CIV ENG 703

Finite Element Method

Graduate 3 unit(s) Theory of finite element method; formulation of finite elements; applications to solid mechanics, field and plate bending problems; algorithms for transient and nonlinear problems; introduction to hybrid and mixed finite elements; development of a finite element code.

CIV ENG 704

Special Topics Course

Graduate Current Topics include: – Applied Advanced Geotechnology (Term 1) taught by Dr. Peijun Guo – Forensic Assessment, non-destructive evaluation and rehabilitation of concrete structures (Term 1) taught by Dr. Moncef Nehdi – Energy Infrastructure Systems: Operation, Management and Resilience (Term 2) taught by Dr. Wael El-Dakhakhni – Reactive Transport Processes in Subsurface Environment (Term 2) taught by Dr. Adedapo Awolayo – Multiscale Design of Sustainable Cementitious Composites (Term 2) taught by Dr. Ousmane Hisseine – Computational Intelligence in Transportation and Supply Chains (Term 2) taught by Dr. Saiedeh Razavi

CIV ENG 706

Environmental Systems Engineering

Graduate 3 unit(s) This course will cover fundamentals and advanced methods in environmental systems optimization. A number of systems modeling techniques with a focus on uncertainty quantification will be introduced, and examples of their application to environmental and water resources problems will be discussed.

CIV ENG 707

Engineering Risk and Reliability

Graduate The course covers topics related to probability theory and statistics, approximate and simulation methods for reliability analysis, risk quantification for engineering systems, basics of probabilistic design, fragility modeling and multi-hazard risk assessment.

CIV ENG 708

Computational & Experimental Methods for Flow in Porous Material

Graduate 3 unit(s) The proposed course covers essential computational and experimental methods in the field of flow and transport in porous media. The methods covered in the course will be applied to solve emerging energy and environment related problems in the subsurface.

CIV ENG 709

Road Safety Analysis

Graduate 3 unit(s) This course covers a variety of fundamental topics related to traffic safety analysis, including the identification, diagnosis, and remedy of road safety problems, collision prediction models, and the economic assessment of the road safety programs. In addition, the course addresses state-of-the-art proactive safety analysis techniques, including the application of Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence, and Microsimulation in traffic safety research.

CIV ENG 710

Advanced Mass Transfer – Particle Electrokinetics

Graduate 3 unit(s) (cross-listed as CHEM ENG 747) The relationships between the charge distribution on particles and that on solid surfaces, other particles, and porous media (membranes, electrodes, sorbents, soils). The impacts of electric fields on each of these interactions. An introduction to electrochemistry developing the relationship between electron mobility and ion mobility. Detailed phenomena of charged molecular transport in charged solid and porous electrodes and electrolytes.

CIV ENG 711

Travel Demand Analysis

Graduate

CIV ENG 713

Finite Element Analysis in Geomechanics and Transient Flow: Theory and Application

Graduate

CIV ENG 714

Advanced Structural Mechanics

Graduate 3 unit(s) 2-D and 3-D analyses of stresses and strains. Principal stresses and maximum shear stress. Differential equations of equilibrium, compatibility conditions. Bending of unsymmetrical members. Shear centre. Shearing stresses due to bending in thin-walled open and closed members. Torsion of closed and open sections, warping, non-uniform torsion and warping stresses. Theory of plates- Rectangular and circular plates problems. Buckling of elastic columns. Flexural-Torsional buckling of beams. Axial-torsional buckling of columns. Plate buckling (local buckling), shear of buckling of plates.

CIV ENG 715

Prestressed Concrete Bridges

Graduate

CIV ENG 716

Seismic Behaviour and Design of Reinforced Concrete Systems

Graduate

CIV ENG 718

Social Hydrology

Graduate

CIV ENG 732

Concrete Structures – Materials, Maintenance, and Repair

Graduate 3 unit(s) S.E. Chidiac Portland Cement and its constituent phases; role of water in hydrated cement systems, hydration parameters, limiting hydration, state of water, porosity, engineering properties; structural models for C-S-H; hydration mechanisms: through solution, solid state; pore structure determination; engineering properties; role of admixtures and supplementary cementing materials; analysis of fresh and hardened concrete; durability; transport properties, relationships between transport properties and durability; in-situ evaluation of concrete structures; materials and techniques for repair; service life/durability design of concrete structures.

CIV ENG 735

Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes

Graduate CIV ENG 735 / Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes 3 unit(s) Introduction of advanced treatment processes in water and wastewater treatment. 1. Membrane filtration systems: microfilters and ultrafilters in drinking water treatment; membrane bioreactors in wastewater treatment; nanofiltration and reverse osmosis in desalination and water reclamation; ion-exchange membrane applications. 2. Advanced oxidation processes: OH radical reactions; kinetics of radical chain reactions; OH radical production using ozone, hydrogen peroxide, ultra violet radiation, and photocatalysis. 3. Bioelectrochemical systems for wastewater treatment: thermodynamics and kinetics of electrode reactions; ionic transport under electric fields; exoelectrogenic bacteria; microbial fuel cells; microbial electrolysis cells; electroanalytical techniques using potentiostats.

CIV ENG 739

Advanced Structural Dynamics

Graduate 3 unit(s) Formulation of equations of motion; one degree-of-freedom systems: undamped, damped, free vibration, forced vibration, nonlinear systems; numerical techniques: time domain, frequency domain. Multi-degree-of-freedom systems: modal analysis, characteristics of Eigen value problems, applications; continuous systems; dynamic loads: earthquake and wind loading, vibrating machines, moving loads.

CIV ENG 740

Seismic Behaviour, Analysis and Design of Masonry Structures

Graduate CIV ENG 740 / Seismic Behaviour, Analysis and Design of Masonry Structures 3 unit(s) The course covers different concepts of seismic design, component behaviour, system-level performance and detailing; slender shear wall behaviour, location strategies, analysis procedure, equivalent systems, design for strength and ductility, coupled walls, capacity design of cantilever wall systems; squat walls; infill walls and out-of-plane seismic response, effect of openings, assessment of masonry structures; performance- and displacement-based seismic design; seismic Design, Code philosophies in North America [CSA-S304.1, CSA-A 23.3 and NBCC] (Canada) and ASCE 41, MSJC and ASCE7/IBC] (USA); experimental testing techniques: quasi-static and dynamic testing, and use of scaled-models.

CIV ENG 743

Fundamentals of Soil Behaviour

Graduate 3 unit(s) P. Guo An understanding of soil behaviour is a fundamental requisite to a wide variety of geotechnical engineering applications, such as foundation design, soil-structure interaction and geotechnical earthquake engineering. Appropriate numerical modelling also highly depends on a better understanding of soil behaviour. This course, which focuses on the behaviour of soils under various conditions, their theoretical descriptions and laboratory testing, will provide students the knowledge and understanding of fundamental soil behaviour and of the underlying scientific principles.

CIV ENG 745

Multivariate Statistical Models and Data Processing Methods in Civil Engineering

Graduate CIV ENG 749 / Multivariate Statistical Models and Data Processing Methods in Civil Engineering 3 unit(s) The course focuses on the practical procedures to develop, apply, and interpret multivariate statistical models, while considering the inherited limitations and the advantages of each modelling technique. Such procedures will be facilitated through the course weekly assignments.

CIV ENG 747

Microbiology for Environmental Engineers

Graduate 3 unit(s) This course will provide various aspects of microbiology that are essential for understanding microbial functions and interactions in environmental engineering, including wastewater treatment engineering. Relevant course topics include: Microbial cell structure and function; metabolism and energetics; kinetics of microbial reactions; genetics of microorganisms; biological nutrient removal; biosolids treatment and methanogenesis; microbial ecology in bioreactors; and exoelectrogenic bacteria. Molecular biology techniques that are commonly used in environmental science will be introduced. Waterborne pathogens and disinfection processes will be discussed in this course.

CIV ENG 748

Seismic Design and Analysis of Steel Structures

Graduate 3 unit(s) Prerequisite(s): 4N04 (Steel Structures) or equivalent; 730 (Earthquake Engineering) or equivalent Students will learn about the behaviour of steel seismic force resisting systems, such as moment-resisting frames, concentrically braced frames (with traditional or buckling-restrained braces), eccentrically braced frames, and self-centering systems. For each system, students will come to understand the associated provisions of the Canadian Steel Standard S16. In addition, students will develop experience with advanced numerical techniques for assessing the seismic performance of these systems, including nonlinear static and dynamic analysis.

CIV ENG 749

Numerical methods in water and wastewater treatment processes

Graduate CIV ENG 749 / Numerical methods in water and wastewater treatment processes 3 unit(s) This course will cover numerical methods for solving various algebraic and differential equations. The student will learn fundamentals of numerical methods and their applications in engineered systems for water and wastewater treatment. The student will get hands on experience in developing computer programs using Visual Basic Applications or C++. This course is not designed for using existing commercial numerical software, including MATLAB, MATHEMATICA, BioWin, GPS-X, SIMBA, and etc.

CIV ENG 757

Advanced Statistical and Data Driven Methods in Hydrology

Graduate 3 unit(s) The objective of this course is to provide a survey of advanced statistical and data-driven methods in hydrology and water resources engineering, and to apply selected methods to hydrologic modeling and water resources problems solving.

