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2017-2018 Calendar Proof ECE ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING See beginning of Section H for abbreviations, course numbers and coding. The * denotes labs which are held on alternate weeks. A minimum grade of C is required for all prerequisite and all core and technical elective courses used for credit towards the B.Sc.E. degree. NOTE: Not all technical electives are offered every year. Please check with the ECE Department and/or the online timetable. ECE 1813 Electricity and Magnetism 4 ch (3C 1T 2L) 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, Kirchhoff’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. Prerequisite: two years of high school physics. Corequisite: MATH 1003 . ECE Digital Logic Design 3ch (3C 1T) 2214 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. Prerequisites: CS 1003 or CS 1073 or equivalent. Recommended ECE 1813 or EE 1813. Corequisite: ECE 2215. ECE 2215 Digital Logic Design Laboratory 1 ch (2L) 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. 1|Page 2017-2018 Calendar Proof Prerequisites: CS 1003 or CS 1073 or equivalent. Recommended ECE 1813 or EE 1813. Corequisite: ECE 2214 ECE Simulation and Engineering Analysis 4 ch (3C 1.5L) 2412 An introduction to modeling and numerical methods as applied in the solution of engineering problems. The solution of nonlinear equations, polynomials, curve fitting, numerical integration and difference equations. Simulation tools such as MATLAB will be used. Prerequisites: CS 1003 or CS 1073 or equivalent; ECE 1813 or EE 1813 or equivalent; MATH 1013 ;MATH 1503 or equivalent. ECE 4 ch (3C 1T Electric Circuits and Machines (for non-electricals) 2683 3*L) Network analysis including AC. Introduction to transformers, DC machines and AC machines. Cannot be used for credit by students in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs. Prerequisites: ECE 1818 or EE 1813 or equivalent, MATH 1013 , MATH 1503 . ECE 4 ch (3C 1T Electric Circuits and Electronics (for non-electricals) 2701 3*L) Network analysis including AC. Introduction to electronic devices, circuits, and motors. Cannot be used for credit by students in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering programs. Prerequisites: ECE 1813 or EE1813 or equivalent, MATH 1013 , MATH 1503 . ECE 4 ch (3C 1T Electric Circuits 2711 3*L) Basic DC circuits: Network analysis and theorems. AC circuits: introduction of phasors, Network analysis and theorems applied to AC circuits. Prerequisites: MATH 1013 , ECE1813 or EE 1813 or equivalent. ECE 4 ch (3C 1T Circuits and Systems 2722 3*L) 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). Prerequisites: ECE 2711 or EE 2711 and MATH 1503 or equivalent. Corequisite: MATH 3503 or equivalent. ECE 4 ch (3C 1T Electrical and Computer Engineering Design 3031 1.5L) The emphasis is on application of design methodologies to electrical and computer engineering design problems in some major areas of Electrical Engineering. Topics 2|Page 2017-2018 Calendar Proof include: design specifications and requirements, simulation and construction, laboratory measurement techniques, design verification, the implementation cycle, environmental impact, project management, economic evaluation and safety assessment. One or more design projects form an integral part of the course. Prerequisites: ECE 2722 or EE 2722 , ECE 2213 or CMPE 2213 or ECE 2214 and ECE 2215, ECE 2412 or CMPE 2412 , ENGG 1001 , ENGG 1003, ENGG 1015 . Corequisite: ECE 3111 or EE 3111 . ECE 4 ch (3C 1T Electronics I 3111 3*L) 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. Prerequisite: ECE 2711 or EE 2711 or ECE 2701 or EE 2701. ECE 4 ch (3C 1T Electronics II 3122 3*L) 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. Prerequisite: ECE 2722 or EE 2722 , ECE 3111 or EE 3111 . ECE Advanced Software Engineering 4 ch (3C 3*L) 3213 The methods and tools of software engineering applicable to engineering systems (such as real time or embedded systems) are considered with engineering emphasis. Topics include design tools and techniques, project management, requirements definition, specifications, testing, verification and validation, maintenance for the engineering system context. Prerequisite: CS 2033 . ECE 4 ch (3C 1T Computer Organization 3221 3*L) 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. Prerequisites: ECE 2213 or CMPE 2213 or ECE 2214 . Corequisites: ECE 2215, CS 1023 or CS 1083. 