MECH ENG 2D03

Mechanical Engineering Design Elements

Undergraduate Design synthesis, fundamental principles of standard design elements, mechanical and fluid power elements, component specification and optimization. Three lectures, one tutorial; first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II of any Mechanical Engineering program Antirequisite(s): MECHENG 2DA3

MECH ENG 2DA3

Mechanical Engineering Design Elements (For Mechatronics Students Only)

Undergraduate Design synthesis, fundamental principles of standard design elements, mechanical and fluid power elements, component specification and optimization. Three lectures, one tutorial; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III of any Mechatronics Engineering program Antirequisite(s): MECHENG 2D03

MECH ENG 3A03

Engineering Mechanics

Undergraduate Singularity functions, generalized Hooke’s law; shear stress, shear flow in beams; shear centre. Biaxial and unsymmetrical bending, analysis of indeterminate beams and frames using energy methods, impact loads. Buckling of compression members. Introduction to yield criteria. Three lectures, one tutorial; second term Prerequisite(s): ENGINEER 2P04 or MECHENG 2P04 and registration in any Mechanical Engineering program Antirequisite(s): CIVENG 2C04

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 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

CHEM ENG 753/ SEP 752

Systems Modeling and Optimization

Graduate Network models of production systems. Simulation software architecture and solution methods. Single period and multiperiod production planning models. Plant data analysis and model building (PCA, PLS). Models comprised of first principles and empirical submodels (hybrid models). Evolutionary optimization (differential evolution, genetic algorithms, particle swarm). Term project.

CHEM ENG 765/ SEP 767

Multivariate Statistical Methods for Big Data Analysis and Process Improvement

Graduate This course is based around multivariate latent variable models which assume low dimensional latent variable structures for the data. Multivariate statistical methods including Principal Component Analysis (PCA), and Partial Least Squares (PLS) are used for the efficient extraction of information from large databases typically collected by on-line process computers. These models are used for the analysis of process problems, for on-line process monitoring, and for process improvement.

MATLS/SEP 6I03

Sustainable Manufacturing Processes

Graduate Sustainable development, materials cycles, methods for measuring environmental impact, life cycle analysis, waste treatment and recycling technologies.

MECH ENG 759/SEP 757

Hardware Prototyping Tools and Methods

Graduate This course will enhance the hardware prototyping capabilities of students. Students will be expected to develop basic hands-on competency in hardware prototyping and demonstrate their ability and knowledge through a lab project that contributes to their degree-required project.

SEP 6AS3

Advanced System Components and Integration

Graduate This course covers network and data integration infrastructure of Industrial Internet of Things, including the integration of process/manufacturing automation, building automation, environment management, as well as energy management and electricity automation systems using DDE, OPC, and SCADA Systems. Moreover, the course covers other Industrial Internet of Things infrastructure components such as artificial intelligence based control systems as well as safety systems.

SEP 6AT3

Conceptual Design of Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Graduate Problem Based Learning course that allows group of students to design innovative electric or hybrid electric vehicle concepts and associated rental or car sharing services. Students are involved in topics that combine mechanical, electrical, controls, and computer engineering with business and management elements with the purpose of creating a smart vehicle associated with a smart car service.

SEP 6BC3

Building Science

Graduate Topics include building science theory, heat, air and moisture transfer, building envelope, roofing and green roofs, sustainability considerations, assessment, durability, performance, LEED design, codes and regulations.

SEP 6BI3

Bioinformatics

Graduate The course will familiarize students with the tools and principles of bioinformatics. Various software programs and languages will be used to access and analyzed genomic data.

SEP 6BL3

Biomaterials and Biocompatibility

Graduate Natural and synthetic biopolymers, and other materials for industrial and biomedical engineering applications: biocompatibility; tissue response to implants; inflammation; bioplastics, composites and applications.

SEP 6BM3

Biopharmaceuticals

Graduate An introduction to biopharmaceutical drug development and manufacture. Emphasis will include basic genetic engineering principles used in the development and large- scale manufacture of biopharmaceutical products.

SEP 6BS3

Biotechnology Regulations

Graduate This course will familiarize students with current methods of laboratory safety and good lab and manufacturing practices in biotechnology; bioethics issues, benefits and risks of biotechnology applications; provincial, federal and international guidelines/regulations.