CIV ENG 770

Advanced Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport

Graduate CIV ENG 770 / Advanced Groundwater Flow and Contaminant Transport 3 unit(s) (cross-listed as EARTH SCI 750) This course will cover the theory, equations, fundamental principles, and processes of the flow of fluids and transport of contaminants in soils and groundwater at an advanced level.

CIV ENG 779

Aquatic Chemistry

Graduate CIV ENG 779 / Aquatic Chemistry 3 unit(s) This course will cover chemical equilibrium, reaction thermodynamics, activity, acid-base chemistry, coordination chemistry, redox reactions, precipitation and dissolution and contaminant detection and quantification. It is recommended that students have a background in year 1 undergraduate chemistry.

CIV ENG 799

Stormwater Management Modelling

Graduate 3 unit(s) Y. Guo The course introduces various structural and non-structural stormwater management measures. The design and performance of some of the structural stormwater management measures are examined in detail. Modeling and analyses conducted for the planning, design and operation of stormwater management systems are the focus of this course.

CIVENG 6CM4

Construction Engineering and Management

Graduate CIVENG 6CM4 / Construction Engineering and Management 3 unit(s) Fundamental concepts of construction engineering and management; advanced scheduling techniques; scheduling linear projects; improving schedules; time-cost trade-offs; and resource allocation and levelling. The course also covers heavy construction equipment and methods including safety, productivity estimation, earthmoving materials and operations, excavation and lifting, loading and hauling, and sustainability in heavy construction. The materials of the course would be supplemented by visits to construction projects.

CIVENG 6G04

Pavement Materials and Design

Graduate CIVENG 6G04 / Pavement Materials and Design 3 unit(s) Components of highway pavements; ground water and drainage for highway facilities; soil compaction and stabilization; aggregates; bituminous and concrete materials, flexible pavement design; concrete pavement design; interlocking pavement structures.

CIVENG 6K04

Modern Methods of Structural Analysis

Graduate CIV ENG 6K04 / Modern Methods of Structural Analysis 6 unit(s) Stiffness method; development and applications in structural analysis. Introduction to finite element method. Influence lines, elastic stability analysis of frames with and without sway effects. Application of computer programs.

CIVENG 6L04

Design of Water Resources Systems

Graduate CIVENG 6L04 / Design of Water Resources Systems 3 unit(s) Investigation, planning, analysis, and design of water resources systems. Frequency analysis, design storms, urban drainage and analysis, floodplain analysis and flood control.

CIVENG 6M03

Hydrologic Modeling

Graduate CIV ENG 6M03 / Hydrologic Modeling 3 unit(s) Cross-listed as EARTH SCI 6W03 Principles of numerical modeling and examination of selected hydrologic models.

CIVENG 6T04

Transportation Engineering II – Modelling Transit and ITS

Graduate CIVENG 6T04 / Transportation Engineering II – Modelling Transit and ITS 3 unit(s) An imperative to developing and maintaining a sustainable urban transportation system lies in ‘mobility’ – recognizing the origin and destination epicentres within a Region and ensuring that there are multiple, viable alternatives for commuters. Traffic and transit modelling is the key to achieving this goal. The modelling of traffic/transit scenarios can facilitate the efficient operation of existing infrastructure as well as the planning and design of future sustainable strategies. This course is intended as a continuation of 3K03 – Introduction to Transportation Engineering with more complex traffic signal modelling, an introduction to Transit Engineering and ITS algorithm development. Prerequisite(s):  CIVENG 3K03

CIVENG 6V04

Biological Aspects of Wastewater Engineering

Graduate CIVENG 6V04 / Biological Aspects of Wastewater Engineering 3 unit(s) Process, capabilities, hardware, and design equations for the biological processes used in design of wastewater treatment plants. Emphasis on processes such as bio-oxidation, clarification, sludge treatment and disinfection. Leading-edge processes are introduced and design software is used.

CHEM ENG 3BK3

Bio-reaction Engineering

Undergraduate Kinetics of cellular processes, microbial processes and enzyme reactions including those of immobilized cells and enzymes. Cell culturing. Bioreactor design. Bioprocess development including downstream processing. Three lectures; first term

CHEM ENG 3BM3

Bioseparations Engineering

Undergraduate Introduction to bioseparations engineering: cell disintegration, precipitation based separation processes, extraction, adsorption, chromatography centrifugal separations, filtration, reverse osmosis and nanofiltration dialysis, liquid membrane based separation processes, electrophoresis. Three lectures; one term

CHEM ENG 3Q03

Introduction to Polymer Science

Undergraduate An overview of important synthetic and natural polymers with emphasis on polymer structure, the chemistry of polymer formation. An introduction to polymer characterization, recycling and sustainability. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 2E03, 2OA3, 2OB3, CHEM BIO 2OA3, 2OB3, or permission of the instructor

CHEM ENG 4B03/6B03

Polymer Reaction Engineering

Graduate Kinetics of polymerization: step-growth and chain-growth (free radical, anionic, anionic coordination and cationic). Polymerization processes: solution/bulk, suspension, emulsion, gas-phase, slurry and reactive processing. Principles of polymer process and reactor design, optimization and control. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): CHEM ENG 3K04

CHEM ENG 4E03/6E03

Digital Computer Process Control

Graduate This course addresses key aspects of implementing control via discrete calculations using digital computers. Topics include discrete-time dynamic models, system identification, analysis of discrete-time systems, design of digital control systems and model predictive control. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): CHEM ENG 3P04

CHEM ENG 4G03

Optimization in Chemical Engineering

Undergraduate The application on optimization methods to important engineering problems in equipment design and operation, statistics, control, engineering economics and scheduling. The course will emphasize problem definition, model formulation and solution analysis, with sufficient details on existing algorithms and software to solve problems. Two lectures, one tutorial (two hours); second term Prerequisite(s): CHEM ENG 2O04 (or 3O04), CHEM ENG 3E04, CHEM ENG 3G04, CHEM ENG 3M04, CHEM ENG 3P04 http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/4G3/Main_Page

CHEM ENG 4H03

Big Data Methods and Modeling in Chemical and Materials Engineering

Undergraduate Review of multivariate statistics. Acquiring, interpreting and processing large data sets. Introduction to dimensional reduction techniques such as principal component analysis (PCA) and projection of latent structures (PLS). Introduction to data clustering methods. Chemical and materials engineering applications. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): One of COMMERCE 2QA3, STATS 3Y03, MATLS 3J03 or HTHSCI 2A03 or permission of the department

CHEM ENG 4K03/6K03

Reactor Design for Heterogeneous Systems

Graduate Catalytic kinetics, mass transfer limitations, packed and fluidized bed reactors, two phase reactors. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): CHEM ENG 3K04

CHEM ENG 4M03

Separation Processes

Undergraduate Overview of separation processes, liquid-liquid extraction, supercritical fluid extraction, adsorption, filtration, membrane separation processes. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): CHEM ENG 3A04 (or 2A04), CHEM ENG 2O04 (or 3O04), CHEM ENG 3M04 http://learnche.mcmaster.ca/4M3/Main_Page

CHEM ENG 4T03/6T03

Applications of Chemical Engineering in Medicine

Graduate Applications of chemical engineering principles to biological systems and medical problems including examples from hemodynamics, blood oxygenation, artificial kidney systems, controlled drug release, biosensors and biomaterials. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM ENG 2O04 (or 3O04), ENG PHYS 3O03, ENG PHYS 3O04 or MECH ENG 3O04 Cross-list: BIOMED 6T03

CHEM ENG 4TA3

Teaching Practicum

Undergraduate Mastery of core technical engineering skills with applications through student mentor-ship and teaching practicums. Demonstration of deeper understanding through lecture design and presentation, assessment design, and course material development. Two lectures (during first term), one practicum placement (during second term); both terms Prerequisite(s): Registration in final level of any engineering program and permission of the instructor

CHEM ENG 4X03/6X03

Polymer Processing

Graduate An introduction to the basic principles of polymer processing, stressing the development of models. Rheology of polymers, extrusion, moulding, films, fibres, and mixing. Reactive processing. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM ENG 3A04 (or 2A04), MATLS 3E04 or MECH ENG 3R03; and CHEM ENG 2O04 (or 3O04) or MECH ENG 3O04

CHEM ENG 4Y04 A/B

Senior Independent Project

Undergraduate A research and design project with students working independently under the direction of a faculty member. The hours assigned can be freely scheduled to suit those involved in a particular project and may include computation classes, laboratory work, discussions, or individual study.

