For more details on the courses, please refer to the Course Catalog
| Code | Course Title | Credit | Learning Time | Division | Degree | Grade | Note | Language | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECE5995 | Foundations of Digital VLSI Design | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-4 | English | Yes | |
| This course starts with code written in Register-Transfer Level (RTL) languages such as Verilog/SystemVerilog/VHDL and covers the process required to complete a semiconductor design layout that can be manufactured in an actual silicon fabrication process. It establishes theories on the core processes of cell-based Digital VLSI and SoC back-end design, including logic synthesis, place & Route, and signoff. Based on these theories, the practice sessions will involve learning how to use Electronic Design Automation tools, which are standard in the semiconductor industry, and applying them to SoC Back-End design. Each week, the following topics will be covered: 1. Introduction to Cell-based Digital VLSI Flow: From RTL to GDS 2. Review of Logic Synthesis, Standard Cell Library, Design Constraints 3. Analyzing Timing Reports and Advanced Synthesis 4. Moving to Physical Domain: Floorplanning 5. Powerplanning 6. Placement 7. Multi-Corner Multi-Mode Timing Analysis and Opt Placement 8. Mid-Terms 9. Clock Tree Synthesis: Understanding Clock Constraints, CTS Strategies 10. Advanced topics in Clock Tree Synthesis: Clock Domain Crossing, Clock Concurrent Optimization 11. Routing: DRC fixing, Signal Integrity 12. Understanding I/O circuits, Digital I/O, Analog IOs, ESD protection 13. Chip Finishing: Sign-off Timing Analysis 14. Chip finishing: Additional DRC Fix and Signoff Validation 15. Finals | |||||||||
| ECE5996 | Intelligent Semiconductor Device Simulation | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | Korean | Yes | ||
| Based on an understanding of the various devices currently being considered to implement intelligent semiconductor systems, analysis and optimization are performed through simulation. Learn the latest technological trends in silicon-based scaled devices that have been widely used for a long time, stacked devices, and new concept devices based on various new materials, and check their electrical characteristics through simulation exercises. In addition, we would like to confirm through the latest literature and simulations how these intelligent semiconductor device characteristics affect the circuit system level. Through this course, you can develop an understanding of the latest semiconductor device theory, especially the intelligent semiconductor device theory. By selecting practical topics that can be frequently experienced in the actual industry and carrying out projects, you will develop not only theory but also basic practical skills. There is a purpose. Prerequisite courses include physical electronics, semiconductor engineering, semiconductor device design, and electronic circuits. | |||||||||
| ECE6001 | Doctor＇s Research Problem I | 3 | 6 | Major | Doctor | 1-4 | Korean,English | Yes | |
| Performs research on a topic assigned by his or her advisor for his Doctoral degree. | |||||||||
| ECE6002 | Doctor＇s Research Problem II | 3 | 6 | Major | Doctor | 1-4 | English | Yes | |
| Performs research on a topic assigned by his or her advisor for his Doctoral degree. | |||||||||
| ECE6003 | Doctor＇s Research Problem III | 3 | 6 | Major | Doctor | 1-4 | English | Yes | |
| Performs research on a topic assigned by his or her advisor for his Doctoral degree. | |||||||||
| ECE6004 | Doctoral Research on Engineering Solutions to Societal Challenges | 2 | 4 | Major | Doctor | 1-4 | English | Yes | |
| This is a graduate-level course for students pursuing a doctoral degree. In this course, students identify an engineering research problem related to societal challenges and perform independent research on the selected problem during the semester under the guidance of their advisors. | |||||||||
| ECE6005 | Doctor＇s Research Problem Ⅳ | 3 | 6 | Major | Doctor | 1-4 | English | Yes | |
| This course offers a directed and independent study for Ph.D degree students on the third level. Most subjects assigned to students are related to the Ph.D thesis topic for each student, which include literature survey, directed experiments, data analysis, and writing proposal. The aim of class is to provide various conceptual backgrounds for the research, current problem and research needs, experimental design, and analysis for the results, which may not be offered by regular classes in the graduate program. Grade is given by the research advisor of students based on subjective evaluation for discussion and/or written reports. | |||||||||
| ECE6006 | Doctor＇s Research Problem Ⅴ | 3 | 6 | Major | Doctor | 1-4 | - | No | |