SEP 6C03

Statistics for Engineers

Graduate Linear regression analysis in matrix form, non-linear regression, multiresponse estimation, design of experiments including factorial and optimal designs. Multivariate statistics. Special emphasis on methods appropriate to engineering problems.

SEP 6CG3

Fundamentals of computer graphics and animation development SEP 6CS3 GRADUATE Computer Security SEP

Graduate Review platforms and languages for development: C++, C#, Unity, Maya API, Python, CUDA/Open CL along with open sourse software in the Visual effects field: Open Image IO, Open shading language, Mitsuba. Key mathematical and algorithmic foundations of animation and applications in the field of visual effects applications: geometry, algebra, calculus, vector fields. Areas of research: rendering, character animation, simulation, computer vision. Principles and mathematics foundation of computer graphics. Creation of 2D and 3D pictures. Application of the given principles in common situations, such as how to approximate an ideal solution on available hardware, or how to represent a data structure more efficiently. Rendering equation, GPU architecture considerations, and importance- sampling in physically based rendering. Modern approaches to shading and rendering, e..g. probability theory for use in Monte-Carlo rendering Implementations of GPU shaders, software rendering, and graphics-intensive 3D interfaces 3D real-time graphics platforms–their design goals and trade-offs–including new mobile and browser platforms Programming and debugging approaches unique to graphics development Algorithms used for path following, hierarchical kinematic modelling, rigid body dynamics, flocking behaviour, particle systems, collision detection. CHEM

SEP 6CS3

Computer Security

Graduate Network and software security, cryptography algorithms, firewalls, vulnerabilities, policies and best practices, attack and defense strategies.

SEP 6DA3

Data Analytics and Big Data

Graduate Statistical Data Analysis, Linear Regression using OLS, MLE and FLD, Linear Classification using the perceptron, neural networks and the SVM, Big Data Architectures.

SEP 6DM3

Data Mining

Graduate Classification, association, prediction and clustering of data through the use of machine learning algorithms – from introductory approaches to recent advances. Evaluation metrics. Meta learning. Deep Learning.

SEP 6DV3

Vehicle Dynamics

Graduate Tire Dynamics: Rolling Resistance and Tires Forces/moments, Acceleration Performance: Traction-limited and Power limited dynamics. Aerodynamics Forces and moments and aerodynamic testing Braking Performance: stopping distances estimation, Brake proportioning design, application of brake system standard and testing. Handing and lateral performance: lateral dynamics of the vehicle, Understeer gradient determination, Stability and Responsiveness of vehicle in cornering, performing standard testing procedure. Rollover: Quasi static and dynamic response of vehicle in roll, rollover threshold, design and perform standard test: fishhook test. Ride and comfort: Mode Shapes, suspension optimal design, Ride perception

SEP 6ES3

Real-Time Systems

Graduate Real time system characteristics, dynamic responses of physical processes, real-time system requirements, real-time operating systems, scheduling and concurrency.

SEP 6IC3

Industrial Networks and Controllers

Graduate This course covers corporate and industrial networks, OSI model, Ethernet and TCP/IP, Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, AS-I, propriety buses protocols and interfaces, distributed I/O devices and their implementation in PC and PLC based systems.

SEP 6MS3

Modelling and Simulation

Graduate This course covers various topics related to multibody dynamics and creates a bridge between classical vehicle dynamics and the widely-used, computer-based technique of Multibody Systems analysis (MBS). MBS is firmly established as a key part of all modern vehicle design and development processes; any engineer working on problems involving vehicle ride or handling will use MBS to simulate vehicle motion

SEP 6PD3

Power System Analysis and Control

Graduate This course introduces the different types of operating constraints as encountered by power system operators and engineers during real time operation of interconnected power grids. For each type of operating constraint, the most common operating strategies and control measures will be discussed and analyzed.

SEP 6PM3

Project Management

Graduate Introduction to best practice in the management of technical projects including the use of planning, software and the management of people.

SEP 6PQ3

Power Quality

Graduate This course identifies and analyzes various power quality issues such as voltage sag, voltage unbalance, transient overvoltage, voltage and current harmonics. Students will assess power quality of electricity supply networks against major international standards.

SEP 6SS3

System Specification and Design

Graduate This course focuses on requirement analysis, functional design, detailed design, reliability, maintainability and system life cycle. Methodologies and tools, requirements and validations, requirements for safety-related systems and mission critical systems.

