ENGPHYS 2A04

Electricity and Magnetism

Undergraduate Development of electromagnetic theory – fields, Gauss’ law, electric potential, Laplace equation, dielectrics, Ampere’s law, magnetism, Faraday’s law, inductance, development of Maxwell’s equations via vector calculus. Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab (three hours each) every other week, second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in any Engineering Physics or Mechatronics Engineering Program; PHYSICS 1E03; and credit or registration in ENGPHYS 2E04 and MATH 2ZZ3

ENGPHYS 2CD4

Computational Mechanics: Dynamics

Undergraduate Dynamics topics including force, energy, and momentum, linear and angular motion, resonance and coupled oscillators, multi-particle systems, central field problems, non-inertial reference frames, planar mechanisms, generalized coordinates, and Lagrange’s equations. Course topics are explored both analytically and computationally. Three lectures, one lab (two hours); first term Prerequisite(s): PHYSICS 1D03 and credit or registration in MATH 2Z03. Registration in ENGPHYS 2P04 is recommended. Antirequisite(s): MECHENG 2Q04, 2QA4, PHYSICS 2E03

ENGPHYS 2CM4

Computational Multiphysics

Undergraduate Mathematical modelling and computational multiphysics for engineering design synthesizing E&M, thermodynamics, statics, dynamics, and quantum mechanics. Three lectures, one lab (two hours); second term Prerequisite(s): ENGPHYS 2CD4, 2P04, MATH 2Z03, and credit or registration in ENGPHYS 2A04 and MATH 2ZZ3

ENGPHYS 2E04

Analog and Digital Circuits

Undergraduate Design and analysis of analog and digital electrical circuits – component analysis, circuit analysis and theorems, binary numbers, Boolean analysis and digital circuit design. Three lectures, one lab (three hours each); first term Prerequisite(s): PHYSICS 1E03 and registration in an Engineering program More details here: http://avenue.mcmaster.ca/

ENGPHYS 2NE3

Thermal Systems Design

Undergraduate Thermal Systems Design covers the physics, thermodynamics and design of energy conversion systems utilized in many engineering systems. The topics include the first and second law of thermodynamics, irreversibility, the Rankine and Brayton cycles, and common refrigeration cycles. Three lectures, one tutorial; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of an Engineering program Antirequisite(s): MECHENG 2W04

ENGPHYS 2P04

Computational Mechanics: Statics

Undergraduate Classical mechanics topics including static equilibrium, machines and trusses, determinacy, force and bending moment diagrams, elasticity, shear, principal stresses, tensors, Voigt notation, flexure, and torsion. Course topics are explored analytically and computationally using finite element method and computer algebra system software. Three lectures, one laboratory (two hours each); first term Prerequisite(s): PHYSICS 1D03; and credit or registration in MATH 2Z03 Antirequisite(s): CIVENG 2P04, ENGINEER 2P04, MECHENG 2P04

ENGPHYS 3O04

Introduction to Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer

Undergraduate 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

ENGPHYS 2QM3

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics

Undergraduate Basic foundations of quantum mechanics; wave-particle duality, uncertainty principle, Hydrogen atom, Schrodinger Equation, barriers and tunnelling, probability, spin, quantum statistics, selected applications. Three lectures, one tutorial; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of an Engineering program Antirequisite(s): PHYSICS 2C03

ENGPHYS 3BA4

Electronics I: Circuits with Non-Linear and Active Components

Undergraduate P-N junctions, diodes, bipolar junction transistors, field effect transistors, DC and AC modeling, differential amplifiers and operational amplifiers, feedback and oscillators, digital circuits and multivibrators, signal processing. Two lectures, lab (four hours); first term Prerequisite(s): One of ENGPHYS 2A03, 2A04, 2E04, PHYSICS 2BB3 Antirequisite(s): PHYSICS 3B06, 3BA3, ENGPHYS 3BA3 Last offered in 2022-23