CHEM ENG 4Z03/6Z03

Interfacial Engineering

Graduate The physics and chemistry at the “nano” scale including interactions, forces, colloids, surface active systems, wetting, adhesion, and flocculation. Three lectures; second term Cross-list: BIOMED 6Z03

BIOPHYS 4S03

Introduction to Molecular Biophysics

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 3 unit(s) A presentation of recent contributions made to the fields of molecular and cell biology by the use of physical approaches. In particular, the following topics are discussed: physical properties of biomolecules, protein folding, molecular motors, cell motion and cell adhesion. Emphasis on the critical evaluation of current research literature. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 2R03, CHEMBIO 2P03, ISCI 2A18 A/B, MATLS 2B03, PHYSICS 2H04; or registration in Honours Mathematics and Physics (B.Sc) or an Honours Medical and Biological Physics (B.Sc.) program. BIOPHYS 3S03 is recommended. Antirequisite(s): PHYSICS 4S03 Cross-list(s): BIOCHEM 4S03

CHEM ENG 3Q03

Introduction to Polymer Science

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B An overview of important synthetic and natural polymers with emphasis on polymer structure, the chemistry of polymer formation. An introduction to polymer characterization, recycling and sustainability. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 2E03, 2OA3, 2OB3, CHEMBIO 2OA3, 2OB3, or permission of the instructor.

CHEM ENG 4T03

Applications of Chemical Engineering in Medicine

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B Applications of chemical engineering principles to biological systems and medical problems including examples from hemodynamics, blood oxygenation, artificial kidney systems, controlled drug release, biosensors and biomaterials. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM ENG 2O04 (or 3O04), ENG PHYS 3O03, ENG PHYS 3O04 or MECH ENG 3O04 Cross-list: BIOMED 6T03

CHEM ENG 4X03

Polymer Processing

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B An introduction to the basic principles of polymer processing, stressing the development of models. Rheology of polymers, extrusion, moulding, films, fibres, and mixing. Reactive processing. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM ENG 3A04 (or 2A04), MATLS 3E04 or MECH ENG 3R03; and CHEM ENG 2O04 (or 3O04) or MECH ENG 3O04

CHEM BIO 3BM3

Implanted Biomaterials

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 3 unit(s) An introduction to the chemistry of implantable biomaterials (metals, ceramics, plastics, elastomers) and the methods used to characterize their physical properties. The wound healing response following insult by an implanted foreign body will be examined, in order to understand the need to control synthetic biomedical interfaces. The regulatory approval process will also be discussed. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1AA3 (or ISCI 1A24 A/B); and BIOLOGY 2B03 (or ISCI 2A18 A/B) or registration in an Honours Chemical Biology program; and one of CHEM 2E03, 2OB3, 2OD3, CHEMBIO 2OB3, 2OD3; or permission of the instructor Cross-list(s): LIFESCI 3BM3 May be offered in alternate years. Offered in 2019-2020.

CHEM ENG 3BK3

Bio-Reaction Engineering

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 3 unit(s) Kinetics of cellular processes, microbial processes and enzyme reactions including those of immobilized cells and enzymes. Cell culturing. Bioreactor design. Bioprocess development including downstream processing. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Chemical Engineering program or the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program; or permission of the Department

CHEM ENG 4H03

Big Data Methods and Modeling in Chemical and Materials Engineering

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 3 unit(s) Review of multivariate statistics. Acquiring, interpreting and processing large data sets. Introduction to dimensional reduction techniques such as principal component analysis (PCA) and projection of latent structures (PLS). Introduction to data clustering methods. Chemical and materials engineering applications. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): One of COMMERCE 2QA3, STATS 3Y03, MATLS 3J03 or HTHSCI 2A03 or permission of the department

ELEC ENG 4BD4

Biomedical Instrumentation

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 4 unit(s) Generation and nature of bioelectric potentials; electrodes and other transducers; principles of instrumentation; electrical safety; neuromuscular and cardiovascular instrumentation; ultrasonics and other medical imaging. Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab every other week; first term Prerequisite(s): One of ELEC ENG 3EJ4, ENGINEER 3N03 or PHYSICS 3B06; and registration in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering Level IV, or permission of the department. Antirequisite(s): IBEHS 4F04

ELEC ENG 4BF4

Advanced Medical Imaging

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 4 unit(s) Physical principles of medical image acquisition and formation; post-processing for magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy; comparisons to other medical imaging modalities. Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab every other week; second term Prerequisite(s): ELECENG 2FH3 or 2FH4, ELECENG 3TP4 or 3TP3; and registration in Level IV Electrical and Biomedical Engineering or Level IV and above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program or permission of the department. Antirequisite(s): ELEC ENG 4BF3

ENG PHYS 4MD3

Advanced Materials and Next-Generation Devices

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B This course gives an in-depth investigation of advanced semiconductor devices, with a focus on novel materials. The course will cover aspects of fabrication, operation and design for modern semiconductor devices, highlighting traditional, nanoscale and excitonic/organic device physics. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): ENG PHYS 3F03 or 3F04; and credit or registration in one of ENG PHYS 3PN3, 3PN4 or 4E03; or MATLS 3Q03, 4Q03

ENG PHYS 4X03

Introduction to Photovoltaics

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B A review of photovoltaic devices including solar cell operation, characterization, manufacturing, economics and current and next generation technologies. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): One of ELEC ENG 2EI5, MATLS 3Q03 or ENG PHYS 3BA3

ENGINEER 4EX3 A/B

Experiential Engineering Design

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B This course will provide students an opportunity for formal recognition of the design-based experiential learning conducted within the atmosphere of technically-oriented McMaster Engineering teams. Arrangements for participation in this course must be made with the faculty supervisor in the Spring semester prior to enrolment. One lecture (three hours); term 1 and 2 Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level 3 or above in the Faculty of Engineering

ENG PHYS 3PN4

Semiconductor Junction Devices

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B Electronic properties of semiconductors: non-equilibrium carrier conditions; steady state and non-steady state; p-n junctions; Schottky diodes; bipolar junction transistors. Detailed coverage of a range of diodes including photodiodes, solar cells, light emitting diodes, zener diodes, and avalanche diodes. Three lectures, one lab (three hours each); second term Prerequisite(s): ENG PHYS 3F03 or MATLS 3Q03, or credit or registration in ENG PHYS 3F03 Antirequisite(s): ENG PHYS 3PN3, 4E03

ENGP HYS 4I03

Introduction to Biophotonics

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 3 unit(s) This course covers the basic principles of light interaction with biological systems and specific biomedical applications of photonics such as optical light microscopy, endoscopic imaging, spectroscopy in clinical diagnosis, flow cytometry, micro-optical sensors, etc. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in a Faculty of Engineering, or Science, or Health Science Program, or the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program.

MATLS 3C03

Applied Thermodynamics (Not offered 22-23)

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A 3 unit(s) Gaseous systems. Phase rule. Systems with gas phase and pure condensed phases. Ellingham diagram. Predominance diagrams. Systems with gas phase and condensed solutions. Pourbaix diagrams. Two lectures, two tutorials, one lab (one and a half hours); first term Prerequisite(s): MATLS 2D03; and Registration in Level II or above in Materials Engineering Antirequisite(s): MATLS 3C04

MATLS 3MF3

Materials Fabrication

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A Offered jointly by the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering. Processing methods for a wide range of materials, including metals, ceramics and plastics. The analytical basis for understanding and optimizing materials processes. Exercises in mathematical modelling and the use of software packages to optimize processes. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): MATLS 3M03 or MECH ENG 3A03 or registration in Level IV or above in Civil Engineering.

MATLS 3Q03

Materials for Electronic Applications

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A 3 unit(s) Fundamental properties of materials used in electronic applications, operation of devices and fabrication methods of electronic circuits and packaging. Includes description of dielectric, magnetic and optoelectronic properties. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): One of MATLS 2Q04, ENG PHYS 2QM3; or permission of the department Anti-requisite(s): ENG PHYS 3PN4

MATLS 4B03

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A 3 unit(s) Introduction to biomaterials. Includes material-tissue interactions, techniques for biomaterials testing, and characterization. Applications of biomaterials and the clinical context of their use will be introduced. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in Materials Engineering; or Registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program

MATLS 4C03

Modern Iron and Steelmaking

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A 3 unit(s) Theory and practice of iron making. New processes for reduced energy consumption and pollution. Thermodynamics and kinetics of steelmaking. Steel refining. Casting, including new near net shape technologies. Specialty steelmaking. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in Materials Engineering; or permission of the department Co-requisite(s): MATLS 3F03 Offered on an irregular rotation basis

MATLS 4D03

Corrosion and its Control

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A 3 unit(s) Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, electrified interface, electrode potential, Faraday’s Law, Butler-Volmer equation, activation polarization, concentration polarization, mixed potential theory, passivity, rate measurement techniques, galvanic corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, intergranular corrosion, materials selection, cathodic protection, anodic protection, inhibitors/biocides. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III above in Materials Engineering; or permission of the department Offered on an irregular rotation basis.

MATLS 4FF3

Synthesis , Applications and Environmental Impact of Nanomaterials

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A 3 unit(s) Synthesis routes for nanomaterials, bottom-up and top-down approaches, green chemistry methods, properties of materials: carbon nanotubes, nanoparticles, quantum dots. Environmental and health impact of nanomaterials. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in Materials Engineering, Engineering Physics or Chemistry; or permission of the department Offered on an irregular rotation basis.

MATLS 4G03

Characterization of Nanomaterials (Not Offered 2022-23)

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A 3 unit(s) Interaction of electrons and photons with matter. Imaging methods with electron microscopy, scanning probe techniques, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray absorption analysis with high spatial resolution. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Physics or Honours Chemistry; or permission of the department. Offered on an irregular rotation basis.