3|Page 2017-2018 Calendar Proof ECE Embedded Systems Design 4 ch (3c 2L) 3232 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. Prerequisite: CS1023 or CS1083; ECE 3221 or CMPE 3221 . ECE Computer Architecture 4 ch (3C 3*L) 3242 Important aspects of computer architecture will be covered with a unifying theme of computer system 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 processors, and parallel processing architectures. Prerequisite: ECE 2215, ECE 3221 or CMPE 3221 . ECE 4 ch (3C 1T Systems and Control 3312 3*L) 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. Prerequisites: ECE 2722 or EE 2722 , MATH 3503 , ENGG 1082 . ECE 4 ch (3C 1T Signals 3511 3*L) Signal theory. Discrete-time (DT) and continuous-time (CT) signals. Power and energy signals. Linear time-invariant transformations and the convolution integral/sum. DT and CT Fourier Series, DT and CT Fourier Transforms and their properties. Power/energy spectrum. Sampling Theory. The Discrete Fourier Transform. Prerequisite: ECE 2722 or EE 2722and MATH 3503 . Co-requisite: STAT 2593 . ECE Electric Machines and Design in Sustainable Energy 4 ch (3C 1T 3612 Systems 1.5L) 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. Prerequisites: ENGG 1082 , MATH 2513 , ECE 2711 or EE 2711 . ECE 3812 4|Page Data Communications and Networking 4 ch (3C 3*L) 2017-2018 Calendar Proof Data transmission fundamentals including signal encoding, error control, flow controls, multiplexing, switching. Protocol architectures (OS, TCP/IP). Network protocols peer to peer, medium access control, routing. Local area networks: Ethernet, wireless. Prerequisite: ECE 3221 or CMPE 3221. ECE (4 ch 3C 1T Electromagnetics I 3821 1.5L) Transmission lines, wave equation, Maxwell’s equations, uniform plane waves, radiated waves, safety standards, introduction to antennas and propagation. Prerequisites: MATH 3503 , MATH 2513 , ECE 2711 or EE 2711 . ECE (4 ch 3C 1T Electromagnetics II 3832 1.5L) Electrostatics, magnetostatics, material properties, Smith chart, waveguides (including optical), antennas, and radar. Prerequisite: ECE 3821 or EE 3821 . ECE 7 ch (1*C 6L) Electrical and Computer Engineering Design Project 4040 [W] 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. Prerequisites: CS 1023 or CS 1083, and 52 credit hours of ECE core courses. ECE Instrumentation Design 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4133 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. Prerequisites: EE 3122 or EE 3122 , ECE 3221 or CMPE 3221 . ECE Electronic Circuit Design (O) 4 ch (3C 3*L)) 4143 Considers the philosophy and practice of the design of semiconductor circuits. Prerequisite: ECE 3122 or EE 3122 . ECE 5|Page Devices and Circuits for VLSI 4 ch (3C 3*L) 2017-2018 Calendar Proof 4173 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. Prerequisites: ECE 2213 or CMPE 2213 and ECE 3122 or EE 3122 . ECE Real Time Systems 4 ch (3C 2L) 4251 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. Prerequisite: ECE 3232 or CMPE 3232 . ECE Digital Communications 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4253 Covers the fundamentals of digital communications, coding and modulation techniques, telecommunications, modems and modern applications, and current international standards. Prerequisites: ECE 3221 or CMPE 3221 ; ECE 3511 or ECE 3511 . ECE Digital Systems Design 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4261 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. Prerequisites: ECE 3232 or CMPE 3232 . ECE VLSI Systems Design 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4273 Methods and tools for the design of FPGA-based digital circuits with focus on largescale 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. Prerequisites: ECE 3232. ECE Industrial Control Systems 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4323 Introduces the industrial context for the application of control theory, including system modeling and problem definition, determining system components and architectures, dealing with limitations and constraints (nonlinearity, disturbances), standard and advanced controls design and tuning methods. Computer-aided