ENGPHYS 3BB4

Electronics II: Embedding and Programming a Micro-Controller

Undergraduate Design and synthesis project in electronics, focused on integrating analog electronics with a microcontroller to create a PID-controlled device. Programming and interfacing the microcontroller are taught in weeks 1-6; the device is designed and built in weeks 7-12. Prior knowledge of basic electronics, including op-amps and transistors is required. Two lectures, lab (four hours); second term Prerequisite(s): One of ENGPHYS 3BA3, 3BA4 or PHYSICS 3BA3 Antirequisite(s): PHYSICS 3B06, 3BB3, ENGPHYS 3BB3 Last offered in 2022-23

ENGPHYS 3D03

Principles of Nuclear Engineering

Undergraduate Introduction to fission and fusion energy systems. Energetics of nuclear reactions, interactions of radiation with matter, radioactivity, design and operating principles of fission and fusion reactors. Three lectures, one lab (three hours each) three times per term; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of an Engineering program

ENGPHYS 3E04 / PHYSICS 3N04

Fundamentals of Physical Optics

Undergraduate Geometrical optics, electromagnetic waves, interference of light, Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction, polarized light, Fresnel equations, optical properties of materials, introduction to optical systems and precision optics experiments, selected topics in modern optics. Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab (three hours) three times per term; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in any Engineering Program, and one of ISCI 2A18 A/B, MATH 2X03, 2ZZ3; and one of MATH 2C03, 2Z03; and one of PHYSICS 2B03 or ENGPHYS 2A04 Antirequisite(s): ENGPHYS 3E03, PHYSICS 3N03 Cross-list(s): PHYSICS 3N04

ENGPHYS 3ES3

Introduction to Energy Systems

Undergraduate A survey course on energy systems with emphasis on the analytic tools needed to evaluate them in terms of performance, resources and environmental sustainability, costs, and other relevant factors over their life cycles. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of an Engineering program Antirequisites: MECHENG 4O04 and CHEMENG 4A03

ENGPHYS 3H04

Research Project in Engineering Physics

Undergraduate A special program of studies to be arranged by mutual consent of a professor and the student, to carry out experiments and/or theoretical investigations. A written report and oral defence are required. Both terms Prerequisite(s): Registration in the penultimate year of an Engineering Physics program and a GPA of at least 8. Subject to Department approval, students are permitted to be supervised by faculty members in other Engineering departments. Subject to Department approval, students from other Departments are permitted to take this course if their supervisor is a faculty member of the Department of Engineering Physics.

ENGPHYS 3L04

Engineering Metrology

Undergraduate Introductory statistics for engineering, error analysis of experimental data, data visualization and curve fitting, hypothesis testing and making decisions, ANOVA, sensors for engineering measurements, noise and interference, instrument response and uncertainty, reliability, and selected topics in state-of-the-art technologies. Three lectures, one lab (three hours each) every other week, one tutorial; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above of any Engineering Physics program

ENGPHYS 3NM4

Numerical Methods for Engineering

Undergraduate Algebraic solutions; Numerical integration and differentiation; Finite difference and finite element methods; Euler method; Runge- Kutta techniques; Partial differential equations; Monte Carlo simulation. Three lectures, one laboratory (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of an Engineering program Antirequisite(s): ENGPHYS 2CE4

ENGPHYS 3PD3

Photonic Devices

Undergraduate This course covers the theory, design and operation of photonic devices, with an emphasis on their application in integrated and fiber optical systems for communications. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): ENGPHYS 3E03, 3E04 or PHYSICS 3N03 **Not being offered in 2022-23

ENGPHYS 3PN4

Semiconductor Junction Devices

Undergraduate 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): MATLS 3Q03, or credit or registration in ENGPHYS 3F03

ENGPHYS 3SM3

Statistical Mechanics

Undergraduate An introduction to statistical distributions and their properties, and the statistical basis of thermodynamics at the microscopic level, with applications to problems originating in a modern laboratory or engineering environment. Lectures (three hours), tutorial (one hour); second term Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in ENGPHYS 2NE3, 2QM3 and 3L04 Antirequisite(s): ENGPHYS 2H04, PHYSICS 2H04, PHYSICS 3K03