MATLS 4H03

Thin Film Science and Engineering (Not Offered 2022-23)

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A 3 unit(s) Deposition and fabrication techniques, surfaces, growth mechanisms, epitaxy, kinetic effects in thin films, defects and properties of thin films. Materials for packaging. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above of Materials Engineering; or permission of the department Offered on an irregular rotation basis.

MATLS 4K06

Senior Thesis

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A 6 unit(s) Several written and oral reports are required in each term. The written thesis is defended orally. Nine unscheduled hours each week; both terms Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above in Materials Engineering and a GPA of at least 8.0 and permission of the department Antirequisite(s): MATLS 4KA3, MATLS 4KB3, IBEHS 3I06 A/B

MATLS 4ML3

Applications of Machine Learning to Materials and Chemical Eng (Not Offered 2022-23)

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A 3 unit(s) Materials and chemical engineering applications of machine learning with topics in: Bias, neural networks, deep learning and learning theory. Classification, supervised learning, unsupervised learning, generative networks, reinforcement learning. Prerequisite(s): MATLS 3J03 Offered on an irregular rotation basis.

MATLS 4NN3

Computational Modelling in Materials Engineering at the Nano-scale (Not Offered 2022-23)

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A 3 unit(s) Microscopic insight to the structure of functional materials used in photovoltaics, light generation, piezoelectronics and origin of their properties from atomic-scale simulations. One lecture (one hour) and One lecture (two hours); second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in Materials Engineering or Engineering Physics; or permission of the department Offered on an irregular rotation basis.

MATLS 4NP3

Computational Modelling in Materials Engineering at the Process-scale (Not Offered 2022-23)

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A 3 unit(s) Applications of heat transfer, mass transfer, and fluid flow conservation equations to industrial materials processes in metals and polymers; scaling analysis; finite element analysis. Two lectures (three hours), one tutorial (one hour); first term Prerequisite(s): Two of CHEM ENG 2O04, CHEMENG 3A04, MATLS 3E04; or permission of the department Offered on an irregular rotation basis.

MATLS 4P03

Properties of Polymeric Materials (Not Offered 2022-23)

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A 3 unit(s) Structure of amorphous and crystalline polymeric materials; mechanical, electrical and optical properties, and their modification through processing. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above of Materials Engineering; or permission of the department Offered on an irregular rotation basis.

MATLS 4Q03

Materials for Sensors in Big Data & AI Systems (Not Offered 2022-23)

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A 3 unit(s) Sensors and sensing materials for big data and artificial intelligence systems. Discussion of the theory, design and fabrication of chemical, thermal, electrical, magnetic and optical sensors. Prerequisite(s): MATLS 2Q04 or ENG PHYS 3PN4 Offered on an irregular rotation basis

MATLS 4Y03

Advanced Biomaterials: Applications and Device Design

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST A 3 unit(s) Advanced applications of biomaterials including nanobiomaterials, drug delivery, regenerative medicine, microfluidics, biosensing, immunomodulatory materials. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): MATLS 4B03 and registration in Level III or above in Materials Engineering; or Registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program Offered on an irregular rotation basis.

MECH ENG 3C03

Manufacturing Engineering

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B A general introduction, encompassing the wide field of activities from iron and steel making through casting, rolling, forging, to cold forming, metal cutting, welding, bonding, electrical machining, surface treatment, mechanical handling, assembly, cleaning, packaging. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in any Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering program, or, registration in Level III or IV of the Manufacturing Engineering Technology program. Cross-list(s): MANTECH 3MF3 This course is administered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

MECH ENG 3F04

Modelling and Numerical Solutions

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 4 unit(s) An introductory course in numerical analysis covering such topics as numerical differentiation, integration, curve-fitting and the solution of differential equations and systems of linear and non-linear equations. Four lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in any Mechanical Engineering program

MECH ENG 4BB3

Biomechanics

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 3 unit(s) Application of mechanical engineering principles to biomechanics problems including cellular biomechanics, hemodynamics, circulatory system, respiratory system, muscles and movement and skeletal biomechanics. Three lectures, one tutorial; first term Prerequisite(s): MECH ENG 2Q04 or 2QA4, 3A03, and3O04; or permission of the department Antirequisite(s): IBEHS 4B03

MECH ENG 4CC3

Experimental and Computational Biomechanics

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 3 unit(s) Introduction to experimental and computational biomechanics including biomechanical testing concepts and application of finite element methods in simulations of biomechanical structures/systems. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): MECH ENG 4BB3, IBEHS 4B03; or permission of the Department

MECH ENG 4E03

Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 3 unit(s) Introduction, microfabrication and micromachining fundamentals, scaling effects, mechanics and transduction at microscale, actuation and sensing methods – Electrostatic, piezoelectric, thermal, electromagnetic, resonant, tunneling and microfluidic techniques. Capacitative sensors, resonators, lab on chip devices, microfluidic devices, micromirrors, assembly techniques for MEMS, microsystem packaging. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics or Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program or permission of the Department

MECH ENG 4J03

Introduction to Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 3 unit(s) Computational Methods for Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer covering: concepts of modelling and numerical analysis, governing equations of thermo-fluid problems, finite difference discretization methods. Use of commercial computational software for solving thermo-fluid problems. Three lectures, one tutorial (one and one-half hours); second term Prerequisite(s): MECHENG 3O04 or 4S03, and MECHENG 3F04 or ENGPHYS 2CE4, or permission of the Department

MECH ENG 4N03

Nanobio Engineering

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 3 unit(s) Introduction to nanotechnology, nanomaterials, nanotechnology in living systems, nanotechnology in biomedical devices, nanobiomaterials, characterization of biomaterials, nano-coatings, nano-biofunctional interfaces, biosensing and diagnostics, organs-on-chips. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV of Engineering and IBEHS or permission of Department.

MECH ENG 4T03

Finite Element Applications

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 3 units Theory of the finite element method, element derivation, solution procedures. Applications to static and dynamic mechanical systems using a finite element package. Three lectures, one tutorial; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering program Antirequisite(s): MECH ENG 4TR3

STATS 3A03

Applied Regression Analysis with SAS

Technical Elective TECHNICAL ELECTIVE LIST B 3 unit(3) ntroduction to SAS; linear regression model; least squares method; model fitting and diagnostics; influential analysis; model building; one-way and two-way ANOVA; applications. Three lectures, one lab; one term Prerequisite(s): ARTSSCI 2R03 or STATS 2MB3

CIVENG 4A04

Engineering Hydrology

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Hydrologic cycle; climate; hydraulic and hydrologic processes, precipitation; unit hydrographs; hydrologic statistics, hydrologic routing; introduction to groundwater flow. Three lectures, one tutorial; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3M03

CIVENG 4BP4

Building Science

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Building science theory, heat, air and moisture transfer, building envelope, building systems, energy consumption, sustainability considerations, LEED design. Three lectures, one tutorial; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3P04 and CIVENG 3J04 or registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) program

CIVENG 4CM4

Advanced Construction Engineering and Management

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Fundamental concepts of advanced tools, techniques, and technologies in construction engineering and management. Topics include; advanced scheduling techniques; computer-aided project management in scheduling; automation and telematics in construction equipment; construction site work and earth work operations; construction safety; and other advanced technological trends in construction. Three lectures, one tutorial; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3RR3 or IBEHS 4P04 or registration in the Engineering and Management program

CIVENG 4DD4

Structural Dynamics and Seismic Design

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Introduction to linear elastic structural dynamics including single and multi degree-of-freedom systems. Introduction to seismic design philosophy including capacity design, ductility, and collapse mechanisms. Design, detailing, and analysis of selected lateral force resisting systems will be covered using current design codes. Three lectures, two tutorial; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3G04 and CIVENG 3J04 and credit or registration in CIVENG 4N04 Antirequisite(s): CIVENG 4ED4, 4SD4

CIVENG 4F04

Physico-Chemical Processes in Water and Wastewater

Undergraduate Water/waste water quality/characteristics; physical and chemical unit processes including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation and filtration for particle removal in water treatment; inactivation of microorganisms in disinfection; advanced treatment, including ion exchange, adsorption, advanced oxidation using radical reactions and membrane filtration. Three lectures, one lab or one tutorial (two hours), one lab (three hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3L03 or CHEMENG 2D04 or registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) program or permission of the department

CIVENG 4G04

Pavement Materials and Design

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Components of highway pavements; ground water and drainage for highway facilities; soil compaction and stabilization; aggregates; bituminous materials; asphalt mix design; flexible and rigid pavement design; embankment design. Three lectures, one tutorial or one lab; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3B03

CIVENG 4K04

Modern Methods of Structural Analysis

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Stiffness method; development and applications in structural analysis. Introduction to finite element method. Influence lines, elastic stability analysis of frames with and without sway effects. Application of computer programs. Three lectures, one tutorial; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3G03 or CIVENG 3G04

CIVENG 4L04

Design of Water Resources Systems

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Investigation, planning, analysis and design of water resources systems, climate change. Introduction to GIS tools. Frequency analysis, design storms, urban drainage and analysis, floodplain analysis and flood control. Two lectures, one tutorial, one lab; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3M03