controls engineering is emphasized (algorithms/MATLAB). Prerequisites: ECE 3312 or EE 3312 or CHE 6|Page 2017-2018 Calendar Proof 4601 or ME 3623 . ECE Robotics 4 ch (3C 2L) 4333 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. Prerequisites: ECE 3221 or CMPE 3221 or equivalent, ECE 3312 or EE 3312or equivalent. ECE Haptics 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4343 Haptics is the science and technology of experiencing and creating touch sensations in human operators. This course will cover the three interrelated domains of human physiology, mechanisms, and control, to develop kinaesthetic and tactile haptic displays that render a variety of environments. Course content consists of equal parts of at-home reading, in-class instruction of theoretical concepts, and in-lab application. Prerequisites: ECE 3312 or ME 3623. ECE Safety Critical System Design 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4433 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, repairability, and redundancy. Prerequisite: STAT 2593 and ECE 3312 or EE 3312 . ECE Communication Systems 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4523 Introduces analog and digital communication in the presence of noise. Techniques and application of basic information theory. Prerequisite: ECE 3511 or EE 3511 . ECE Digital Signal Processing I 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4531 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 7|Page 2017-2018 Calendar Proof Bilinear Transform. Circular convolution and the DFT. Prerequisites: ECE 2213 or CMPE 2213 , ECE 3511 or EE 3511 . ECE Digital Signal Processing II 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4542 Fourier Methods, Fast Fourier Transform, Filter design, Windows, State Variable Methods, Estimation. Prerequisite: ECE 4531 or EE 4531 . ECE Advanced Electrical Machines 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4623 Covers principles of operation, controls and applications of single phase induction motors, permanent magnet machines including permanent magnet synchronous machines and brushless DC motors, servo motors, and other special electrical machines. Prerequisite: ECE 3612 or EE 3612 . ECE Power System Analysis 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4633 Introduces many components of a power system. Prerequisites: ECE 3612 or EE 3612 , ECE 2722 or EE 2722 or ECE 3312or EE 3312 . ECE Power Electronics 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4643 Deals with high current rectifiers and inverters. Design parameters and practical firing circuits are analyzed. Prerequisites: ECE 3111 or EE 3111 , ECE 3612 or EE 3612 . ECE Communications and Network Engineering 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4823 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. Network protocol design. Network management and security. Prerequisites: STAT 2593; ECE 3221 or CMPE 3221 . ECE Microwave Engineering 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4833 Topics related to modern microwave systems including design and measurement of passive microwave circuits. Prerequisite: ECE 3822 or EE 3832 . ECE Optical Fiber Communications 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4843 Optical fibers: properties, structure and fabrication. Ray optic and electromagnetic characterizations: modes, waves, power launching and coupling. System design, 8|Page 2017-2018 Calendar Proof applications and economics. Prerequisite: ECE 3821 or EE 3821 or ECE 3832 or EE 3832 . ECE Independent Project 4 ch (8L) [W] 4913 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. Prerequisite: successful completion of 110 ch in the engineering program. ECE 4923 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 4 ch (3C 3*L) 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 Prerequisites: ECE 2412, ECE2701 or ECE 3111 . ECE Special Studies in Electrical Engineering 1ch 4933 With the approval of the Department Chair and under the guidance of a member of the faculty, a student may perform special studies and investigations related to the undergraduate program. Restricted to students in their final year of study. ECE Topics in Computer Engineering 4 ch (3C 3*L) 4943 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. Prerequisite: ECE 3232 or CMPE 3232 . 9|Page