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Engineering

Engineering
(Faculty of Engineering and Design)
3010 Minto Centre
613-520-5790
http://carleton.ca/engineeringdesign

This section presents the requirements for programs in:

The Co-operative Education Option is available in Engineering. See the Co-operative Education section of this Calendar for details.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to the requirements listed below, students must satisfy:

  1. the University regulations including the process of Academic Performance Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar),
  2. the Faculty regulations applying to all B.Eng. programs (see the Academic Regulations for the Bachelor of Engineering Degree ).

Students should consult with their Department when planning their program and selecting courses.

Course Categories for Engineering Programs

The following categories of courses are used in defining the programs.

Basic Science Electives

Courses in this classification must be chosen from among those listed as acceptable for the current academic year. The list is published annually on the engineering academic support website: carleton.ca/engineering/uas. The list will change from year to year and only courses on the list valid in the year the course is taken, or courses for which formal approval of the Faculty has been obtained can be used as credit toward an engineering degree. Courses not on the list may be used to fulfill a Basic Science elective requirement with the permission of the Faculty of Engineering and Design and provided all other specified course requirements are met. Note that access to courses on the list is not guaranteed and may depend on space availability and the satisfaction of other requirements including, for example, course prerequisites. 

Complementary Studies Electives

Courses in this classification must be chosen from among those listed as acceptable for the current academic year. The list is published annually on the engineering academic support website: carleton.ca/engineering/uas. The list will change from year to year and only courses on the list valid in the year the course is taken, or courses for which formal approval of the Faculty has been obtained can be used as credit toward an engineering degree. English as a Second Language courses are not acceptable for use as Complementary Studies electives in any engineering program. Courses not on the list may be used to fulfill a Complementary Studies elective requirement with the permission of the Faculty of Engineering and Design and provided all other specified course requirements are met. Registration in CUTV sections is not acceptable. Note that access to courses on the list is not guaranteed and may depend on space availability and the satisfaction of other requirements including, for example, course prerequisites.

Communications Electives for Communications Engineering

ELEC 4503 [0.5]
Radio Frequency Lines and Antennas
ELEC 4505 [0.5]
Telecommunication Circuits
ELEC 4506 [0.5]
CAD for Communication Circuits
ELEC 4509 [0.5]
Communication Links
ELEC 4702 [0.5]
Fiber Optic Communications
SYSC 4607 [0.5]
Wireless Communications

Program Requirements

Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering

Students in Aerospace Engineering must satisfy the requirements for one of the following streams:

Aerospace Engineering - Bachelor of Engineering
Stream A: Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Vehicle Performance (21.5 credits)

First Year
1.  4.0 credits in:4.0
CHEM 1101 [0.5]
Chemistry for Engineering Students
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
2.  1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives1.0
Second Year
3.  5.0 credits in:5.0
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 3705 [0.5]
Mathematical Methods I
MAAE 2001 [0.5]
Engineering Graphical Design
MAAE 2101 [0.5]
Engineering Dynamics
MAAE 2202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids I
MAAE 2300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics I
MAAE 2400 [0.5]
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
MAAE 2700 [0.5]
Engineering Materials
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
4.  0.5 credit in Basic Science Electives0.5
Third Year
5.  5.0 credits in:5.0
STAT 3502 [0.5]
Probability and Statistics
MAAE 3004 [0.5]
Dynamics of Machinery
MAAE 3202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids II
MAAE 3300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics II
MAAE 3400 [0.5]
Applied Thermodynamics
MAAE 3901 [0.5]
Mech and Aero Engineering Lab
AERO 3002 [0.5]
Aerospace Design and Practice
AERO 3700 [0.5]
Aerospace Materials
SYSC 3600 [0.5]
Systems and Simulation
ELEC 3605 [0.5]
Electrical Engineering
Fourth Year
6.  4.5 credits in:4.5
MAAE 4500 [0.5]
Feedback Control Systems
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
AERO 4003 [0.5]
Aerospace Systems Design
AERO 4302 [0.5]
Aerodynamics and Heat Transfer
AERO 4306 [0.5]
Aerospace Vehicle Performance
AERO 4308 [0.5]
Aircraft Stability and Control
MAAE 4907 [1.0]
Engineering Design Project
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
7.  1.5 credits in 4000-level Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAAE, AERO or MECH) , or ELEC 45041.5
Total Credits21.5

Aerospace Engineering - Bachelor of Engineering
Stream B: Aerospace Structures, Systems and Vehicle Design (21.5 credits)

First year
1.  4.0 credits in:4.0
CHEM 1101 [0.5]
Chemistry for Engineering Students
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
2.  1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives1.0
Second year
3.  5.0 credits in:5.0
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 3705 [0.5]
Mathematical Methods I
MAAE 2001 [0.5]
Engineering Graphical Design
MAAE 2101 [0.5]
Engineering Dynamics
MAAE 2202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids I
MAAE 2300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics I
MAAE 2400 [0.5]
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
MAAE 2700 [0.5]
Engineering Materials
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
4.  0.5 credit in Basic Science Electives0.5
Third year
5.  5.0 credits in:5.0
STAT 3502 [0.5]
Probability and Statistics
MAAE 3004 [0.5]
Dynamics of Machinery
MAAE 3202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids II
MAAE 3300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics II
MAAE 3901 [0.5]
Mech and Aero Engineering Lab
AERO 3002 [0.5]
Aerospace Design and Practice
AERO 3101 [0.5]
Lightweight Structures
AERO 3700 [0.5]
Aerospace Materials
SYSC 3600 [0.5]
Systems and Simulation
ELEC 3605 [0.5]
Electrical Engineering
Fourth year
6.  4.5 credits in:4.5
MAAE 4500 [0.5]
Feedback Control Systems
MAAE 4102 [0.5]
Materials: Strength and Fracture
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
AERO 4003 [0.5]
Aerospace Systems Design
AERO 4602 [0.5]
Introductory Aeroelasticity
AERO 4608 [0.5]
Composite Materials
MAAE 4907 [1.0]
Engineering Design Project
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
7.  1.5 credits in 4000-level MAAE, AERO, or MECH or ELEC 45041.5
Total Credits21.5

Aerospace Engineering - Bachelor of Engineering

Stream C: Aerospace Electronics and Systems (21.5 credits)

First year
1.  4.0 credits in:4.0
CHEM 1101 [0.5]
Chemistry for Engineering Students
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
2.  1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives1.0
Second year
3.  5.5 credits in:5.5
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 3705 [0.5]
Mathematical Methods I
MAAE 2001 [0.5]
Engineering Graphical Design
MAAE 2101 [0.5]
Engineering Dynamics
MAAE 2202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids I
MAAE 2700 [0.5]
Engineering Materials
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
ELEC 2501 [0.5]
Circuits and Signals
ELEC 2507 [0.5]
Electronics I
ELEC 2607 [0.5]
Switching Circuits
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
Third year
4.  5.0 credits in:5.0
STAT 3502 [0.5]
Probability and Statistics
MAAE 2400 [0.5]
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
MAAE 2300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics I
AERO 3002 [0.5]
Aerospace Design and Practice
SYSC 3501 [0.5]
Communication Theory
SYSC 3600 [0.5]
Systems and Simulation
ELEC 3500 [0.5]
Digital Electronics
ELEC 3509 [0.5]
Electronics II
ELEC 3105 [0.5]
Basic EM and Power Engineering
ELEC 3909 [0.5]
Electromagnetic Waves
Fourth year
5.  3.0 credits in:3.0
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
AERO 4003 [0.5]
Aerospace Systems Design
MAAE 4907 [1.0]
Engineering Design Project
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
MAAE 4500 [0.5]
Feedback Control Systems
6.  2.5 credits from:2.5
AERO 3240 [0.5]
Orbital Mechanics
AERO 4009 [0.5]
Aviation Management and Certification
ELEC 4503 [0.5]
Radio Frequency Lines and Antennas
ELEC 4505 [0.5]
Telecommunication Circuits
SYSC 4600 [0.5]
Digital Communications
AERO 3841 [0.5]
Spacecraft Design
AERO 4842 [0.5]
Space Mission Design
ELEC 4502 [0.5]
Microwave Circuits
ELEC 4509 [0.5]
Communication Links
ELEC 4600 [0.5]
Radar and Navigation
ELEC 4706 [0.5]
Digital Integrated Electronics
SYSC 4405 [0.5]
Digital Signal Processing
SYSC 4607 [0.5]
Wireless Communications
7.  0.5 credit in Basic Science Elective0.5
Total Credits21.5

Aerospace Engineering

Stream D: Space Systems Design (21.5 credits)

First year
1.  4.0 credits in:4.0
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
CHEM 1101 [0.5]
Chemistry for Engineering Students
2.  1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives1.0
Second year
3.  5.0 credits in:5.0
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 3705 [0.5]
Mathematical Methods I
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
MAAE 2101 [0.5]
Engineering Dynamics
MAAE 2001 [0.5]
Engineering Graphical Design
MAAE 2400 [0.5]
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
MAAE 2300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics I
MAAE 2700 [0.5]
Engineering Materials
MAAE 2202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids I
4.  0.5 credit in Basic Science Electives0.5
Third year
5.  5.0 credits in:5.0
STAT 3502 [0.5]
Probability and Statistics
SYSC 3600 [0.5]
Systems and Simulation
ELEC 3909 [0.5]
Electromagnetic Waves
MAAE 3004 [0.5]
Dynamics of Machinery
MAAE 3901 [0.5]
Mech and Aero Engineering Lab
MAAE 3300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics II
MAAE 3202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids II
AERO 3002 [0.5]
Aerospace Design and Practice
AERO 3240 [0.5]
Orbital Mechanics
AERO 3841 [0.5]
Spacecraft Design
Fourth year
6.  4.5 credits in:4.5
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
AERO 4540 [0.5]
Spacecraft Dynamics and Control
AERO 4446 [0.5]
Heat Transfer for Aerospace Applications
AERO 4842 [0.5]
Space Mission Design
AERO 4442 [0.5]
Transatmospheric and Spacecraft Propulsion
ELEC 4509 [0.5]
Communication Links
MAAE 4907 [1.0]
Engineering Design Project
7.  1.5 credits from 4000-level MAAE, AERO or MECH, or AERO 3101, AERO 3700, ELEC 4503, ELEC 4600, ELEC 47091.5
Total Credits21.5

Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering

Students must satisfy the requirements for one of the following streams:

Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering
Stream A: Structural (22.0 credits)

First year
1.  5.5 credits in:5.5
CHEM 1001 [0.5]
General Chemistry I
CHEM 1002 [0.5]
General Chemistry II
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ARCH 1000 [0.5]
Intro. to Architecture
ARCC 1202 [0.5]
History of Structures
ENVE 1001 [0.5]
Architecture and the Environment
Second year
2.  6.0 credits in:6.0
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
CIVE 2200 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids I
CIVE 2700 [0.5]
Civil Engineering Materials
ENVE 2001 [0.5]
Process Analysis for Environmental Engineering
MAAE 2300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics I
MAAE 2400 [0.5]
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
ARCC 2203 [0.5]
Architectural Technology 3
CDNS 2400 [0.5]
Heritage Conservation in Canada
STAT 2507 [0.5]
Introduction to Statistical Modeling I
Third year
3.  5.0 credits in:5.0
CIVE 3202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids II
CIVE 3203 [0.5]
Introduction to Structural Analysis
CIVE 3204 [0.5]
Introduction to Structural Design
CIVE 3205 [0.5]
Design of Structural Steel Components
CIVE 3206 [0.5]
Design of Reinforced Concrete Components
CIVE 3207 [0.5]
Historic Site Recording and Assessment
CIVE 4202 [0.5]
Wood Engineering
ARCC 3202 [0.5]
Architectural Technology 4
ARCC 4500 [0.5]
Design Economics
ARCH 4200 [0.5]
Architectural Conservation Philosophy and Ethics
Fourth year
4.  3.5 credits in:3.5
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
CIVE 4601 [0.5]
Building Pathology and Rehabilitation
CIVE 4918 [1.0]
Design Project
ENVE 4105 [0.5]
Green Building Design
ENVE 4106 [0.5]
Indoor Environmental Quality
ARCH 4206 [0.5]
Recycling Architecture in Canada and Abroad
5.  2.0 credits from:2.0
CIVE 4200 [0.5]
Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures
CIVE 4201 [0.5]
Finite Element Methods in Civil Engineering
CIVE 4302 [0.5]
Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design
CIVE 4303 [0.5]
Urban Planning
CIVE 4308 [0.5]
Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures
CIVE 4400 [0.5]
Construction/Project Management
CIVE 4403 [0.5]
Masonry Design
CIVE 4500 [0.5]
Computer Methods in Civil Engineering
CIVE 4614 [0.5]
Building Fire Safety
ENVE 4003 [0.5]
Air Pollution and Emissions Control
MECH 4407 [0.5]
Heating and Air Conditioning
SREE 4002 [0.5]
The Energy Economy, Reliability and Risk
(See Note 2, below)
Total Credits22.0

Notes:

  1. For Item 1 and students transferring into Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering (Structural or Environmental Stream), students in good standing and who have successfully completed CHEM 1101 while registered in another engineering program may replace CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002 with CHEM 1101 plus one 0.5 credit course from the Basic Science Electives list.
  2. For Item 5 in the Structural Stream, CIVE 4907 may replace 1.0 credit.

Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering
Stream B: Environmental (22.0 credits)

First year
1.  5.5 credits in:5.5
CHEM 1001 [0.5]
General Chemistry I
CHEM 1002 [0.5]
General Chemistry II
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ARCH 1000 [0.5]
Intro. to Architecture
ARCC 1202 [0.5]
History of Structures
ENVE 1001 [0.5]
Architecture and the Environment
Second year
2.  6.0 credits in:6.0
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
CIVE 2200 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids I
CIVE 2700 [0.5]
Civil Engineering Materials
ENVE 2001 [0.5]
Process Analysis for Environmental Engineering
MAAE 2300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics I
MAAE 2400 [0.5]
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
ARCC 2203 [0.5]
Architectural Technology 3
CDNS 2400 [0.5]
Heritage Conservation in Canada
STAT 2507 [0.5]
Introduction to Statistical Modeling I
Third year
3.  5.0 credits in:5.0
CIVE 3204 [0.5]
Introduction to Structural Design
CIVE 3207 [0.5]
Historic Site Recording and Assessment
CIVE 4307 [0.5]
Municipal Hydraulics
ENVE 2002 [0.5]
Microbiology
ENVE 3001 [0.5]
Water Treatment Principles and Design
ENVE 3002 [0.5]
Environmental Engineering Systems Modeling
ENVE 3004 [0.5]
Contaminant and Pollutant Transport in the Environment
ARCC 3202 [0.5]
Architectural Technology 4
ARCC 4500 [0.5]
Design Economics
ARCH 4200 [0.5]
Architectural Conservation Philosophy and Ethics
Fourth year
4.  5.0 credits in:5.0
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
CIVE 4601 [0.5]
Building Pathology and Rehabilitation
ENVE 4005 [0.5]
Wastewater Treatment Principles and Design
ENVE 4101 [0.5]
Waste Management
ENVE 4104 [0.5]
Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment
ENVE 4105 [0.5]
Green Building Design
ENVE 4106 [0.5]
Indoor Environmental Quality
ENVE 4918 [1.0]
Design Project
ARCH 4206 [0.5]
Recycling Architecture in Canada and Abroad
5.  0.5 credit from:0.5
CIVE 4400 [0.5]
Construction/Project Management
ENVE 3003 [0.5]
Water Resources Engineering
MECH 4401 [0.5]
Power Plant Analysis
MECH 4403 [0.5]
Power Generation Systems
MECH 4406 [0.5]
Heat Transfer
ENVE 4003 [0.5]
Air Pollution and Emissions Control
MECH 4407 [0.5]
Heating and Air Conditioning
CIVE 4303 [0.5]
Urban Planning
CIVE 4201 [0.5]
Finite Element Methods in Civil Engineering
CIVE 4500 [0.5]
Computer Methods in Civil Engineering
SREE 4002 [0.5]
The Energy Economy, Reliability and Risk
Total Credits22.0

Biomedical and Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (21.0 credits)

First year
1.  5.0 credits in:5.0
BIOL 1003 [0.5]
Introductory Biology I
CHEM 1001 [0.5]
General Chemistry I
CHEM 1002 [0.5]
General Chemistry II
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
Second year
2.  4.5 credits in:4.5
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
ELEC 2501 [0.5]
Circuits and Signals
SYSC 2006 [0.5]
Foundations of Imperative Programming
MATH 3705 [0.5]
Mathematical Methods I
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
ELEC 2507 [0.5]
Electronics I
ELEC 2607 [0.5]
Switching Circuits
ELEC 3105 [0.5]
Basic EM and Power Engineering
3.  0.5 credit from:0.5
BIOL 2005 [0.5]
Human Physiology
BIOL 2201 [0.5]
Cell Biology and Biochemistry
CHEM 2203 [0.5]
Organic Chemistry I
Third year
4.  4.5 credits in:4.5
SYSC 3203 [0.5]
Bioelectrical Systems
SYSC 3610 [0.5]
Biomedical Systems, Modeling, and Control
SYSC 4201 [0.5]
Ethics, Research Methods and Standards for Biomedical Engineering
ELEC 3500 [0.5]
Digital Electronics
ELEC 3908 [0.5]
Physical Electronics
STAT 3502 [0.5]
Probability and Statistics
SYSC 3006 [0.5]
Computer Organization
SYSC 3501 [0.5]
Communication Theory
ELEC 3909 [0.5]
Electromagnetic Waves
5.  0.5 credit from:0.5
BIOL 2005 [0.5]
Human Physiology
BIOL 2201 [0.5]
Cell Biology and Biochemistry
CHEM 2203 [0.5]
Organic Chemistry I
Fourth year
6.  2.5 credits in:2.5
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
ELEC 4601 [0.5]
Microprocessor Systems
SYSC 4203 [0.5]
Bioinstrumentation and Signals
SYSC 4405 [0.5]
Digital Signal Processing
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
7.  1.0 credit in:1.0
SYSC 4917 [1.0]
Biomedical Engineering Project
8.  1.0 credit from:1.0
ELEC 4709 [0.5]
Integrated Sensors
SYSC 4202 [0.5]
Clinical Engineering
SYSC 4205 [0.5]
Image Processing for Medical Applications
9.  0.5 credit from SYSC or ELEC at the 3000-level or above with a laboratory/problem analysis component.0.5
10.  1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives1.0
Total Credits21.0

Notes:

  1. For Item 3 above, with the permission of their department, students may replace this requirement with an alternate 0.5 credit course in BIOL, BIOC or CHEM.
  2. For Item 5 above, with the permission of their department, students may replace this requirement with an alternate 0.5 credit course in BIOL, BIOC or CHEM.

Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (21.5 credits)

First year
1.  5.0 credits in:5.0
CHEM 1001 [0.5]
General Chemistry I
CHEM 1002 [0.5]
General Chemistry II
BIOL 1003 [0.5]
Introductory Biology I
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
Second year
2.  4.5 credits in:4.5
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 3705 [0.5]
Mathematical Methods I
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
MAAE 2101 [0.5]
Engineering Dynamics
MAAE 2001 [0.5]
Engineering Graphical Design
MAAE 2400 [0.5]
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
MAAE 2300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics I
MAAE 2700 [0.5]
Engineering Materials
MAAE 2202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids I
3.  0.5 credit from:0.5
BIOL 2005 [0.5]
Human Physiology
BIOL 2201 [0.5]
Cell Biology and Biochemistry
CHEM 2203 [0.5]
Organic Chemistry I
Third year
4.  5.0 credits in:5.0
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
STAT 3502 [0.5]
Probability and Statistics
SYSC 3203 [0.5]
Bioelectrical Systems
SYSC 3610 [0.5]
Biomedical Systems, Modeling, and Control
SYSC 4201 [0.5]
Ethics, Research Methods and Standards for Biomedical Engineering
MAAE 3004 [0.5]
Dynamics of Machinery
MAAE 3202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids II
MECH 3002 [0.5]
Machine Design and Practice
MECH 3310 [0.5]
Biofluid Mechanics
MECH 3710 [0.5]
Biomaterials
5.  0.5 credit from:0.5
BIOL 2005 [0.5]
Human Physiology
BIOL 2201 [0.5]
Cell Biology and Biochemistry
CHEM 2203 [0.5]
Organic Chemistry I
Fourth year
6.  3.5 credits in:3.5
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
MAAE 3400 [0.5]
Applied Thermodynamics
MAAE 4500 [0.5]
Feedback Control Systems
MECH 4406 [0.5]
Heat Transfer
MECH 4210 [0.5]
Biomechanics
MECH 4013 [0.5]
Biomedical Device Design
7.  1.0 credit in:1.0
MAAE 4907 [1.0]
Engineering Design Project
8.  0.5 credit in MAAE, MECH or AERO at the 4000-level, SYSC 4202 [0.5], SYSC 4203 [0.5]0.5
9.  1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives1.0
Total Credits21.5

Notes:

  1. For Item 3 above, with the permission of their department, students may replace this requirement with an alternate 0.5 credit course in BIOL, BIOC or CHEM.
  2. For Item 5 above, with the permission of their department, students may replace this requirement with an alternate 0.5 credit course in BIOL, BIOC or CHEM.

Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (21.5 credits)

First year
1.  4.5 credits in:4.5
CHEM 1101 [0.5]
Chemistry for Engineering Students
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
2.  0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives0.5
Second year
3.  5.0 credits in:5.0
ERTH 2404 [0.5]
Engineering Geoscience
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 3705 [0.5]
Mathematical Methods I
CIVE 2004 [0.5]
GIS, Surveying, and Graphics
CIVE 2101 [0.5]
Mechanics II
CIVE 2200 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids I
CIVE 2700 [0.5]
Civil Engineering Materials
MAAE 2300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics I
MAAE 2400 [0.5]
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
4.  0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives0.5
Third year
5.  5.0 credits in:5.0
STAT 2507 [0.5]
Introduction to Statistical Modeling I
CIVE 3202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids II
CIVE 3203 [0.5]
Introduction to Structural Analysis
CIVE 3204 [0.5]
Introduction to Structural Design
CIVE 3205 [0.5]
Design of Structural Steel Components
CIVE 3206 [0.5]
Design of Reinforced Concrete Components
CIVE 3208 [0.5]
Geotechnical Mechanics
CIVE 3304 [0.5]
Transportation Engineering and Planning
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
ELEC 3605 [0.5]
Electrical Engineering
6.  0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives0.5
Fourth year
7.  3.0 credits in:3.0
CIVE 4208 [0.5]
Geotechnical Engineering
CIVE 4209 [0.5]
Highway Engineering
CIVE 4407 [0.5]
Municipal Engineering
CIVE 4918 [1.0]
Design Project
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
8.  2.0 credits from:2.0
CIVE 4200 [0.5]
Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures
CIVE 4201 [0.5]
Finite Element Methods in Civil Engineering
CIVE 4202 [0.5]
Wood Engineering
CIVE 4301 [0.5]
Foundation Engineering
CIVE 4302 [0.5]
Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design
CIVE 4303 [0.5]
Urban Planning
CIVE 4307 [0.5]
Municipal Hydraulics
CIVE 4308 [0.5]
Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures
CIVE 4400 [0.5]
Construction/Project Management
CIVE 4403 [0.5]
Masonry Design
CIVE 4500 [0.5]
Computer Methods in Civil Engineering
CIVE 4614 [0.5]
Building Fire Safety
CIVE 4907 [1.0]
Engineering Project
ENVE 3003 [0.5]
Water Resources Engineering
ENVE 4105 [0.5]
Green Building Design
9.  0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives0.5
Total Credits21.5

Communications Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (21.5 credits)

First year
1.  4.0 credits in:4.0
CHEM 1101 [0.5]
Chemistry for Engineering Students
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
2.  1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives1.0
Second year
3.  5.0 credits in:5.0
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
SYSC 2001 [0.5]
Computer Systems Foundations
SYSC 2006 [0.5]
Foundations of Imperative Programming
ELEC 2501 [0.5]
Circuits and Signals
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
MATH 3705 [0.5]
Mathematical Methods I
SYSC 2003 [0.5]
Introductory Real-Time Systems
ELEC 2507 [0.5]
Electronics I
ELEC 2607 [0.5]
Switching Circuits
SYSC 2004 [0.5]
Object-Oriented Software Development
4.  0.5 credit in Basic Science Electives0.5
Third year
5.  4.5 credits in:4.5
STAT 2605 [0.5]
Probability Models
ELEC 3509 [0.5]
Electronics II
ELEC 3500 [0.5]
Digital Electronics
ELEC 3909 [0.5]
Electromagnetic Waves
SYSC 3503 [0.5]
Communication Theory II
SYSC 4602 [0.5]
Computer Communications
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
SYSC 3500 [0.5]
Signals and Systems
SYSC 4502 [0.5]
Communications Software
6.  0.5 credit in SYSC or ELEC at the 3000- or 4000-level0.5
Fourth year
7.  3.0 credits in:3.0
SYSC 4604 [0.5]
Digital Communication Theory
SYSC 4504 [0.5]
Distributed Network Processing
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
SYSC 4700 [0.5]
Telecommunications Engineering
SYSC 4701 [0.5]
Communications Systems Lab
SYSC 4405 [0.5]
Digital Signal Processing
8.  1.0 credit from:1.0
SYSC 4937 [1.0]
Communications Engineering Project
ELEC 4907 [1.0]
Engineering Project
9.  1.0 credit in Communications Electives for Communications Engineering1.0
10.  0.5 credit in SYSC or ELEC at the 3000- or 4000-level0.5
11.  0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives0.5
Total Credits21.5

Note: For Item 8 above, students should register in SYSC 4937 if their supervisor is in Systems and Computer Engineering, or in ELEC 4907 if their supervisor is in Electronics.

Computer Systems Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (21.5 credits)

First year
1.  5.0 credits in:5.0
CHEM 1101 [0.5]
Chemistry for Engineering Students
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1003 [0.5]
Introductory Mechanics and Thermodynamics
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
SYSC 1005 [0.5]
Introduction to Software Development
SYSC 2006 [0.5]
Foundations of Imperative Programming
Second year
2.  5.0 credits in:5.0
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 3705 [0.5]
Mathematical Methods I
SYSC 2001 [0.5]
Computer Systems Foundations
SYSC 2003 [0.5]
Introductory Real-Time Systems
SYSC 2004 [0.5]
Object-Oriented Software Development
SYSC 2100 [0.5]
Algorithms and Data Structures
ELEC 2501 [0.5]
Circuits and Signals
ELEC 2507 [0.5]
Electronics I
ELEC 2607 [0.5]
Switching Circuits
3.  0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives0.5
Third year
4.  5.0 credits in:5.0
STAT 3502 [0.5]
Probability and Statistics
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
SYSC 3010 [0.5]
Computer Systems Development Project
SYSC 3020 [0.5]
Introduction to Software Engineering
SYSC 3303 [0.5]
Real-Time Concurrent Systems
SYSC 3501 [0.5]
Communication Theory
SYSC 3600 [0.5]
Systems and Simulation
SYSC 3601 [0.5]
Microprocessor Systems
SYSC 4001 [0.5]
Operating Systems
ELEC 3500 [0.5]
Digital Electronics
Fourth year
5.  2.5 credits in:2.5
SYSC 4507 [0.5]
Computer Systems Architecture
SYSC 4602 [0.5]
Computer Communications
SYSC 4805 [0.5]
Computer Systems Design Lab
ELEC 4705 [0.5]
Electronic Materials, Devices and Transmission Media
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
6.  1.0 credit from:1.0
SYSC 4907 [1.0]
Engineering Project
ELEC 4907 [1.0]
Engineering Project
7.  2.0 credits from:2.0
MECH 4503 [0.5]
An Introduction to Robotics
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
or SYSC or ELEC at the 3000-level or above
8.  0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives0.5
Total Credits21.5

Note: For Item 6 above, students should register in SYSC 4907 if their supervisor is in Systems and Computer Engineering, or in ELEC 4907 if their supervisor is in Electronics.

Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (21.5 credits) 

First year
1.  4.0 credits in:4.0
CHEM 1101 [0.5]
Chemistry for Engineering Students
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
2.  1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives1.0
Second year
3.  4.5 credits in:4.5
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
ELEC 2501 [0.5]
Circuits and Signals
SYSC 2006 [0.5]
Foundations of Imperative Programming
MATH 3705 [0.5]
Mathematical Methods I
SYSC 2004 [0.5]
Object-Oriented Software Development
ELEC 2507 [0.5]
Electronics I
ELEC 2607 [0.5]
Switching Circuits
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
4.  0.5 credit in Complementary Studies0.5
5.  0.5 credit in Basic Science Electives0.5
Third year
6.  5.0 credits in:5.0
SYSC 3600 [0.5]
Systems and Simulation
ELEC 3509 [0.5]
Electronics II
ELEC 3500 [0.5]
Digital Electronics
ELEC 3908 [0.5]
Physical Electronics
ELEC 3105 [0.5]
Basic EM and Power Engineering
STAT 3502 [0.5]
Probability and Statistics
SYSC 3006 [0.5]
Computer Organization
SYSC 3501 [0.5]
Communication Theory
ELEC 3909 [0.5]
Electromagnetic Waves
ELEC 3907 [0.5]
Engineering Project
Fourth year
7.  1.5 credits in:1.5
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
ELEC 4601 [0.5]
Microprocessor Systems
8.  1.0 credit from:1.0
SYSC 4907 [1.0]
Engineering Project
ELEC 4907 [1.0]
Engineering Project
9.  3.0 credits from:3.0
MECH 4503 [0.5]
An Introduction to Robotics
SYSC 3020 [0.5]
Introduction to Software Engineering
SYSC 3200 [0.5]
Industrial Engineering
or ELEC OR SYSC at the 4000-level
10.  0.5 credit from:0.5
Basic Science Electives, or
ENVE, CIVE, IDES, MAAE, AERO, MECH at the 2000-level or above, or
MECH 4503 [0.5]
An Introduction to Robotics
SYSC 3020 [0.5]
Introduction to Software Engineering
SYSC 3200 [0.5]
Industrial Engineering
or any ELEC or SYSC at the 4000-level
Total Credits21.5

Note: For Item 8 above, students should register in ELEC 4907 if their supervisor is in Electronics, and in SYSC 4907 if their supervisor is in Systems and Computer Engineering.
 

Engineering Physics
Bachelor of Engineering (21.5 credits)

First year
1.  4.5 credits in:4.5
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
CHEM 1101 [0.5]
Chemistry for Engineering Students
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1001 [0.5]
Foundations of Physics I
PHYS 1002 [0.5]
Foundations of Physics II
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
ELEC 1908 [0.5]
First Year Project
2.  0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives0.5
Second year
3.  5.0 credits in:5.0
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 3705 [0.5]
Mathematical Methods I
PHYS 2202 [0.5]
Wave Motion and Optics
PHYS 2604 [0.5]
Modern Physics I
SYSC 2006 [0.5]
Foundations of Imperative Programming
SYSC 2004 [0.5]
Object-Oriented Software Development
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
ELEC 2501 [0.5]
Circuits and Signals
ELEC 2507 [0.5]
Electronics I
ELEC 2607 [0.5]
Switching Circuits
Third year
4.  5.5 credits in:5.5
STAT 3502 [0.5]
Probability and Statistics
PHYS 3606 [0.5]
Modern Physics II
PHYS 3701 [0.5]
Elements of Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 3807 [0.5]
Mathematical Physics I
SYSC 3501 [0.5]
Communication Theory
ELEC 3105 [0.5]
Basic EM and Power Engineering
ELEC 3500 [0.5]
Digital Electronics
ELEC 3509 [0.5]
Electronics II
ELEC 3908 [0.5]
Physical Electronics
ELEC 3909 [0.5]
Electromagnetic Waves
SYSC 3600 [0.5]
Systems and Simulation
Fourth year
5.  3.0 credits in:3.0
PHYS 4007 [0.5]
Fourth-Year Physics Laboratory: Selected Experiments and Seminars
PHYS 4707 [0.5]
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
ELEC 4908 [1.0]
Engineering Physics Project
6.  1.0 credit in PHYS at the 4000-level, which must include one of:1.0
PHYS 4203 [0.5]
Physical Applications of Fourier Analysis
PHYS 4208 [0.5]
Modern Optics
PHYS 4409 [0.5]
Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics
PHYS 4508 [0.5]
Solid State Physics
PHYS 4807 [0.5]
Computational Physics
7.  1.0 credit in ELEC at the 4000-level excluding: ELEC 4504, ELEC 4600, ELEC 4703, and ELEC 47051.0
8.  1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives1.0
Total Credits21.5

Environmental Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (21.0 credits) 

First year
1.  5.0 credits in:5.0
CHEM 1001 [0.5]
General Chemistry I
CHEM 1002 [0.5]
General Chemistry II
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
Second year
2.  5.0 credits in:5.0
CHEM 2800 [0.5]
Foundations for Environmental Chemistry
ERTH 2404 [0.5]
Engineering Geoscience
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
ENVE 2001 [0.5]
Process Analysis for Environmental Engineering
BIOL 1003 [0.5]
Introductory Biology I
BIOL 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Biology II
CIVE 2200 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids I
MAAE 2300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics I
MAAE 2400 [0.5]
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
Third year
3.  5.0 credits in:5.0
CHEM 3800 [0.5]
The Chemistry of Environmental Pollutants
ENVE 3001 [0.5]
Water Treatment Principles and Design
ENVE 3002 [0.5]
Environmental Engineering Systems Modeling
ENVE 3003 [0.5]
Water Resources Engineering
ENVE 3004 [0.5]
Contaminant and Pollutant Transport in the Environment
CIVE 2700 [0.5]
Civil Engineering Materials
CIVE 3208 [0.5]
Geotechnical Mechanics
CIVE 4307 [0.5]
Municipal Hydraulics
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
STAT 2507 [0.5]
Introduction to Statistical Modeling I
Fourth year
4.  4.0 credits in:4.0
ENVE 4003 [0.5]
Air Pollution and Emissions Control
ENVE 4005 [0.5]
Wastewater Treatment Principles and Design
ENVE 4006 [0.5]
Contaminant Hydrogeology
ENVE 4101 [0.5]
Waste Management
ENVE 4104 [0.5]
Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment
ENVE 4918 [1.0]
Design Project
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
5.  1.0 credit from:1.0
ENVE 4002 [0.5]
Environmental Geotechnical Engineering
ENVE 4105 [0.5]
Green Building Design
ENVE 4106 [0.5]
Indoor Environmental Quality
ENVE 4907 [1.0]
Engineering Project
CIVE 3304 [0.5]
Transportation Engineering and Planning
CIVE 4208 [0.5]
Geotechnical Engineering
CIVE 4301 [0.5]
Foundation Engineering
CIVE 4303 [0.5]
Urban Planning
CIVE 4400 [0.5]
Construction/Project Management
MECH 4401 [0.5]
Power Plant Analysis
MECH 4403 [0.5]
Power Generation Systems
MECH 4406 [0.5]
Heat Transfer
MECH 4407 [0.5]
Heating and Air Conditioning
SYSC 3200 [0.5]
Industrial Engineering
SREE 3001 [0.5]
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Sources
SREE 4002 [0.5]
The Energy Economy, Reliability and Risk
6.  1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives1.0
Total Credits21.0

 Note: For Item 1 above and students transferring into Environmental Engineering, students in good standing and who have successfully completed CHEM 1101 while registered in another engineering program may replace CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002 with CHEM 1101 plus one 0.5 credit either from the Basic Science Electives for Engineering or the Science Electives list.

Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (21.5 credits)

First year
1.  4.0 credits in:4.0
CHEM 1101 [0.5]
Chemistry for Engineering Students
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
2.  1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives1.0
Second year
3.  5.0 credits in:5.0
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 3705 [0.5]
Mathematical Methods I
MAAE 2001 [0.5]
Engineering Graphical Design
MAAE 2101 [0.5]
Engineering Dynamics
MAAE 2202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids I
MAAE 2300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics I
MAAE 2400 [0.5]
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
MAAE 2700 [0.5]
Engineering Materials
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
4.  0.5 credit in Basic Science Electives0.5
Third year
5.  5.0 credits in:5.0
STAT 3502 [0.5]
Probability and Statistics
MAAE 3004 [0.5]
Dynamics of Machinery
MAAE 3202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids II
MAAE 3300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics II
MAAE 3400 [0.5]
Applied Thermodynamics
MAAE 3901 [0.5]
Mech and Aero Engineering Lab
MECH 3002 [0.5]
Machine Design and Practice
MECH 3700 [0.5]
Principles of Manufacturing
SYSC 3600 [0.5]
Systems and Simulation
ELEC 3605 [0.5]
Electrical Engineering
Fourth year
6.  4.0 credits in:4.0
MAAE 4500 [0.5]
Feedback Control Systems
MAAE 4102 [0.5]
Materials: Strength and Fracture
MECH 4003 [0.5]
Mechanical Systems Design
MECH 4406 [0.5]
Heat Transfer
MAAE 4907 [1.0]
Engineering Design Project
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
7.  2.0 credits from:2.0
ELEC 4504 [0.5]
Avionics Systems
MECH, AERO, MAAE at the 4000-level
Total Credits21.5

Mechanical Engineering with Concentration in Integrated Manufacturing
Bachelor of Engineering (22.0 credits)

First year
1.  4.0 credits in:4.0
CHEM 1101 [0.5]
Chemistry for Engineering Students
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
2.  1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives1.0
Second year
3.  5.0 credits in:5.0
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 3705 [0.5]
Mathematical Methods I
MAAE 2001 [0.5]
Engineering Graphical Design
MAAE 2101 [0.5]
Engineering Dynamics
MAAE 2202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids I
MAAE 2300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics I
MAAE 2400 [0.5]
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
MAAE 2700 [0.5]
Engineering Materials
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
4.  0.5 credit in Basic Science Electives0.5
Third year
5.  5.5 credits in:5.5
STAT 3502 [0.5]
Probability and Statistics
MAAE 3004 [0.5]
Dynamics of Machinery
MAAE 3202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids II
MAAE 3300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics II
MAAE 3400 [0.5]
Applied Thermodynamics
MAAE 3901 [0.5]
Mech and Aero Engineering Lab
MECH 3002 [0.5]
Machine Design and Practice
MECH 3700 [0.5]
Principles of Manufacturing
SYSC 3200 [0.5]
Industrial Engineering
SYSC 3600 [0.5]
Systems and Simulation
ELEC 3605 [0.5]
Electrical Engineering
Fourth year
6.  4.0 credits in:4.0
MAAE 4500 [0.5]
Feedback Control Systems
MAAE 4102 [0.5]
Materials: Strength and Fracture
MAAE 4907 [1.0]
Engineering Design Project
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
MECH 4003 [0.5]
Mechanical Systems Design
MECH 4406 [0.5]
Heat Transfer
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
7.  1.5 credits from:1.5
MECH 4501 [0.5]
State Space Modeling and Control
MECH 4503 [0.5]
An Introduction to Robotics
MECH 4604 [0.5]
Finite Element Methods
MECH 4704 [0.5]
Integrated Manufacturing - CIMS
MECH 4705 [0.5]
CAD/CAM
MECH 4805 [0.5]
Measurement and Data Systems
MECH 4806 [0.5]
Mechatronics
8.  0.5 credit in:0.5
MECH, AERO, MAAE at the 4000-level, or
ELEC 4504 [0.5]
Avionics Systems
Total Credits22.0

Software Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (21.5 credits)

First year
1.  5.0 credits in:5.0
CHEM 1101 [0.5]
Chemistry for Engineering Students
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1003 [0.5]
Introductory Mechanics and Thermodynamics
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
SYSC 1005 [0.5]
Introduction to Software Development
SYSC 2006 [0.5]
Foundations of Imperative Programming
Second year
2.  4.5 credits in:4.5
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
COMP 1805 [0.5]
Discrete Structures I
SYSC 2001 [0.5]
Computer Systems Foundations
SYSC 2003 [0.5]
Introductory Real-Time Systems
SYSC 2004 [0.5]
Object-Oriented Software Development
SYSC 2100 [0.5]
Algorithms and Data Structures
ELEC 2501 [0.5]
Circuits and Signals
ELEC 2607 [0.5]
Switching Circuits
3.  1.0 credit in Complementary Studies Electives1.0
Third year
4.  4.5 credits in:4.5
COMP 3005 [0.5]
Database Management Systems
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
SYSC 3110 [0.5]
Software Development Project
SYSC 3101 [0.5]
Programming Languages
SYSC 3120 [0.5]
Software Requirements Engineering
SYSC 3303 [0.5]
Real-Time Concurrent Systems
SYSC 4001 [0.5]
Operating Systems
SYSC 4106 [0.5]
Software Product Management
STAT 3502 [0.5]
Probability and Statistics
5.  0.5 credit from:0.5
ELEC 2507 [0.5]
Electronics I
SYSC 3200 [0.5]
Industrial Engineering
SYSC 3600 [0.5]
Systems and Simulation
SYSC 3601 [0.5]
Microprocessor Systems
SYSC 4102 [0.5]
Performance Engineering
SYSC 4502 [0.5]
Communications Software
SYSC 4504 [0.5]
Distributed Network Processing
SYSC 4602 [0.5]
Computer Communications
ELEC 4708 [0.5]
Advanced Digital Integrated Circuit Design
ELEC 4509 [0.5]
Communication Links
ELEC 4506 [0.5]
CAD for Communication Circuits
Fourth year
6.  3.5 credits in:3.5
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
SYSC 4101 [0.5]
Software Validation
SYSC 4005 [0.5]
Discrete Simulation/Modeling
SYSC 4120 [0.5]
Software Architecture and Design
SYSC 4507 [0.5]
Computer Systems Architecture
SYSC 4806 [0.5]
Software Engineering Lab
ELEC 4705 [0.5]
Electronic Materials, Devices and Transmission Media
7.  1.0 credit in:1.0
SYSC 4927 [1.0]
Software Engineering Project
8.  1.0 credit from the list in Item 51.0
9.  0.5 credit from the list in Item 5, or from:0.5
SYSC 4105 [0.5]
Engineering Management
SYSC 4107 [0.5]
Software Business
COMP 3002 [0.5]
Compiler Construction
COMP 4000 [0.5]
Distributed Operating Systems
COMP 4001 [0.5]
Distributed Computing
COMP 4002 [0.5]
Real-Time 3D Game Engines
COMP 4003 [0.5]
Transaction Processing Systems
COMP 4106 [0.5]
Artificial Intelligence
Total Credits21.5

Sustainable and Renewable Energy Stream A:
Smart Technologies for Power Generation and Distribution
Bachelor of Engineering (21.5 credits)

First year
1.  4.5 credits in:4.5
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
CHEM 1101 [0.5]
Chemistry for Engineering Students
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
2.  0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives0.5
3. Successful completion of:0.0
SREE 1000 [0.0]
Introduction to Sustainable Energy
Second year
4.  5.0 credits in:5.0
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 3705 [0.5]
Mathematical Methods I
MAAE 2300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics I
MAAE 2400 [0.5]
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
ENVE 2001 [0.5]
Process Analysis for Environmental Engineering
ELEC 2501 [0.5]
Circuits and Signals
ELEC 2507 [0.5]
Electronics I
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
SYSC 2006 [0.5]
Foundations of Imperative Programming
ELEC 2607 [0.5]
Switching Circuits
5.  0.5 credit in Basic Science Electives0.5
Third year
6.  5.0 credits in:5.0
STAT 3502 [0.5]
Probability and Statistics
SYSC 3200 [0.5]
Industrial Engineering
SYSC 3600 [0.5]
Systems and Simulation
SYSC 3006 [0.5]
Computer Organization
MAAE 3400 [0.5]
Applied Thermodynamics
ELEC 4602 [0.5]
Electrical Power Engineering
SREE 3001 [0.5]
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Sources
SREE 3002 [0.5]
Energy Distribution and Efficient Utilization
SREE 3003 [0.5]
Sustainable Energy Systems Design
ELEC 3508 [0.5]
Power Electronics
Fourth year
7.  4.0 credits in:4.0
SYSC 4505 [0.5]
Automatic Control Systems I
SYSC 4602 [0.5]
Computer Communications
ENVE 4003 [0.5]
Air Pollution and Emissions Control
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
SREE 4001 [0.5]
Efficient Energy Conversion
SREE 4002 [0.5]
The Energy Economy, Reliability and Risk
ELEC 4703 [0.5]
Solar Cells
8.  1.0 credit in:1.0
SREE 4907 [1.0]
Energy Engineering Project
9.  0.5 credit in any 3000-level or 4000-level Engineering course for which prerequisites have been satisfied0.5
10.  0.5 credit in any 4000-level Engineering course for which prerequisites have been satisfied0.5
Total Credits21.5

Sustainable and Renewable Energy Stream B: Efficient Energy Generation and Conversion
Bachelor of Engineering (21.5 credits)

First year
1.  4.5 credits in:4.5
MATH 1004 [0.5]
Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1005 [0.5]
Differential Equations and Infinite Series for Engineering or Physics
MATH 1104 [0.5]
Linear Algebra for Engineering or Science
PHYS 1004 [0.5]
Introductory Electromagnetism and Wave Motion
ECOR 1010 [0.5]
Introduction to Engineering
ECOR 1101 [0.5]
Mechanics I
ECOR 1606 [0.5]
Problem Solving and Computers
CHEM 1101 [0.5]
Chemistry for Engineering Students
CCDP 2100 [0.5]
Communication Skills for Engineering Students
2.  0.5 credit in Complementary Studies Electives0.5
3. Successful completion of:0.0
SREE 1000 [0.0]
Introduction to Sustainable Energy
Second year
4.  5.0 credits in:5.0
MATH 2004 [0.5]
Multivariable Calculus for Engineering or Physics
MATH 3705 [0.5]
Mathematical Methods I
MAAE 2300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics I
MAAE 2400 [0.5]
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
ENVE 2001 [0.5]
Process Analysis for Environmental Engineering
ELEC 3605 [0.5]
Electrical Engineering
MAAE 2101 [0.5]
Engineering Dynamics
ECOR 2606 [0.5]
Numerical Methods
MAAE 2001 [0.5]
Engineering Graphical Design
MAAE 2202 [0.5]
Mechanics of Solids I
5.  0.5 credit in Basic Science Electives0.5
Third year
6.  5.0 credits in:5.0
STAT 3502 [0.5]
Probability and Statistics
SYSC 3200 [0.5]
Industrial Engineering
SYSC 3600 [0.5]
Systems and Simulation
MAAE 2700 [0.5]
Engineering Materials
MAAE 3300 [0.5]
Fluid Mechanics II
MAAE 3400 [0.5]
Applied Thermodynamics
ELEC 4602 [0.5]
Electrical Power Engineering
SREE 3001 [0.5]
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Sources
SREE 3002 [0.5]
Energy Distribution and Efficient Utilization
SREE 3003 [0.5]
Sustainable Energy Systems Design
Fourth year
7.  4.0 credits in:4.0
MAAE 4500 [0.5]
Feedback Control Systems
ENVE 4003 [0.5]
Air Pollution and Emissions Control
ECOR 3800 [0.5]
Engineering Economics
ECOR 4995 [0.5]
Professional Practice
MECH 4406 [0.5]
Heat Transfer
SREE 4001 [0.5]
Efficient Energy Conversion
SREE 4002 [0.5]
The Energy Economy, Reliability and Risk
MECH 4408 [0.5]
Thermofluids and Energy Systems Design
8.  1.0 credit in:1.0
SREE 4907 [1.0]
Energy Engineering Project
9.  0.5 credit in any 3000-level or 4000-level Engineering course for which prerequisites have been satisfied0.5
10.  0.5 credit in any 4000-level Engineering course for which prerequisites have been satisfied0.5
Total Credits21.5

Aerospace Engineering (AERO) Courses

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Design


AERO 3002 [0.5 credit]
Aerospace Design and Practice
Design approach and phases. Design integration. Influence of mission and other requirements on vehicle configuration. Trade-off studies, sizing and configuration layout. Flight vehicle loads, velocity-load factor diagram. Structural design: overall philosophy, role in design process, methods.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2001 and third-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours a week.

AERO 3101 [0.5 credit]
Lightweight Structures
Structural concepts; theory of elasticity; bending, torsion and shear in thin-walled beams having single or multi-cell sections; work and energy principles; deformation and force analysis of advanced structures, including stiffened thin-wall panels; finite element methods. Stability and buckling of thin-walled structures.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3202.
Lectures three hours a week; problem analysis and laboratories one hour a week.

AERO 3240 [0.5 credit]
Orbital Mechanics
Review of rigid body dynamics, orbital elements, Keplerian two-body problem, orbit transfers, rendezvous, time of flight, interplanetary trajectories, manoeuvres (flyby, capture). Orbit determination and perturbations. Advanced topics: restricted three body problem, Lagrange's planetary equations.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2101.
Lectures three hours per week, tutorial one hour per week.

AERO 3700 [0.5 credit]
Aerospace Materials
Properties, behaviour and manufacturing methods for metals, polymers and ceramics used in aerospace applications. Specialty alloys for gas turbines. Properties and manufacture of aerospace composites. Behaviour of materials in space.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2700.
Lectures three hours a week; problem analysis and laboratories one hour a week.

AERO 3841 [0.5 credit]
Spacecraft Design
Design of spacecraft and spacecraft subsystems with emphasis on mission requirements and current design methods: spacecraft configuration, payload, structural, attitude control, thermal, power, and other related subsystems. Spacecraft integration and testing.
Precludes additional credit for AERO 4801.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2001 and and AERO 3240.
Lectures three hours a week, tutorials or laboratories three hours per week.

