Engineering

Introduces the discipline of Chemical Engineering and develops fundamental skills of unit conversion and material balancing. Systems of units for parameters such as concentration, flow, pressure and temperature are explained. Skills for solving steady-state material balance problems on reactive and non-reactive systems. An understanding of the chemical engineering discipline is gained through examples of major industries such as petroleum, pulp and paper, mining, and power production.

C oncepts of enthalpy and energy balances, including heats of chemical reaction, with material balances for steady and unsteady-state systems. Fundamentals such as vapour-liquid equilibrium principles are introduced and integrated into material/energy balance problems alongside interpretations of the physical properties of process streams.

The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and their application to practical problems; properties of liquid and vapours; ideal gas relationships; steam and gas power cycles and their application to steam power plants, internal combustion engines and gas turbines; combustion characteristics; compressible flow; refrigeration and heat pumps.

Covers bomb and flow calorimetry, material and energy balance study of the University heating plant, fluid mechanics experiments including flow meter calibrations and pressure drop measurements in pipes and fittings. Interpretation of experimental data, group dynamics, safety issues, report writing and oral presentations. Students work under close supervision.

Principles relating the properties and behaviour of engineering materials to their structure; atomic bonding forces and strength of interatomic and intermolecular bonding forces, atomic arrangements in solids, structural imperfections and atom movements in solids; principles of phase diagrams and their application to multiphase materials, with particular reference to the iron-carbon system; mechanical and electrical properties of engineering material; semiconductors, polymers and ceramics; and their relation to internal structure.

Laboratory experiments are conducted to illustrate behaviour of materials and other concepts covered in CHE 2501 .

Introduces principles of chemical process design strategy and decision making. Fundamental Chemical Engineering concepts such as material and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and materials science are integrated into the design process. Flowsheet preparation, chemical process safety, loss prevention and project planning; codes and standards, responsible care and environmental stewardship. Engineering economics and profitability.

Introduce practical fluid mechanics, including fluid properties, statics and kinematics, and fluid momentum and energy. Emphasis on internal flows: laminar/turbulent flows, friction factor, loss coefficients for fittings and valves, and pipe networks. Pump selection using pump curves.

Analyze the behavio u r and processing of particulate materials in fluid systems. Investigate particle motion, classification, comm inu tion and separation techniques, including gas cyclone design and filtration. Examine flow through porous media, sedimentation, fluidized beds, and multiphase pipe flow to understand industrial applications in chemical engineering.

Development of thermodynamic work functions and application to chemical and phase equilibria; chemical potential and other partial molar properties, First and Second Law applications in flow processes.

Explores heat transfer build ing on energy balance and fluid mechanics concepts. Steady and unsteady-state conduction. Convecti ve heat transfer coefficients: forced convection, free convection. Boiling, evaporation, and condensation. Dimensionless numbers and correlations. Heat exchanger design. Radiation heat transfer.

Analysis and design procedures for mass transfer operations based on equilibrium stage concept. Graphical procedures for simple systems. Numerical stagewise procedures. Distillation, gas absorption and liquid extraction.

Fundamentals of the theory of mass transport; diffusion in gases, liquids, solids, and between phases. Effect of reactions on mass transfer. Mass transfer rates by convection and dispersion.

Experiments in unit operations. Emphasis on interpretation of experimental data, group dynamics, experimental design, and report writing. Students will work under limited supervision.

Experiments in unit operations. Emphasis on interpretation of experimental data, group dynamics, safety issues, and report writing. Students will work under minimal supervision.

Preliminary sizing of equipment, optimization techniques, estimation of capital and operating costs, heat-exchanger networks, pressure vessels, and computer-based process design tools. Students work individually and in teams on process design projects that draw on knowledge gained in previous courses, concepts taught in class and information available in the literature.

Application of principles of chemical kinetics to the design of chemical reactors. Simple idealized isothermal reactors (batch, plug flow, continuous stirred tank reactor) for single and multiple reactions. Catalysis, Adiabatic and non-isothermal reactors. Optimal choice of temperature. Residence time distribution and non-ideal flow systems.

Basic techniques for the dynamic analysis of elementary processes; the characteristics of controllers, control valves, measurement devices and transmitters; feedback control loops; stability of loop from the viewpoint of the roots of the characteristic equation and root locus techniques.

Design of industrial equipment for unit operations using heat and mass transfer principles. Examples include: packed columns, humidification and drying, ion exchange, membranes , and adsorption.

Experiments to characterize gas absorption columns, chemical reactors, distillation columns and other unit operations, which underlie the practice of chemical engineering, will be conducted. Students will apply their knowledge of interpretation of experimental data, group dynamics, laboratory safety and report writing throughout this course. Experiments will be conducted independently.

Surveys principles of biology from the molecular level to the cell. Topics include an introduction to the structure, function and synthesis of biological molecules, major cellular structures and processes such as proliferation, energy capture and metabolism, and reproduction and heredity. Examples are presented from both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Students intending to major in Biology must also take BIOL 1006 . Credit will not be given for both BIOL 1001 and BIOL 1009 .

An introductory course intended primarily for students requiring a one-term course in organic chemistry. This course emphasizes basic organic chemistry concepts such as the naming and structures of organic compounds, functional groups and chemical reactivity, and some basic chemistry relevant to biological processes. This course is not equivalent to CHEM 2421 , and is designed to provide a broader coverage of material. Students in the Biology-Chemistry or Chemistry programs must take CHEM 2421 . Credit cannot be obtained for both CHEM 2401 and CHEM 2421 .