CIVENG 4S04

Foundation Engineering

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Principles of foundation design; stability analysis; bearing capacity, settlement and location, footings, deep foundations, piles, pile groups and drilled piers; retaining walls. Three lectures, one tutorial; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3B03

CIVENG 4T04

Transit Modelling and Intelligent Transportation Systems

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Introduction to advanced traffic signal modelling, basic Transit Engineering concepts and Intelligent Transportation Systems. Three lectures, one tutorial; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3K03

CIVENG 4TA4

Traffic Analysis: Theory and Simulation

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Traffic operation and transportation network analysis, including traffic studies, traffic flow models, shockwave analysis, advanced analysis of signalized intersections, capacity and level of service analysis, and road network simulation. Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3K03

CIVENG 4V04

Biological Aspects of Wastewater Treatment

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Microbial kinetics and cell yield in biological wastewater treatment; conventional activated sludge systems; models of activated sludge systems; aeration systems; sedimentation; membrane bioreactors; biological nutrient removal; sequential batch reactors; biosolids treatment, including sludge thickening, anaerobic digestion and dewatering; attached growth reactors, including trickling filters, rotation disk contactors and fluidized bed reactors. Three lectures, one tutorial or one lab; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3L03 or CHEMENG 2D04 or registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) program or permission of the department Antirequisite(s): ENGINEER 4U03

CIVENG 4W04

Design of Low Rise Buildings

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Structural systems and load distribution, design of masonry, wood, and cold-formed steel. Introduction to building envelope design. Three lectures, one tutorial; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3J04, CIVENG 3G03 or 3G04 and credit or registration in CIVENG 4N04

CIVENG 4Y04

Bridges and Other Structural Systems

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) Bridge loads and analysis for load effects. Design of (steel beam – concrete slab) composite floor system and steel plate girders. Stresses, ultimate strength, and design of pre-stressed concrete girders. Fatigue Design. Three lectures, one tutorial; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3G03 or 3G04, 3J04 or registration in CIVENG 4N04

CIVENG 4Z04 A/B

Independent Study

Undergraduate 4 unit(s) An experimental and/or analytical investigation related to any branch of civil engineering, under the direction of a faculty member. Students choose a project from a list of department approved projects. The student may be required to present a seminar and will submit a final written report before April 1. Two labs (three hours); both terms. The hours assigned can be freely scheduled to suit those involved in a particular project and may include computation classes, laboratory work, discussion or individual study. Prerequisite(s): Registration in a final level of a Civil Engineering program, and a SA of at least 9.5 and permission of the department Antirequisite(s): IBEHS 3I06 A/B

MECH ENG 4AA3

Aerodynamics

Undergraduate Forces and moments associated with flow around airfoils and bodies. Finite wings. Potential flow and introduction to panel methods. Thin airfoil theory and symmetric and cambered airfoils. Introduction to aircraft stability and aeroelasticity. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): MECHENG 3O04, CHEMENG 2O04, 3O04, or ENGPHYS 3O04; and MECHENG 4S03

MECH ENG 4B03

Topics in Product Development

Undergraduate Case studies using modern product development methods, value engineering, product specification, rapid product development, lean design and continuous improvement. Product liability and robust design. Three lectures, one tutorial; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering program

MECH ENG 4BB3

Biomechanics

Undergraduate Application of mechanical engineering principles to biomechanics problems including cellular biomechanics, hemodynamics, circulatory system, respiratory system, muscles and movement and skeletal biomechanics. Three lectures, one tutorial; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Engineering program Cross-list(s): IBEHS 4B03

MECH ENG 4BF3

Biofluid Mechanics

Undergraduate The objective is to learn blood flow mechanics through the circulatory system and its subsystems. The course examines mechanics of circulation, mechanobiology and biomechanics of different components of circulatory system, in-vivo and in-vitro techniques and their medical applications. Three lectures, one tutorial; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Engineering program or Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program

MECH ENG 4CC3

Experimental and Computational Biomechanics

Undergraduate Introduction to experimental and computational biomechanics including biomechanical testing concepts and application of finite element methods in simulations of biomechanical structures/systems. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Engineering program.

MECH ENG 4D03

Manufacturing Processes (Metal Removal)

Undergraduate Fundamentals of metal removing processes, including mechanics and tribological aspects of material removal. Application of theory to the practice of machining processes such as turning, milling, drilling and grinding. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): MECHENG 3C03 and registration in any Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering program

MECH ENG 4E03 (DISCONTINUED)

Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)

Undergraduate Introduction, microfabrication and micromachining fundamentals, scaling effects, mechanics and transduction at microscale, actuation and sensing methods – Electrostatic, piezoelectric, thermal, electromagnetic, resonant, tunneling and microfluidic techniques. Capacitative sensors, resonators, lab on chip devices, microfluidic devices, micromirrors, assembly techniques for MEMS, microsystem packaging. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering program or permission of the department. Enrolment is limited.

MECH ENG 4H03

Mechatronics

Undergraduate Integration of mechanical engineering with electronics and computer control. Sensors, actuators (including pneumatic and hydraulic), modelling using building block and state space methods, model-based control, programming of PLCs with practical demonstrations. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 4A03, MECHENG 4R03, MECHTRON 3DX4, ELECENG 3CL4 or SFWRENG 3DX4 and registration in any Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or Electrical Engineering program

MECH ENG 4I03

Noise Analysis and Control

Undergraduate Acoustic quantities; noise measurements and analysis; noise standards; sound generation, propagation, absorption, transmission; acoustic materials; noise control techniques; case studies. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering program or permission of the Department

MECH ENG 4J03

Introduction to Computational Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer

Undergraduate Computational Methods for Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer covering: concepts of modelling and numerical analysis, governing equations of thermo-fluid problems, finite-difference discretization methods. Use of commercial computational software for solving thermo-fluid problems. Three lectures; One Tutorial (one and one-half hours); second term Prerequisite(s): MECHENG 3O04 or 4S03, and MECHENG 3F04 or ENGPHYS 2CE4, or permission of the Department

MECH ENG 4K03

Robotics

Undergraduate Fundamental theory and practical applications of robotic manipulators and mobile robots. Equations of motion, robot dynamics and statics, motion planning, introduction to machine vision, basics of robot programming. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): ENGINEER 2Q04 or MECHENG 2Q04 or 2QA4 and registration in Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering program

MECH ENG 4N03 (NOT OFFERED 2022-2023)

Nanobio Engineering

Undergraduate Introduction to nanotechnology, nanomaterials, nanotechnology in living systems, nanotechnology in biomedical devices, nano-biomaterials, characterization of biomaterials, nano-coatings, nano-biofunctional interfaces, biosensing and diagnostics, organs-on-chips Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of Engineering or Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program or permission of Department

MECH ENG 4O04

Sustainable Energy Systems

Undergraduate Assessment of current and future energy systems, covering resources, extraction, conversion with emphasis on meeting regional and global energy needs in a sustainable manner. Different renewable and conventional energy technologies and their attributes. Evaluation and analysis of energy technology systems in the context of political, social, economic and environmental goals. Four lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): MECHENG 2W04, 3O04; or ENGPHYS 2NE3, 3O04; or permission of the Department

MECH ENG 4Q03

Mechanical Vibrations

Undergraduate Transient and steady state vibration of single- and multi-degree of freedom systems. Free and forced vibrations of single and multiple degree-of-freedom mechanical systems, transient response, damping and vibration isolation. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): ENGINEER 2Q04 or MECHENG 2Q04 or 2QA4 and registration in any Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics program

MECH ENG 4S03

Incompressible Flow

Undergraduate Introduction to internal and external laminar and turbulent incompressible flows. Topics include turbulent boundary layers, aerodynamics and convective heat transfer. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): MECHENG 3O04, CHEMENG 2O04, 3O04, or ENGPHYS 3O04

MECH ENG 4T03

Finite Element Applications

Undergraduate Theory of the finite element method, element derivation, solution procedures. Applications to static and dynamic mechanical systems using a finite element package. Three lectures, one tutorial; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering program Antirequisite(s): MECHENG 4TR3

MECH ENG 4U03

Compressible Flow and Turbomachinery

Undergraduate Compressible flows: Fanno and Rayleigh flows, normal and oblique shocks. Turbomachines: axial flow gas and wind turbines, axial flow compressors and fans. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): MECHENG 2W04, MECHENG 3O04; CHEMENG 2O04, 3D04; or ENGPHYS 2NE3, 3O04

MECH ENG 4W03

Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems

Undergraduate Re-examination of laws of thermodynamics, multicomponent vapour systems, psychrometry, air conditioning, mechanical vapour compression refrigeration, absorption refrigeration, heating and cooling load calculations, air quality and human thermal comfort. Three lectures; first term (Second Term in Winter 2022 only) Prerequisite(s): MECHENG 2W04 or ENGPHYS 2NE3, and registration in Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering program or Engineering Physics program