SEP 6TB3

Advanced biotechnology

Graduate This advanced course examines select topics of interest that reflect current methods utilized to produce new products and processes in the field of biotechnology. The course invites subject experts from various sectors of the biotech industry as guest lecturers.

SEP 6VE3

Visual effects and animation production technology

Graduate Domain knowledge of visual effects pipelines. Overview of how productions are executed: Film, TV, Games, Mixed reality. Introduction to major 3rd party applications software: Autodesk Maya, Pixar’s Renderman, Mitsuba, Foundry Nuke, Unity Game Engine. Brief summary of research and development areas: rendering, digital creature/human, simulation, image processing, computer vision. Basics of visual effects and compositing, the fundamentals of bluescreen and greenscreen keying, 3D texturing, cloning, wire & rig removal, rotoscoping, 2D and 3D motion tracking, and matchmoving. Various forms of 2D, 2.5D & 3D visual effects, including 3D CGI, crowd replication, face replacements, faking shadows, reflections and Z depth, atmospheric, smoke, cloud & heat FX, sky replacements, day-for-night and digital 3D HUD FX. Selected topics in 2D, 2.5D & 3D digital matte painting and projections, film colorization, particle systems, fluid and rigid body dynamics, full digital environments, digital destruction, advanced lighting and rendering techniques, stereoscopic 3D, 2D to 3D conversions, and expert 3D and Photoshop extraction and modeling techniques.

SEP 700

M.Eng. Project in Engineering Design Part I

Graduate Analysis and economic, environmental, and societal impact evaluation of technological solutions. Stage gate process for project approval. Analysis of potential alternative solutions. Use of simulation and design tools as appropriate for specific domain projects.

SEP 700

M.Eng. Project in Engineering Design Part II

Graduate Analysis and economic, environmental, and societal impact evaluation of technological solutions. Stage gate process for project approval. Analysis of potential alternative solutions. Use of simulation and design tools as appropriate for specific domain projects.

SEP 714

Workflow management for animated prototypes

Graduate The course deals with the workflow employed in production of animated visual content. Management of large scale dataset for creative technology application, asset management and development of building blocks which are required to develop the pipeline and use of Python as the basis for integration within the workflow. Development with Python Asset creation, Asset bundles & version management Dependency graph evaluation Database infrastructure for published assets Department and production workflows Render farm utilization Distributed render management

SEP 715

Rendering techniques

Graduate Mathematical theory behind a modern photorealistic rendering system and its practical implementation. Monte Carlo integration, Shading and lighting algorithms, Acceleration structures, Ray tracing optimization. Volume rendering techniques used for feature animation and visual effects production. The course presents both the mathematical theory behind a modern photorealistic rendering system and its practical implementation. Through a method known as ‘literate programming’, the material combines a human-readable documentation and source code into a single framework that is specifically designed to aid comprehension. Ray-tracing hair and curves primitives, numerical precision issues with ray tracing, LBVHs, realistic camera models, the measurement equation, and Discussion of bidirectional path tracing, numerical robustness issues in ray tracing, realistic camera models, and subsurface scattering. Modern production volume rendering techniques in a generic context, explaining how the techniques fit together and how the modules are used to achieve real-world goals. Implementation of the techniques, showing how to translate abstract concepts into concrete, working code and how the ideas work together to create a complete system.

AUTOTECH 2AC3

Advanced CAD

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Parametric solid modeling for parts with complex geometry. Wireframe and complex surfaces. Multi-component assemblies with kinematic constraints. Fitting and kinematic animations for assemblies. Simulation analysis on solid models. One lab (four hours); second term Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 2AE3, 2CD3, and registration in level II or above of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program

AUTOTECH 2AE3

Design of Machine Elements

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Stress and strain; load analysis; failure prediction; impact; fatigue; lubrication and sliding bearings; rolling bearings; shafts and associated parts; gears; fasteners; brakes and clutches; disassemble and reassemble vehicle systems. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term. Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1ME3, 1PH3, and registration in level II or above of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program

AUTOTECH 2CD3

Computer Aided Design

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Two-dimensional drafting: drawing environment and commands, drafting settings, drawing editing, plotting output, dimensioning, orthographic projections and views, sectional and auxiliary views. Three-dimensional solid modeling: parts, assemblies, 2D drawings generation. One lecture, one lab (two hours); first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in level II or above of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program

