MATLS 6C03

Modern Iron & Steelmaking (Offered: Fall 2022)

Graduate Theory and practice of ironmaking. Heat and material balances, ironmaking reactors, raw materials, direct reduction and new processes. Thermodynamics and kinetics of steelmaking. Hot metal treatment; static and dynamic process control; deoxidation; casting; specialty steelmaking; inclusion engineering.

MATLS 6D03

Corrosion and its Control (Offered: Fall 2022)

Graduate 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): MATLS 3C04, 3T04 or registration in Level IV or above in Civil Engineering Offered on an irregular rotation basis.

MATLS 6FF3

Synthesis, Applications and Environmental Impact of Nanomaterials (Offered: Winter 2023)

Graduate 3 unit(s) Review of methods of synthesis of nanoscale materials approaches (bottom-up and top down), review of the fundamental properties of nanoscale materials (thermodynamic, mechanical, optical, electronic). Discussion and presentations on many of the applications of these materials in fields of mechanical properties, energy storage, electronic and magnetic, optical, etc.

MATLS 6I03

Sustainable Manufacturing Processes (Offered: Fall 2022)

Graduate 3 unit(s) cross-listed as SEP 6I03 Sustainable development, materials cycles, methods for measuring environmental impact, life cycle analysis, waste treatment and recycling technologies.

MATLS 6MS4

Materials Selection in Design and Manufacturing Materials Selection in Design and Manufacturing (Off

Graduate 4 unit(s) Materials indices, materials selection charts, materials selection and design with mechanical and thermo-mechanical constraints, design of hybrid materials, sustainable materials selection and design. Two lectures (two hours), one tutorial (one hour); first term

MATLS 6NN3

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

Graduate 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 6P03

Properties of Polymeric Materials (Not Offered 2022-23)

Graduate 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 6T03

Properties and Processing of Composites (Offered: Winter 2023)

Graduate 3 unit(s) Intrinsic properties of matrix materials and fibres; mechanics and thermodynamics of interfaces; mechanical properties and fabrication of engineering composites. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): MATLS 3M03 or permission from the department Offered on an irregular rotation basis.

MATLS 701

Graduate Seminar (Master’s) – (Offered Fall and Winter 2022/23)

Graduate Each student is required to prepare and present a major seminar, based upon extensive research work and literature surveys, on any topic of current research interest in Materials Science and Engineering. A grade will be assessed based on overall performance in the course. 3 unit(s)

MATLS 702

Graduate Seminar (Ph.D.): (Offered Fall and Winter 2022/23)

Graduate Each student is required to prepare and present major seminars, based upon extensive research work and literature surveys, in areas related to their current research. A grade will be assessed based on overall performance in the course. 3 unit(s)

MATLS 715

Solidification Processing (Offered: Fall 2022)

Graduate Fundamentals of Solidification, Review of Solidification processes, near net shape solidification, molten metal handling and treatment, cast part quality. Cross-listed with Mech Eng 714. 3 units

MATLS 721

Advanced Thermodynamics and Phase Transformations (Offered: Winter 2023)

Graduate 3 unit(s) Solution thermodynamics of multi-component systems, phase diagrams, predominance area diagrams, Pourbaix Diagrams, internal stability, driving forces, diffusion in multi-component systems, interphase interfaces, segregation, nucleation, diffusion-controlled transformations and interface control.

MATLS 723

Functional Materials (Offered: Fall 2022)

Graduate The study of technologically important metals, ceramics, polymers and molecular solids with magnetic, ferroelectric, piezoelectric, pyroelectric, optical, and electronic properties as well as energy storage and conversion functionality.

MATLS 724

Materials Characterization by Electron/Ion Microscopy (Offered: Fall 2022)

Graduate 3 unit(s) An introduction to the theory, physics and operating principles of Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Focused Ion Beam (FIB) microscopy and attendant diffraction and spectroscopy techniques. The course will have laboratory component allowing students to students to establish core competence in hands-on use of these microscopes.

MATLS 725

Transmission Electron Microscopy (Offered: Winter 2023)

Graduate 3 unit(s) Antirequisite(s): Permission of the instructor required. Introduction to transmission electron microscopy: electron sources, optics, TEM, Scanning-TEM, electron-solid interactions, diffraction, imaging, and spectroscopy. Course will include a practical component with demonstration labs.

