Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering

Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of business organizations, the basics of time value of money, financial and cost accounting, and process and operations management. This background will be coupled with two equally important areas of business which are marketing and management in order to produce a well balanced business foundation learning outcome for engineers.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course covers the design and implementation of microcontroller-based embedded system hardware. The circuit design, fabrication, assembly and testing of a multi-layer printed wiring board assembly for a specified embedded control and communication application is studied.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: EECE73230 AND ELCN72015
• CoRequisites: EECE72545 OR EECE72546 AND SENG72005 OR SENG72006
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $159.65

Description: This course covers the description, analysis, design and realization of discrete-time systems. Topics include: discrete signals, sampling and aliasing, quantization, discrete correlation and convolution, the discrete Fourier transform, the Z-transform, and the bilinear transform. These mathematical tools are applied to the analysis, design, and implementation of Finite Impulse Response (FIR) and Infinite Impulse Response (IIR) filters.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: EECE72435 AND MATH72300 AND PROG72365
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $124.75

Description: The design, implementation and evaluation of individual and group projects that integrate the fundamental technical knowledge and skills learned in previous semesters with the embedded system, signal processing and software concepts learned this semester. Appropriate problem solving, communication and time management skills are emphasized.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites: EECE72395 AND SENG72005 OR SENG72006
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course covers the design, programming and testing of software for embedded systems. The implementation of software for low-level device interfacing and real-time control in a microcontroller environment is examined.

• Hours: 70
• Credits: 5
• Pre-Requisites: EECE73230 AND PROG72365
• CoRequisites: EECE72395 AND EECE72545 OR EECE72546
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course provides students with the opportunity to perform a number of chemistry experiments increasing their practical knowledge, investigation skills, chemical processes in industrial settings and safety awareness. Topics covered may include: chemical reactions, acids and bases, Newton's Law of Cooling, reduction and oxidation, polymerization and synthesis of acetylene.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: The design, implementation and evaluation of individual and group projects that integrate the fundamental technical knowledge and skills learned in previous semesters with product development process and quality concepts learned this semester. Appropriate problem solving, communication and time management skills are emphasized. This course emphasizes the fundamentals of engineering design, including understanding system requirements, effective methods of design, coding, and testing, development, verification and validation, quality, and the application of engineering tools.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites: EECE73220 OR EECE73225 AND ELCN73005 AND INFO72220
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course covers the modeling and analysis of continuous-time signals and systems, and the design of closed-loop controllers to modify the response of a give system to meet a given specification. Topics include: the Laplace transform and related theorems. transfer functions, stability, transient, steady-state and frequency response analysis, the design of compensators by root locus and frequency response techniques.

• Hours: 70
• Credits: 5
• Pre-Requisites: EECE72425
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course covers the analysis and design of circuits for linear and non-linear signal conditioning applications using op-amps and related components. Consideration is given to both DC and AC device characteristics and limitations. Laplace-domain techniques are used for the analysis and design of active and passive circuits.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: ELCN72015
• CoRequisites: EECE73220 OR EECE73225
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course performs an in-depth study of the organization of operating systems for various computer platforms. Aspects covered include process scheduling, process synchronization, multi-process computation, deadlock avoidance, and file system organization and integrity.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: PROG72365
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: The study of the mathematics of probability and statistics. Examples are formulated from various Engineering, scientific and other disciplines.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: MATH72000 OR MATH72005 OR MATH72300
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: The design, implementation and evaluation of several individual and group projects that integrate the fundamental technical knowledge and skills learned in previous semesters with the networking concepts learned this semester. Appropriate problem solving, communication and time management skills are emphasized.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites: INFO73180 AND SENG73000
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