Elementary electrochemistry, electrochemical cells, electrolysis, electromotive forces, applications of EMF measurements. Reaction kinetics and mechanisms, uni- bi-, and termolecular reactions, catalysis, enzyme catalysis, chain reactions, reaction dynamics, steric effects and transition state theory.

Introduction to experimental organic chemistry, with an emphasis on purification techniques. The synthesis of commercially valuable compounds will also be addressed. NOTES : (1) WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details); (2) Credit can only be obtained for one of CHEM 2897 or CHEM 3897. * one three-hour lab every other week for 10 weeks.

This course consists of experiments in chemical kinetics and electrochemistry. Topics include order of reaction, activation energies, reaction mechanisms, solution conductivities, enzyme kinetics and fast reaction kinetics.

Published notes: WHMIS certification required (see beginning of Chemistry Courses section for details).

An introduction to the fundamentals of electricity and magnetism and applications. Covers concepts of charge, electric fields, voltage, current, power, energy, magnetic fields and the link between electricity and magnetism for the creation of machines. Includes resistors, resistance, Ohm's law, Kirchoff's voltage and current laws, some electrical properties of materials. Electric sources, simple series, parallel, and series-parallel DC circuits and mesh analysis are examined. Energy conversion and simple electric machines are examined. The behaviour and use of common sensors and transducers are discussed.

Published notes: Credit can only be obtained for one of ECE 1813, PHYS 1052 , PHYS 1062, PHYS 1072 or PHYS 1082. Two years of high school physics is required .

Full-year design course (fall and winter of same academic year) which may be taken by senior students in any engineering program. Working preferably in multidisciplinary teams of three to five individuals, students design a structure, system, process or new product. Many of the projects are sponsored by outside clients. Proposed solutions involve the use of modern engineering tools and design methods, and must meet a broad range of constraints including health and safety, sustainable development and environmental stewardship. Deliverables include progress reports and presentations, a final report with appropriate engineering drawings, and if applicable, a prototype. Weekly lectures cover topics relevant to the design projects and may include presentations by guest speakers. The weekly tutorial hours are designated for scheduled meetings with project co-mentors.

Prepare senior engineering students for the engineering profession through a guest lecture series. Speakers from various engineering disciplines and job functions share their career experiences and discuss exciting engineering projects underway in the region. The course stresses the need for continuous education in engineering and touches on current concepts of sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and public safety. Develops the concepts of ethics and equity in engineering. Graded on a CR/NCR basis.

Prepare senior engineering students for the engineering profession through a guest lecture series. Speakers from various engineering disciplines and job functions share their career experiences adn discuss exciting engineering projects underway in the region. THe course stresses the need for continuous education in engineering and touches on current concepts of sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and public safety. Develops the concepts of ethics and equity in engineering. Graded on a CR/NCR basis.

General introduction to the legal and ethical aspects of engineering practice. Social responsibilities of engineers, the engineering act and code of ethics, occupational health and safety, sustainable development, environmental stewardship, employment equity, legal duties and liabilities of the professional engineer, contracts, the tort of negligence, labour law, intellectual and industrial property, conflict resolution. Restricted to students with at least 100 ch in the engineering program. Limited enrolment; priority given to students in their final year of engineering.

Functions of several variables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, vector functions, Green's and Stokes' Theorems.

Nonhomogeneous differential equations, undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, systems of 1st and 2nd order ordinary differential equations, Laplace transforms, Fourier series.

Probability spaces: combinatorial probability; conditional probability and independence. Random variables: discrete distributions; continuous distributions; expectation, variance, and covariance; linear combinations. Statistics: descriptive and graphical statistics; sampling distributions. Inference: point estimation; confidence intervals; hypothesis tests; paired data designs; two sample inference; regression, correlation.

Published notes: Credit can be obtained for only one of STAT 2043, STAT 2253, STAT 2263 , STAT 2264 or STAT 2593 .

Full-year Product Design and Development course (fall and winter of same academic year) which may be taken in place of the final-year design course in most engineering program. The cornerstone is a project in which teams of 4 or 5 students conceive, design and prototype a product. The proposed solution would use modern tools and methods for product design and development, and should meet a broad range of constraints including health and safety, sustainable development and environmental stewardship. Weekly class sessions are conducted in lecture or workshop mode and employ cases and hands-on exercises to reinforce the key ideas. Topics include identifying customer needs, concept generation, product architecture, industrial design, and design-for-manufacturing.

An introduction to the physical, chemical, and engineering principles used in the processing of oil and natural gas, into consumer products . Provides an overview of the reaction chemistry, catalysts, and other materials used in various unit operations within an oil refinery. Typical process flow diagrams , basic designs, and environmental aspects relevant to oil refining and natural gas processing are covered. Students will investigate strategies for minimizing environmental impact through process optimization, with a focus on integrating clean fuel technologies.

Basic polymer concepts. Polymer structural characteristics and properties. Mechanisms, kinetics and reactors for polymerization. Polymer rheology and transport processes. Processing applications and the effects of processing on polymer properties. Environmental impact of polymers.

Comprehensive review of current and emerging chemical processes applied for the conversion (i.e., recycling and reclamation) of the following waste materials: tires, metals, plastics, glass, paper, fabric, municipal and industrial solid waste into reusable raw material sources for the manufacturing of value-added products.

