Computer Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)

• Hours: 14
• Credits: 1
• Pre-Requisites:
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

This course introduces students to integrated linear circuit devices and their applications in signal processing, and basic communication systems building blocks. Topics include operational amplifier characteristics and applications, amplifier Bode-plot frequency response analysis, active filters, power amplifiers, feedback amplifiers, oscillators, phototransistors and opto-isolators.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: EECE1045 OR EECE1047 AND EECE1585 OR EECE1587
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course introduces students to microprocessors, the main processing units of a computer system, and teaches them how to integrate them with other peripheral devices. Topics include: microprocessors architecture, instructions set, assembly language programming, memory, Input/Output, and Interrupts.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: EECE1195 AND PROG1955
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course introduces students to advanced topics in digital system design, including Hardware Description Language (HDL), Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), simulation tools, synchronous sequential digital circuits design, finite state machine, and System on a Chip (SoC). Students will write many HDL codes for laboratory experiments and a project.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: EECE1195
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

This course is oriented towards main areas of knowledge and skills regarding both hardware and software required to design, set up, maintain and troubleshoot computer networks. Topics covered include: network topologies, OSI reference model, transmission media, data coding, modems, multiplexing, error control, wired and wireless LANs, Internet Protocols, internetworking devices, and circuit technologies.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: TCOM2035 OR TCOM2040
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

This course covers the theory and operation of switching semiconductor devices (MOSFET, IGBT, GTO, SCR etc.) and introduces the essentials of analyses and design of power electronic circuits. Topics include AC-DC converters, DC-DC converters, diode and thyristor bridges, voltage-sourced converters, and typical control schemes for power converters. The course also discusses examples of industry applications of power electronics.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: EECE1047
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

In this laboratory course, students practically apply the knowledge and the skills gained in Electronics II course and Power Electronics course. Topics include feedback amplifiers, power amplifiers, active filters, oscillators, switched mode power supplies, and inverters

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: EECE1047
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: MATH1120 OR MATH1190 OR MATH1195
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

In this course, students learn how to design, implement, and troubleshoot a microcontroller based embedded system. Topics include: introduction to microcontrollers, in circuit programming, flash memory, assembly language, and C language programming, I/O programming, timer-counter programming, and interfacing keyboard, LCD, ADC, and DAC.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: EECE2045 OR EECE2047 AND EECE2325
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

In this course, students will learn the process of design and layout of a printed circuit board using industry standard tools. Topics include schematic capture, symbol and footprint creation, building and maintaining libraries, and PCB layout. Signal integrity practices will be observed throughout the courses.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: ELCN2060
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course introduces students to the applications of differentiation and integration in electronics. Topics covered include theory and applications of Maclaurin, Taylor and Fourier series, linear differential equations, double integrals, Laplace and Fourier transforms.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: MATH2080 OR MATH2400
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

This course introduces students to the elementary concepts in electronic communication. Topics covered include: an overview of communications systems, signal and noise, linear system analysis, amplitude and angle modulation and demodulation, and digital communications techniques and systems.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: EECE1585 OR EECE1587
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

In this course, students learn how to design, implement, and troubleshoot a microcontroller based embedded system. Topics include: introduction to microcontrollers, in circuit programming, flash memory, assembly language, and C language programming, I/O programming, timer-counter programming, and interfacing keyboard, LCD, ADC, and DAC.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: EECE1585 OR EECE1587
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

In this laboratory course, students practically apply the knowledge and the skills gained in Principles of Telecommunication Systems course and Transmission Lines course. Topics include modulation, demodulation, harmonics of periodical signals, reflectometry, and standing wave.

• Hours: 28
• Credits: 2
• Pre-Requisites: EECE1587
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

• Hours: 420
• Credits: 14
• Pre-Requisites: CDEV1020 OR CEPR1020
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: EECE2527 OR EECE2660
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course focuses on the research, planning and design phases of the students final year technical project. Selected project topic and scope are to be at a suitable technologist's level and students are encouraged to select projects of interest to potential employers. During this term the students continue to research and refine their project, complete a written and oral presentation of their Concept Proposal for faculty approval, prepare a project Requirements document, a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and a Specifications document. By the end of the term the students shall demonstrate, through a written Progress Report and practical demonstration, the progress of their project.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: EECE2660 AND MATH2150
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: MATH2150 AND MATH2410
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course covers the design, prototyping, and evaluation of user interfaces to computers and embedded systems. It covers the following topics: Human capabilities (e.g., visual and auditory perception, memory, mental models, and interface metaphors); Interface technology (e.g., input and output devices, interaction styles, and common interface paradigms); and, Interface design methods (e.g., user-centered design, prototyping, and design principles and rules), and interface evaluation (e.g., software logging, user observation, benchmarks and experiments).

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: PROG1960
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: PROG1960
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: CNTR3115 OR CNTR3117
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $245.05

Students will adapt and manipulate an operating system and its custom applications on embedded hardware taking the following topics into consideration: design, analysis, testing, security, fault tolerance,portability, documentation, architecture issues and device drivers.

• Hours: 56
• Credits: 4
• Pre-Requisites: PROG1960
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $83.05

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: EECE3165 OR EECE3166
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

This course covers both the analysis and design of FIR and IIR digital filters. Implementations in both hardware (DSP chips) and software will be discussed. Emphasis on the use of the FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) as an analysis tool will also be included. Examples will be presented to illustrate the use of digital filtering in areas such as speech processing, noise cancelling, and telecommunications. This course emphasizes the application of Digital Signal Processing based on the theoretical background provided in DSP Applications I.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: EECE3245
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.

This course involves case studies of successful Network Enabled Hardware systems. Issues considered will include: the use of standards, interoperability, reliability, security, EMI and privacy. Students will implement a system which includes sensors, actuators, processing, data storage/archiving and networked communication using a standard protocol. This is a final semester course and students will be expected to integrate material from all previous courses into a viable solution.

• Hours: 42
• Credits: 3
• Pre-Requisites: PROG2325
• CoRequisites:
• Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: No cost.