AERO 4003 [0.5 credit]
Aerospace Systems Design
Stress and deflection analysis; fatigue, safe life, damage tolerant design. Propulsion systems integration; landing gear; control and other subsystems. Mechanical component design. Airworthiness regulations and certification procedures. Weight and cost estimation and control. System reliability. Design studies of aircraft or spacecraft components.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2202 and AERO 3002.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours a week.

AERO 4009 [0.5 credit]
Aviation Management and Certification
Product development, quality control. Strategic organizational analysis and design. Airworthiness, type certification and planning, delegation of authority, airplane flight manual. Aerospace system design and safety.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours per week.

AERO 4300 [0.5 credit]
Acoustics and Noise Control
Behaviour of compressible fluids, sound waves and properties of sound sources; measurement of sound; human perception of sound; prediction methods based on energy considerations; sound propagation in realistic environments: outdoors, rooms, ducts; absorption and transmission loss, noise control; case studies.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3705 and fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week.

AERO 4302 [0.5 credit]
Aerodynamics and Heat Transfer
Differential equations of motion. Viscous and inviscid regions. Potential flow: superposition; thin airfoils; finite wings; compressibility corrections. Viscous flow: thin shear layer approximation; laminar layers; transition; turbulence modeling. Convective heat transfer: free versus forced convection; energy and energy integral equations; turbulent diffusion.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3300.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as MECH 5000., for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures three hours a week.

AERO 4304 [0.5 credit]
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Differential equations of motion. Numerical integration of ordinary differential equations. Potential flows: panel methods; direct solution; vortex-lattice methods. Finite-difference formulations: explicit versus implicit methods; stability. Parabolized and full Navier-Stokes equations; conservation form. Transonic and supersonic flows: upwind differencing. Grid transformations. Computer-based assignments.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3300 or MECH 3310.
Lectures three hours a week.

AERO 4306 [0.5 credit]
Aerospace Vehicle Performance
Morphology of aircraft and spacecraft. Performance analysis of fixed wing aircraft: drag estimation, propulsion, take-off, climb and landing, endurance, payload/range, manoeuvres; operational economics. Performance analysis of rotor craft: rotor-blade motion, hovering and vertical ascent, forward flight, and autorotation. Rocket propulsion; escape velocity; orbital dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3300.
Lectures three hours a week.

AERO 4308 [0.5 credit]
Aircraft Stability and Control
Static stability and control: equilibrium requirements; longitudinal stability requirements; neutral points; manoeuvring flight; control forces and control requirements; lateral static stability certification requirements. Dynamic stability: axis systems; governing equations; phugoid and short period modes; lateral dynamic modes. Closed-loop control.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3300. Additional recommended background: MAAE 4500.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as MECH 5101., for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures three hours a week.

AERO 4402 [0.5 credit]
Aerospace Propulsion
Propulsion requirements, effects of Mach Number, altitude, and application; basic propeller theory; propeller, turboshaft, turbojet, turbofan and rocket; cycle analysis and optimization for gas turbine power plant; inter-relations between thermodynamic, aerodynamic and mechanical designs; rocket propulsion; selection of aeroengines.
Precludes additional credit for MECH 4401.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2400 and MAAE 3300.
Lectures three hours a week.

AERO 4442 [0.5 credit]
Transatmospheric and Spacecraft Propulsion
Planetary/interplanetary environments and effects. Launch and spacecraft propulsion: liquid/solid/hybrid rockets, ram/scramjets, combined cycle engines, electrothermal, electromagnetic, electrostatic, nuclear, and propellantless propulsion. Trajectory analysis, multi-staging, separation dynamics. Advanced engine concepts.
Prerequisite(s): AERO 4302 or AERO 4446 or MECH 4406.
Lectures three hours a week.

AERO 4446 [0.5 credit]
Heat Transfer for Aerospace Applications
Fundamentals of heat transfer with emphasis on aerospace systems design. Conduction, convection and radiation modes of heat transfer. Radiation exchange between surfaces and view factors. Radiation in spacecraft thermal control. High speed flight and reentry heating.
Precludes additional credit for MECH 4406.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2400, MAAE 3300.
Lectures three hours a week.

AERO 4540 [0.5 credit]
Spacecraft Dynamics and Control
Rigid body dynamics. The dynamic behavior of spacecraft. Environmental torques. The design of attitude control systems. Gravity gradient, spin, and dual spin stabilization. Attitude manoeuvres. The design of automatic control systems. Impacts of attitude stabilization techniques on mission performance.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3705, AERO 3240 and SYSC 3600.
Lectures three hours a week.

AERO 4602 [0.5 credit]
Introductory Aeroelasticity
Review of structural behaviour of lifting surface elements; structural dynamics, Laplace Transforms, dynamic stability; modal analysis; flutter, Theodorsen's theory; flutter of a typical section; wing flutter, T-tail flutter, propeller whirl flutter; gust response; buffeting, limit cycle flutter.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3300 and SYSC 3600.
Lectures three hours a week.

AERO 4607 [0.5 credit]
Rotorcraft Aerodynamics and Performance
Rotorcraft history and fundamentals. Momentum theory: hover, axial climb and descent, autorotation, forward flight, momentum theory for coaxial and tandem rotors. Blade element analysis. Rotor airfoil aerodynamics. Rotor blade dynamics and trim. Helicopter performance, height-velocity curves, conceptual design. High-speed rotorcraft.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3300 and MAAE 3004.
Lectures three hours per week.

AERO 4608 [0.5 credit]
Composite Materials
Reinforcing mechanisms in composite materials; material properties. Strength and elastic constants of unidirectional composites; failure criteria. Analysis of laminated plates; bending and eigenvalue problems. Environmental effects and durability. Damage tolerance. Design of composite structures.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3202.
Lectures three hours a week.

AERO 4609 [0.5 credit]
Joining of Materials
Design for joining: base material and component geometry. Selection of joining method and filler material; Adhesive bonding; Soldering; Brazing; Diffusion bonding; Resistance welding; Fusion welding (GTAW, EB, laser and plasma arc); Friction welding; NDE. Emphasis on Aerospace materials and applications.
Prerequisite(s): AERO 3700 or MECH 3700.
Lectures three hours per week.

AERO 4801 [0.5 credit]
Spacecraft Design
Types of spacecraft. Fundamentals of orbital mechanics. The design of spacecraft and spacecraft subsystems with emphasis on mission requirements and current design methods: spacecraft configuration, payload, structural, propulsion, attitude control, thermal, power, communication and other related subsystems. Spacecraft integration and testing.
Precludes additional credit for AERO 3841.
Prerequisite(s): AERO 3002 or MECH 3002.
Lectures three hours a week.

AERO 4802 [0.5 credit]
Space Mission Analysis and Design
History of space exploration. Review of solar system. Space mission design. Space mission geometry. Space mission analysis:orbit design, orbit transfers and interplanetary trajectories. Space environment and its effect on spacecraft design. Space propulsion and launch vehicle design. Launch sequence, launch windows and launch cost.
Precludes additional credit for AERO 4842, MAAE 4906B (1994-2004 inclusive), MECH 5802 (2002-2004 inclusive), MECH 5700 Section "L" (1994-1997 inclusive), MECH 5805 (1999-2002 inclusive).
Prerequisite(s): AERO 3002 or MECH 3002.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as MECH 5106, for which additional credit is precluded.


AERO 4842 [0.5 credit]
Space Mission Design
Space mission elements. System view of spacecraft. Requirements definition. Space mission geometry. Orbit selection. Space environment and its effect on spacecraft design. Launch vehicle design and selection. Mission operations. Space systems design examples.
Precludes additional credit for AERO 4802.
Prerequisite(s): AERO 3841.
Lectures three hours a week, tutorials or laboratories one hour per week.

Civil Engineering (CIVE) Courses

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Design


CIVE 2004 [0.5 credit]
GIS, Surveying, and Graphics
Engineering geometry and spatial graphics. Structural engineering drawings and computer aided drafting. Fundamentals of surveying, measuring horizontal and vertical distances and angles. Topographic and construction surveys. GPS and electronic surveying. Geographic information systems, data, data structure and processing, spatial referencing, cartographic modeling, application software.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratories three hours a week.

CIVE 2005 [0.5 credit]
Architectural Technology 2
Technical issues involved in architectural design of buildings from ancient times to the present. Technological innovation and materials related to structural developments, and the organization and design of structures. Basic concepts of calculus, equilibrium, and mechanics of materials. Not eligible for use for Bachelor of Engineering degree requirements.
Prerequisite(s): ARCC 2202.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.

CIVE 2101 [0.5 credit]
Mechanics II
Plane trusses. Virtual work. Friction. Relative motion of particles. Kinematics of a rigid body: translation, rotation; general plane motion; absolute and relative motion. Kinetics of a rigid body: equations of motion; work-energy; impulse-momentum; conservation of momentum and energy. Conservative forces and potential energy.
Precludes additional credit for MAAE 2101 and ECOR 2101.
Prerequisite(s): ECOR 1101 and MATH 1004 and MATH 1104.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours a week.

CIVE 2200 [0.5 credit]
Mechanics of Solids I
Stress and strain. Stress-strain relationship: Hooke's law. Torsion of circular shafts. Bending moment and shear force distribution. Flexural stresses. Deflection. Shear stress in beams. Stresses in thin- walled cylinders. Transformation of 2D stress and strain: Mohr's circle. Buckling of columns.
Precludes additional credit for MAAE 2202.
Prerequisite(s): ECOR 1101 for B.Eng. students or CIVE 2005 for B.A.S. with Concentration in Conservation and Sustainability.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratory three hours a week.

CIVE 2700 [0.5 credit]
Civil Engineering Materials
Introduction to material science. Structure of atoms. Crystallography. Crystal Imperfections. Characteristics, behaviour and use of Civil Engineering materials: steel, concrete, asphalt, wood, polymers, composites. Specifications. Physical, chemical and mechanical properties. Quality control and material tests. Fatigue. Corrosion. Applications in construction and rehabilitation of structures.
Prerequisite(s): second year status for students in an Engineering program or second year standing in a B.A.S. major in Conservation and Sustainability.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratory three hours a week.

CIVE 3202 [0.5 credit]
Mechanics of Solids II
Shear flow. Definition of shear centre, Saint Venant and warping torsional constants. Behaviour, governing differential equations and solutions for torsion, beam-columns, lateral torsional buckling of doubly symmetric beams, axially loaded doubly symmetric, singly symmetric and asymmetric columns. Failure criterion, fatigue and fracture.
Precludes additional credit for MAAE 3202.
Prerequisite(s): CIVE 2200.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory/problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 3203 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Structural Analysis
Concepts and assumptions for structural analysis: framed structures; joints; supports; compatibility and equilibrium; stability and determinacy; generalized forces and displacements. Principle of Virtual Work: unknown force calculations; influence lines. Complementary Virtual Work: displacement calculations, indeterminate analysis. Introduction to the Stiffness Method of Analysis.
Prerequisite(s): CIVE 2200 and MATH 1004.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 3204 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Structural Design
Building systems and structural form. Design Philosophy and design process. Limit states design. National Building Code of Canada. Determination of dead, live, snow, wind, and earthquake loads.
Prerequisite(s): CIVE 2200 (concurrent).
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 3205 [0.5 credit]
Design of Structural Steel Components
Introduction to CAN/CSA - S16, design and behaviour concepts; shear lag, block shear, local plate buckling, lateral torsional buckling, instantaneous centre, inelastic strength and stability. Design of tension members, axially loaded columns, beams, beam-columns, simple bolted and welded connections.
Prerequisite(s): CIVE 2200. Recommended prerequisite: CIVE 3204.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 3206 [0.5 credit]
Design of Reinforced Concrete Components
Introduction to CAN/CSA - A23.3; design and behaviour concepts; flexural analysis at service loads; shear, bond, Whitney stress block, under and over reinforced behaviour, ultimate strength. Flexural design of singly reinforced, doubly reinforced T-beams, and one-way slabs. Shear design for beams. One-way and two-way slab building systems, columns.
Prerequisite(s): CIVE 2200. Recommended prerequisite: CIVE 3204.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 3207 [0.5 credit]
Historic Site Recording and Assessment
Methods of heritage documentation including hand recording, photography, rectified photography, total station, gps, photogrammetry, and laser scanning. Non-destructive testing techniques; environmental assessment tools for determining air quality and energy efficiency. Multidisciplinary teams for all project work.
Also listed as ARCN 4100.
Prerequisite(s): third-year status in B.Eng. in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering or third-year standing in B.A.S. Concentration in Conservation and Sustainability.
Lectures three hours a week, lab or field work two hours a week.

CIVE 3208 [0.5 credit]
Geotechnical Mechanics
Soil composition and soil classification. Soil properties, compaction, seepage and permeability. Concepts of pore water pressure, capillary pressure and hydraulic head. Principle of effective stress, stress-deformation and strength characteristics of soils, consolidation, stress distribution with soils, and settlement. Laboratory testing.
Also listed as ERTH 4107.
Prerequisite(s): third-year status in Engineering, or permission of the department. Additional recommended background: ERTH 2404 or equivalent.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 3304 [0.5 credit]
Transportation Engineering and Planning
Transportation and the socio-economic environment; modal and intermodal systems and components; vehicle motion, human factors, system and facility design; traffic flow; capacity analysis; planning methodology; environmental impacts; evaluation methods.
Also listed as GEOG 4304.
Prerequisite(s): third-year status in Engineering, or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 3999 [0.0 credit]
Co-operative Work Term


CIVE 4200 [0.5 credit]
Matrix Analysis of Framed Structures
Review of basic structural concepts. Betti's law and applications. Matrix flexibility method, flexibility influence coefficients. Development of stiffness influence coefficients. Stiffness method of analysis: beams; plane trusses and frames; space trusses and frames. Introduction to the finite element method.
Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3203.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 4201 [0.5 credit]
Finite Element Methods in Civil Engineering
Introduction to the theory and application of finite element methods. The relationship with virtual work, Rayleigh-Ritz, system of linear equations, polynomial interpolation, numerical integration, and theory of elasticity is explored. Isoparametric formulations of structural and plane elements are examined. Geotechnical and nonlinear problems are introduced.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 4202 [0.5 credit]
Wood Engineering
Structural design in timber. Properties, anatomy of wood, wood products, factors affecting strength and behaviour, strength evaluation and testing. Design of columns, beams and beam-columns. Design of trusses, frames, glulam structures, plywood components, formwork, foundations, connections and connectors. Inspection, maintenance and repair.
Also listed as ARCC 4202.
Prerequisite(s): CIVE 2200. Additional recommended background: CIVE 3204.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 4208 [0.5 credit]
Geotechnical Engineering
Strength of soils, steady state seepage, flownets and piping. Stress distribution in soils. Earth pressures: at rest, active and passive. Design of flexible and rigid retaining structures. Stability of excavations, slopes and embankments. Settlement of foundations. Bearing capacity of footings.
Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3208.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 4209 [0.5 credit]
Highway Engineering
Highway planning; highway location and geometric design; traffic engineering; highway capacity; soil classifications; subgrade and base materials; highway drainage; frost action; structural design of rigid and flexible pavements; highway economics and finance; maintenance and rehabilitation.
Prerequisite(s): Fourth year status in engineering. Recommended prerequisites: CIVE 2004, CIVE 3304 and CIVE 3208.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 4301 [0.5 credit]
Foundation Engineering
A critical study of the theories in soil mechanics and their application to the solution of geotechnical engineering problems. Field investigations, laboratory and field testing, shallow foundations, special footings, mat foundations, pile foundations and excavations. Discussion of new methods and current research.
Prerequisite(s): CIVE 4208.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 4302 [0.5 credit]
Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design
Reinforced concrete shear and torsion design. Two-way slab design by Direct Design and Equivalent Frame Method. Behaviour and design of slender reinforced concrete columns. Prestressed concrete concepts; flexural analysis and design; shear design; anchorage zone design; deflection and prestress loss determination.
Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3202, CIVE 3203 and CIVE 3206.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 4303 [0.5 credit]
Urban Planning
A systematic approach to urban planning; urban sprawl; data collection; forecasting; standards; space requirements; land use; zoning; transportation; land development; site selection; land capability; layout; evaluation; housing; urban renewal and new towns.
Also listed as GEOG 4303.
Prerequisite(s): third-year status in Engineering, or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 4307 [0.5 credit]
Municipal Hydraulics
Fluid flow fundamentals. Hydraulics of pipe systems. Open channel flow. Prediction of sanitary and storm sewage, flow rates. Design of water distribution systems, culverts, sanitary and storm sewers. Pumps and measuring devices. Hydraulic and flow control structures.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2300.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis 1.