Explores generation and use of energy; extraction of raw materials through product production. Includes: survey of known energy reserves, emerging technologies, discusses the thermodynamic and regulatory constraints to energy conversion. Fossil fuels, nuclear power and renewable energy sources are described.

A technical overview of selected chemical industries with consideration of their impact on the environment. Emphasis is on current process technology and pollution control methods. Environmental guidelines and regulations are also presented. Five modules, each covering a specific chemical industry, taught by Chemical Engineering faculty.

Sources of air pollution; modeling atmospheric dispersions; pollution control in combustion; particulate control methods; control of gaseous emissions; industrial odour control; indoor/in-plant air quality.

The first part of the course will provide basic information on biochemistry (small biomolecules and macromolecules) and engineering analysis, such as analysis of biological activity and purity. The second part will cover a number of separation techniques, such as extraction, crystallization and drying in a more general way. This emphasis in this part of the course will be on liquid chromatography and absorption.

A two-week industrial practice school in selected industrial process plants scheduled after spring examinations. Groups of students, with Faculty supervisors, are assigned to engineering projects to be carried out on industrial process units. Students are required to present an oral report to plant operating and technical personnel at the end of the practice session. A written report is also required. As there will be practical limitations to the number of students in any one practice school, application for positions in this course will be treated on a first-come, first-served basis. This course is strongly recommended as a technical elective for students not planning to complete either the co-op or professional experience programs.

Foundational analogies between fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and mass transfer, and the applications of those analogies to practice. Derivation of differential and partial differential transport equations. Turbulence: boundary layers, scaling, dispersion. Core and optional models also cover key aspects of related topics such as dimensional analysis, mixing in pipe flows, reverse osmosis, ion transport, polymer rheology, and evaporation/condensation processes.

This course covers the basic principles and practical aspects of several advanced surface analysis techniques which include (i) X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS or ESCA), (ii) secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS), (iii) confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), (iv) atomic force microscopy (AFM), and (v) scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Demonstrations will be given on most of these facilities. Students will propose a research method for tackling their interested problems by using one or two surface analysis techniques they have learned from this course.

Studies the science of Nanotechnology and surveys current and emerging applications of nanomaterials and nanodevices in many engineering disciplines. The unique physical properties of materials at the nano-meter scale are discussed and explained. Fabrication methods and advanced instrumentation for the construction, manipulation and viewing of nanometer-sized materials are presented.

Electrochemical flux equations. Reversible cells. Energy producing cells. Energy consuming cells. Corrosion. Applications to include discussion of primary and secondary batteries, electrolytic processes, corrosion suppression.

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The major requirement of this course is a report on a subject approved by the Department. Suitable topics include experimental studies, design projects, literature surveys, feasibility studies and computation projects. Oral presentations of the work will be required.

The thesis is a research project done under the supervision of a faculty member. Progress depends largely on the initiative and diligence of the individual. A detailed report is submitted on completion of the project to gain credit for the course. An oral presentation is also required.

Historical and descriptive introduction to boiler systems is described. An introduction to different boiler and nuclear reactor types including complex Rankine cycles, steam plant efficiencies, energy and exergy analysis and heat transfer in boilers and nuclear systems is presented. Thermal transport and steam generation for steam plant heat exchangers and analysis of real plant data are included.

The chemistry and properties of actinides including uranium, thorium, plutonium and zirconium are described. Ore extraction processes and conversion for uranium fuel production and reprocessing are highlighted as well as isotope separation processes including deuterium separation. Reactor coolant chemistry specifications and chemical control systems are explained.

This course covers corrosion and its costs, corrosion measurement, and general material and environment affects. Students use fundamental principles of thermodynamics and elctrochemistry to study Pourbaix diagrams, electrode kinetics, and mixed potentials with practical applications for corrosion monitoring and testing. The eight main forms of aqueous corrosion are covered: uniform, galvanic, crevice, pitting, intergranular, selective leaching, erosion-corrosion, stress-corrosion, and hydrogen effects. Corrosion in non-aqueous coolants such as liquid metals and molten salts is introduced. High temperature corrosion mechanisms relevant to nuclear power plants are discussed along with corrosion in other industrial environments.

This course covers radioactive decay, fission, and nuclear interactions (neutron scattering and absorption). Basics of nuclear reactor physics such as neutron diffusion elementary reactor theory, four and six factor formulae, and neutron flux variation are introduced. An overview of Gen III nuclear reactors and select Gen IV designs is provided. Other subjects covered include reactor kinetics, source multiplication, decay heat, reactor start-up and shut down, fuel burnup, fission product poisoning, and refuelling. Students will write basic codes to aid in calculations using programming logic such as loops, branching, etc. This course is intended for senior level students.

The philosophy of safety design and operation of nuclear power reactors, responsibilities for safe operation. The role and place of regulatory agencies. The concept of risk, quantitative risk assessment. Methods for calculation of frequency and consequences of reactor accidents and evaluation of the safety level of a nuclear station. Case studies of past reactor accidents, lessons learned, and effect on future operation.

Review of radioactivity, nuclear fission and fusion process, neutron scattering and absorption. Development of neutron flux equations, four and six-factor formula and their application in reactor design and operation including multi-group equations and relevant computer codes and simulations. Reactivity effects of temperature and coolant, approach to critical and reactor stability.

