Electronics & Communication Engineering Syllabus 2024: Subjects, Semester-wise Syllabus PDF, Top Colleges, Books

Digital Logic and Circuit

This subject deals with theoretical knowledge and the practical application of digital electronics, logic gates, and circuit designs. It includes the following topics:

?       Number System and Codes

?       Boolean algebra and Boolean theorems

?       Logic gates and implementation of Boolean functions

?       Simplification techniques and Tabular method

?       Logic circuits, Sequential Circuits, Encoders, Decoders, Multiplexers, and De-multiplexers

?       Memories, PLA and PAL, ADC and DAC

Analog Electronics

This subject deals with analogue circuits, signals and devices, and their practical application. This subject focusses on:

?       specify the small-signal equivalent model of transistors

?       analyse transistor amplifier circuits

?       design multistage transistor amplifier circuits

?       design and analyse integrated circuit biasing

?       analyse the frequency response of linear amplifiers

Signal & System

This subject focuses on studying the mathematical analysis tools required for the study of signals, signal processing, system description, and system response. The topics included are:

?       Mathematical Methods for the analysis and designing of systems

?       Representing signals using time-domain and frequency-domain methods

?       Application of Fourier transforms

?       Describing signal transformations using block diagrams, equations, convolution, and transfer functions

?       Application of signal filtering, measurement, and control of the physical devices

?       Formal project documentation

Electromagnetic Theory

Electromagnetic Theory is the subject having to do with the study of electromagnetic fields. The topics included are:

?       Electrostatics

?       Magnetostatics and Maxwell's Equations of Time-Varying Fields

?       Characteristics of Electromagnetic Waves

?       Concept of Transmission Lines

?       Vector Algebra

Digital Signal Processing

This subject deals with studying the fundamentals of digital signal processing and the principle of digital systems. The topics included are:

?       Introduction to Digital Signal Processing

?       Realisation of Digital Filters

?       Discrete and Fast Fourier Transforms

?       Multirate Digital Signal Processing

Analogue and Digital Communications

This subject deals with the study of analogue and digital signals and their representation as waves, and is communication-based. The topics included are:

?       Introduction to Analogue and Digital Signals and their Representation

?       Introduction to Analog Communication

?       Introduction to Digital Communication

?       Source and Error Control Coding

?       Multi-user Radio Communication

?       Satellite Communication

Integrated Electronics

This subject focuses on studying integrated circuits, their technology, and their working principle in devices. The topics included are:

?       Analog and Mixed signals

?       RF / Microwave / millimeter-wave Circuits and Systems

?       Components and Packaging

?       Wireline Circuits and Systems

?       Biosensors and Bioelectronics

?       Sensor Interface Circuits

?       Applied Electromagnetics

?       Circuit/Component Modelling, Simulation and Measurement

Control Theory

There are two major divisions in this subject: classical and modern, which are directly involved in control engineering applications. The topics included are:

?       Power Circuits and Electromechanics

?       Applied Complex Variables

?       Discrete structures

?       Probability with Engineering Applications

?       Digital Signal Processing

?       Communication Systems

?       Control Systems

?       Digital Communications

?       Introduction to Optimization

Communications Systems

This subject involves analysing and designing communication systems focusing on digital communications. The topics covered are:

?       Time and Frequency Domain Analysis

?       Power and energy spectral density of communication signals

?       Sampling and quantization

?       Line coding, pulse shaping, and pulse and carrier modulation techniques

?       Transmitter and receiver design concepts

fiber Optics and Satellite

This subject is based on optical fiber and satellite communication. It is one of the latest subjects to be introduced. The topics included are:

?       Introduction to Optic fiber

?       fiber Materials, Optical Sources, and Photo Detectors

?       fiber Fabrication

?       Optical Couplers and WDM Concepts

?       System Design and Optical fiber Applications

?       Satellite Subsystems and Transponder

?       Satellite Link Design

?       Earth Station Subsystems

Digital Image Processing

This subject focuses on developing a computer system that can process an image. The input is a digital image, and the system is to process that image using efficient algorithms and produce an image as an output. Digital Image Processing deals with manipulating digital images via a digital computer.

Optical Networks

Optical Networks is focused on the study of using optical fibers to connect computers or any other devices that can generate or store data in electronic form. It involves the applications of optical signals and optical fibers.

Wireless Broadband Communications

This subject revolves around studying wireless broadband systems, wireless communications, and their importance in the age of high-speed internet. It also involves the study of Wireless Network Areas like WLAN and WWAN.

Satellite Communications

This subject provides the students with a broad treatment of the diverse satellite subsystems that make up a complete satellite communication system. It also involves the study of differences between radio and satellite communications.

Power Electronics

Power Electronics is a subject that deals with the design, control, and conversion of power in its electric form. This is based on the switching of power semiconductor devices. Power Electronics can be considered a combination of power engineering, analogue electronics, semiconductor devices, and control systems.