This course covers data communication and internetworking principles, design of practical data network and protocols, analysis of network performance, and overview of network security and management techniques. Topics include: characterization of data traffic, principals of packet switching, routing algorithms, TCP/IP protocol & internetworking, real-time services over internet, network security techniques and network management systems, local area and industrial data networks.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: EECE72435 AND INFO72220 OR PROG71040
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: This course is divided between advanced topics selected from calculus, statistics and discrete mathematics. Topics are selected to support advanced studies in natural sciences and engineering. Commonly selected topics would include aspects of partial derivatives, surface integrals, spherical and cylindrical coordinates, methods of proof, number and set theory, stochastic processes and queuing theory.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: MATH73050
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: Topics in this course include: the fundamental elements of classical macroscopic thermodynamics and heat transfer; basic concepts; properties of pure substances; laws of thermodynamics; flow and non-flow thermodynamic processes; mixtures of gases; power cycles; refrigeration cycles; thermodynamics of Gas Flow; combustion processes; heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: CHEM72000 OR CHEM72005 AND MATH70010 OR MATH71570 OR MATH72005 OR MATH72300
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $44.25

Description: This course examines several areas in the natural sciences including astronomy, earth sciences and biology. In the astronomy section, students acquire a basic understanding of the universe, its origins and composition, and the inter-relationships between galaxies, stars and planets, including those in our own solar system. Cosmology and current ideas regarding space and time are also discussed. In the geology section of the course, students acquire a basic understanding of various geological principles including Earth’s structure and materials, Earth’s history, Earth’s processes and the impact of natural disasters Current research into the prediction of natural disasters and the study and use of Earth’s materials are also discussed In the biology section, students examine various sub-disciplines of biology, thereby gaining an understanding of the nature of life and its complex interactions with the biotic and abiotic environments. The impact of and preventative measures for spread of infectious diseases, advancements in DNA technology and the health of our biosphere are also discussed. . Research methods are also discussed and the impact of current research in the Natural sciences in contemporary society is assessed. Throughout the course, students develop critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course integrates current software engineering design and development techniques and technologies with domain knowledge and tools of modern software systems and applications. Fundamental knowledge, design methodologies, development techniques, and future directions are discussed and developed in the context of current applications. Methods used in trending areas of software development such as distributed software systems, embedded systems, Internet of Things, and cloud computing are explored. Specific topics may include markup languages for communication, server management, and database technologies for data storage and retrieval. Quality of service characteristics in these domains (such as reliability, robustness, security, and verification) are also considered.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: INFO72220
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description:

Engineering Economics is a requirement of the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. Marketing and price determination. Project cash flows. Assessment of alternative investments/equipment/projects and determination of output decisions. Depreciation of equipment. Factors affecting decisions: Taxation, Inflation. Assessment and management of uncertainties and risk.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Description: This course is a study of computer architecture and the factors influencing the design of hardware and software elements of computer systems. Topics include: instruction set design, processor micro-architecture and pipelining, cache and virtual memory organizations, protection and sharing, in-order and out-of-order superscalar architectures, multithreaded architectures, symmetric multiprocessors, memory models and synchronization, parallel computers, reconfigurable systems and emerging technologies.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: EECE73230 AND INFO72220 AND SENG72005 OR SENG72006
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $169.50

Description: This course covers principles of packet radio communications, and their practical applications in contemporary cellular mobile and wireless local & personal area data networks. Topics include: radio path characterization & modeling; advanced modulation, multiplexing and channelization schemes; mobility management and network discovery techniques; and network architecture, radio access and channel assignment schemes.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: INFO73180 AND MATH73235
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $161.05

Description: The design, implementation and evaluation of a capstone project that integrates the technical knowledge and skills learned in previous and the current semesters. Appropriate research, problem solving, communication, time and project management skills are emphasized.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

Description: In this course students will study the role of law in society, the Canadian legal system, law of torts, contract law, protection of intellectual property, forms of business organizations such as sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations, foundations of ethical reasoning, engineering Codes of Ethics, professional engineering Acts, ethical dilemmas encountered in the engineering profession, ethical issues related to the protection of the environment, risks associated with engineering activities, protection of public interests, regulation of the engineering profession in Canada, and disciplinary powers delegated by the governments to engineering associations.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $304.90

Description:

This course covers the fundamental physics of electromagnetic phenomena focusing on the study of electric and magnetic phenomena under static conditions, time-varying fields, plane-wave propagation, wave reflection and transmission, and radiation.

• Hours: 70
• Credits: 5
• Pre-Requisites: MATH73235
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.