Evolution of thermal and fast fission reactors with detailed description of different coolant types - gas, water, organic, liquid metal. Focus on advanced Generation IV nuclear reactor systems and advanced fuel cycles. Introduction to nuclear fusion processes and fusion reactor concepts.

Wood and chip requirements; overview of pulping processes; mechanism and variables in mechanical and chemimechanical pulping, general principles of chemical pulping, kraft cooking, sulphite cooking, extended and oxygen delignification, pulp washing, pulp bleaching, recovery of pulping chemicals.

Overview of pulping and papermaking processes; pulp and paper properties; requirements for different grades of paper and board; stock preparation; applications of fluid mechanics; wet-end chemistry; dry-end operations.

This course discusses various bio-refining processes, placing emphasis on fundamental process chemistry and biology in the conversion of biomass to engineered products. Pathways for the use of wood resources are described in detail; exemplary processes, such as gasification, pyrolysis, pre-extraction and bio-diesel production are discussed. Industrial fermentation, including sugar fermentation to produce ethanol, will be explored. The modeling concept for integrated pulp manufacturing and bio-refining will also be discussed.

An overview of the processes required for life from biochemical, molecular, genetic and cellular perspectives. Major topics will include the structure and function of biological macromolecules, and the pathways and mechanisms of gene expression, enzymes, and cell signalling.

Applied water chemistry, epidemiological analysis, drinking water sources and characterization, water treatment processes and design, unit operations and processes in drinking water treatment plants and their preliminary design, water treatment plant design, public health issues and case studies. The content is focused towards drinking water quality and treatment issues.

Wastewater characterization (physical, chemical, and biological), wastewater treatment unit operations and processes, industrial and municipal wastewater treatment (preliminary, primary, secondary, and tertiary), wastewater treatment plant design. The course content will focus on a typical wastewater treatment plant and operations. Water pollution control strategies and public health issues are also examined.

Applies economic theory to energy issues. Demand for energy and supply of energy are explored in terms of non-renewable and renewable energy resources. Markets for energy resources are discussed. Specific attention is directed to petroleum markets and OPEC behaviour. Public policy issues associated with the energy sector such as the environment and sustainability are addressed.

Published notes: Credit cannot be counted for both ECON 3865 and ENVS 3865 .

Learn how to describe and measure the structure and function of human communities; and determine how different social and ethnic groups perceive and relate to the physical environment. We will discuss major environmental movements and describe social values, how they change, what influences them and how they result in policy reform and behavioral change. We will cover basic sociological theory including topics such as institutions, the nature of capitalism, and the philosophical underpinnings of resource management (e.g. property rights, religious traditions).Covers basic political theory, with a focus on democracy and democratic processes. Draws on methods and readings from a variety of disciplines, including social ecology, environmental sociology, rural sociology, social network theory, history, and anthropology.

This course begins with an overview of the science of climate change and its historical/projected impacts on environmental, social, and economic systems. Then, mitigation and adaptation policy options that are available to Canada and other countries will be investigated. Particular issues that may be addressed include the role that humans play in creating climate change, the uncertainty involved in making future climate change projections, and municipal plans to adapt to climate change.

Focuses attention on the implementation of environmental problem solving techniques. Students will learn many practical methods for assessing problems and justifying solutions. These may include such activities as preparing media pieces and briefing notes to government officials, setting up environmental impact assessments and audits, testing for water/soil/air contamination, and surveying the public/industry on various issues. Throughout these activities, students will be required to critically examine the social, political, philosophical, economic, and ecological outcomes of their activities.

Most environmental issues have many sides including scientific, social, political, and economic, and comprise multiple players and stakeholders promoting divergent points of view. This course is designed to explore these elements in detail. Current national, regional and local problems will be brought to the class by a number of guest speakers in order to help students critically analyze the roots of the problems and possible solutions. The problems discussed will include such issues as environmental scope, biodiversity decline, climate changes, air and water quality, population and consumption per capita, biotechnology and genetically altered foods.

Examines how resource and environmental management systems and tools are developed in cultural and institutional contexts and how these contexts shape the definitions of problems and the management systems proposed as solutions. Included will be analysis of different management regimes and decision-making processes: technocratic, community-based, co-management, network governance, etc. In each case, we will examine the scale of the management issue (local, regional, national, international) and in that context, who has authority, legitimacy, power, accountability, and why; how they obtain, maintain, and enhance them; and implications of each in terms of different management contexts (e.g. common pool resources). Traditional policy-making models will be presented, as well as analytical tools for policy evaluation. Students will develop, defend, and critique a variety of different types of natural resource management plans that involve large-scale environmental changes (including water, air, and land issues), and develop adaptive management strategies that simultaneously account for human and natural systems.

Examines contemporary ideas about how technology shapes and is shaped by society and culture, historically and today. Considers theories of technological determinism, technology and religious thought, the role of innovation in industrialization and economic growth; the problems of regulating risky technologies; the impact of Information Technology, and the shaping of Canadian science and technology policy.

Published notes: Not open to students who have taken HIST 2925.

This course introduces the general aspects of Biomedical Engineering, which is the application of engineering principles to study biology, medicine, behaviour and health. A number of areas are covered by this broad topic, including anatomy, muscle physiology, biomedical instrumentation, biomechanics, and prosthetics. It will also introduce students to the idea of Biomedical Engineering as a career choice.