AUTOTECH 2MT3

Structure and Properties of Materials

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Physical and mechanical properties of materials via tensile, impact and hardness tests and microscopic examination. Application and selection of metals and alloys, ceramics, polymers and composites to the automotive industry, including corrosion prevention. Mechanics of materials such as stress transformations, principal stresses and deflection. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3, 1ME3, 1PH3, and registration in level II or above of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program

AUTOTECH 3AE3

Automotive Engineering Technology

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Spark ignition engines; diesel engines, ignition systems, emission control devices, computers and on-board diagnostics; clutches; manual and automatic transmissions and transaxles; driveline; steering systems; suspension systems; brakes; tires and wheels; case studies. Three lectures, one lab (two hours); first term Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 2AE3, 2TS3, and registration in level III or above of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program

AUTOTECH 3MP3

Manufacturing Processes and Systems

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Metal-casting processes and equipment; forming and shaping processes and equipment for metals, ceramics and plastics; material-removal processes and machines; joining processes and equipment; surface technology; engineering metrology and instrumentation. Three lectures, one lab (two hours); first term Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 2AE3, 2MT3, 3AE3 and registration in level IV of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program

AUTOTECH 3TS3

Fluid Mechanics

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Fluid statics; forces on submerged and floating bodies; kinematics of flow and Bernoulli’s equations; dimensional analysis and similarity; flow in closed conduits. Automotive turbomachines, fluid flow around bodies, lift and drag minimization by proper vehicle design. Three lectures, one lab (two hours every other week); first term Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 2AE3, 2TS3, and registration in level III or above of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program

AUTOTECH 3VD3

Mechanical Vibrations

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Single degree of freedom systems; free vibration; harmonically excited vibration; vibration under general forcing conditions; two degree of freedom systems; multi-degree of freedom systems; natural frequencies and mode shapes; vibration control; vehicle oscillations. Three lectures, one lab (two hours every other week); first term Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 3AE3, 3CT3, and registration in level IV of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program

AUTOTECH 4AE3

Internal Combustion Engines

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Internal combustion engine operating characteristics; engine maps; engine cycles; engine configuration and design; air and fuel induction; fluid motion within combustion chamber; heat transfer in engines; friction and lubrication. Three lectures, one lab (two hours every other week); second term Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 3AE3 and registration in level IV of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program

AUTOTECH 4DV3

Vehicle Dynamics

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Acceleration performance; braking performance; aerodynamics and rolling resistance; ride; tires; steady-state cornering; suspensions; steering systems; rollover. Three lectures, one lab (two hours every other week); first term Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 3VD3, 4MS3; ENGTECH 4EE0, and registration in level IV of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program

AUTOTECH 4MS3

Kinematic and Dynamic Modelling and Simulation

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Kinematic and dynamics of rigid bodies; multi-body dynamic modelling and simulation of automotive dynamics; multi-body systems simulation software; modelling of the full vehicle; complex multi-body dynamic models. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 3VD3, ENGTECH 3FE3 and one of ENGTECH 3FE3 or 3MN3, and registration in level IV of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program

AUTOTECH 4TR1

Capstone Design I

Undergraduate 1 unit(s) This course requires students to research, design, develop, and implement an independent project and continues as a Technical Report II. The project plan and a model developed will be documented as a technical report and presented in a seminar. One tutorial, one lab (two hours); second term Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 3AV3, 3MV3, 3VD3, GENTECH 3MT3, and registration in level IV of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program

AUTOTECH 4TR3

Capstone Design II

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course is a continuation of AUTOTECH 4TR1 and it requires the students to conduct further research, modify/refine project design, develop and implement the independent project proposal submitted as a part of the Capstone Design Project I course load. The project will be documented as a technical report and presented in a seminar. One tutorial, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 3MP3, 4EC3, 4MS3, 4TR1, ENGTECH 4EE0, and registration in level IV of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program.