CIVE 4308 [0.5 credit]
Behaviour and Design of Steel Structures
Behaviour and design of open web steel joists, steel and composite decks, composite beams and columns, stud girders, and plate girders. Design of moment connections, base plates and anchor bolts, and bracing connections. Stability of rigid and braced frames. Design for lateral load effects.
Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3205 and fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 4400 [0.5 credit]
Construction/Project Management
Systems approach to project planning and control. Analysis of alternative network planning methods: CPM, precedence and PERT; planning procedure; computer techniques and estimating; physical, economic and financial feasibility; implementation feedback and control; case studies.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 4403 [0.5 credit]
Masonry Design
Introduction to structural design in masonry. Properties of masonry materials and assemblages. Behaviour and design of beams, walls and columns. Selected topics including veneer wall systems, differential movement, workmanship, specifications, inspection, maintenance and repair. Lowrise and highrise building design.
Prerequisite(s): CIVE 3204, CIVE 3206 and fourth-year status in Engineering or permission of the Department.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as CIVE 5200, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 4407 [0.5 credit]
Municipal Engineering
Introduction to fundamentals of municipal engineering. Water quality: physical, chemical and biological parameters. Water treatment: softening mixing, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection, fluoridation. Biological processes. Wastewater treatment: primary, secondary and tertiary treatment. Sludge disposal and wastewater reuse. Solid waste management.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis 1.

CIVE 4500 [0.5 credit]
Computer Methods in Civil Engineering
Advanced software development for Civil Engineering applications. Examples may be chosen from surveying, transportation, geotechnical and/or structural engineering. Software technologies include object-oriented programming, data base management, Internet-based applications and graphical user interfaces.
Prerequisite(s): ECOR 2606 and fourth-year status in Engineering.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as CIVE 5602, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

CIVE 4601 [0.5 credit]
Building Pathology and Rehabilitation
Deterioration mechanisms for concrete, timber, steel and masonry structures. Identification of design deficiencies; criteria for selection and design of rehabilitation systems. Design techniques to reduce deterioration in new construction and historical structures. fourth-year standing in B.A.S. concentration in Conservation and Sustainability.
Also listed as ARCN 4200.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in B.Eng. in Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering or fourth-year standing in B.A.S. concentration in Conservation and Sustainability.
Lectures three hours a week, lab/field work two hours a week.

CIVE 4614 [0.5 credit]
Building Fire Safety
Understanding fire-structure interaction and the concepts of fire severity and resistance; behaviour of steel, concrete, and timber buildings exposed to fires; compartment fire dynamics; correlations and computer models to predict fire dynamics; fire retardants; laboratory-scale fire experiments; performance-based approach for building fire safety design.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering, or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratories one and one-half hours per week.

CIVE 4907 [1.0 credit]
Engineering Project
A major project in engineering analysis, design, development or research carried out by individual students or small teams, for an opportunity to develop initiative, self-reliance, creative ability and engineering judgment and is intended for students with high CGPAs and an interest in graduate studies.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering and permission of the department.

CIVE 4918 [1.0 credit]
Design Project
Teams of students develop professional level experience through a design project that incorporates fundamentals acquired in previous mathematics, science, engineering, and complementary studies courses. A final report and oral presentations are required.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures two hours alternate weeks, problem analysis three hours a week.

Electronics (ELEC) Courses

Department of Electronics

Faculty of Engineering and Design


ELEC 1908 [0.5 credit]
First Year Project
A practical introduction to engineering design. Students work in small teams to specify, design and implement a system, formally managing the project progress and submitting oral and written reports. Professionalism: engineering ethics; health and safety. Technology, society and the environment.
Prerequisite(s): registration in the Engineering Physics program.
Lectures and tutorials three hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.

ELEC 2501 [0.5 credit]
Circuits and Signals
Properties of signals. Basic circuit elements: voltage and current sources. Kirchhoff's laws, linearity, superposition. Thevenin and Norton's theorems. Circuit simplification. AC steady-state analysis: impedance, admittance, phasors, frequency response. Transient response of RL and RC circuits: form of response, initial and final conditions. RLC circuits: resonance.
Precludes additional credit for PLT 2005.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1005 and (PHYS 1004 or PHYS 1002).
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory and problem analysis three hours a week.

ELEC 2507 [0.5 credit]
Electronics I
Qualitative semiconductor physics, leading to the diode equation. Diode applications. Operational amplifiers and their application in feedback configurations including active filters. Introduction to bipolar transistors and MOSFETs, analysis of biasing circuits. Transistor applications including small signal amplifiers.
Precludes additional credit for PLT 2006.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2501.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory and problem analysis three hours a week.

ELEC 2607 [0.5 credit]
Switching Circuits
Boolean algebra, gate, combinatorial circuits. DeMorgan notation, sum-of-product and product-of-sum forms. Logic arrays, PLAs and PALs. Flip-flops, latches, sequential circuits, state graphs and state minimization. Counters and controllers. Hazards. Asynchronous sequential circuits, race free assignment, realization.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 2607/SYSC 3607 or ELEC 3607.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1004 or PHYS 1002.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 3105 [0.5 credit]
Basic EM and Power Engineering
Electrostatics and magnetostatics. Solution of Poisson's and Laplace's equations. The Lorenz equation and force. Time varying fields. Magnetic circuits and transformers. DC and AC machines. Basic three-phase power.
Precludes additional credit for PLT 3003.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2004 and (PHYS 1004 or PHYS 1002).
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory and problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 3500 [0.5 credit]
Digital Electronics
Digital circuit design using verilog and logic synthesis, the electronic properties of logic gates, electrical interfacing between logic families, asynchronous to synchronous interfacing, clock distribution and timing, VLSI design options. Students implement substantial circuits with field-programmable gate arrays.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2507 and ELEC 2607.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.

ELEC 3508 [0.5 credit]
Power Electronics
Power transformers. DC and AC motors. Power semiconductor devices: Thyristors, Triacs, MCTs, IGBTs). Converter circuits: controlled AC to DC rectifiers, choppers, DC to AC inverters, AC voltage controllers, cycloconverters. Protection of conversion circuits. Applications to high-efficiency control of electric machines and electromechanical energy conversion devices.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2501 and ELEC 2507.
Lectures three hours per week, laboratories/problem analysis three hours per week.

ELEC 3509 [0.5 credit]
Electronics II
Introduction to semiconductor devices and ICs. DC, AC and switching properties of BJTs. Linear amplifiers; bandwidth considerations; two-port analysis. Large signal amplifiers; power amplifiers; transformerless circuits. Feedback and operational amplifiers; gain, sensitivity, distortion and stability. Filter design. Oscillators.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2507.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.

ELEC 3605 [0.5 credit]
Electrical Engineering
DC circuits: elements, sources, analysis. Single phase AC circuits: phasors, RLC circuits, real and reactive power, impedance, network analysis, three phase systems. Power transformers. DC motors: operation and characteristics. AC motors: single phase and three phase.
Precludes additional credit for ELEC 2501.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1005 and (PHYS 1004 or PHYS 1002).
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis 1.5 hours a week.

ELEC 3907 [0.5 credit]
Engineering Project
Student teams work on open-ended projects based on previously acquired knowledge. Lectures are devoted to discussing project-related issues and student presentations. A project proposal, a series of project reports, and oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are required.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2607, ELEC 2507, and ECOR 2606, and enrolment in the Electrical Engineering program.
Lecture two hours per week, laboratory six hours per week.

ELEC 3908 [0.5 credit]
Physical Electronics
Fundamentals of device physics and operation of the pn junction, bipolar transistor and MOSFET. Basic integrated circuit processing and application to diodes, BJTs and MOSFETs. Correlation between processing, structure, operation and modeling. Consideration of parasitic and small-geometry effects, reliability and process variation.
Precludes additional credit for ELEC 4705.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2507.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis two hours a week.

ELEC 3909 [0.5 credit]
Electromagnetic Waves
Maxwell's equations and EM wave solutions. Polarization. Poyntingvector. EM waves in dielectrics and conductors; skin depth. Reflection and refraction. Standing waves. Fresnel relations, Brewster angle. Transmission lines. Line termination, basic impedance matching and transformation. Smith charts. Introduction to guided waves; slab waveguide.
Precludes additional credit for PHYS 3308.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 3105 or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 3999 [0.0 credit]
Co-operative Work Term


ELEC 4502 [0.5 credit]
Microwave Circuits
Introduction to microwave semiconductor devices, microwave passive components, microwave integrated circuit technology, and microwave circuit measurements. Basic network theory and scattering matrix description of circuits. Design of matching networks, filters, amplifiers and oscillators at microwave frequencies.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 4503; may be taken concurrently.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 4503 [0.5 credit]
Radio Frequency Lines and Antennas
Introduction to distributed circuits, travelling and standing waves, reflection coefficient, SWR, impedance transformation, Smith charts. Introduction to transmission lines; coaxial, rectangular waveguide, resonators, optical fibers. Introduction to antennas; gain, directivity, effective area. Introduction to linear arrays.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 3909.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 4504 [0.5 credit]
Avionics Systems
Electromagnetic spectrum. Air data sensing, display. Communications systems. Navigation and landing systems; ground-based, inertial and satellite systems. Airborne radar. Guidance, control for aircraft, autopilots; stability augmentation; active control; sensor requirements; display techniques. Aircraft power systems. Safety systems. Vehicle/systems integration, certification.
Precludes additional credit for AERO 4504.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering. Not open to students in Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Aerospace Stream C Engineering, Engineering Physics or Communications Engineering.
Lecture three hours a week.

ELEC 4505 [0.5 credit]
Telecommunication Circuits
A course of study of the commonly used circuit components in modern telecommunication systems. Both analog and digital systems are included. The design of the hardware is emphasized. Examples are drawn from broadcasting, telephony and satellite systems.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 3509 and (SYSC 3501 or SYSC 3503).
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 4506 [0.5 credit]
CAD for Communication Circuits
Basic principles of Computer-Aided Design tools used for analysis and design of communication circuits and systems. Frequency and time-domain analysis. Noise and distortion analysis. Transmission line effects. Sensitivity analysis, and circuit performance optimization. Digital simulation.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 4509 [0.5 credit]
Communication Links
Fundamentals; decibel, intermodulation, 1dB compression, dynamic range, SNR, noise figure, noise temperature, antenna gain, EIRP, G/T. Line-of-sight links; receiver, diversity, fade margin. Satellite links; link calculations, multiple accessing, earth stations. Fiber links, fiber types, sources, detectors, systems.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory and problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 4600 [0.5 credit]
Radar and Navigation
Radar: operation, minimum detectable signal, propagation effects. Surveillance Radars: Moving Target indicator and Pulse Doppler operation. Radio Navigation: pulsed and CW operation. Operational systems: Loran C., VOR/DME, TACAN, Global Positioning system. Inertial Navigation. Navigation Co-ordinate Systems. Techniques for determining best estimates of position.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week.

ELEC 4601 [0.5 credit]
Microprocessor Systems
Interfacing aspects in microprocessor systems. Microprocessors and bus structures, internal architecture, instruction set and pin functions. Memory interfacing, input-output, interrupts, direct memory accesses, special processors and multiprocessor systems.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 3601 and COMP 3006.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2607 and one of SYSC 2003 or SYSC 3003 or SYSC 3006 or permission of the Department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 4602 [0.5 credit]
Electrical Power Engineering
The electric power system. Major components: induction and synchronous machines, power transformers and connections, transmission. Analysis: balanced and unbalanced three-phase systems, symmetrical components, load flow. Operation: frequency control, steady state and transient generator stability, voltage collapse, thermal constraints. Variable speed drives, power quality.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis two hours every week.

ELEC 4609 [0.5 credit]
Integrated Circuit Design and Fabrication
Introduction to nMOS IC design: static logic gates, noise margin, transmission gates, factors influencing switching speed, dynamic logic, input protection, output buffers, circuit simulation with SPICE. Laboratory work includes design and layout of a simple nMOS IC that is fabricated and returned for testing.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 3500 or ELEC 3908.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory and problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 4700 [0.5 credit]
The Physics and Modeling of Advanced Devices and Technologies
Fabrication, operation and modeling of advanced devices for information technology. Topics: physics of materials, quantum mechanics of solids, optical transitions, physical analysis and models for state-of-the-art electronic/optical technologies and materials. Technologies: MOS and III-V based transistors, solid-state optical devices, MEMS and nano-technology based devices.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 3908.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis two hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 4702 [0.5 credit]
Fiber Optic Communications
Fundamentals of optoelectronics with application to fiber optic communications. Optical fibre: modes, losses, dispersion, splices and coupling to sources. Optical sources: LEDs and laser diodes. Optical detectors: photoconductor, pin and avalanche photodiodes. Optical receiver design. Fiber optic communications systems: intensity modulation/direct detection; coherent homodyne or heterodyne detection.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 3908 and ELEC 3909.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 4703 [0.5 credit]
Solar Cells
Semiconductor band structure, photogeneration, the solar spectrum. Detailed analysis of monocrystalline silicon solar cells. Solar cells based on thin film materials: amorphous silicon, III-V materials, organics, titania-dye cells. Cells for concentrator systems. Photovoltaic power systems. Solar cells for building envelopes.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2501 and ELEC 2507 and fourth-year status in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, or ELEC 2501 and ELEC 2507 and fourth-year status in Engineering with permission of the instructor.
Lectures three hours per week, laboratories/problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 4704 [0.5 credit]
Nanoscale Technology and Devices
Engineering at the nanoscale. Quantum confinement and the effect of scale. Analysis tools: microscopy, spectroscopy. Fabrication: thin films, nanoparticles, nanotubes, graphene, organics. Structures and properties: quantum wells, nanocrystals, nanostructuring. Applications and devices: electronics, optoelectronics, photonics.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 3908.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis 1.5 hours a week.

ELEC 4705 [0.5 credit]
Electronic Materials, Devices and Transmission Media
Review of solid-state theory, conductors, semiconductors, superconductors, insulators, and optical and magnetic properties. Devices used in modern high speed electronic and communication systems: transistors, lasers, photodiodes, fiber optics, Josephson junctions. Implications of material properties on fabrication and operation of devices and circuits.
Precludes additional credit for ELEC 3908.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering. Not available for credit to students in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics.
Lectures three hours a week.

ELEC 4706 [0.5 credit]
Digital Integrated Electronics
Lectures and hands-on experience introduce advanced concepts in digital interfacing and hardware simulation. Industry standard programmable ASIC design tools, interfacing techniques and System on a Chip are introduced along with hardware modeling and design flow. A modern laboratory includes software and hardware digital design tools.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 3500.
Lectures two hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.

ELEC 4707 [0.5 credit]
Analog Integrated Electronics
Emphasis on integration of analog signal processing techniques in monolithic IC technology. Continuous active filter design. MOS IC technology. OP amp design. Basic sampled data concepts; Z-transform analysis, switched capacitor filters. Noise aspects. Bipolar technology: radio frequency IC design.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 3509.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory and problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 4708 [0.5 credit]
Advanced Digital Integrated Circuit Design
Advanced Verilog, test benches. VLSI design based on CMOS technology, characteristics of CMOS logic circuits, cell libraries, building blocks, structured design, testing, Computer-Aided Design tools. Laboratory emphasis on design synthesis from Verilog.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering and ELEC 3500) or permission of the department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory and problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 4709 [0.5 credit]
Integrated Sensors
Overview of sensor technologies with emphasis on devices suitable for integration with silicon integrated circuits. Sensor design and fabrication principles including signal conditioning; discussion of automotive, biomedical, and other instrumentation applications.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory and problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 4906 [0.5 credit]
Special Topics
At the discretion of the Engineering Faculty Board, a course dealing with selected advanced topics of interest to students in Biomedical and Electrical, Communications, Computer Systems, Electrical and Software Engineering and Engineering Physics may be offered.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory and problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

ELEC 4907 [1.0 credit]
Engineering Project
Student teams develop professional-level experience by applying, honing, integrating, and extending previously acquired knowledge in a major design project. Lectures are devoted to discussing project-related issues and student presentations. A project proposal, interim report, oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are required.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 3907, ECOR 4995 (may be taken concurrently) and fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lecture one hour a week, laboratory seven hours a week.

ELEC 4908 [1.0 credit]
Engineering Physics Project
Student teams develop professional-level experience by applying, honing, integrating, and extending previously acquired knowledge in a major design project approved for Engineering Physics. Lectures devoted to discussing project-related issues and student presentations. A project proposal, interim report, oral presentations, and comprehensive final report are required.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering and ECOR 4995 (may be taken concurrently). Certain projects may have additional prerequisites or corequisites.
Lecture one hour a week, laboratory seven hours a week.