This course is a general study of human anatomy which will include the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous (including eye and ear), cardiovascular, lymphatic, urinary, digestive, respiratory, and reproductive. Limited enrolment; priority given to students in Kinesiology, Nursing and Biology-Chemistry (Pre-Health Professions stream). Biology honours, majors and minors cannot count this course as a Biology Credit, only as an elective.

This course will introduce students to the various systems that comprise the human body with emphasis on the integration of these systems for maintenance of homeostasis. The systems that will be covered in detail are the cardiovascular system, pulmonary system, renal system, endocrine system, gastro-intestinal system and the nervous system. Biology honours, majors and minors cannot count this course as a Biology Credit, only as an elective. Credit will be given for only one of BIOL 2792 , BIOL 1782 , or BIOL 1789 .

An introduction to medicinal chemistry. Sample topics include the drug discovery process, the medicinal chemistry of enzymes, receptors, and nucleic acids, as well as modern experimental and computational approaches to drug design. Chemical aspects of current protein and nucleic acids tools will also be covered.

Introduction to computer-assisted drug design. Course topics include: intermolecular interactions, conformational analysis, molecular mechanics, molecular dynamics, docking, pharmacophores, protein modeling, QSAR, and cheminformatics. Course includes lectures and a weekly computer laboratory component.

Role within programme and connections to other courses. This advanced course draws upon electromagnetism, quantum mechanics and statistical thermodynamics to provide a capstone topic tied to the department’s research interests. Content. Principles of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, survey of imaging techniques, modern applications of MRI in medicine, biology and materials science.

Published notes: Permission of the instructor.

Instruction and laboratory work dealing with applications of Biology at the level of biological molecules and the cell.

Explore the ideas of abstraction of procedures and data. Learn to implement and work with the fundamental data types: lists, stacks, queues, and graphs using the C programming language. Gain exposure to the basic concepts of discrete mathematics, elements of combinatorics, aspects of complexity and recursion and algorithm development, including estimation of program resource utilization.

Published notes: This course may not be taken for credit by BCS or BScSwE students.

Intended for Mathematics, Science or Engineering students. Error analysis, convergence and stability. Approximation of functions by polynomials. Numerical quadrature and differentiation. The solution of linear and nonlinear equations and the solution of ordinary differential equations. This course will emphasize the understanding of numerical algorithms and stress applications in the applied sciences, as well as the influence of finite precision and arithmetic on computational results. Credit will not be given for both MATH 3413 and CS 3113 .

Develop practical skills in circuit design, prototyping, measurement, and troubleshooting. Reinforce each lab with lectures that introduce essential tools, methods, and professional practices. Build competence in documentation, collaboration, and version control to support future engineering work .

Apply electrical engineering skills in the context of a design project. Work in teams to plan, implement, and evaluate solutions while practicing professionalism and project management. Integrate ethics, equity, sustainability, and lifelong learning into engineering practice.

An introductory course to practical aspects of digital system design. The course covers digital logic design, including basic design concepts and implementation technology, number representation, synthesis of combinational and sequential logic, and the use of HDL and computer-based tools.

This is an introductory course to practical aspects of digital system design. Course includes the design of digital circuits with CAD tools and VHDL hardware description language.

Basic DC circuits: Network analysis and theorems. AC circuits: introduction of phasors, network analysis and theorems applied to AC circuits. Introduction to electronic devices.

Network analysis. Transient and steady state responses. Transfer functions, complex frequencies, poles and zeros, Laplace Transforms. Frequency Response and Bode Plots. Filters (passive and active).

The emphasis is on application of design methodologies to electrical and computer engineering design problems in some major areas of Electrical Engineering. Topics include: design specifications and requirements, simulation and construction, laboratory measurement techniques, design verification, the implementation cycle, environmental impact, project management, economic evaluation safety assessment and standards. One or more design projects form an integral part of the course.

An introduction to analog electronics using a device-based approach. The course starts with basic nomenclature and the ideal amplifier model concept. Semiconductor diodes, BJTs and MOSFETs are then introduced followed by how these devices can be used to implement single-stage small-signal amplifiers. To compliment this overall analog approach, the use of both BJTs and MOSFETs in digital logic gates is also covered which in turn introduces the concept of noise margins.

This course follows a similar approach to Electronics I ( ECE 3111) , however in this more advanced course, the ideal devices introduced earlier are replaced with real devices. The overall theme of this course is frequency response and feedback techniques as applied to small-signal amplifiers. In addition, circuit modeling using a computer is introduced and used as a design aid.

Register transfer systems and datapaths, microprocessors, microprocessor architecture and operation, instruction formats, assembly language programming, procedures and parameter passing, system bus timing, interfacing memory IO ports, serial and parallel data transfer, interrupts.

A hardware-oriented course with emphasis on the components and techniques used in the design of embedded systems. Topics include system design and methodologies and techniques, microcontroller hardware design, software design using C, testing and implementation. A team project will be used to provide the opportunity to apply the content of this course to the development of an embedded application. Most lecture material will be delivered in the context of this project.

Mathematical models of dynamic systems, linear systems, analysis in the time and frequency domain, stability, Routh-Hurwitz and Nyquist stability criteria, feedforward and feedback control, PID controllers, principles of feedback design.