ENGPHYS 3SP3

Space Systems Engineering

Undergraduate A survey of topics required for the development of near-Earth missions, including orbital mechanics (with a relativity primer), propulsion and power systems, radio and optical communications, effects of radiation, and observational instrumentation. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above of an Engineering or Honours Physics program **Not being offered in 2022-23

ENGPHYS 3W04

Signals and Systems for Engineering

Undergraduate A systems approach to measurement in which synthesis of topics such as Fourier transforms, signal processing and enhancement, data reduction, modelling and simulation is undertaken. Two lectures, one lab (three hours each), one tutorial; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above of any Engineering or Science program Antirequisite(s): IBEHS 3A03

ENGPHYS 4A06

Design and Synthesis Project

Undergraduate Design and synthesis projects supervised by a faculty member in the Department of Engineering Physics. Lectures, tutorials, labs, one capstone project; both terms Prerequisite(s): Registration in the final level of an Engineering Physics program https://www.eng.mcmaster.ca/engphys/4a06-capstone-project-gallery

ENGPHYS 4B03 / 6B03

Biosensors – Fundamentals and Applications

Graduate IBEHS TECHNICAL ELECTIVES 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 4D03 / 6D03

Nuclear Reactor Physics

Graduate Introduction to nuclear fission and the physics of nuclear reactors; reactor statics for homogeneous reactors; reactor kinetics for simple time-dependent situations; effects of saturating fission products (Xe-135); reactivity coefficients Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): ENGPHYS 3D03

ENGPHYS 4H04

Research Project in Engineering Physics

Undergraduate A special program of studies to be arranged by mutual consent of a professor and the student, to carry out experiments and/or theoretical investigations. A written report and oral defence are required. Both terms Prerequisite(s): Registration in final level of an Engineering Physics program and a GPA of at least 8. Subject to Department approval, students are permitted to be supervised by faculty members in other Engineering departments. Subject to Department approval, students from other Departments are permitted to take this course if their supervisor is a faculty member of the Department of Engineering Physics.

ENGPHYS 4I03 / 6I03

Introduction to Biophotonics

Graduate IBEHS TECHNICAL ELECTIVES 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.

ENGPHYS 4MD3 / 6MD3

Nanoscale Semiconductor Devices

Graduate devices (LEDs, high electron mobility transistors), quantum dots, quantum wires, graphene, emerging nanoscale materials and devices. Nanoscale semiconductor materials and devices including quantum confinement, quantum dots, dipole radiation, quantum radiation physics, molecular and bulk excitons, advanced molecular electronics, tight-binding modelling, emerging nanoscale MOSFETs, 2-dimensional metal dichalcogenides and graphene. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s):Credit or registration in at least one of the following: ENGPHYS 3F03, 3PN4, MATLS 2Q03, 3Q03

ENGPHYS 4NE3 / 6NE3

Advanced Nuclear Engineering

Graduate Energy generation and conversion, heat transfer and transport in a nuclear reactor. Characteristics and performance of nuclear fuels. Thermal margins and safety limits. Aging of core structural materials. Structural integrity of components. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): ENGPHYS 3D03

ENGPHYS 4P03 / 6P03

Nuclear Power Plant Systems and Operation

Graduate Systems and overall unit operations relevant to nuclear power plants; includes all major reactor and process systems; self-study using interactive nuclear power plant. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of any Engineering program (familiarity with ENGPHYS 4D03 or other nuclear course desirable)

ENGPHYS 4PP3 / 6PP3

Plasma Physics Applications

Graduate An introduction to plasma physics with emphasis on occurrence of plasmas in nature, and applications of plasmas in thermonuclear fusion and other engineering disciplines. Three lectures; one-time demonstration lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGPHYS 2A04, or PHYSICS 2B03 and 2BB3, or ELECENG 2FH3 **Not be offered in 2022-23