| This course offers a directed and independent study for Ph.D degree students on the fourth level. Most subjects assigned to students are related to the Ph.D thesis topic for each student, which include literature survey, directed experiments, data analysis, and writing proposal. The aim of class is to provide various conceptual backgrounds for the research, current problem and research needs, experimental design, and analysis for the results, which may not be offered by regular classes in the graduate program. Grade is given by the research advisor of students based on subjective evaluation for discussion and/or written reports. | |||||||||
| ECE7001 | Semiconductor Device Simulation and Practice | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor/Master/Doctor | Korean | Yes | ||
| The primary goal is to describe the operating principles and device fabrication technology in electrical and electronic engineering. Lecture deals with an advanced method of material property characterization and device design (SILVACO simulation). Atlas with Spices 2B, 2D Device Simulation. Blaze, 2D Hetero junction Bipolar transistor, and III-V compound Simulator, Laser, 2D Semiconductor Laser Simulator, Giga, 2D Lattice Heating Simulator with Heat Sink, Mixed Mode, 2D Mixed Circuit and Device Simulator, TFT, 2D Amorphous and Poly Silicon Simulator, Luminous, 2D Optoelectronic Simulator, Quantum, 2D Quantum Effects Simulator, Ferro, 2D Ferroelectric Material Simulator. | |||||||||
| ENS5006 | Special Topics on New ＆ Renewable Energy | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-4 | Energy Systems Engineering | - | No |
| This lesson deals with photovoltaic : the direct conversion of light into electricity are reviewed in the chapter, together with the economics of PV installation. Attention is focus on the various applications of photovoltaic which are relevant at present and so can those that likely to be of increasing importance in the near future.This lesson discuss the performance and design of photovoltaic systems involving silicon solar cells. | |||||||||
| ERC5001 | Global Collaboration Research | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | Engineering | Korean | Yes | |
| This class aims to enhance global competence as a researcher who study innovative growth fields through overseas dispatch of graduate students. Student’s who are dispatched overseas and carrying out joint research in world university will learn - to establish global network for future research - to strive for the creation of new industries in the field of sustainable development and innovative growth of mankind - to grow into global innovative leader with the competence of ‘Value creation’, ‘Convergence’, ‘Innovation’, and ‘Collaboration’ through innovation in creative convergence experiences that which cross the intercultural, interdisciplinary and intergeneration. In this class, students are expected to focus on projects during the overseas dispatch period to improve the quality of their research. Each researcher will present final report after they complete dispatch study and will be given their credit based on the presentation. | |||||||||
| ERP4001 | Creative Group Study | 3 | 6 | Major | Bachelor/Master | - | No | ||
| This course cultivates and supports research partnerships between our undergraduates and faculty. It offers the chance to work on cutting edge research—whether you join established research projects or pursue your own ideas. Undergraduates participate in each phase of standard research activity: developing research plans, writing proposals, conducting research, analyzing data and presenting research results in oral and written form. Projects can last for an entire semester, and many continue for a year or more. SKKU students use their CGS(Creative Group Study) experiences to become familiar with the faculty, learn about potential majors, and investigate areas of interest. They gain practical skills and knowledge they eventually apply to careers after graduation or as graduate students. | |||||||||
| ESM5043 | Tcchnology Valuation | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-4 | Industrial Engineering | - | No |
| This course treats basic concepts and methods on the evaluation of technology value. The various valuation methods including Monte Carlo method, risk adjusted NPV method, Options pricing methods, strategy as a portfolio of real options are explained in this course. | |||||||||
| ESM5044 | R＆D Project Management | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-4 | Industrial Engineering | - | No |
| This course deals with the new theories and methods on R&D project management which give students abilities to apply to business practices. Particularly, the course focuses on past future of R&D project management, project planning, project evaluation, project organization. | |||||||||
| ESM5049 | Managerial Leadership | 3 | 6 | Major | Master/Doctor | 1-4 | Industrial Engineering | - | No |
| This course examines the basic concepts of managerial leadership and some case studies in real world leadership situations. Special emphasis is placed on human aspects of organizing, motivation, CEO leadership, managerial leadership styles, key successful factors of leadership, and cases of managerial leadership. | |||||||||