Discrete-time (DT) and continuous-time (CT) signals. Signal characterization. Basic signal manipulation. Linear time-invariant systems and the convolution integral/sum. Signal approximation via orthogonal signal sets. Fourier Series. The CT Fourier Transform (FT) and properties. Sampling and reconstruction of signals. The DTFT and its properties. The DFT.

Covers the basic theory of, transformers, DC motors/generators and AC polyphase machines, including synchronous and induction machines. This material is augmented with the application and design of such machines utilized in Sustainable Energy systems.

C overs the foundations of electromagnetics for engineers. After a brief review of vector calculus and introduction to Maxwell’s equations, major topics include electrostatics, magnetostatics, electrodynamics, electromagnetic waves, and transmission lines. The course concludes with an introduction to antennas and radiofrequency safety.

Application of engineering economic analysis to mechanical and industrial engineering systems. Major emphasis will be given to decision-making based on the comparison of worth of alternative courses of action with respect to their costs. Topics include: discounted cash flow mechanics, economic analyses, management of money, economic decisions. Restricted to students with at least 60 ch.

Basic methods of engineering economy including time value of money, compound interest models, interest and discount rates, and depreciation; critical path methods. Emphasis is placed on commonly used computational procedures. Restricted to students with at least 60 ch completed.

The future of most organizations depends on successful projects. The participants will gain an understanding of the principles of project management including organizing, planning, scheduling and controlling projects to achieve a set of objectives. The course will enhance knowledge and skills of project managers in such topics as people managements skills, managing project risks, controlling project changes and systems thinking. Emphasis is placed on technology-intensive projects which tend to have a high degree of specialized human resources skills/knowledge requirements.

Build on skills from CS 1073 in problem analysis and algorithm design. Learn more about program structure and readability. Explore testing and debugging, data abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, sorting and searching, exceptions, files, recursion, and, simple data structures.

Examines the relationship between technology and social change, such as the sources and effects of technical change, the control of technology, and the origin and nature of controversies involving modern technologies.

This course is designed to promote and enhance student success at UNB. Stresses access to campus resources and provides practical demonstrations of effective study practices. Includes formal lectures as well as small group tutoring. Students normally enrol in the section oriented to their specific faculties. Degree credit for the course is at the discretion of individual faculties.

A practical course in the written and spoken use of language designed to meet the requirements of students whose first language is not English. Students are placed in groups based on placement testing results, subsequent interviews and in-class assessment procedures. Specialized curriculum is designed and delivered according to the needs of the students as assessed at the beginning of each term. Students may enrol in both AESL 1011 and AESL 1012 as they are not sequential in nature. Students are required to use only English during each three-hour class period.

This course considers the design of a general-purpose data acquisition system. The electronic design engineer of today can no longer be thought of as a digital or analog designer. Consequently, this course melds the analog and digital electronics areas with a unified engineering approach emphasizing the practical aspects involved. Computer aided design tools are used wherever possible.

Considers the philosophy and practice of the design of semiconductor circuits.

Introduction to circuit design and layout. Basic digital gates and clocked systems. Basic RF circuits and components and devices for RF. CAD tools for simulation and layout.

Important aspects of computer architecture will be covered with a unifying theme of computer systems performance. Topics include computer evolution, system busses, main memory, cache memory, memory management, CPU structure, CPU pipelining, superscalar processors, reduced instruction set computers, 64-bit compressors, and paralell processing architectures.

Real time system design and implementation: basic concurrency theory including scheduling, mutual exclusion and process management, task synchronization and communication, operating system kernels, real time system hardware, software for real time embedded systems.

Covers the fundamentals of modern digital communications, coding and information theory, error detection and correction, data compression, modulation and models for telecommunications and current international standards.

Advanced study of the digital system design methodology. Design methods, models and approaches including: RTL Design, SOC design, and testing methodologies, Intellectual Property (IP), reuse, software-hardware co-design, hardware description languages (HDL), structural and behavioral models, design for low power. One or more design projects.

Methods and tools for the design of FPGA-based digital circuits with focus on large-scale systems, i.e. digital signal and arithmetic processors, microcomputers. VLSI design process, standards, constraints, implementation, technology-dependent optimization, simulation, testing, and verification. Multi-FPGA systems. FGPA-based peripheral devices. One or more design projects.

Introduces the industrial context for the application of control theory, including system modeling (linear, nonlinear, discrete, continuous and probabilistic models) and problem definition, determining system components and architectures, dealing with limitations and constraints (nonlinearity, disturbances and uncertainties), standard and advanced controls design (linear, nonlinear, and optimal control methods) and tuning methods. Computer-aided controls engineering is emphasized (algorithms/MATLAB).

This is a project-based course where students design a variety of subsystems that are integrated and tested on a mobile robot. Topics include: actuators, PWM, H-bridges, position and range sensors, velocity sensors, optical sensors and switches, strain gauges, position and velocity control, electro-mechanical subsystems, planning and trajectory generation, computer software and hardware interfacing.

Haptics is the science and technology of creating the sensation of touch using robotic devices. This course will cover the three interelated domains of human physiology, mechatronics and control, to develop haptic robots that render a variety of environments.

Establish a foundation for designing well-structured application using object-oriented programming. Learn about data abstraction, encapsulation, inheritance, polymorphism, and the principles of reuseable object-oriented design. Also learn how to use modern software development tools for version control, dependency management, and code synthesis (with AI) while building an application.

Published notes: May not be taken for credit by BCS or BScSwE students. Credit will only be counted for one of CS 2013, CS 2033, CS 2043 , or ECE 4403.