MATLS 726

Advanced Topics in Electrochemistry (Not Offered 2022-23)

Graduate 3 unit(s) Electrified Interface, Double Layer, Adsorption Isotherms, Activation Polarization, Concentration Polarization, Butler-Volmer Equation, High Field Approximation, Low-Field Approximation, Mixed Potential Theory, Cyclic Voltammetry, Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy, Scanning Kelvin Probe, Scanning Vibrating Probe, Corrosion, Electrodeposition, Electrophoretic Deposition, electropolymerization, electrochemical sensors, devices for energy generation and storage.

MATLS 727

Advanced Topics in Reaction Kinetics (Not Offered 2022-23)

Graduate 3 Units This course lays the foundation of fundamental kinetics which is then used to examine advanced topics in heterogeneous kinetics. These may include evaluation of systems under shifting mixed control, elucidation of reaction mechanism, capillary effects in reactions involving liquid phases, liquid-gas reactions, liquid-liquid reactions, gas reactions with porous solids, gas-solid reactions with protective product layers, transport properties of mixed conductor liquids, isotope exchange measurements in gas-liquid reaction studies.

MATLS 730

Xrd2 & Xrd3 Diff Mtds for Materials (Offered: Winter 2023)

Graduate Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in any Graduate Plan and have successfully completed MATLS 734 This course is a study of 2D and 3D X-ray diffraction for the characterization of crystalline solid materials. We will examine the diffraction information obtained in phase, texture and residual stress analyses of metals, coatings, thin films, polymers, etc. using area detector techniques. We will look at safety, sample preparation, data processing software and interpretation of results. The students will study their own research samples and present their analyses to the class. 1.5 units

MATLS 734

X-Ray Theory (Offered: Fall 2022)

Graduate The study of single crystals, how they diffract X-rays, and how the diffraction patterns can be analyzed to provide the molecular and crystal structures of organic, organometallic, and inorganic solids. This course must be taken as a pre-requisite to MATLS 730. 1.5 unit(s)

MATLS 751

Mechanical Properties of Materials (Offered: Winter 2023)

Graduate The fundamentals of deformation and fracture in a wide range of materials including metals and their alloys, ceramics, polymers, composites and foams; elasticity; plastic deformation and dislocation theory; strengthening mechanisms; thermally activated flow and creep; deformation under cyclic loading; fracture processes in both brittle and ductile materials; effect of temperature and fatigue on fracture.

MATLS 754

Fracture Mechanics (Not offered in 2022-23)

Graduate Elastic and plastic behaviour of bodies containing defects including: linear elastic fracture mechanics; description of crack tip plasticity; use of LEFM in design; ductile-brittle transition; crack propagation under conditions of creep or fatigue.

MATLS 760

Electronic Materials (Offered: Winter 2023)

Graduate Basic magnetic properties of materials, magnetic structure, domains, critical behavior at the ordering temperature, soft and hard magnetic materials. Ferroelectric, piezoelectric, pyroelectric and optical properties of materials.Capacitor materials.Semiconductors.Materials for energy storage and generation. Materials selection and design. Nanocomposites. 3 unit(s)

MATLS 764

Solid State Polymer Analysis (Not Offered 2022-23)

Graduate Analytical solid state methods are employed to determine the influence of polymer structure on physical and chemical properties.

MATLS 780

Metallic and Non-metallic Coatings (Not offered 2022-23)

Graduate Electrochemical basis of metallic coating protection systems, governing phase equilibria in metallic coating systems, gas/metal reactions, reactive wetting at interfaces, microstructural development of metallic coating systems on ferrous substrates, non-metallic and composite coatings, engineering properties and practical applications of coating systems. 1.5 unit(s)

MATLS 791/792

Special Topics (Not Offered: 2022-23)

Graduate From time to time, modules will be offered on subjects of interest to the Department faculty. The Special Topic for 2021/22 is Modelling Microstructure Evolution in Engineering Materials. Look for Matls 792 (3 units) in Mosaic. Enrollment is limited to 14 students.

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