MECH ENG 4X04 A/B

Independent Research Project

Undergraduate Individual research project over two terms to be arranged by mutual consent of a faculty supervisor and the student with approval of the Department Associate Chair (Undergraduate). Prerequisite(s): A minimum GPA of 9.5, consent of a supervisor, and registration in Level IV Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Co-op (B.Eng.) or Level V Mechanical Engineering and Management, Mechanical Engineering and Management Co-op (B.Eng.Mgt.) or Mechanical Engineering and Society, Mechanical Engineering and Society Co-op (B.Eng.Society). Antirequisite(s): IBEHS 3I06 A/B

MECH ENG 4Y03

Internal Combustion Engines

Undergraduate This course focuses on internal combustion engines (ICE), including operations, thermodynamics, combustion, and characteristics of gasoline and diesel engines, as well hybrid powertrains. Three lectures, first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering program or Engineering Physics program

MECH ENG 4Z03

CAD/CAM/CAE

Undergraduate Solid modelling theory, part creation, assemblies and rigid bodies, mechanism simulation, B-Splines, data exchange, CNC machining and inspection. Major project using computer laboratory facilities. Three lectures, one lab (one hour); second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering program Antirequisite(s): MECHENG 4ZR3

COMPSCI 4ML3

Introduction to Machine Learning

Undergraduate LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Regression, Classification and Decision Theory, Bias-Variance Trade-off, Linear Models, Kernel Methods, Probabilistic Models, Neural Networks, Model Aggregation, Unsupervised Learning. Three lectures, one tutorial; one term Prerequisite(s): One of COMPSCI 2C03 or SFWRENG 2C03 or SFWRENG 2MD3. One of STATS 1L03, STATS 2D03, STATS 3Y03. One of COMPSCI 4O03 or 4X03 or SFWRENG 3O03 or 4X03 is recommended. Offered on an irregular basis.

COMPSCI 4DC3

Distributed Computing

Undergraduate LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Models of distributed computation, formal reasoning about distributed systems, time and message complexity, distributed agreement under adversarial attacks, distributed coordination and symmetry breaking, peer-to-peer computing, simulation as a tool for building more advanced functionality, actor-model programming. Three lectures, one tutorial; one term Prerequisite(s): One of COMPSCI 2C03 or SFWRENG 2C03 or SFWRENG 2MD3, and one of COMPSCI 2SD3 or 3SD3 or SFWRENG 3BB4 or SFWRENG 3SH3 Offered on an irregular basis.

COMPSCI 4AD3

Advanced Databases

Undergraduate LIST D: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND SOCIETY TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Advanced topics in database systems technology and design. Topics include: query processing; query optimization; data storage; indexing; crash recovery; physical database design; introductory data mining techniques. Three lectures, one tutorial; one term Prerequisite(s): COMPSCI 3DB3 Antirequisite(s): SFWRENG 4AD3 Cross-list(s): SFWRENG 4AD3 Offered on an irregular basis.

COMPSCI 3IS3

Information Security

Undergraduate LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Basic principles of information security; threats and defences; cryptography; introduction to network security and security management. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): COMPSCI 2AC3 or 2FA3 or SFWRENG 2FA3, and COMPSCI 2C03 or SFWRENG 2C03 Offered on an irregular basis.

COMPSCI 3EA3

Software Specifications and Correctness

Undergraduate LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Formal specifications in software and system development; validation; verification; presentation of information; practical experience in formal specification and tool-supported verification. Three lectures; one tutorial (one hour); one term Prerequisite(s): COMPSCI 2LC3 or 2DM3, 2AC3 or 2FA3, 2ME3, 2SD3 or 3SD3 Offered on an irregular basis.

COMPSCI 3DM3

Introduction to Data Mining

Undergraduate LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES This course introduces the core techniques in Big Data analytics, also known as knowledge discovery and data mining. Topics covered by this course include: frequent pattern mining, classification and clustering. Assignments and mini programming projects will be used to enhance and evaluate the learning performance of students. 3 lectures, 1 tutorial (1hour) PREREQUISITE(S): – One of COMPSCI 2DB3, COMPSCI 3DB3, SFWRENG 3DB3; – One of COMPSCI 2C03, SFWRENG 2C03 SFWRENG 2MD3, MECHTRON 2MD3; – One of COMPSCI 2ME3, SFWRENG 2AA4, SFWRENG 3K04, MECHTRON 3K04; – One of STATS 1L03, STATS 2D03, STATS 3Y03.

COMPSCI 3AC3

Algorithms and Complexity

Undergraduate LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Basic computability models; the Church-Turing thesis, complexity classes; P versus NP; NP-completeness, reduction techniques; algorithmic design strategies; flows, distributed algorithms, advanced techniques such as randomization. Three lectures, one tutorial (one hour), second term Prerequisite(s): COMPSCI 2C03 or SFWRENG 2C03, COMPSCI 2AC3 or 2FA3 or SFWRENG 2FA3

MECHTRON 4AX3

Predictive and Intelligent Control

Undergraduate LIST A: MECHATRONICS, LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES This course introduces several concepts used in systems engineering, predictive control and artificial intelligence. A variety of techniques including prediction and estimation, linear models, basic optimization techniques, Monte Carlo techniques, neural networks, and clustering are introduced. The techniques are applied to predictive and smart systems by the example of model predictive control and intelligent control, classification and decision-making. The course is intended for engineering students with understanding in signals and systems and control. Three lectures and one tutorial; one term Prerequisite(s): MECHTRON 3DX4 or SFWRENG 3DX4 or IBEHS 4A03 Offered on an irregular basis.

SFWRENG 3DB3

Databases

Undergraduate LIST A: MECHATRONICS Data modeling, integrity constraints, principles and design of relational databases, relational algebra, SQL, query processing, transactions, concurrency control, recovery, security and data storage.

SFWRENG 3FP3

Functional Programming

Undergraduate LIST D: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND SOCIETY TECHNICAL ELECTIVES, LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Functional programming; lists and algebraic data types, pattern matching, parametric polymorphism, higher-order functions, reasoning about programs; lazy and strict evaluation; programming with monads; domain-specific languages.

SFWRENG 3GB3

Game Design

Undergraduate LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES, LIST G: COMPUTER SCIENCE Game concepts. Creative and expressive play. Storytelling and narratives. User interfaces for games. Gameplay. Core mechanics. Game Balancing. Software architecture of games. Level design. Genres. Physics Engines.

SFWRENG 3GC3

Computer Graphics

Undergraduate LIST D: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND SOCIETY TECHNICAL ELECTIVES, LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Mathematical foundations, the graphics pipeline, geometrical transformations, 3D visualization, clipping, illumination and shading models and the impact of graphics on society.

SFWRENG 3MX3

Signals and Systems

Undergraduate LIST G: COMPUTER SCIENCE Linear systems, signals, filters; time and frequency domains; single input-single output systems; discrete and continuous time; sampling theorem; Fourier series; Fourier, Laplace, and z transforms; stability.

SFWRENG 3RA3

Software Requirements And Security Considerations

Undergraduate LIST A: MECHATRONICS Software requirements gathering. Critical systems requirements gathering. Security requirements. Traceability of requirements. Verification, validation, and documentation techniques. Software requirements quality attributes. Security policies. Measures for data confidentiality. Design principles that enhance security. Access control mechanisms.

SFWRENG 3S03

Software Testing

Undergraduate LIST G: COMPUTER SCIENCE Measurements. Unit testing, slicing and debugging, integration testing, regression testing, testing strategies, test coverage.

SFWRENG 3SH3

Operating Systems

Undergraduate LIST D: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND SOCIETY TECHNICAL ELECTIVES, LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Processes and threads, synchronization and communication; scheduling, memory management; file systems; resource protection; structure of operating systems.

SFWRENG 4AD3

Advanced Databases

Undergraduate LIST D: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND SOCIETY TECHNICAL ELECTIVES, LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Advanced topics in database systems technology and design. Topics include: query processing; query optimization; data storage; indexing; crash recovery; physical database design; introductory data mining techniques.

SFWRENG 4C03

Computer Networks And Security

Undergraduate LIST A: MECHATRONICS Physical networks, TCP/IP protocols, switching methods, network layering and components, network services. Information security, computer and network security threats, defense mechanisms, encryption.

SFWRENG 4E03

Performance Analysis Of Computer Systems

Undergraduate LIST A: MECHATRONICS, LIST F: ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL ELECTIVES FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND EMBEDDED SYSTEMS OR GAME DESIGN Use of queuing models and simulation to predict computer system performance and find bottlenecks in a system. Types of models, distributions. Markov models. Modelling storage and network behaviour, locks, critical sections, concurrency. Introduction to analytical system reliability.

SFWRENG 4F03

Parallel Computing

Undergraduate LIST A: MECHATRONICS, LIST D: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND SOCIETY TECHNICAL ELECTIVES, LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Parallel architectures, design and analysis of parallel algorithms; distributed-memory, shared-memory and GPU computing; communication cost, scalability; MPI, OpenMP and OpenACC; tuning parallel programs for performance.

SFWRENG 4J03

Communications Systems

Undergraduate LIST A: MECHATRONICS, LIST D: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND SOCIETY TECHNICAL ELECTIVES, LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES, LIST G: COMPUTER SCIENCE Fundamental communications concepts: information, entropy, channel capacity, codes, data compression, adaptive channel equalizers, modulation/demodulation of signals, tracking, Kalman filtering, use of specialized signal processing hardware. Software in communication systems.

SFWRENG 4TE3

Continuous Optimization Algorithms

Undergraduate LIST A: MECHATRONICS, LIST D: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND SOCIETY TECHNICAL ELECTIVES, LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES, LIST F: ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL ELECTIVES FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND EMBEDDED SYSTEMS OR GAME DESIGN, IBEHS TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Fundamental algorithms and general duality concepts of continuous optimization. Special attention will be paid to the applicability of the algorithms, their information requirements and computational costs. Practical engineering problems will illustrate the power of continuous optimization techniques.

CHEMENG 3BM3

Bioseparations Engineering

Technical Elective 3 unit(s) Kinetics of cellular processes, microbial processes and enzyme reactions including those of immobilized cells and enzymes. Cell culturing. Bioreactor design. Bioprocess development including downstream processing. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Chemical Engineering program or the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program; or permission of the Department

CHEMENG 4T03

Applications of Chemical Engineering in Medicine

Technical Elective 3 unit(s) Applications of chemical engineering principles to biological systems and medical problems including examples from hemodynamics, blood oxygenation, artificial kidney systems, controlled drug release, biosensors and biomaterials. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in any engineering program or registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program; or permission of the Department

CIVENG 4F04

Physico-Chemical Processes in Water and Wastewater

Technical Elective 4 unit(s) Water/waste water quality/characteristics; physical and chemical unit processes including coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation and filtration for particle removal in water treatment; inactivation of microorganisms in disinfection; advanced treatment, including ion exchange, adsorption, advanced oxidation using radical reactions and membrane filtration. Three lectures, one lab or one tutorial; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVENG 3L03 or CHEMENG 2D04 or registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) program or permission of the department

CIVENG 4V04

Biological Aspects of Wastewater Treatment

Technical Elective 4 unit(s) Microbial kinetics and cell yield in biological wastewater treatment; conventional activated sludge systems; models of activated sludge systems; aeration systems; sedimentation; membrane bioreactors, biological nutrient removal; sequential batch reactors; biosolids treatment, including sludge thickening, anaerobic digestion and dewatering; attached growth reactors, including trickling filters, rotation disk contactors and fluidized bed reactors. Three lectures, one tutorial or one lab; one term Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 3H03 and registration in Level III or about in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program and permission from the program. Antirequisite(s): ENGINEER 4U03

ELECENG 4BB3

Cellular Bioelectricity

Technical Elective 3 unit(s) Generation and transmission of bioelectricity in excitable cells; ionic transport in cellular membranes; propagation of electricity within and between cells; cardiac and neural physiology; measurement of extracellular fields; electrical stimulation of excitable cells. Three lectures, one tutorial; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III Electrical and Biomedical Engineering or level IV or V of the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program or level IV of Electrical Engineering Antirequisite(s): ELECENG 3BB3

ELECENG 4BF4

Advanced Medical Imaging (Not Offered 2021-2022)

Technical Elective 4 unit(s) Physical principles of medical image acquisition and formation; post-processing for magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy; comparisons to other medical imaging modalities. Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab every other week; second term Prerequisite(s): ELECENG 2FH3 or 2FH4, ELECENG 3TP4 or 3TP3; and registration in Level IV Electrical and Biomedical Engineering or Level IV and above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program or permission of the department. Antirequisite(s): ELECENG 4BF3

ENGPHYS 4B03

Biosensors – Fundamentals and Applications

Technical Elective This course covers the underlying operating principles and defining metrics of biological sensors, and it will discuss the integration of these sensors into systems for diagnostics and health monitoring applications. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in any engineering program or registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program

ENGPHYS 4I03

Introduction to Biophotonics

Technical Elective 3 unit(s) This course covers the basic principles of light interaction with biological systems and specific biomedical applications of photonics such as optical light microscopy, endoscopic imaging, spectroscopy in clinical diagnosis, flow cytometry, micro-optical sensors, etc. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in a Faculty of Engineering, or Science, or Health Science Program, or the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program.

IBEHS 3H03

Research Project

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) A special course of study to be arranged by mutual consent of a supervisor and the student, to carry out experiments, research and/or theoretical investigations. Students may consider this course to advance a project conceived in the Health Solutions Design Projects courses. One term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program and permission of the program. Antirequisite(s): IBEHS 3I06 A/B

IBEHS 3I06 A/B

Research Project

Undergraduate 6 unit(s) A special course of study to be arranged by mutual consent of a supervisor and the student, to carry out experiments, research and/or theoretical investigations. Students may consider this course to advance a project conceived in the Health Solutions Design Projects courses. Two terms Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above of an IBEHS program and permission of the program. Antirequisite(s): CHEMENG 4Y04 A/B, CIVENG 4Z04, COMPENG 4OH4, COMPENG 4OJ4, COMPENG 4OK4, ELECENG 4OH4, ELECENG 4OJ4, ELECENG 4OK4, ENGPHYS 3H04 A/B S, ENGPHYS 4H04 A/B S, IBEHS 3H03, IBEHS 4H03, MATLS 4KA3, MATLS 4KB3, MATLS 4K06, MECHENG 4X04 A/B, HTHSCI 3H03, HTHSCI 3H06 A/B S, HTHSCI 3BM6 A/B S, HTHSCI 4B06 A/B S

IBEHS 4H03

Research Project

Undergraduate 3unit(s) A special course of study to be arranged by mutual consent of a supervisor and the student, to carry out experiments, research and/or theoretical investigations. Students may consider this course to advance a project conceived in the Health Solutions Design Projects courses. One term Prerequisite(s): IBEHS 3H03;and registration in Level III or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program and permission of the program Antirequisite(s): IBEHS 3I06 A/B

MATLS 4B03

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (Offered Jan 2022)

Technical Elective 3 unit(s) Introduction to biomaterials. Includes material-tissue interactions, techniques for biomaterials testing, and characterization. Applications of biomaterials and the clinical context of their use will be introduced. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in Materials Engineering; or Registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program Offered on an irregular rotation basis.

MATLS 4Y03

Advanced Biomaterials: Applications and Device Design (Offered Jan 2023)

Technical Elective 3 unit(s) Advanced applications of biomaterials including nanobiomaterials, drug delivery, regenerative medicine, microfluidics, biosensing, immunomodulatory materials. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): MATLS 4B03 and registration in Level III or above in Materials Engineering; or Registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program Offered on an irregular rotation basis.

MECHENG 4BF3

Biofluid Mechanics Systems

Technical Elective 3 unit(s) The objective is to learn blood flow mechanics through the circulatory system and its subsystems. The course examines mechanics of circulation, mechanobiology and biomechanics of different components of circulatory system, in-vivo and in-vitro techniques and their medical applications. Three lectures, one tutorial; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Engineering program or Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program

MECHENG 4CC3

Experimental and Computational Biomechanics

Technical Elective 3 unit(s) Introduction to experimental and computational biomechanics including biomechanical testing concepts and application of finite element methods in simulations of biomechanical structures/systems. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering or Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program or permission of the Department

MECHENG 4N03

Nanobio Engineering

Technical Elective 3 unit(s) Introduction to nanotechnology, nanomaterials, nanotechnology in living systems, nanotechnology in biomedical devices, nanobiomaterials, characterization of biomaterials, nano-coatings, nano-biofunctional interfaces, biosensing and diagnostics, organs-on-chips. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of Engineering or Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program or permission of Department

COMPSCI 6O03

Linear Optimization

Graduate Linear programming, integer programming, decision trees, network flow problems, graph algorithms, route planning, applications to engineering problems.

COMPSCI 6TB3

Syntax Based Tools and Compilers

Graduate Lexical analysis, syntax analysis, type checking; syntax-directed translation, attribute grammars; compiler structure; implications of computer architecture; mapping of programming language concepts; code generation and optimization.

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ASTRON 2B03

The Big Questions

Technical Elective LIST C: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING BASIC SCIENCE ELECTIVES Ultimate questions in modern science are surveyed with emphasis on physical sciences: origin of space-time, elements and structure in the cosmos (stars, planets, galaxies.)

ASTRON 2E03

Planetary Astronomy

Technical Elective LIST C: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING BASIC SCIENCE ELECTIVES Physical and mathematical foundation of planetary astronomy. Historical development of ideas about the solar system. A modern view of the planets; the origin and evolution of the solar system and planets around other stars.

BIOLOGY 1A03

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Technical Elective LIST C: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING BASIC SCIENCE ELECTIVES Structure, molecular composition and function in sub-cellular and cellular systems. Three hours (lectures, web modules), one lab (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): One of Grade 12 Biology U, BIOLOGY 1P03 or registration in an Engineering program Co-requisite(s): WHMIS 1A00, and BIOSAFE 1BS0 (or HTHSCI 1BS0) if not already completed. Both requirements must be completed prior to the first lab. Not open to students with credit or registration in HTHSCI 1I06 A/B or ISCI 1A24 A/B. Students are strongly encouraged to take BIOLOGY 1A03 and BIOLOGY 1M03 in the different terms.

BIOLOGY 1M03

Biodiversity, Evolution and Humanity

Technical Elective LIST C: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING BASIC SCIENCE ELECTIVES Fundamental evolutionary and ecological concepts with particular reference to the diversity of life. Three lectures, seminar/lab (two hours every other week); one term Prerequisite(s): Grade 12 Biology U or BIOLOGY 1P03 Not open to students with credit or registration in ISCI 1A24 A/B. Students are strongly encouraged to take BIOLOGY 1A03 and 1M03 in the different terms.

CHEM 1AA3

Introductory Chemistry II

Technical Elective LIST C: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING BASIC SCIENCE ELECTIVES A discussion of organic chemistry, chemical kinetics, acid-base equilibrium, and the energetics of phase transformations, with emphasis on relevant experimental techniques and solving real problems ranging from drug discovery to environmental chemistry.

COMPENG 3DQ5

Digital Systems Design

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS Permission of ECE required

COMPENG 4DN4

Advanced Internet Communications

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS 4 units Advanced internet protocols; routing, security, encryption; quality of service; ATM, RSVP, video and voice over IP; terminals, gateways and gatekeepers; wireless networks; WDM systems; optical crossconnects. Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab every other week; second term Prerequisite(s): COMPENG 4DK4

COMPENG 4DS4

Embedded Systems

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS Embedded processor architectures and SOC organization; EDA tools for hardware/software co-design; co-verification and testability; interfacing; co-processors, soft processors and ASIP design; real-time systems; applications. Two lectures, one tutorial, one lab every week; second term Prerequisite(s): COMPENG 3DQ5, or permission of the Department

COMPENG 4TN4

Image Processing

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS Digital image formation and representation; filtering, enhancement and restoration; edge detection; discrete image transforms; encoding and compression; segmentation; recognition and interpretation; 3D imagery; applications. Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab every other week; second term Prerequisite(s): ELECENG 3TP4 or 3TP3; one of ELECENG 3TQ4, ELECENG 3TQ3 or STATS 3Y03

COMPSCI 4WW3

Web Systems and Web Computing

Undergraduate LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Network protocols underlying the world wide web; client-side programming: markup, styles, scripts, design, mobile/desktop; server-side programming: databases, dynamic languages; web services; cloud technologies; security. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): COMPSCI 2ME3 or SFWRENG 2AA4; completion of COMPSCI 2DB3 or 3DB3, 3IS3, or 3N03 or 4C03 is recommended. Offered on an irregular basis.

ELECENG 3PI4

Energy Conversion

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS Permission of ECE required.

ELECENG 4BC3 / IBEHS 4BC3

Modelling of Biological Systems

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS Introduction to mathematical and engineering methods for describing and predicting the behaviour of biological systems; including sensory receptors, neuromuscular and biomechanical systems; statistical models of biological function; kinetic models of biological thermodynamics. Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV Electrical and Biomedical Engineering

ELECENG 4BD4 / IBEHS 4BD4

Biomedical Instrumentation

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS Permission of ECE required.

ELECENG 4OJ4

Research Project

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS A research-oriented project under the direct supervision of a faculty member to foster initiative and independent creativity while working on an advanced topic.First or second term Prerequisite(s): Prior arrangement with an Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty member, a minimum cumulative GPA of 9.5, registration in Level IV or V of any program in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; or permission of the department. Antirequisite(s): COMPENG 4OK4, ELECENG 4OK4, IBEHS 3I06 A/B

ELECENG 4PN4

Electric Motor Drives

Technical Elective Fundamentals of electric motor drives are studied. The operating principles of different electric motor types and drives, speed and position control, starting, and braking are covered. Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab every other week; second term Prerequisite(s): ELECENG 3PI4

ENGINEER 4EX3 A/B

Experiential Engineering Design

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS

ENGPHYS 3O04

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS Fluid properties and statics are introduced. Basic equations of continuity, energy and momentum for internal and external flows are discussed. Similitude, dimensional analysis, measuring devices, fluid machinery and hydraulic networks. Conduction and convection heat transfer. Three lectures, one lab (three hours each) every other week; one tutorial, second term Prerequisite(s): MATH 2Z03 and credit or registration in MATH 2ZZ3 Antirequisite(s): CIVENG 2O04, MECHENG 3O04, CHEMENG 2O04

ENGPHYS 4B03

Biosensors – Fundamentals and Applications

Technical Elective This course covers the underlying operating principles and defining metrics of biological sensors, and it will discuss the integration of these sensors into systems for diagnostics and health monitoring applications. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in any engineering program or registration in Level IV or above in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program.

ENGPHYS 4I03

Introduction to Biophotonics

Technical Elective This course covers the basic principles of light interaction with biological systems and specific biomedical applications of photonics such as optical light microscopy, endoscopic imaging, spectroscopy in clinical diagnosis, flow cytometry, micro-optical sensors, etc. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above in a Faculties of Engineering, Science, or Health Sciences, or the Integrated Biomedical Engineering & Health Sciences (IBEHS) Program Cross-list(s): MEDPHYS 4I03

ENGPHYS 4QC3

Introduction to Quantum Computing

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS An introduction to quantum computing including qubits, entanglement, quantum key cryptography, teleportation, quantum circuits and algorithms, spin qubits. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): ENGPHYS 2QM3 or PHYSICS 2C03

ENVIRSC 1C03

Climate, Water And Environment

Technical Elective LIST C: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING BASIC SCIENCE ELECTIVES An introduction to the science of environmental issues and sustainability through the study of the soil, climate and water processes.

ENVIRSC 1G03

Earth and the Environment

Technical Elective LIST C: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING BASIC SCIENCE ELECTIVES An introduction to environmental geology and geomorphology through study of the processes that form the earth and its surface features. A mandatory field trip will be held.

HTHSCI 1I06 A/B

Cellular and Molecular Biology

Technical Elective Students will explore the molecular basis of cellular communication (gene expression, cellular signaling) underlying disease processes. A hybrid approach blending didactic and inquiry-based approaches will be used. Two sessions per week (three hours each); two terms Prerequisite(s): Grade 12 U Biology and registration in Health Sciences I, or Grade 12 U Biology and registration in the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program. Co-requisite(s): WHMIS 1A00 . Students registering in HTHSCI 1I06 A/B must also register in WHMIS 1A00 when completing their registration. Antirequisite(s): BIOLOGY 1A03

HTHSCI 2E03

Inquiry II: Biochemistry

Technical Elective LIST C: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING BASIC SCIENCE ELECTIVES This course will use an inquiry based format to introduce key concepts in biochemistry, molecular biology and biomedical sciences to understand illnesses such as infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, genetic diseases and cancer. One term Prerequisite(s): HTHSCI 1I06 A/B

MATLS 3M03

Mechanical Behaviour of Materials

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS

MECHENG 4AA3

Aerodynamics

Technical Elective Forces and moments associated with flow around airfoils and bodies. Finite wings. Potential flow and introduction to panel methods. Thin airfoil theory and symmetric and cambered airfoils. Introduction to aircraft stability and aeroelasticity. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): MECHENG 3O04

MECHENG 4B03

Topics in Product Development

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS Case studies using modern product development methods, value engineering, product specification, rapid product development, lean design and continuous improvement. Product liability and robust design. Three lectures, one tutorial; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering program

MECHENG 4E03

Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS Permission of Mechanical Engineering required.

MECHENG 4O04

Sustainable Energy Systems

Technical Elective Assessment of current and future energy systems, covering resources, extraction, conversion with emphasis on meeting regional and global energy needs in a sustainable manner. Different renewable and conventional energy technologies and their attributes. Evaluation and analysis of energy technology systems in the context of political, social, economic and environmental goals. Four lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): MECHENG 2W04, 3O04; or ENGPHYS 2NE3, 3O04; or permission of the Department

MECHENG 4Q03

Mechanical Vibrations

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS Transient and steady state vibration of single- and multi-degree of freedom systems. Free and forced vibrations of single and multiple degree-of-freedom mechanical systems, transient response, damping and vibration isolation. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): ENGINEER 2Q04 or MECHENG 2Q04 or 2QA4 and registration in any Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics program

MECHENG 4Z03

CAD/CAM/CAE

Technical Elective LIST B: MECHATRONICS Solid modelling theory, part creation, assemblies and rigid bodies, mechanism simulation, B-Splines, data exchange, CNC machining and inspection. Major project using computer laboratory facilities. Three lectures, one lab (one hour); second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering program Antirequisite(s): MECHENG 4ZR3

PHYSICS 1L03

Physics Of Living Systems

Technical Elective LIST C: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING BASIC SCIENCE ELECTIVES

SFWRENG 3MD3

Safe Software-Intensive Medical Devices

Undergraduate LIST E: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TECHNICAL ELECTIVES, IBEHS TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Comprehensive overview of and experience with system development and assurance for safety critical software-intensive systems in general, and safe, secure and effective medical devices in particular: System requirements, validation, system design including hardware and software components, software design, implementation, and verification. Three lectures, one lab (two hours); one term Prerequisite(s): COMPENG 2SI4 or COMPSCI 2C03 or SFWRENG 2C03 or 2MD3