Engineering Core (ECOR) Courses

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Design


ECOR 1010 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Engineering
Technology, society and the environment. Graphical design communication: sketching, graphical projections; CAD. Managing data: statistical methods; spreadsheets. Design analysis: matrix programming software; symbolic computer algebra systems. Design process: proposals; reports; presentations; reporting software.
Precludes additional credit for ECOR 1000.
Lectures four hours per week, laboratories two hours per week.

ECOR 1101 [0.5 credit]
Mechanics I
Introduction to mechanics. Scalars and vectors. Concurrent forces: resultant and components. Statics of particles. Moments and couples. Force system resultants. Rigid body equilibrium. Frames and machines. Internal forces. Kinematics and kinetics of particles. Conservation theorems: work-energy; impulse-momentum. Centroids and centres of gravity.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1004 and MATH 1104.
Lectures three hours a week, tutorials and problem analysis three hours a week.

ECOR 1606 [0.5 credit]
Problem Solving and Computers
Introduction to engineering problem solving. Defining and modeling problems, designing algorithmic solutions, using procedural programming, selection and iteration constructs, functions, arrays, converting algorithms to a program, testing and debugging. Program style, documentation, reliability. Applications to engineering problems; may include numerical methods, sorting and searching.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 1100, SYSC 1102, COMP 1005 and COMP 1405.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.

ECOR 2606 [0.5 credit]
Numerical Methods
Numerical algorithms and tools for engineering and problem solving. Sources of error and error propagation, solution of systems of linear equations, curve fitting, polynomial interpolation and splines, numerical differentiation and integration, root finding, solution of differential equations. Software tools.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 2606.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1005 and (ECOR 1606 or SYSC 1005) and (ECOR 1010 or ELEC 1908).
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory 1.

ECOR 3800 [0.5 credit]
Engineering Economics
Introduction to engineering economics; cash flow calculations; methods of comparison of alternatives; structural analysis; replacement analysis; public projects; depreciation and income tax; effects of inflation; sensitivity analysis; break-even analysis; decision making under risk and uncertainty.
Prerequisite(s): third-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week.

ECOR 4995 [0.5 credit]
Professional Practice
Presentations by faculty and external lecturers on the Professional Engineers Act, professional ethics and responsibilities, practice within the discipline and its relationship with other disciplines and to society, health and safety, environmental stewardship, principles and practice of sustainable development. Communication skills are emphasized.
Precludes additional credit for MAAE 4905, CIVE 4905, SYSC 3905 or ELEC 3905.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week.

Environmental Engineering (ENVE) Courses

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Design


ENVE 1001 [0.5 credit]
Architecture and the Environment
Impacts of the environment on architecture; deterioration, freeze/thaw, solar heat, air pollution, moisture; Impacts of architecture on the environment; ecologic footprint, energy consumption, air quality, waste generation; designing with the environment; renewable energy, effective siting and landscape, passive solar energy, natural lighting, energy efficiency.
Lectures three hours a week.

ENVE 2001 [0.5 credit]
Process Analysis for Environmental Engineering
Material and energy balances for reacting and non-reacting systems. Applications in mining, metallurgy, pulp and paper, power generation, energy utilization. Emissions to the environment per unit product or service generated. Introduction to life cycle analysis, comparative products and processes.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1002 or CHEM 1101 or equivalent, and MAAE 2400 (may be taken concurrently).
Lectures two hours a week, problem analysis three hours a week.

ENVE 2002 [0.5 credit]
Microbiology
The biology of the Bacteria, Archaea, Viruses and Protozoans, from the fundamentals of cell chemistry, molecular biology, structure and function, to their involvement in ecological and industrial processes and human disease.
Also listed as BIOL 2303.
Precludes additional credit for BIOL 3301.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1003 or CHEM 1002 or CHEM 1101 or equivalent.
Lectures three hours a week.

ENVE 3001 [0.5 credit]
Water Treatment Principles and Design
Theoretical aspects of unit operations for water treatment with design applications. Topics include water characteristics and contaminants, coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, adsorption, ion exchange, membrane processes, disinfection and disinfection by-products, and management of water treatment residuals. Laboratory procedures: settling operations, filtration, aeration, and adsorption.
Prerequisite(s): ENVE 3002.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis one hour a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

ENVE 3002 [0.5 credit]
Environmental Engineering Systems Modeling
Engineered systems for pollution abatement; chemical reaction engineering; reaction kinetics and rate data analysis; design and modeling of reactors; single and multiple reactions; ideal and nonideal reactors; single and multi-parameter models; biochemical reaction engineering; process control. Laboratory procedures: reactor systems performance: Batch, CSTR and PFR.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1002 or CHEM 1101 or equivalent and MATH 2004. Additional recommended background: ENVE 2001.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis one hour a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

ENVE 3003 [0.5 credit]
Water Resources Engineering
A quantitative analysis of natural water systems and the development of these systems as a resource. Components of the hydrologic cycle. Quantitative analysis of stream flow. Probability concepts in water resources. Reservoir design and operation. Hydraulic properties and availability of groundwater. Storm water management.
Prerequisite(s): recommended background: MAAE 2300.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis one hour a week.

ENVE 3004 [0.5 credit]
Contaminant and Pollutant Transport in the Environment
Physical phenomenon governing the transport of contaminants in the environment: diffusion, advection, dispersion, sorption, interphase transfer. Derivation and application of transport equations in air, surface and groundwater pollution; analytical and numerical solutions. Equilibrium partitioning of contaminants among air, water, sediment, and biota.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1002 or CHEM 1101 or equivalent; ENVE 3002.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis one hour a week.

ENVE 3909 [0.5 credit]
Work Term 3

ENVE 3999 [0.0 credit]
Co-operative Work Term


ENVE 4002 [0.5 credit]
Environmental Geotechnical Engineering
Landfill design; hydrogeologic principles, water budget, landfill liners, geosynthetics, landfill covers, quality control/quality assurance, clay leachate interaction, composite liner design and leak detection. Landfill operation, maintenance and monitoring. Case studies of landfill design and performance. Geotechnical design of environmental control and containment systems.
Prerequisite(s): ENVE 3004, CIVE 3208.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as ENVE 5201/EVG 7201, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis one hour a week.

ENVE 4003 [0.5 credit]
Air Pollution and Emissions Control
Air pollutants, classification, sources, and effects. Ambient air quality objectives and monitoring. Pollutant formation mechanisms in combustion. Major pollutant categories and control methods. Indoor air quality. Laboratory procedures: emissions from boilers and IC engines, particulate size distribution and control, IAQ parameters.
Prerequisite(s): ENVE 2001 and fourth-year status in Engineering or permission of the department.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as ENVE 5101/EVG 5101, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis one hour a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

ENVE 4005 [0.5 credit]
Wastewater Treatment Principles and Design
Theoretical aspects of unit operations and processes for wastewater treatment with design applications. Topics include wastewater characteristics, flow rates, primary treatment, chemical unit processes, biological treatment processes, advanced wastewater treatment, disinfection, and biosolids treatment and disposal. Laboratory procedures: activated sludge, anaerobic growth, chemical precipitation, disinfection.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1003 or ENVE 2002, ENVE 3001, ENVE 3002.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis one hour a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

ENVE 4006 [0.5 credit]
Contaminant Hydrogeology
Theory of flow through porous media. Site investigation: geology, hydrology and chemistry. Contaminant transport. Unsaturated and multiphase flow. Numerical modeling. Site remediation and remediation technologies.
Prerequisite(s): ENVE 3004 and MAAE 2300. Additional recommended background: ENVE 3003.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as ENVE 5301/EVG 7301, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

ENVE 4101 [0.5 credit]
Waste Management
Municipal, hazardous, and mine waste management. Waste composition and potential impacts, collection and transport, recycling and reuse, biological and thermal treatments, isolation. Integrated waste management planning.
Prerequisite(s): ENVE 3001, ENVE 3002 and ENVE 3004.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as ENVE 5203/EVG 5203, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis one hour a week.

ENVE 4104 [0.5 credit]
Environmental Planning and Impact Assessment
Canada and U.S. environmental regulations. Framework for Environmental Impact Assessment, survey techniques for impact assessment and EIA review process. Case studies of selected engineering projects. Environmental planning, management of residuals and environmental standards. Risk assessment, policy development and decision-making. Fault-tree analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ENVE 3004 and fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

ENVE 4105 [0.5 credit]
Green Building Design
Concepts, calculations, modeling; design of green buildings and their components; sustainable sites and landscaping; passive design; building envelope; building materials; daylighting; heating, cooling, and ventilation; building-integrated renewable energy systems; indoor environmental quality; overview of building standards and codes.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in B.Eng. Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering or fourth-year standing in B.A.S. concentration in Conservation and Sustainability.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis one hour per week.

ENVE 4106 [0.5 credit]
Indoor Environmental Quality
Indoor environmental quality (air quality, thermal, visual, and acoustic comfort); physical and chemical parameters for characterization. Types and sources of indoor air pollution and discomfort; measurement techniques. Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting practices and issues. Modelling of and design for indoor environmental quality.
Prerequisite(s): fourth year status in B.Eng. Architectural Conservation and Sustainability Engineering or B.Eng. Environmental Engineering or fourth year standing in B.A.S. concentration in Conservation and Sustainability.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as ENVE 5104, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

ENVE 4907 [1.0 credit]
Engineering Project
A major project in engineering analysis, design, development or research carried out by individual students or small teams, for an opportunity to develop initiative, self-reliance, creative ability and engineering judgment and is intended for students with high CGPAs and an interest in graduate studies.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering and permission of the department.

ENVE 4918 [1.0 credit]
Design Project
Teams of students develop professional level experience through a design project that incorporates fundamentals acquired in previous mathematics, science, engineering, and complementary studies courses. A final report and oral presentations are required.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year Status in Engineering.
Lectures two hours alternate weeks, problem analysis three hours a week.

Mechanical Engineering (MECH) Courses

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Design


MECH 3002 [0.5 credit]
Machine Design and Practice
The design of mechanical machine elements is studied from theoretical and practical points of view. Topics covered include: design factors, fatigue, and discrete machine elements. Problem analysis emphasizes the application to practical mechanical engineering problems.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2001 and MAAE 3202.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours a week.

MECH 3310 [0.5 credit]
Biofluid Mechanics
Applications of fundamental fluid mechanics to human circulatory and respiratory systems. Basic viscous flow theory including: blood flow in the heart and large arteries, air flow in extra-thoracic (nose-mouth throat) airways and lungs.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2004 and MAAE 2300.
Lectures three hours per week, laboratories or tutorials three hours per week.

MECH 3700 [0.5 credit]
Principles of Manufacturing
Manufacturing processes, materials. Casting: solidification and heat flow theory, defect formation, casting design. Metal forming: elementary plasticity theory, plastic failure criteria, force and work calculations. Bulk and sheet forming. Joining: heat flow and defect formation theory, residual stresses. Machining theory and methods. Hardening: diffusion, wear resistance.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2700.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratories one hour a week.

MECH 3710 [0.5 credit]
Biomaterials
Materials used in biomedical applications: metals, polymers, ceramics and composites. Material response and degradation. Properties of biologic materials; bone, cartilage, soft tissue. Materials selection for biocompatibility.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2700.
Lectures three hours per week, laboratories and problem analysis three hours per week.

MECH 4003 [0.5 credit]
Mechanical Systems Design
Design of mechanical systems: establishing design criteria, conceptual design, design economics, value analysis, synthesis and optimization. Mechanical elements/systems: gear and flexible drive systems, fluid power systems. These elements are utilized in group design projects.
Prerequisite(s): MECH 3002.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours a week.

MECH 4006 [0.5 credit]
Vehicle Engineering I
The course emphasizes the engineering and design principles of road transport vehicles. Topics to be covered include: performance characteristics, handling behaviour and ride quality of road vehicles.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2101, MAAE 3004 (Dynamics of Machinery) and third- or fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week.

MECH 4007 [0.5 credit]
Vehicle Engineering II
Engineering and design principles of off-road vehicles and air cushion technology. Topics include: mechanics of vehicle-terrain interaction - terramechanics, performance characteristics of off-road vehicles, steering of tracked vehicles, air cushion systems and their performance, applications of air cushion technology to transportation.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2101, MAAE 3004 (Dynamics of Machinery) and third-or fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week.

MECH 4013 [0.5 credit]
Biomedical Device Design
Medical Devices: the industry and its regulation. Design methodologies. Examination of specific medical devices: surgical equipment, orthopedic devices, rehabilitation engineering, life support, artificial organs. Case studies.
Prerequisite(s): MECH 4210.
Lectures three hours per week, laboratories or tutorial three hours per week.

MECH 4101 [0.5 credit]
Mechanics of Deformable Solids
Course extends the student's ability in design and stress analysis. Topics include: introductory continuum mechanics, theory of elasticity, stress function approach, Lamé and Mitchell problems, stress concentrations, thermoelasticity and plasticity.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3202.
Lectures three hours a week.

MECH 4103 [0.5 credit]
Fatigue and Fracture Analysis
Elastic and elasto-plastic fracture mechanics. Fatigue design methods, fatigue crack initiation and growth Paris law and strain-life methods. Fatigue testing, scatter, mean stress effects and notches. Welded and built up structures, real load histories and corrosion fatigue. Damage tolerant design and fracture control plans.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3202.
Lectures three hours a week.

MECH 4104 [0.5 credit]
Vibration Analysis
Free and forced vibrations of one and two degree-of-freedom systems. Vibration measurement and isolation. Numerical methods for multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Modal analysis techniques. Dynamic vibration absorbers. Shaft whirling. Vibration of continuous systems: bars, plates, beams and shafts. Energy methods. Holzer method.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3004.
Lectures three hours per week.

MECH 4210 [0.5 credit]
Biomechanics
The biomechanics of biological systems; muscles and movement, nerves and motor control. Measurements of motion, strain and neural signals. The hand and manipulation; locomotion and the leg.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3202 and MECH 3710. Additional recommended background: MECH 3310.
Lectures three hours per week, laboratories or tutorials three hours per week.

MECH 4305 [0.5 credit]
Fluid Machinery
Types of machines. Similarity: performance parameters; characteristics; cavitation. Velocity triangles. Euler equation: impulse and reaction. Radial pumps and compressors: analysis, design and operation. Axial pumps and compressors: cascade and blade-element methods; staging; off-design performance; stall and surge. Axial turbines. Current design practice.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3300.
Lectures three hours a week.

MECH 4401 [0.5 credit]
Power Plant Analysis
Criteria of merit; selection of power plant for transportation and power generation applications; interrelation among mechanical, thermodynamic and aerodynamic design processes; jet propulsion, turbojets and turbofans; alternative proposals for vehicular power plant; combined cycle applications.
Precludes additional credit for Engineering AERO 4402.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2400.
Lectures three hours a week.

MECH 4403 [0.5 credit]
Power Generation Systems
Energy sources and resources. Basic elements of power generation. Hydro-electric, fossil-fuel and fissile-fuel power plants. Other methods of conversion. Future methods of conversion. Economic and environmental considerations. Power generation systems. Future power needs.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2400.
Lectures three hours a week.

MECH 4406 [0.5 credit]
Heat Transfer
Mechanisms of heat transfer: fundamentals and solutions. Steady and transient conduction: solution and numerical and electrical analog techniques. Convective heat transfer: free and forced convection for laminar and turbulent flows; heat exchangers. Heat transfer between black and grey surfaces, radiation shields, gas radiation, radiation interchange.
Precludes additional credit for AERO 4446.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2400, MAAE 3300 or MECH 3310, or ENVE 3001 and permission of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week.

MECH 4407 [0.5 credit]
Heating and Air Conditioning
Environmental demands for residential, commercial and industrial systems. Methods of altering and controlling environment. Air distribution. Refrigeration methods, equipment and controls. Integrated year-round air-conditioning and heating systems; heat pumps. Cooling load and air-conditioning calculations. Thermal radiation control. Component matching. System analysis and design.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2400 and third- or fourth- year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week.

MECH 4408 [0.5 credit]
Thermofluids and Energy Systems Design
Integration of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer for design of energy conversion systems. Chemical kinetics and mass transfer. Efficient combustion, fuel cells and batteries. Efficient operation and design of engines, power generators, boilers, furnaces, incinerators, and co-generation systems. Emerging energy systems.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3400 and MECH 4406.
Lectures three hours per week.

MECH 4501 [0.5 credit]
State Space Modeling and Control
Review of matrices. Geometric structure and dynamics of linear systems. Controllability and observability. Pole placement design of controllers and observers. Design of regulator and servo systems. Transmission zeros. Eigenstructure assignment. Relationship to frequency or classical control techniques. Computer solutions using MATLAB. Applications.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 5502.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 4500 or AERO 4540 or SYSC 4505.
Lectures three hours a week.