ENGPHYS 4QC3 / 6QC3

Introduction to Quantum Computing

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

ENGPHYS 4QM3 / 6QM3

Quantum Optics and Metrology

Graduate An introduction to quantum optics including single photon states, coherent states, standard quantum limit, Heisenberg limit, squeezed light, entanglement, and applications in metrology. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): ENGPHYS 4QC3

ENGPHYS 4S03 / 6S03

Lasers and Electro-Optics

Graduate Basic properties of electromagnetic radiation. Optical modulation and detection. Nonlinear optics. Multiple-beam interference and coherence. Optical resonators. Laser systems. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): ENGPHYS 3E03, PHYSICS 3N03, ELECENG 4EM4, or ELECENG 3FK4

ENGPHYS 4UB2

Biosensor Design & Fabrication Laboratory

Undergraduate Students will complete the design, fabrication and testing of a working biosensor device using semiconductor fabrication methods, including simulation and working in a clean room environment. One Lab (three hours each); second term Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in ENGPHYS 4Z03, and credit or registration ENGPHYS 3F03 or 3PN4, and registration in level IV or above of an Engineering Physics program, or special permission from the Department Chair Antirequisite(s): ENGPHYS 4U04

ENGPHYS 4UM2

Solar Cell Design & Fabrication Laboratory

Undergraduate Students will learn advanced semiconductor device fabrication by constructing and testing a working photovoltaic solar cell. Students will simulate the device fabrication steps and resulting operation using industry-relevant software, and complete the fabrication and testing in a clean room environment. One Lab (three hours); first terms Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in ENGPHYS 4Z03, and credit or registration ENGPHYS 3F03 or 3PN4, and registration in level IV or above of an Engineering Physics program, or special permission from the Department Chair Antirequisite(s): ENGPHYS 4U04

ENGPHYS 4UN2

Advanced Nuclear Engineering Laboratory

Undergraduate Selected advanced experiments in two areas of applied physics, chosen from among: photonics; semiconductor fabrication (solar cells); biomedical engineering; nuclear engineering. One Lab (three hours each); second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in the final level of an Engineering Physics program Antirequisite(s): ENGPHYS 4U04 Students must take ENG PHYS 4U02 twice, in order to fulfill degree requirements. Students must select two unique topics; the same topic cannot be repeated. Students may take two unique topics per term, or one unique topic per term, to total four units. Labs must be scheduled around operations in the nuclear reactor. As such, students will attend two or three Monday morning labs throughout the semester, in addition to other non-reactor labs. These labs will be scheduled by our laboratory technicians when term starts. Accommodations with classes will be considered if a conflict occurs.

ENGPHYS 4UP2

Photonics Design & Fabrication Laboratory

Undergraduate Selected advanced experiments in two areas of applied physics, chosen from among: photonics; semiconductor fabrication (solar cells); biomedical engineering; nuclear engineering. One Lab (three hours each); second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in the final level of an Engineering Physics program Antirequisite(s): ENGPHYS 4U04 Students must take ENG PHYS 4U02 twice, in order to fulfill degree requirements. Students must select two unique topics; the same topic cannot be repeated. Students may take two unique topics per term, or one unique topic per term, to total four units.

ENGPHYS 4US2

Smart Systems Design & Implementation Laboratory

Undergraduate The course will explore the design, assembly and test of smart systems based on software, computer, electronic, and photonic components. Students will study the operation of such systems to address real-world problems. One lab (three hours each); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGPHYS 2E04 Antirequisite(s): ENGPHYS 3G03, 3G04, 4G03, 4U02, 4U04

ENGPHYS 4X03 / 6X03

Introduction to Photovoltaics

Graduate 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 ELECENG 2EI5, MATLS 3Q03 or ENGPHYS 3BA3

ENGPHYS 4Z03 / 6Z03

Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology

Graduate Detailed description of fabrication technologies used in the semiconductor industry; computer modelling of device fabrication; analysis of device performance. Two classroom-based lectures, one computer cluster-based lecture; first term Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in ENGPHYS 3F03 or credit in 3PN4 or MATLS 3Q03; and registration in the Faculty of Engineering