Bachelor of Engineering - Power Systems Engineering

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Courses - August 2025

Level 1

Course details

Conestoga 101
CON0101


Engineering Drawing
DRWG71040


Engineering Project I
EECE71000


Basic Electrical and Magnetic Circuits
ELEC71180


Foundation Module (PSE)
FND71090


Math I
MATH71620


Physics I
PHYS71105


Introduction to Natural Sciences
SCIE71000


Group Dynamics
SOC71500


Level 2

Course details

Engineering Project II
EECE71010


Electronic Foundations
ELCN71100


AC Circuits
ELEC71190


Scientific and Technical Communications
ENGL71200


Math II
MATH71630


Physics II
PHYS71165


Level 3

Course details

Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR71050


Chemistry
CHEM72005


Engineering Project III
EECE72010


DC Motors and Transformers
ELEC72000


Project Management, Methods and Tools
MGMT72120


Programming Principles
PROG71985


Science, Technology and Society
SOC71045


Level 4

Course details

Sensors Actuators and Instrumentation
CNTR72000


Digital Systems
EECE71425


Engineering Project IV
EECE72020


AC Motors and Generators
ELEC72010


Electrical Code for Safety and Power
ELEC72020


Math III
MATH72005


Level 5

Course details

Co-op Work Term I - (B.Eng Power Systems Engineering)
COOP72040


Level 6

Course details

Engineering Project V
EECE73005


Introduction to Power and Industrial Electronics
ELCN73030


Power Systems Analysis
ELEC73005


Probability and Statistics
MATH73050


Thermodynamics
MECH73115


Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details

Electives: Program Option
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

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Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses".

Material Removal Manufacturing Processes
MACH71685


Building Materials and Processes
MATR71030


Introduction to Welding
WELD73295


Level 7

Course details

Business Foundations
BUS72060


Engineering Project VI
EECE73015


Power and Industrial Electronics
ELCN73020


Signals and Control Systems
ELCN74010


Power Transmission and Distribution
ELEC73010


Selected Topics in Science
SCIE73010


Level 8

Course details

Co-op Work Term II - (B.Eng Power Systems Engineering)
COOP73040


Level 9

Course details

Co-op Work Term III - (B.Eng Power Systems Engineering)
COOP74020


Level 10

Course details

Economics for Engineers
ECON74000


Engineering Project VII
EECE74055


Data Communications and Computer Networks
ELCN74021


Renewable Energy
ELEC74000


Law, Ethics and Professional Practice
LAW74600


Level 11

Course details

Protection and Control for Power Systems
CNTR74000


Control of Power Devices for Power System Stability
CNTR74010


Engineering Project VIII
EECE74065


Switch Gear and Protection for Power Systems
ELEC74010


Electives: Interdisciplinary
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Interdisciplinary Elective Details

Electives: Program Option
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

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Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses".

Power Plant and Economy
EECE74140


Electric Vehicles and Controls
EECE74150


Power Electronic Solutions for Power Systems
EECE74160


Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing
ENGG74100


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Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.

Program outcomes

  1. Solve engineering problems related to electric power systems by applying advanced principles of mathematics, natural sciences and engineering.
  2. Identify, formulate, analyze and solve complex engineering problems in electric power systems to reach substantiated conclusions.
  3. Develop specifications based on determined requirements for electric power systems.
  4. Investigate power system problems using appropriate methods that include research, practical experimentation, simulations, engineering analysis and information synthesis in order to reach valid conclusions.
  5. Evaluate, verify and validate electric power engineering systems against specifications and requirements.
  6. Design new solutions in the field of power systems engineering using appropriate engineering design method and process, considering health and safety risks, applicable standards, economic, environmental, cultural and societal aspects, in order to meet stakeholder requirements.
  7. Create, select, adapt, and extend appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools for analysis, design, development and evaluation of electric power systems, and effectively apply them to solve power systems engineering problems.
  8. Work independently and in diverse teams using leadership, interpersonal, group dynamics and conflict resolution skills to provide flexible and adaptable solutions.
  9. Communicate complex engineering and non-technical concepts using a variety of communication techniques that include oral presentations, technical reports, design documentation and instructions.
  10. Interpret professional, ethical, and legal codes of practice for professional engineers in order to be in compliance with industrial, labor and environmental legislation, and to protect the public and public interest.
  11. Apply stewardship of society, environment, law, and health & safety effectively to engineering design and process development activities.
  12. Apply professional ethics, accountability and equity to maintain fairness and demonstrate values and respect diversity across global settings and societal contexts.
  13. Effectively incorporate economics and business practices including project, resource, risk and change management into the practice of engineering research and development.
  14. Identify and address professional development needs independently, to maintain technical and professional currency and competence, and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge.