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6. RECURSOS Y HERRAMIENTAS UTILIZADOS
Program Administrator:
Dr. Henry Chang, D.C.E.Objectives: The DCE degree program is intended to develop the student’s ability in advanced academic
study, practical research, and professional expertise in computer engineering. The learning shall not only lead to an understanding of the complex modern computer engineering technology and systems but also develop the ability of innovative thinking and technology integration. Current research emphases are in the fields of IC design, SOC design and nano-domain system integration , intelligent and ubiquitous embedded system development and applications, and the newly emerging green technology such as cloud computing , virtualization, and mobile technology and applications.
Background Preparation
Students admitted into the DCE degree program are required to have proper computer engineering background preparation for taking the graduate level coursework. The DCE Admissions Committee is responsible for making an evaluation of each applicant’s academic background to determine whether any deficiencies the applicant is required to clear.
A minimum of 96 semester units of graduate study are required for the D.C.E. program. Among them, 84 units are required to be graduate course work and a minimum of 12 units are in doctoral dissertation or research project work. Courses at the 4xxG level in the Foundation Requirements must be taken at NPU in order to earn graduate credits. The student must meet prerequisite requirements when taking any of the following courses.
Near the beginning of the student’s study in the DCE program, the student must select a concentration area of study which will lead to his/her future dissertation research effort. The following are the available choices:
VLSI and Nano-domain Design Embedded Systems Design Network Engineering
Internet Technology and Mobile Computing
The Foundation Requirements are the first group of courses that the student is required to take.
I. Foundation Requirements
(First semester of study - 12 units)(Fundamentals of embedded engineering, network engineering fundamentals, engineering software, systems analysis and simulation techniques)
Courses listed in this section should be completed by the student in the first semester of study in the program.
Units CE450G Fundamentals of Embedded Engineering (3) CS470G Network Engineering and Management (3) EE450G Systems Analysis and Simulations (3) EE453G Modern Software Techniques for Electrical Engineering (3)
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II. Area of Concentration
(First year of study - 18 units)Following the Foundation Requirements, the student must select a concentration area of study and take the required courses in the first year of DCE study. The DCE student must select one of the following concentration areas.
units
Area A. VLSI and Nano-domain Design
EE461G Digital Design and HDL (3)
EE466G Introduction to Nanotechnology (3)
EE504 Advanced Computer Architecture (3)
EE505 Advanced Digital IC Design (3)
EE509 Mobile and Wireless Communication (3)
EE511 Advanced Analog IC Design (3)
Area B. Embedded Systems Design
CS464G Software Design and Implementations (3) CS501 Advanced Structured Programming and Algorithms (3) CS503 Advanced Computer Network Design (3) CS506 Advanced Operating System Design (3) CE521 Real-time Systems and Programming (3) CE523 Embedded Design in Device Driver Environment (3)
Area C. Network Engineering
(Requires a background in CS506)
CS503 Advanced Computer Network Design (3) CS510 Advanced Unix/Linux Programming (3)
CS515 Unix/Linux Network Programming (3)
CS535 Network Security Fundamentals (3)
CS565 Advanced Network Management (3)
CS575 Network Analysis and Testing (3)
Area D. Internet Technology and Mobile Computing
(Requires a background in CS464G)
CS480G Java and Internet Applications (3) CS501 Advanced Structured Programming and Algorithms (3) CS503 Advanced Computer Network Design (3) CS506 Advanced Operating System Design (3) CS527 Advanced .NET Windows Programming (3) CS555 Developing Applications for Windows Mobile (3) Environment
Qualifying Examinations (QE): The QE consist of three (3) subject areas: Two subjects are among the
Foundation Requirements subjects and the third subject is in the area of the student’s chosen concentration area.
After the student has passed the Qualifying Examinations (QE), he/she is allowed to continue in the DCE program and begins to take courses listed in the following section. The student is now a DCE candidate.
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III. Post-Candidacy Requirements
(Second year of study - 9 units)(Research methodology, intellectual property law subject)
Courses described in this section (III), especially the Research Methodology courses, should be taken immediately after the student has passed the QE.
units
DCE601 Research Methodology - I (3)
DCE602 Research Methodology - II (3)
LAW670 Intellectual Property Law (3)
IV. Advanced Studies
(Second to third years of study - 24 units)The student must take graduate courses, numbered at the 500 level or above, in computer engineering area (courses with EE, CE, CS designations). The student receives consultation from course advisors when taking these courses. Due to fast-paced technological advancement in computer hardware and software industries, NPU’s engineering Program Committees update the engineering courses regularly; new advanced courses have regularly been proposed by the engineering faculty members. Courses approved by the Program Committees are added to semester course offerings between publications of the school catalog. The student is advised to take a sufficient number of topics at this level to gain knowledge and skills beneficial to the student’s dissertation research work.
V. Electives
(Third to fourth years of study - 21 units)The student is required to take any graduate courses numbered at the 500 level or above to meet the electives requirement.
Practicum: When applicable, the student may take Curricular Practicum courses and engage in practical training to work on company projects which are directly related to the student’s dissertation research or course of study. The student must observe the rules required for taking the practicum courses. Students without prior practical experience in related fields are required to engage in curricular practicum.
VI. Doctoral Dissertation
(Fourth to fifth years of study - 12 units)
A Dissertation Committee (DC) must be formed and approved by the DCE Program Committee before the student starts his/her doctoral research. The doctoral candidate is required to earn a minimum of 12
units in work towards completion of the Doctoral Dissertation to meet the graduation requirement.
Dissertation proposal presentation and dissertation defense requirements are described in the DCE Student Handbook.
DCE698 Dissertation – I (6)
DCE699 Dissertation – II (6)
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