Computer Vision

The subject of computer vision focuses on studying how computers can gain high-level understanding from digital images or videos. It involves understanding and automating tasks that the human visual system can do.

Internet of Things

This subject involves the study of fundamentals of the Internet of Things (or IoT), its access technologies, design methodology, different IoT hardware platforms, IoT data analytics and support services, and its industrial applications.

Advanced VLSI Design

This course provides students with the ability to design, implement, and test the state of the integrated art circuits. It involves the implementation of special structures for complex digital systems, automation and verification of the design process, and design for testability.

Data Mining

The Data Mining subject refers to knowledge mining from data (i.e., knowledge extraction), data or pattern analysis, data archaeology, and data dredging. It studies the processes for extracting useful information from a bulk of data or data warehouses.

Natural Language Processing

Natural language processing is the subject that studies how to build machines that understand and respond to text or voice data and respond with a text or speech of their own in the same way that humans do.

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Core

Communication, English, Management, and Social Sciences

This subject offers the students a chance to work on communication, English language and grammar, be aware of social sciences, and grasp the concept of management. It aims to make the students industry-ready.

2

Core

Basic Electrical and Basic Electronics

This module provides students with the basic fundamental knowledge of the electrical and electronics field. It aims to increase the overall engineering knowledge of the students.

1

Core

Basic Sciences – Physics & Chemistry

This subject is like a review of the knowledge gathered by students in their senior years of high school. It involves the concepts of the 11^th and 12^th standards and focuses on specific areas (mostly Velocity and Optics).

2

Core

Basic Mathematics

This subject covers the mathematical areas involved in the ECE course. It focuses mostly on vectors in the first year.

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Core

Basic Sciences Lab – Physics & Chemistry Lab

It focuses on applying the knowledge gathered in the Basic Sciences – Physics & Chemistry module. It focuses on lab work.

2

Core

Basic Electrical and Basic Electronics Lab

It focuses on applying the knowledge gathered in Basic Electrical and Basic Electronics. It focuses on circuit creation and device connectivity.

2

Core

Introduction to Computer Programming

This subject aims to introduce students to the concepts of computer programming and programming languages. It generally starts with introducing the C language, which is the basic programming language.

2

Core

Computer Programming Lab

It aims to familiarise the students with programming languages and coding through practical experience.

3

Core

Digital System Design

This subject focuses on designing a digital system from scratch. It focuses on designing combinational and sequential building blocks and then further using these blocks to design larger digital systems.

3

Core

Data Structure & Algorithm

Data Structures and Algorithms questions are key components for technical interviews and coding rounds. This subject focuses on studying data structures and data algorithms required in the technical field.

3

Core

Digital System Design Lab

Students are taught how to use Verilog to design/model a digital system. It involves the implementation of the knowledge gathered in the theoretical subject.

3

Non-credit

Environmental Science

This is a non-credit course (or subject) that provides students with knowledge of environmental sciences. It is a theoretical subject.

4

Core

Analog Communication

This subject introduces the students to the signal representation in both time and frequency domains, basic analogue communication techniques like modulation theory, system design for analogue modulator and demodulator, and random process and noise analysis.

4

Core

Microprocessor & Microcontrollers

This module aims to provide a foundation on the fundamentals of microprocessors and their applications, interfacing external devices to the processor according to the user requirements, and creating novel products and solutions for real-time problems.

4

Core

Soft Skill Development Lab

This is a subject focusing on exercising soft, practical skills. It aims to develop soft skills such as communication, integrity, professionalism, teamwork, etc., that affects one's overall personality and behaviour.

4

Core

Analog Communication Lab

It focuses on exercising the practical knowledge gathered from the Analog Communication theoretical subject.

5

Core

Digital Signal Processing

This subject deals with studying the fundamentals of digital signal processing and the principle of digital systems. It introduces the students to the fundamentals of discrete-time sequences, z-transform, the frequency response of discrete-time systems, sampling, and the DFT.

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Core

Electromagnetic Waves

This core module includes topics from all major areas of applied electromagnetics. It is an introduction to wave phenomena and high-frequency concepts for students, emphasising on concepts other than basic electromagnetics.

5

Core

Digital Signal Processing Lab

It aims to fortify the students' practical knowledge and experience of Digital Signal Processing. It helps the students to use their theoretical knowledge in practice.

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Elective

Power Electronics

It deals with the electric form's design, control, and conversion of power. It is based on the switching of power semiconductor devices. It can be considered a combination of power engineering, analogue electronics, semiconductor devices, and control systems.

6

Core

Computer Network

This subject introduces computer networks, focused on Internet architecture and protocols. It is based around computer network organisation and implementation, and obtaining a theoretical understanding of data

communication and computer networks.

