronicsDescriptionThis course introduces trends and design strategies for embedded systems.It is designed to provide the basic and hands-on knowledge on embedded system design, including the software and hardware components design. It will give a holistic view of embedded system design using practical applications such as smart phone as illustration example. The course will also discuss the design issues such as testability and power considerations. Hands-on experience will be provided.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Recognize and define the basic software and hardware components of an embedded system.
- 2.Recognize the anatomy of a mobile embedded system, and identify the key hardware of a smart phone and software components of a mobile operating system.
- 3.Analyze, design, and debug simple software and hardware components used in an embedded system.
- 4.Explain the interaction between the hardware and software components of a mobile embedded system, and the importance of integration of hardware and software components in optimizing the performance of the embedded system.
- 5.Work in a team environment, and demonstrate effective project and time management in lab sessions.
- ISDN 5210Product Design Engineering[3-0-1:3]DescriptionThis course will introduce incoming graduate students from diverse backgrounds to basic techniques and theoretical approaches in design. It will cover the mathematical foundations of user-centered design, including anthropometric statistical approach as well as quality function deployment, optimal searches over design domains via robust design, and several aspects of green design and lifecycle assessments. It will also cover optimization of mechanical designs via programmed searches on parametric CAD models.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Understand and articulate the principles guiding user-centered design, including the use of QFD.
- 2.Understand and apply the theory of Robust design, including Taguchi and other Experimental Design methods.
- 3.Understand the economic basis of product design for firms, including product families and portfolios.
- 4.Understand and articulate the need for and methods to achieve green design in firms, including the application of standards such as RoHS and WEEE; assess the lifecycle impact of a product design.
- 5.Learn basic concepts of 3D CAD design for parametric design.
- ISDN 5300Advanced Digital Design[3-0-0:3]Exclusion(s)CSIT 5940DescriptionThis course will provide an in-depth study of various digital design and computer graphics algorithms and software. Topics include 1) 3D Modelling such as spline surface, solid modelling, transformations, hierarchical modelling; 2) Algorithms in content generation such as procedural modelling and optimization-based modelling; 3) 3D Animation which includes principles of computer animation, particle systems, cloth simulation, and collision detection; 4) 3D rendering such as ray casting and tracing, shading, texture mapping, global illumination, and volume rendering; 5) Advanced topics and recent advances such as Neural Rendering using Generative adversarial network (GAN) and Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF).Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Understand the fundamental of digital design algorithms.
- 2.Implement digital design algorithms for a variety of applications: CAD, video games, movies, etc.
- 3.Understand the basics of real-time rendering.
- 4.Present designs to suit industry standards and in a professional manner.
- 5.Use C++ and OpenGL programming to build 3D digital design applications.
- ISDN 5400Advanced Manufacturing[1-1-3:3]Previous Course Code(s)ISDN 6810ADescriptionThe course introduces advanced manufacturing and characterization skills for fundamental research and emerging applications. This course includes fundamental theory and practical hands-on labs and projects for the students to acquire the basic knowledge of advanced manufacturing skills, including laser engraving, transfer and cutting, CNC, waterjet cutting, UV and electron-beam lithography, dry etching, nanoimprint lithography, metal 3D printing, and stereolithography. The students will acquire knowledge through lectures and practical hands-on labs, and will be fully prepared for future hands-on research and entrepreneurship projects.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Use key facilities for advanced manufacturing.
- 2.Identify the suitable manufacturing methods for advanced materials.
- 3.Carry out fundamental analysis of the experimental fabricated samples.
- 4.Prepare skillsets for future hands-on research and projects for advanced manufacturing.
- ISDN 6000Technology Leadership and Entrepreneurship Seminar[0-1-0:1]Previous Course Code(s)ENGG 6000DescriptionSeries of prominent issues in the areas of technology leadership and entrepreneurship, presented by students, faculty and guest speakers for discussion. Graded P or F.
- ISDN 6100Industrial Internship[1 credit]Previous Course Code(s)ENGG 6100DescriptionThis course will provide students with hands-on industrial experience in Mainland China or other places within the industry, government or research centers for a minimum of 2 months. The industrial internship experience will form an integral part of students' thesis writing in non-technical perspectives. Graded P or F.
- ISDN 6660Integrative Systems and Design Seminar[1-0-0:1]DescriptionSeries of seminars by faculty, guest speakers and senior graduate students. Regular MPhil(ISD) students must register and pass this course in at least two terms. Regular PhD(ISD) students must register and pass this course in at least four terms. Graded P or F.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Gain insight into research on topics that are directly related to their own research.
- 2.Gain insight into research and research methodologies used by other scholars working on areas not directly related to their own focus area.
- 3.Gain insight about the career of the industry.
- ISDN 6710-6720Independent Study[1-3 credit(s)]DescriptionSelected topics related to the research focus of postgraduate students, particularly those pursuing PhD. The course will be studied under the supervision of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit for different topics. Graded P or F.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Demonstrate mastery of knowledge related to the studied topic introduced by the instructor.
- ISDN 6810-6830Special Topics[1-3 credit(s)]DescriptionThis course will cover selected topics of current interest. It may be repeated for credit, if different topics are covered.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.To get a deeper understanding of the specialization of a topic of current interest.
- 2.To learn in depth about a recent ISD-relevant topic not covered by existing courses.
- ISDN 6990MPhil Thesis ResearchPrevious Course Code(s)ENGG 6990DescriptionMaster's thesis research supervised by a faculty member. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Design, develop and conduct research on a cross-disciplinary topic.
- 2.Demonstrate sufficient knowledge about the state-of-the-art in the areas related to the research problem.
- 3.Apply principles of design in solving a technical problem.
- 4.Communicate research findings effectively via written and oral communication.
- ISDN 7990Doctoral Thesis ResearchDescriptionOriginal and independent doctoral thesis research. A successful defense of the thesis leads to the grade Pass. No course credit is assigned.Intended Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- 1.Design, develop and conduct research on a cross-disciplinary topic.
- 2.Demonstrate sufficient knowledge about the state-of-the-art in the areas related to the research problem and on the broader related topics.
- 3.Apply principles of design in solving a technical problem.
- 4.Communicate research findings effectively via written and oral communication.