BIOTECH 3BP3

Bioreactor Processes and Design

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Overview of fermentation technology and bioprocessing, kinetics and thermodynamics of microbial processes. Mass transfer in immobilized systems. Analysis of batch and continuous processes, bioreactor design and analysis, operation and control, instrumentation, oxygen transfer, and scale up. Four lectures, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 2EC3, 3BC3, 3B03, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

SEP 730

Reliability and Risk Management

Graduate The course presents a broad treatment of the subject of engineering decision, risk, and reliability. Emphasis is on (1) the modeling of engineering problems and evaluation of systems performance under conditions of uncertainty; (2) risk-based approach to life-cycle management of engineering systems; (3) systematic development of design criteria, explicitly taking into account the significance of uncertainty; and (4) logical framework for risk assessment and risk/benefit tradeoffs in decision making. The necessary mathematical concepts are developed in the context of engineering problems.

SEP 732

Sustainable Energy – Technology and Options Selection

Graduate Assessment of potential current and future energy systems, covering resources, extraction, conversion, and end-use, with emphasis on meeting regional and global energy needs in the 21st century in a sustainable manner. Renewable and conventional energy technologies are presented (solar, wave and tidal, wind, hydropower, biomass, geothermal, nuclear, fossil) and their attributes described within a framework that aids in evaluation and analysis of energy technology systems in the context of political, social, economic, and environmental goals.

SEP 746

Design of Sustainable Community Infrastructure

Graduate This course will give the underlying theory and practical applications for understanding the design of the following elements of a sustainable community: local food production systems; urban forestry; stormwater management systems; pedestrian zone and bikeway infrastructure; by-product management systems for recycling and composting.

SEP 747

Energy Efficient Buildings

Graduate The objective of the course is to provide students with a good understanding of (1) building energy sources, (2) energy efficient technologies for commercial and industrial-type buildings, and (3) energy efficient buildings. Topics covered: Building major energy sources and areas of end use including building envelope, HVAC, distribution system, lighting system, internal loads, etc.; building energy balance, energy audit of buildings, energy conservation measures, building simulation tools, design of integrated systems.

SEP 750

Model Predictive Control Design and Implementation

Graduate Majority of advanced control designs employed in practice use the Internal Model Control (IMC) structure and Model Predictive Control (MPC) concepts. The course presents theory and best implementation practices for control model identification, controller design, testing, and implementation. Upon completion of this course, the engineer will be able to perform the following: identify linear models for control, design and implement MPC controllers for an integrated plant, and optimize the process using the MPC steady state features.

SEP 751

Process Design and Control for Operability

Graduate Process design involves tradeoffs to achieve performance over a range of operations due to uncertainty, variability of inputs, and a range of production goals. A flexible design functions acceptably over the range and well at the typical conditions. Processes safety (seven layers, HAZOP, LOPA, quantitative analysis), effect of structure on reliability and plant dynamics. Classical supervisory control methods and typical applications to major equipment and systems.

SEP 758

Prototyping Tools (Mobile Applications)

Graduate This course will enhance the software prototyping capabilities of students. Students will be expected to develop basic hands-on competency in software prototyping and demonstrate their ability and knowledge through a lab project that contributes to their degree-required project.

SEP 763

Special Topics in Engineering Design

Graduate Studies selected from specialized areas of research or representing special areas of expertise in areas of engineering design with regard to either process systems and operations, product design or sustainable infrastructure.

SEP 768

Special Topics in Additive Manufacturing

Graduate Advanced topics in additive manufacturing including modeling and simulation, sensors, monitoring and controls for additive manufacturing processes.

SEP 769

Systems Engineering & Cyber Physical Systems

Graduate This course covers system thinking, system science, life cycle management (processes and activities throughout the life cycle of a system), specialty engineering, system engineering practical tools & methods, system-of-systems, and agile and iterative methods in the context of cyber physical systems.

SEP 770

Total Sustainability Management

Graduate This course introduces sustainability within a unified framework of Total Sustainability Management that will teach the student how to deeply embed sustainability into the enterprise through the use of Design principles, Bill-of-Rights of the Planet and through public policy. This approach will apply to not only a company product but also to its business strategy and business model. Furthermore, the course will teach the student a problem-solving approach that combines innovation, design and policy to emphasize the synergetic interplay between them. The student will learn how to think of sustainability as a “Way of Thinking.” The course will make liberal use of appropriate case studies, and call on several internal and external speakers who are recognized subject-matter experts.

SEP 771

W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology Practitioner’s Forum Part II

Graduate This seminar series is intended to enhance the student’s experiential learning by exposing the student body to innovative thinkers and practitioners in the areas of: Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Engineering Design, Engineering and Public Policy or Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation. It should be considered a networking event to bring together our students, faculty and staff in a community atmosphere centered around learning initiative.