MECH 4503 [0.5 credit]
An Introduction to Robotics
History of robotics and typical applications. Robotic actuators and sensors. Kinematics of manipulators, inverse kinematics, differential relationships and the Jacobian. Manipulator dynamics. Trajectory generation and path planning. Robot control and performance evaluation. Force control and compliance. Applications in manufacturing and other industries.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3705 and SYSC 3600 or SYSC 3610.
Lectures three hours a week.

MECH 4604 [0.5 credit]
Finite Element Methods
Finite element methodology with emphasis on applications to stress analysis, heat transfer and fluid flow using the simplest one- and two-dimensional elements. Direct equilibrium, variational and Galerkin formulations. Computer programs and practical applications. Higher order elements.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 3202 and (MAAE 3300 or MECH 3310).
Lectures three hours a week.

MECH 4704 [0.5 credit]
Integrated Manufacturing - CIMS
Overview of the topics essential to CIMS including integration of design and assembly techniques, numerical analysis, statistical process control and related production technologies within the manufacturing enterprise.
Prerequisite(s): AERO 3700 or MECH 3700.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as MECH 5704, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures three hours a week.

MECH 4705 [0.5 credit]
CAD/CAM
Introduction to contemporary computer aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) Topics covered include mathematical representation, solid modeling, drafting, mechanical assembly mechanism design, (CNC) machining. Current issues such as CAD data exchange standards, rapid prototyping, concurrent engineering, and design for X (DFX) are also discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2001 (Engineering Graphics and Design) and fourth-year status in Engineering. Lectures three hours a week.
Lectures three hours a week.

MECH 4805 [0.5 credit]
Measurement and Data Systems
Experimental data, accuracy and uncertainty analysis. Analog systems. Sensors. Signal conditioning. Op-Amps, instrumentation amplifiers, charge amplifiers, filters. Digital techniques. Encoders, A/D D/A converters. Data acquisition using microcomputers. Hardware and software considerations. Interfacing. Applications to measurement of motion, strain, force/torque, pressure, fluid flow, temperature.
Precludes additional credit for Engineering ELEC 4805.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 3502, SYSC 3600 or SYSC 3610, and ELEC 3605 or ELEC 2501 or SYSC 3203.
Lectures three hours a week.

MECH 4806 [0.5 credit]
Mechatronics
Introduction to the integration of mechanical, electronic and software components to build mechatronic devices. Mechanical and electrical systems modeling, simulation and implementation. Basic automation and computer requirements. Design tools and examples of mechatronic applications.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 4500 or AERO 4540 or SYSC 4505.
Lectures three hours per week.

Mechanical and Aero. Eng. (MAAE) Courses

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Design


MAAE 2001 [0.5 credit]
Engineering Graphical Design
Engineering drawing techniques; fits and tolerances; working drawings; fasteners. Elementary descriptive geometry; true length, true view, and intersection of geometric entities; developments. Assignments will make extensive use of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and will include the production of detail and assembly drawings from actual physical models.
Prerequisite(s): ECOR 1010.
Lectures and tutorials two hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.

MAAE 2101 [0.5 credit]
Engineering Dynamics
Review of kinematics and kinetics of particles: rectilinear and curvilinear motions; Newton's second law; energy and momentum methods. Kinematics and kinetics of rigid bodies: plane motion of rigid bodies; forces and accelerations; energy and momentum methods.
Precludes additional credit for CIVE 2101.
Prerequisite(s): ECOR 1101 and MATH 1005 and MATH 1104.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours a week.

MAAE 2202 [0.5 credit]
Mechanics of Solids I
Review of Principles of Statics; friction problems; Concepts of stress and strain at a point; statically determinate and indeterminate stress systems; torsion of circular sections; bending moment and shear force diagrams; stresses and deflections in bending; buckling instability.
Precludes additional credit for CIVE 2200.
Prerequisite(s): ECOR 1101, MATH 1005 and MATH 1104.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratory three hours a week.

MAAE 2300 [0.5 credit]
Fluid Mechanics I
Fluid properties. Units. Kinematics, dynamics of fluid motion: concepts of streamline, control volume, steady and one-dimensional flows; continuity, Euler, Bernouilli, steady flow energy, momentum, moment of momentum equations; applications. Fluid statics; pressure distribution in fluid at rest; hydrostatic forces on plane and curved surfaces; buoyancy.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1005, MATH 1104 and ECOR 1101.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory and problem analysis three hours a week.

MAAE 2400 [0.5 credit]
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Basic concepts of thermodynamics: temperature, work, heat, internal energy and enthalpy. First law of thermodynamics for closed and steady-flow open systems. Thermodynamic properties of pure substances; changes of phase; equation of state. Second law of thermodynamics: concept of entropy. Simple power and refrigeration cycles. Introduction to heat transfer: conduction, convection and radiation.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1101 or CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002, MATH 1005 and MATH 1104.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory and problem analysis three hours a week.

MAAE 2700 [0.5 credit]
Engineering Materials
Materials (metals, alloys, polymers) in engineering service; relationship of interatomic bonding, crystal structure and defect structure (vacancies, dislocations) to material properties; polymers, phase diagrams and alloys; microstructure control (heat treatment) and mechanical properties; material failure; corrosion.
Precludes additional credit for CIVE 2700.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1101 or CHEM 1001 and CHEM 1002 and ECOR 1101.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratory three hours a week.

MAAE 3004 [0.5 credit]
Dynamics of Machinery
Kinematic and dynamic analysis of mechanisms and machines. Mechanism force analysis. Static and dynamic balancing. Kinematic and dynamic analysis of cams. Free and forced vibration of single-degree-of-freedom systems. Introduction to multibody dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2101.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratories two hours a week.

MAAE 3202 [0.5 credit]
Mechanics of Solids II
Stress and strain transformations: torsion of non-circular sections; unsymmetric bending and shear centre; energy methods; complex stresses and criteria of yielding; elementary theory of elasticity; axisymmetric deformations.
Precludes additional credit for CIVE 3202.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2202.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratory three hours a week.

MAAE 3300 [0.5 credit]
Fluid Mechanics II
Review of control volume analysis. Dimensional analysis and similitude. Compressible flow: isentropic flow relations, flow in ducts and nozzles, effects of friction and heat transfer, normal and oblique shocks, two-dimensional isentropic expansion. Viscous flow theory: hydrodynamic lubrication and introduction to boundary layers.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2004 and MAAE 2300.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratory three hours a week.

MAAE 3400 [0.5 credit]
Applied Thermodynamics
Gas and vapour power cycles: reheat, regeneration, combined gas/vapour cycles, cogeneration. Heat pump and refrigeration cycles: vapour compression cycles, absorption refrigeration and gas refrigeration. Mixtures of perfect gases and vapours: psychometry and combustion. Principles of turbomachinery.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2400.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis and laboratories one hour a week.

MAAE 3901 [0.5 credit]
Mech and Aero Engineering Lab
Students perform a series of laboratory exercises dealing with a wide range of mechanical engineering topics. Included in this course is a group design project. Students relate theory and practice and develop experience with modern engineering equipment, measurement techniques and design methodology. Good reporting practice is emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): third-year status in Engineering.
Lectures and tutorials one hour a week, laboratory five hours a week.

MAAE 3999 [0.0 credit]
Co-operative Work Term


MAAE 4102 [0.5 credit]
Materials: Strength and Fracture
Analysis and prevention of failures in metals; plasticity analysis and plastic collapse; micro-mechanisms of fracture, conditions leading to crack growth and transition temperature effects, fracture mechanics, fatigue, environmentally assisted cracking, non-destructive evaluation and testing.
Prerequisite(s): MAAE 2700 and MAAE 3202.
Lectures three hours a week.

MAAE 4500 [0.5 credit]
Feedback Control Systems
Introduction to the linear feedback control. Analysis and design of classical control systems. Stability and the Routh-Hurwitz criteria. Time and frequency domain performance criteria, robustness and sensitivity. Root locus, Bode and Nyquist design techniques. Control system components and industrial process automation.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 4505.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3705 and SYSC 3600 or SYSC 3610.
Lectures three hours a week.

MAAE 4906 [0.5 credit]
Special Topics: Mech and Aero Eng.
At the discretion of the Faculty, a course may be offered that deals with selected advanced topics of interest to Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering students.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department.

MAAE 4907 [1.0 credit]
Engineering Design Project
Team project in the design of an aerospace, biomedical, mechanical, or sustainable energy system. Opportunity to develop initiative, engineering judgement, self-reliance, and creativity in a team environment. Results submitted in a comprehensive report as well as through formal oral presentations.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering and completion of, or concurrent registration in, AERO 4003 or AERO 4842 or MECH 4003 or MECH 4013 or SREE 4001. Certain projects may have additional prerequisites.

MAAE 4917 [0.5 credit]
Undergraduate Directed Study
Student carries out a study, analysis, and solution of an engineering problem. Results presented in the form of a written report. Carried out under the close supervision of a faculty member. Intended for students interested in pursuing graduate studies. Requires supervising faculty member and proposal from student.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department and completion of, or concurrent registration in, AERO 4907 or MECH 4907.

Sustainable & Renewable Energy (SREE) Courses

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Design


SREE 1000 [0.0 credit]
Introduction to Sustainable Energy
The concept of energy sustainability. Energy-economy system. Global energy trends, the next 100 years. Energy reserves and resources. Primary and secondary clean energy. Energy use, efficiency and renewables. Energy and the environment/climate change. Sustainable energy choices and policies.
Prerequisite(s): registration in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering.
Lectures one hour per week.

SREE 3001 [0.5 credit]
Sustainable and Renewable Energy Sources
Primary energy sources and the pathways to use. Renewables: photovoltaic, solar-thermal, hydropower, geothermal, tidal. Fossil fuels and nuclear. Terrestial, thermodynamic and electrical limitations.
Prerequisite(s): ENVE 2001 and MAAE 2300 and (ELEC 3605 or ELEC 2501 or fourth-year status in Environmental Engineering).
Lectures three hours per week, laboratories/problem analysis one hour per week.

SREE 3002 [0.5 credit]
Energy Distribution and Efficient Utilization
Electricity, hydrocarbons and hydrogen. Renewables, biofuels and biogas technologies. Distribution, smart grids, and storage systems. Systems integrating centralized and distributed energy conversion systems. Utilization for mobility, light, heating/cooling, industrial-thermal/mechanical, electrolysis.
Prerequisite(s): SREE 3001 and (ELEC 2501 or ELEC 3605).
Lectures three hours per week, laboratories/problem analysis one hour per week.

SREE 3003 [0.5 credit]
Sustainable Energy Systems Design
Residential, commercial and institutional use of energy, efficiency of end use systems. Solar power; technology, generation and economics. Passive solar heating/cooling. Fuel cell thermodynamics, kinetics and solid oxide fuel cells. Wind, ocean, geothermal, biofuels and biogas. Integrated systems combining thermal and mechanical needs. Life-cycle analysis of alternatives.
Prerequisite(s): SREE 3001 and (ELEC 2501 or ELEC 3605).
Lectures three hours per week, laboratories/problem analysis three hours per week.

SREE 4001 [0.5 credit]
Efficient Energy Conversion
Steam generators, solid, liquid, gaseous and biofuels and cycles. Geothermal, solar powerplants. Energy storage. Environmental aspects of power generation. Industrial use and auto-generation of energy. Energy intensity and efficiency of industrial processes and products. Comparative analysis of raw material, energy, or product transport. Life-cycle analysis of alternatives.
Prerequisite(s): SREE 3002 and SREE 3003.
Lectures three hours per week, laboratories/problem analysis three hours per week.

SREE 4002 [0.5 credit]
The Energy Economy, Reliability and Risk
Interrelationship between energy and economic policy and regulations. Reliability of energy supply systems. Risk analysis and its application to the generation, distribution and environmental impacts of energy. Risks analysis and management associated with natural and human and regulatory influences. Environmental and public health risk analysis.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours per week.

SREE 4907 [1.0 credit]
Energy Engineering Project
Student teams develop professional-level experience by applying, honing, integrating and extending previously acquired knowledge in a major design project. Lectures are devoted to discussing project-related issues and student presentations. A project proposal, interim report, oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are required.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering and ECOR 4995 (may be taken concurrently). Certain projects may have additional prerequisites or corequisites.
Lecture one hour a week, laboratory seven hours a week.

Systems and Computer Engineering (SYSC) Courses

Department of Systems and Computer Engineering

Faculty of Engineering and Design


Note: the Departments of Systems and Computer Engineering and Electronics offer courses in: Biomedical and Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering and Engineering Physics.

SYSC 1005 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Software Development
Software development as an engineering discipline, using a modern programming language, Language syntax. Algorithm design. Tracing and visualizing program execution. Testing and debugging. Program style, documentation, reliability. Lab projects are drawn from a variety of application domains: digital image manipulation, computer games, robotics.
Precludes additional credit for ECOR 1606, SYSC 1100, COMP 1005 and COMP 1405.
Lectures two hours a week, tutorial one hour a week, laboratory three hours a week.

SYSC 2001 [0.5 credit]
Computer Systems Foundations
Computer architecture and organization: CPU, cache, memory, input/output, bus structures, interrupts; computer arithmetic: integer and floating point; CPU: instruction sets, addressing modes, instruction encoding. Input/output: programmed, interrupt-driven, block-oriented. Examples from several modern processor families.
Prerequisite(s): ECOR 1606 or SYSC 1005. Additional recommended background: SYSC 2006.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory two hours a week.

SYSC 2003 [0.5 credit]
Introductory Real-Time Systems
Principles of event-driven systems. Review of computer organization. Assemblers and linkers. Development of embedded applications. Programming external interfaces, programmable timer. Input/output methods: polling, interrupts. Real-time issues: concurrency, mutual exclusion, buffering. Introduction to concurrent processes.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 3003 and SYSC 3006.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 2001 and SYSC 2006.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory two hours a week.

SYSC 2004 [0.5 credit]
Object-Oriented Software Development
Designing and implementing small-scale programs as communities of collaborating objects, using a dynamically-typed or statically-typed programming language. Fundamental concepts: classes, objects, encapsulation, information hiding, inheritance, polymorphism. Iterative, incremental development and test-driven development.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 1101, COMP 1006 and COMP 1406.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 2006 or permission of the department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory two hours a week.

SYSC 2006 [0.5 credit]
Foundations of Imperative Programming
Modular programming with a procedural language. Compilation and linking, libraries. Memory management and object lifetimes: static allocation, automatic allocation in stack frames, dynamic allocation from the heap. Introduction to data structures: dynamic arrays, linked lists. Collections: lists, stacks, queues. Introduction to recursion.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 1102, SYSC 2002 and COMP 2401.
Prerequisite(s): ECOR 1606 or SYSC 1005.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory two hours a week.

SYSC 2100 [0.5 credit]
Algorithms and Data Structures
Thorough coverage of fundamental abstract collections: stacks, queues, lists, priority queues, dictionaries, sets, graphs. Data structures: review of arrays and linked lists; trees, heaps, hash tables. Specification, design, implementation of collections, complexity analysis of operations. Sorting algorithms.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 2002 and COMP 2402.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 2006 and SYSC 2004.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory two hours a week.

SYSC 3006 [0.5 credit]
Computer Organization
Computer organization: processor, memory, input/output, system bus. Number systems: binary, decimal, hexadecimal. Assembly language programming: representation of data, instruction encoding, execution. Devices: keyboard, programmable timer, parallel interface. Input/output methods: polling, hardware/software interrupts.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 2001 and SYSC 2003 May not be taken for credit by students in Computer Systems Engineering, Communications Engineering, or Software Engineering.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 2006 and ELEC 2607.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory two hours a week.

SYSC 3010 [0.5 credit]
Computer Systems Development Project
Development of expertise in designing, implementing and testing maintainable, reusable software through team projects. Applying modern programming languages, design patterns, frameworks, UML and modern development processes (refactoring, iterative and incremental development, version control techniques) to medium-scale projects; for example, embedded or mobile applications.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 2101, SYSC 3110 and COMP 2404.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 2100, and third-year status in Computer Systems Engineering.
Lectures two hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.