This elective covers the reliability, availability and fault tolerance of computer systems. It introduces topics related to fault-tolerant computing reliability of hardware and software implementation of engineering systems. It includes fail-safe and fail-operate computer systems design, qualitative analysis of safety-critical systems, risk analysis, fault tolerance techniques, reparability, and redundancy.

Introduces analog and digital communication in the presence of noise. Techniques and application of basic information theory.

Fundamentals of discrete-time processing. Difference equations and their solutions; the Z transform and its properties. Transfer function, frequency response, impulse response, and realization structures for discrete-time systems, cross-correlation, and power spectral density. Discrete time filters: types, effects of pole-zero placement, the Bilinear Transform. Circular convolution and the DFT.

Fourier Methods, Fast Fourier Transform, Filter design, Windows, State Variable Methods, Estimation.

An introduction to pattern recognition and its applications. Topics include Bayesian decision theory and parameter estimation, feature generation and selection, parametric vs. nonparametric classification techniques, supervised vs. unsupervised, learning and clustering.

Examine s the o peration and structure of three-phase induction motors, single-phase induction motors, three-phase synchronous motors, three-phase synchronous permanent magnet motors. Introduces Explores the operation of AC electric motors in variable frequency drives (VFDs), variable voltage drives (VVDs), and variable frequency and voltage drives (VFVDs). Discover s applications of electric motor drives in electrified transportation systems, electric vehicles, oil and gas sector, and other emerging applications.

This course starts with the structure and performance of three-phase synchronous generators for power system applications. The basic structures of power systems (the isolated and interconnected power systems) are presented. The modeling of power system components are introduced in this course, along with the per-unit system and single-line diagrams. The matrix modeling with the admittance and impedance matrices are introduced as a practical method for different power system analysis studies. The power flow formulation and solution methods are provided with the help of software tools. The last part of the course is fault analysis, which model s power systems under different fault types. It also provides methods used to perform fault analysis, and selection of grounding designs.

This course covers the modeling, structure, features, control, and applications of switching elements for high power converters. In this course, t hyristors, diodes, MOSFETs, B J Ts, IGBTs are analyzed for their behaviors in different switching circuits, control circuits, and snubber circuits. Power e lectronic converters a re also presented , along with their models, operation, switching schemes, characteristics, and sample applications. The covered power electronic converters are the switch-mode AC-DC, AC-AC, DC-D C, and DC-AC for single and th r ee phase topologies.

Data transmission fundamentals including signal encoding, error control, flow controls, multiplexing, switching. Protocol architectures (OS, TCP/IP, IPv6). Network protocols peer to peer, medium access control, routing. Local area networks: Ethernet, wireless.

B uilds upon the foundations of engineering electromagnetics to prepare students for a career or further study in radiofrequency (RF) engineering. Major topics include time-domain reflectometry, advanced transmission lines, impedance matching, scattering parameters, RF devices, antennas and propagation, and radio receivers and noise. Students are introduced to industry-standard RF test equipment, including signal generators, vector network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers. The laboratory experience concludes with a student-led experiment on a device or topic of their choosing.

Advanced network architectures: RSVP, MLPS, RTP. Modeling and simulation of data networks: queuing models for media access, error control and traffic management protocols, modeling of traffic and inter-arrival time, performance analysis. Communication network design. Network management and security.

Topics related to modern microwave systems including design and measurement of passive microwave circuits.

Covers theories of light electromagnetic optics, and photon optics, as well as the interaction of light with matter, and the theory of semiconductor materials/devices and their optical properties. Students will be introduced to new paradigms on the generation of light by luniescence sources such as light-emitting diodes, the transmission of light throughoptical components, waveguides, and fibres, with an emphasis on their applications in quantum technology for communications. The gained knowledge will be leveraged to design integrated photonic circuits in group projects. This course strengthens skills in (a) photonic technology, (b) semiconductor devices, and (c) general knowledge about quantum technology.

Introduces principles of millimeter-wave ( mmWave ) wireless system design and development, emphasizing challenges and opportunities at these frequencies. Covers propagation, antenna/array design, semiconductor devices, circuits, architectures, and industry standards. Trains students to analyze challenges, address design trade-offs, integrate systems, and explore emerging architectures shaping next-generation networks.

An independent project. Students work under the supervision of a chosen faculty member. Students are responsible for finding a supervisor and initiating the project. Deliverables include a comprehensive report detailing the work.

Introduces biomedical concepts in the context of electrical engineering. Topics covered include basic anatomy and physiology, biopotential origination and modelling, biosignal measurement instrumentation, biosignal analysis and a survey of medical devices and health care technologies.

A selected area of computer engineering with a unifying theme will be explored in depth. The topics covered are selected from one or more of the following areas: parallel processing, operating systems, concurrent system performance, network based parallel computing, embedded system issues, algorithms in real-time, computer system modeling analysis.

The dynamic analysis of linear particle systems based on momentum. The analysis of centroids and moments of inertia for rigid bodies. Introduction to the rotation of a rigid body about a fixed axis, motion of a rigid body in a plane. The dynamic analysis of a rigid body with general planar motion using Newton’s second law, work and energy, momentum and angular momentum.

Concepts in automating processes. System specifications, components identification/selection, programming and interfacing for system automation and control. Project involving use of PLC or microprocessor technology in a mechatronics system.