6

Elective

Bio-Medical Electronics

It is a study of the design of electronic circuits for Biomedical applications. It covers basic operational amplifier circuits, digital logic circuits, and the operation of semiconductor diodes and transistors.

6

Core

Computer Network Lab

This course aims to make the students gain practical experience in installing, monitoring, and troubleshooting current LAN systems.

6

Sessional

Universal Human Values

This course aims to help the students in the correct development of their world-view,

mindset, perspective, and values to survive successfully in the outside world.

7

Core

Principles of Management

It is the study of the principles, techniques, and concepts needed for managerial analysis and decision-making. It includes effective planning, organising, influencing, and controlling related to the internal and external environment. It discusses issues of ethics and social responsibility and communication skills.

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Elective

Satellite Communication

This subject provides the students with a broad treatment of the diverse satellite subsystems that make up a complete satellite communication system. It also involves the study of differences between radio communications and satellite communications.

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Core

Industrial Training

This course offers students a chance to gain experience through training in an industry (related to their undergraduate program). It is generally undertaken during the semester break.

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Elective

VLSI Design

This course provides students with the ability to design, implement, and test the state of integrated art circuits. It involves the implementation of special structures for complex digital systems, automation and verification of the design process, and design for testability.

8

Elective

fiber Optic Communication

The study involves semiconductor diode lasers, internal modulation, electro-optic modulation, coherent and incoherent detection, optical fibers and their properties, optical amplifiers, communication systems, and optical networks.

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Core

Project

This is a project-based module where students choose a topic of interest related to their course and make a project showcasing its application.

VLSI Design System

?       VLSI Digital Signal Processing

?       Testing of VLSI Circuit

?       CMOS VLSI Design

?       CMOS Analog Circuit Design

?       Digital System Design using VHDL

?       Solid-State Device Modelling and Simulation

This course provides students with the ability to design, implement, and test the state of integrated art circuits. It involves the implementation of special structures for complex digital systems, automation and verification of the design process, and design for testability.

Signal and Image Processing

?        Advanced DSP

?        Digital Image Processing

?        Computer Vision

?        Object Tracking

?        Pattern Recognition

?        Digital Video Processing

?        Speech Processing

?        Bio Signal Processing

?        AI for Medical Imaging

?        Natural Language Processing

This field encompasses the theory and practice of algorithms and hardware that convert signals produced by artificial or natural means into a form useful for a specific purpose.

Robotics and Automation

?       Robotics and Automation

?       Industrial Automation and Control

?       Robotics Sensors

?       Machine Vision

?       Neural Network and Fuzzy Logic

?       Artificial Intelligence and Expert System

This course aims to impart knowledge about basic mathematics related to industrial robots for their control, design, and application in robotics and automation industries.

Wireless Communication System

?       Advanced 3G and 4G Wireless Communication

?       Communication System Security

?       RADAR Communication System

?       RF Design Laboratory

?       RF Devices and Applications

?       High-Performance Network

?       Network Management

This course includes the study of the fundamentals of wireless communications and provides an overview of existing and emerging wireless communications networks.

Embedded System

?       Embedded Networking

?       Advanced Microprocessor

?       Real-Time Operating System

?       Linux and Shell Scripting

?       RISC Architecture and Programming

The objective of this course is to enable the students to understand embedded-system programming and apply that knowledge to design and develop embedded-system solutions.

Data Structure and Algorithms

Data Structures, Algorithms, and Applications in C++

Sahni S.

This book focuses on the C++ programming language and its applications, data structures, and algorithms.

Communication Systems

Electronic Communication Systems

Kennedy G. and Davis B.

This book covers the analysis and design of communication systems focusing on digital communications.

Basic Electronics

Electronic Devices and Circuit

Theory

Boylstead R.L., Nashelsky L.

This book focuses on covering the concepts related to the fundamentals of electronics and circuit theory.

Digital Logic Design

Digital Design

Mano M.M., Ciletti M.D.

This book aims to acquaint students with the fundamental principles of Digital Logic Circuits and their design.

Signals and Systems

Fundamentals of Signals & Systems

Roberts, M.J.

This book aims to provide a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of the signals and systems required to study signal processing, communication systems, and control systems.

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IIT Kharagpur

http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/

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IIT Delhi

https://home.iitd.ac.in/

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BITS Pilani

https://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/

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IIT Bombay

https://www.iitb.ac.in/

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IIT Roorkee

https://new.iitr.ac.in/

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NIT Tiruchirappalli

https://www.nitt.edu/

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NIT Surathkal

https://www.nitk.ac.in/

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BIT Mesra

https://www.bitmesra.ac.in/

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Jadavpur University

http://www.jaduniv.edu.in/

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IIIT Hyderabad

https://www.iiit.ac.in/