SYSC 3020 [0.5 credit]
Introduction to Software Engineering
Introduction to software engineering principles, software development life-cycles. Modelling in software engineering. Current techniques, notations, methods, processes and tools used in software engineering. UML modelling. Introduction to software quality, software verification and validation, software testing.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 3100, SYSC 3120, SYSC 4120 and COMP 3004.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 2004 and (SYSC 2006 or SYSC 2002).
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 3101 [0.5 credit]
Programming Languages
Principles underlying different kinds of programming languages (procedural, functional, logic programming) and their semantics. Overview of machinery needed for language support (compilers, interpreters and run-time systems).
Precludes additional credit for COMP 3007.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 2004.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 3110 [0.5 credit]
Software Development Project
Development of expertise in designing, implementing and testing maintainable, reusable software through team projects. Applying modern programming languages, design patterns, frameworks, UML and modern development processes (detection of olfactible source code defects, refactoring, iterative and incremental development, version control techniques) to medium-scale projects.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 2101, SYSC 3010 and COMP 2404.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 2100, and third-year status in Software Engineering.
Lectures two hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.

SYSC 3120 [0.5 credit]
Software Requirements Engineering
Current techniques, notations, methods, processes and tools used in Requirements Engineering. Requirements elicitation, negotiation, modeling requirements, management, validation. Skills needed for Requirements Engineering and the many disciplines on which it draws. Requirements analysis: domain modeling, modeling object interactions; UML modeling. Introduction to software development processes.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 3020 and COMP 3004.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 2100 and third-year status in Software Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory two hours a week.

SYSC 3200 [0.5 credit]
Industrial Engineering
Techniques of operations research for decision-making in complex engineering systems. Linear programming, network models, PERT, integer programming, dynamic programming, queuing systems and inventory models. Problem solving is emphasized.
Precludes additional credit for BUSI 2300, ECON 4004, or MATH 3801.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1004 and MATH 1104 and (ECOR 1606 or SYSC 1100).
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory/problem analysis 1.

SYSC 3203 [0.5 credit]
Bioelectrical Systems
Biomedical transducers, sensors, and biomedical actuators. Biomaterials and biocompatibility. Amplifier designs: inverting, noninverting, differential, and bioinstrumentation. Amplifier analysis: gain, sensitivity, distortion and stability. Filter design. Sampling and quantization. Electrical machines. Biomedical electrical safety and standards.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3705 and PHYS 1004 and enrolment in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering or Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering programs.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.

SYSC 3303 [0.5 credit]
Real-Time Concurrent Systems
Principles and practice of a systems engineering approach to the development of software for real-time, concurrent, distributed systems. Designing to achieve concurrency, performance, and robustness, using visual notations. Converting designs into programs. Introduction to hard real-time systems. Team project.
Prerequisite(s): for students in the Faculty of Engineering and Design: SYSC 2003 and SYSC 2004; for students in Computer Science: COMP 2401 and COMP 2402.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory two hours a week.

SYSC 3500 [0.5 credit]
Signals and Systems
Signals: energy and power signals, discrete-time and continuous. Linear systems and convolution. Fourier Transform; complex Fourier series; signal spectral properties and bandwidth. Laplace transform and transient analysis. Transfer functions, block diagrams. Baseband and passband signals, with applications to communications systems.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 3600, SYSC 2500 (no longer offered) and SYSC 3610.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2004.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 3501 [0.5 credit]
Communication Theory
Review of signals, linear systems and Fourier theory; signal bandwidth and spectra; digital waveform coding; introduction to analog and digital modulation systems; synchronization; characterization and effects of noise; link budgets; communications media and circuits; applications to current communications systems.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 3503.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3705 and (SYSC 3600 or SYSC 3610).
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 3503 [0.5 credit]
Communication Theory II
Amplitude Modulation. Frequency Modulation. Performance of AM and FM in noise. Communication channels, channel models, noise sources, noise models. Digital modulation: ASK, FSK, PSK. Optimal reception, probability of error on the AWGN channel.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 3501 or SYSC 4600.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 3500 and STAT 2605.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory, three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 3600 [0.5 credit]
Systems and Simulation
Properties of linear systems. Linear dynamic models of engineering systems. Applications of the Laplace transform. Transfer functions. Block diagrams. Frequency and time response. System simulation with digital computers.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 2500 (no longer offered), SYSC 3500 or SYSC 3610.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 1005, and (ECOR 1101 or PHYS 1001).
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.

SYSC 3601 [0.5 credit]
Microprocessor Systems
Microprocessor-based system design for different microprocessor families. Microprocessors: internal organization, instruction sets, address generation, pin-outs, bus cycles, signalling waveforms. Interfacing memory and I/O devices. Interrupt structures, direct memory access. Floating point coprocessors. System bus standards. Introduction to DSPs.
Precludes additional credit for ELEC 4601.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2607, and SYSC 2003 or permission of the department.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 3610 [0.5 credit]
Biomedical Systems, Modeling, and Control
Properties of linear systems. Linear dynamic models of biomedical systems. Biomedical application of the Laplace transforms. Transfer functions. Block diagram. Frequency and time response. Feedback, control, and stability. Biomedical systems modeling and control.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 3500 or SYSC 3600.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3705 and ECOR 1101 and enrolment in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering program or in Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering programs.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours a week.

SYSC 3999 [0.0 credit]
Co-operative Work Term


SYSC 4001 [0.5 credit]
Operating Systems
Introduction to operating system principles. Processes and threads. CPU scheduling. Managing concurrency: mutual exclusion and synchronization, deadlock and starvation. Managing memory and input/output. Concurrent programming, including interprocess communication in distributed systems.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 3001 and COMP 3000.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 2006 and (SYSC 2003 or SYSC 3006).

SYSC 4005 [0.5 credit]
Discrete Simulation/Modeling
Simulation as a problem solving tool. Random variable generation, general discrete simulation procedure: event table and statistical gathering. Analyses of simulation data: point and interval estimation. Confidence intervals. Overview of modeling, simulation, and problem solving using SIMSCRIPT, MODSIM, and other languages.
Prerequisite(s): (STAT 2605 or STAT 3502) and fourth-year status in Engineering, or permission of the Department.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as SYSC 5001, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory one hour a week.

SYSC 4101 [0.5 credit]
Software Validation
Techniques for the systematic testing of software systems. Software validation and verification, software debugging, quality assurance, measurement and prediction of software reliability. Emphasis on the treatment of these topics in the context of real-time and distributed systems.
Precludes additional credit for COMP 4004.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 3120 or SYSC 3020.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory/problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4102 [0.5 credit]
Performance Engineering
Techniques based on measurements and models, for predicting and evaluating the performance of computer systems. Instrumentation. Simple queueing models and approximations. Techniques for modifying software designs to improve performance.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 3502 and SYSC 4001.
Also offered at the graduate level, with different requirements, as SYSC 5101, for which additional credit is precluded.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory/problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4105 [0.5 credit]
Engineering Management
Introduction to engineering management: management of new products, management of manufacturing processes, management of the linkages between new products and manufacturing processes. Current theories, concepts and techniques are stressed, using a combination of readings, cases and guest speakers.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week.

SYSC 4106 [0.5 credit]
Software Product Management
Stages of the life cycle of software products and their implications for architecture definition, requirements specification, variety, target market segmentation, adoption, roll-out plans, documentation, maintenance, skills, building prototypes, testing, feature prioritization, quality and tools infrastructures.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 3020 or SYSC 3120 (may be taken concurrently) or COMP 3004.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory/problem analysis two hours a week.

SYSC 4107 [0.5 credit]
Software Business
Establishing and growing businesses anchored on software design and development. Models for software business; partnerships with suppliers and customers; distribution; raising money; intellectual property protection; evolving core products and sources of competitive advantage; alignment among the business model, infrastructures, and software development.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering or Computer Science.
Lectures three hours a week.

SYSC 4120 [0.5 credit]
Software Architecture and Design
Introduction and importance of software architectures and software system design in software engineering. Current techniques, modeling notations, method processes and tolls used in software architecture and system design. Software architectures, architectural patterns, design patterns, software qualities, software reuse.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 3020, SYSC 4800 and COMP 3004.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 3120.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4201 [0.5 credit]
Ethics, Research Methods and Standards for Biomedical Engineering
Ethical theories, ethical decision-making, biomedical research ethics: informed consent, confidentiality, privacy, research ethics boards; research methods: hypothesis formulation, data collection, sampling bias, experimental design, statistical literacy; regulations for design, manufacture, certification of medical devices; impact of technology and research (social, political, financial).
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 3605 or SYSC 3203.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4202 [0.5 credit]
Clinical Engineering
Overview of the Canadian health care system; brief examples of other countries; clinical engineering and the management of technologies in industrialized and in developing countries; safety, reliability, quality assurance; introduction to biomedical sensor technologies; applications of telemedicine; impact of technology on health care.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Biomedical and Electrical or Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4203 [0.5 credit]
Bioinstrumentation and Signals
Bioinstrumentation and biological signals; instrumentation systems, noise, electrical safety, and biocompatibility; bioelectric signals; biopotential electrodes: material properties, selection, and fabrication; measurement of flow and pressure; data acquisition; signal processing; biomedical imaging technologies; performance and characteristics of bioamplifier systems; major physiological systems and associated measurements.
Prerequisite(s): (SYSC 3600 or SYSC 3500 or SYSC 3610) and (ELEC 2507 or ELEC 3605 or SYSC 3203) and fourth-year status in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering or fourth-year status in Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory/problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4205 [0.5 credit]
Image Processing for Medical Applications
Two-dimensional signals, filters, and Fourier transforms. Image acquisition, sampling, quantization and representation. Image perception. Digital and film cameras. Medical imaging technologies. Image processing operations: histogram, convolution, morphological, segmentation, registration. Image compression and formats.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 3705 and fourth-year status in Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory/problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4405 [0.5 credit]
Digital Signal Processing
Discrete time signal and system representation: time domain, z-transform, frequency domain. Sampling theorem. Digital filters: design, response, implementation, computer-aided design. Spectral analysis: the discrete Fourier transform and the FFT. Applications of digital signal processing.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 3500 or SYSC 3600 or SYSC 3610.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4502 [0.5 credit]
Communications Software
Layered communication software models and Internet protocols. FSM, EFSM, and MSC. APIs and socket programming. Routing algorithms and data structures. Packet scheduling algorithms and real-time operating systems. Layer integration and implementation issues.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 3502.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 4602 and SYSC 2004 and fourth year status in Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, or Software Engineering, or third year status in Communications Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4504 [0.5 credit]
Distributed Network Processing
Software aspects of distributed networks. Client-server systems. Internet and the WWW. LAN's and WAN's, routing protocols. Transportable software, Java applets. Use of modern software tools in communication network monitoring and analysis. Network management.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 2004 or SYSC 2100. Additional recommended background: SYSC 4602 or SYSC 3303.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4505 [0.5 credit]
Automatic Control Systems I
Review of Laplace transform techniques. Effects of feedback: frequency response, pole-zero positions. Compensation: root locus, Bode plots. State variables: formulation, solution of linear systems, examples of simple second-order non-linear systems. Discrete time systems: z-transforms. Signal reconstruction.
Precludes additional credit for MAAE 4500.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 2004 and (SYSC 3500 or SYSC 3600 or SYSC 3610).
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4507 [0.5 credit]
Computer Systems Architecture
Evolution of computer systems architecture, influences of changing technology, techniques to improve performance, memory hierarchy, hardware accelerators. Instruction level parallelism, pipelining, vector processing, superscalar, out of order execution, speculative execution. Thread level parallelism, multi-core, many-core, heterogeneous systems. Evolution of architectures for specific application domains.
Prerequisite(s): ELEC 2607 and (SYSC 2001 or SYSC 3006).
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory/problem analysis one hour a week.

SYSC 4600 [0.5 credit]
Digital Communications
Review of probability, random variables, signal representation. Baseband data transmission: Nyquist criterion, equalization, optimal receiver, error probability. Digital modulation, performance. Synchronization. Introduction to information theory. Error detection and correction. Spread spectrum. Applications to current digital wired and wireless communications systems.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 3503 and SYSC 4604.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 3501 and STAT 3502.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4602 [0.5 credit]
Computer Communications
Layered protocol architectures, OSI. Physical media, physical layer interfaces, data transmission. Data-link protocols, multiplexing, polling. LANs, IEEE 802 standards, performance. Switched Ethernets, FDDI, bridges. Wide area networks, packet-switching networks, X.25. Frame relay, internetworking, DoD protocols, TCP, UDP. ATM LANs, adaptation layers, traffic issues.
Precludes additional credit for COMP 3203.
Prerequisite(s): STAT 2605 or STAT 3502 (may be taken concurrently), and fourth-year status in Biomedical and Electrical, Electrical, Computer Systems, Software, or Sustainable and Renewable Energy Engineering, or third-year status in Communications Engineering.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4604 [0.5 credit]
Digital Communication Theory
Introduction to information theory, source coding and data compression, Error control coding, Trellis coded modulation, advanced topics of current interest: spread spectrum; digital wireless communications.
Precludes additional credit for SYSC 4600.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 3503.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4607 [0.5 credit]
Wireless Communications
Wireless radio channel characterization, diversity, equalization; cellular architecture, multiple access principles, spread spectrum systems, radio resource management; examples from modern wireless systems, networks, and standards, including cellular networks, WLANs, ad hoc networks, and satellite systems.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 3501 or SYSC 3503.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4700 [0.5 credit]
Telecommunications Engineering
Telecommunications as a national and international infrastructure. Systems view of network architecture: transmission, access, switching, multiplexing, signalling, and teletraffic. Network planning, management, security and control. Role of government, regulation and competition. Current telecommunications network evolution.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Electrical, Computer Systems or Communications Engineering, and (SYSC 3501 or SYSC 3503).
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory/problem analysis three hours alternate weeks.

SYSC 4701 [0.5 credit]
Communications Systems Lab
Project-oriented level experience in the design of communication systems to meet user requirements. Lectures on queuing theory and teletraffic analysis; system specification and design: requirements analysis, solution alternatives, evaluation of alternative technologies, design, costing, implementation, test.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Communications Engineering.
Lectures two hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.

SYSC 4805 [0.5 credit]
Computer Systems Design Lab
Developing professional-level expertise in selected, important areas of the field by applying, honing, integrating, and extending previously acquired knowledge in team projects in the laboratory. Lecture periods are devoted to new knowledge required for the selected areas, to project-related issues, and to student presentations.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 3303 and SYSC 3020 and fourth year status in Computer Systems Engineering.
Lectures two hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.

SYSC 4806 [0.5 credit]
Software Engineering Lab
Applying the full spectrum of engineering and programming knowledge acquired in the program through team projects in the laboratory. Practice in doing presentations and reviews. Lectures will discuss software engineering issues as they relate to the projects, from a mature point of view.
Prerequisite(s): SYSC 4120 and fourth-year status in Software Engineering.
Lectures two hours a week, laboratory four hours a week.

SYSC 4906 [0.5 credit]
Special Topics
At the discretion of the Department, a course dealing with selected advanced topics of interest to students in Biomedical and Electrical, Communications, Computer Systems, Electrical, Software Engineering, and Engineering Physics may be offered.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Department.

SYSC 4907 [1.0 credit]
Engineering Project
Student teams develop professional-level experience by applying previously acquired knowledge to a major design project. Lectures discuss project-related issues and student presentations. A project proposal, interim report, oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are required.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Engineering and ECOR 4995 (may be taken concurrently). Certain projects may have additional prerequisites.
Lecture one hour a week, laboratory seven hours a week.

SYSC 4917 [1.0 credit]
Biomedical Engineering Project
Student teams develop professional-level experience by applying previously acquired knowledge to a major design project in biomedical engineering. Lectures discuss project-related issues and student presentations. A project proposal, interim report, oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are required.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering and ECOR 4995 (may be taken concurrently). Certain projects may have additional prerequisites.
Lecture one hour a week, laboratory seven hours a week.

SYSC 4927 [1.0 credit]
Software Engineering Project
Student teams gain professional-level experience by applying and extending previously acquired knowledge in a major design project in software engineering. Lectures discuss project-related issues and student presentations. A project proposal, interim report, oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are required.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Software Engineering and ECOR 4995 (may be taken concurrently). Certain projects may have additional prerequisites.
Lecture one hour a week, laboratory seven hours a week.

SYSC 4937 [1.0 credit]
Communications Engineering Project
Student teams gain professional-level experience by applying and extending previously acquired knowledge in a major design project in communications engineering. Lectures discuss project-related issues and student presentations. A project proposal, interim report, oral presentations, and a comprehensive final report are required.
Prerequisite(s): fourth-year status in Communications Engineering and ECOR 4995 (may be taken concurrently). Certain projects may have additional prerequisites.
Lecture one hour a week, laboratory seven hours a week.

Summer session: some of the courses listed in this Calendar are offered during the summer. Hours and scheduling for summer session courses will differ significantly from those reported in the fall/winter Calendar. To determine the scheduling and hours for summer session classes, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca

Not all courses listed are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for the current session and to determine the term of offering, consult the class schedule at central.carleton.ca

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