Working in teams, students will complete an electrical engineering design project that draws on their knowledge and skills obtained in previous courses. Student teams will design a structure, system, or process to meet a broad range of specified constraints. The development process should consider a broad range of constraints including health and safety, sustainable development and environmental stewardship. Students will manage their projects professionally, prepare a comprehensive written report, and present their design work orally.

This course is the online version of BIOL 1711 and includes online lab exercises. Kinesiology students must first take BIOL 1711 . BIOL 1719 is available to students prior to enrolment in Nursing, and current Nursing and Kinesiology students with permission of the instructor. This course is also available to other students (e.g. from Science) as an elective. The course is a general study of human anatomy which will include the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous (including eye and ear), cardiovascular, lymphatic, urinary, digestive, respiratory, and reproductive.

An introduction to the various systems that comprise the human body. Emphasis will be on integration of these systems for maintenance of homeostasis. Limited enrolment; priority given to Nursing and Kinesiology students. Biology honours, majors and minors cannot count this course as a Biology Credit, only as an elective.

This course is the online version of BIOL 1782 and includes online lab exercises. Kinesiology students must first take BIOL 1782 . BIOL 1789 is available to students prior to enrolment in Nursing, and current Nursing and Kinesiology students with permission of the instructor. This course is also available to other students (e.g., from Science) as an elective. The course is an introduction to the various systems that comprise the human body. Emphasis will be on integration of these systems for maintenance of homeostasis.

Examines the principles of gene expression and cellular regulation. The perception of extra- and intracellular signals, intracellular signal transduction pathways and the control of cell function will be examined while emphasizing experimental approaches.

Published notes: BIOL 2053 recommended.

Study computational methods used for analyzing a range of common biological data types, particularly sequencing data. Topics include sequence alignment, database searching, microbiome profiling, phylogenetic analysis, the use of artificial intelligence in biology, and others. These topics will be introduced in lectures followed by computer lab workshops, where students will get practical experience using the command-line and scripting/programming. No prior programming experience is needed.

Gain knowledge of software design for interactive computing. Learn human-computer interaction principles, interface design guidelines, and about the design and execution of usability studies. The characteristics of various styles of interaction are explored. Emphasis is on user-oriented interfaces. Design, implement, and perform a usability study on an interactive software application.

Learn intelligent agent design, problem solving using search techniques, the use of mathematical logic for knowledge representation and reasoning, decision making under uncertainty.

Develop understanding of anatomical factors and physical laws the govern human movement. Learn to use quantitative techniques for analysis of full-body and multi-segment human motions, and force systems that cause and resist these motions. Apply biomechanical concepts in practice and to solve problems in rehabilitation and sport science.

Published notes: Credit cannot be counted for KIN 2062 and KIN 1063 or KIN 2063.

Introduces the student to the principles of motor skill acquisition and performance as well as the conditions that influence these processes. Topics include information processing, attention, perception, decision-making, motor programs, and feedback. The role of motivation, anxiety, concentration, observational learning and mental practice in motor performance and learning will be examined. Practical applications for sport, physical activity, industry, and the performing arts will be discussed. Lectures only.

This is a course in applied human physiology that focuses on developing a conceptual model to explain how the nervous, muscular, metabolic and cardiorespiratory systems function together to allow human movement. In this course the student will examine the cellular and systemic changes that take place within the body during the performance of physical work in a variety of modalities, intensities and durations.

This course aims to introduce students to the issues and challenges faced by persons with disabilities by exploring: disability concepts from a social, medical and political perspective; the impacts of disability on the person, family unit and labor force; disability issues in movement activities, from daily living to sport and recreation skills. Disability awareness training includes an introduction to appropriate terminology, knowledge of specific disorders that cause disability, and experience working with disabled individuals in the community.

Examines, through lecture and in-class laboratory experiences, current biomechanical instrumentation and data analysis tecniques used for quantifying human movement. Emphasis is placed on motion capture systems and synchronized devices such as force and pressure plates, and EMG.

Develop an understanding of the physical, biomechanical, psycho-social and cognitive demands on workers in both office and industrial settings. Through lectures, student projects and review of current research, the role of proper human factors as a component of the improvement of health and well-being of the worker are explored. The understanding of human physical and psychological capabilities and limitations are incorporated in proper ergonomic design of the workplace environment.

Analyzes the gross human anatomy that supports human movement. Emphasis is placed on the Muscular, Skeletal and Nervous systems, with integration of the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems. Clinical examples will be included from sport, exercise and work contexts. Practical skills learned will include identifying structures on human participants and anatomical models, and analyzing which anatomical structures are utilized during common movements.

Provides an understanding of how physical activity and exercise impact major diseases, disabilities, public health, and decision makers. This will be accomplished through summarizing and critically assessing the epidemiological evidence of physical activity and exercise and chronic diseases.

Examines, through lecture and in-class laboratory experiences, clinical gait analysis using state-of-the-art techniques in motion analysis. Topics include instrumentation, atypical gait patterns, data interpretation, and treatment effectiveness.

Introduces advanced concepts in instrumentation and data acquisition relevant to the area of human motion analysis. The student will be introduced to motion analysis systems, electromyographs, and force platforms through laboratory sessions. Emphasis will be placed on accuracy and reliability of equipment. Students will also be introduced to the Matlab programming language and various data analysis techniques in biomechanics (i.e. filtering, joint angle computation).