SEP 771

W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology Practitioner’s Forum Part I

Graduate This seminar series is intended to enhance the student’s experiential learning by exposing the student body to innovative thinkers and practitioners in the areas of: Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Engineering Design, Engineering and Public Policy or Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation. It should be considered a networking event to bring together our students, faculty and staff in a community atmosphere centered around learning initiative.

SEP 772

Innovation Studio

Graduate This is a studio-based course for all Engineering & Public Policy, Engineering Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Technology Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and Engineering Design students. Innovation Studio supports the students’ degree-required project. Students participate in public events that engage the community. Students attend weekly working sessions to work on their projects.

SEP 773

Leadership for Innovation

Graduate This course will explore leadership in an innovation context with the objective of providing a conceptual understanding of role model leadership, and an approach used to assist the development of personal leadership capacity. The student will develop an understanding of personal, interpersonal, and group skills. Personal leadership development, leadership in teams, and leadership from an organizational and societal perspective will be a focus. Leadership in driving innovation will be emphasized and practiced by application during the School of Engineering Practice’s Innovation Studio.

SEP 774

Nanobiotechnology

Graduate The course covers biosynthesis and application of nanoparticles, characterization, identification, and biocompatibility. Applications include gene and drug delivery, diseases and cancer diagnosis and therapy, gene therapy, antimicrobial agents, and nanomedicine.

SEP 780

Advanced Robotics and Automation

Graduate This course covers the fundamental and the recent advances of robotics and automation. With the hands-on components, it builds a bridge between theoretical study and industrial applications. The students can apply what they learnt to analysis and address the real-world issues including robot programming, kinematics and control of serial and parallel robots, performance analysis and optimization, human-robot interface, and robot vision. Through the training of practical mini-projects and course project, the students are capable of constructing the automated robotic system with integration of software, hardware and user interface.

SEP 781

Contaminated Site Management

Graduate Develop an awareness and understanding of the procedures and challenges involved in contaminated site management from assessment (Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments) to remediation and management. The course will cover theoretical and practical aspects of contaminated site management; regulatory compliance; basic hydrogeology and geochemical principles; site assessment procedures; risk assessment and risk management; and remediation technologies.

SEP 782

Modern Power System Design

Graduate This course investigates how modern power systems are being designed and operated in different jurisdiction. The course will examine main attributes of a modern power system such as generation mix, demand side management, electricity market mechanisms, power system reliability, as well as the impacts of smart grids and microgrids on meeting future electricity demand.

SEP 783

Electromagnetics Sensors and Actuators

Graduate Basic Electromagnetics, Magnetostatics , Reluctance method, magnetism, Theory of magnetic sensors, Hall effect and magnetoresistive sensors, Application of hall sensors, Eddy-current damping generation and model, Application of eddy-current damper in automotive active suspension, Magnetorheological fluid control, Magnetorheological fluid shock obsorber in automotive, small gap electromagnetic actuators, linear motor model and performance analysis, Optimization of Fast-acting actuators, Automotive application of solenoid actuator (fuel pump, injectors, transmission, and compressor), Magnetic-circuit analysis of motors, Magnetic valves, Large gap magnetic actuator, magnetic levitation and manipulation, Electromagneic energy harvester concept and model.

SEP 791

Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality

Graduate In-depth exploration of the rapidly developing new interdisciplinary topic employing techniques from computer graphics, computer vision, and virtual immersion techniques with applications in varying fields including entertainment, manufacturing and sciences. Stereoscopy fundamentals Psychology of vision and immersion Current hardware (Magic Leap AR, Oculus, Vive, PS4 VR, Hololens) Virtual reality vs. Augmented reality vs. mixed reality Holographic techniques of challenges 360 degrees video processing for VR Development platforms

SEP 792

Interactive applications utilizing GPU’s for real-time projects

Graduate Modern techniques used to generate rapidly synthetic three-dimensional images. With the advent of programmable shaders, a wide variety of new algorithms have arisen and evolved over the past few years and are presented in this course. Open GL/ Vulkan, Unity/ Unreal game engines Game engine architecture Real time rendering techniques CPU compute via CUDA/ Open CL/ Direct compute GPU architecture Computer vision

CIVTECH 4SD3

Structural Steel Design

Undergraduate CIVTECH 4SD3 – Structural Steel Design 3 unit(s) Limit states design methods to ensure capacities for bending moment, shear and diagonal tension, axial force; serviceability requirements; failure analysis for common structural materials. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVTECH 3SA3 and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology

SFWRTECH 4CG3

Computer Graphics

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) 3D graphics platforms. Languages for computer graphics development: Maya API, Unity, CUDA/Open CL, open source software. Creation of 2D and 3D images. GPU architecture considerations. Three lectures, one term; completely virtual Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

PROCTECH 4TR3

Capstone Design Project II

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course is a continuation of PROCTECH 4TR1 and it requires students to conduct further research, modify/refine project design, develop and implement the independent project proposal submitted as a part of the Capstone Design Project I course. The project will be documented as a technical report and presented in a seminar. One tutorial, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 4TR1, 4IT3; PROCTECH 4IC3 or SMRTTECH 4ID3, ENGTECH 4EE0 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology

PROCTECH 4TR1

Capstone Design Project I

Undergraduate 1 unit(s) This course requires students to research, design, develop and implement an independent project. The project plan and a model developed will be documented as a technical report and presented in a seminar. One tutorial, one lab (two hours); second term Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 3MT3, PROCTECH 3CE3, 3MC3, 4SS3 and 3SD3 or SMRTTECH 3DE3 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology

PROCTECH 4SS3

System Specification and Design

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course focuses on requirement analysis, functional design, detailed design, reliability, maintainability and system life cycle. Methodologies and tools, requirements and validations, requirements for safety-related systems and mission critical systems. Two lectures, one tutorial; first term Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 2CA3 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology

PROCTECH 4MT2

Materials Technology

Undergraduate 2 unit(s) This course covers classes of engineering materials, their important properties and applications. Topics include: metals and alloys, stress and strain, plastics and elastomers, ceramic materials and selection of a material for an application. Two lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3, 1PH3 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology

PROCTECH 4MS3

Manufacturing Technologies

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course examines manufacturing and production technologies, material selection and design process, measurement and quality assurance. Plastics, steels, and ceramics manufacturing, environmental and safety management, asset management and reliability. Three lectures, one lab (two hours every other week); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3, 1PH3, 1MT3, PROCTECH 2CA3, 3CE3; ENGTECH 4EE0 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology

PROCTECH 4IT3

Internet Technologies and Databases

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course covers the following topics: internet technologies and standards, database concepts, structured query language elements, web database processing and client and server side scripts. Two lectures, one lab (two hours); second term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CP3, 1PR3 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology

PROCTECH 4IC3

Industrial Networks and Controllers

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Corporate and industrial networks, OSI model, Ethernet and TCP/IP, Modbus, Foundation Field bus, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, AS-I, proprietary buses and protocols and interfaces, distributed I/O, drivers and devices and their implementation in PC and PLC based systems. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 3MC3, 3PL3 and 3SD3 or SMRTTECH 3CC3 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology Co-requisite(s): PROCTECH 4CT3

PROCTECH 4CT3

Advanced Control Theory

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course covers process characteristics, methods of analysis, controller design, adaptive control, loop tuning, process control improvement examples with emphasis on plant control and tutorial exercises using MATLAB. Three lectures, one tutorial; second term Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 3CE3, 3CT3 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology. Co-requisite(s): PROCTECH 4IC3

PROCTECH 4AS3

Advanced System Components and Integration

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course covers advanced sensor and actuator technology, robotics and vision systems, automated workcell, flexible manufacturing systems, computer integrated manufacturing. Hardware and software integration issues, when and how to automate, OPC and HMI. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 4IC3, 4IT3; ENGTECH 4EE0 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology

PROCTECH 3PL3

Advanced PLC Programming and Control

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Advanced PLC programming concepts such as files, subroutines and indexing, industrial networks, PID and PWM, HMI, AC and DC drives integration and implementation in PLCs, and automation design project. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 2PL3 and registration in level III or above of Automation Engineering Technology.

PROCTECH 3MC3

Motion Control and Robotics

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) The motion control part of this course covers the theory and operation of AC and DC drive systems and digital motion control. The robotics portion of the course covers robot anatomy and attributes, end effectors, robot programming and applications. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 3CT3, 3PL3, 3SC3 and registration in Level IV of Process Automation Technology

PROCTECH 3CT3

Control Theory I

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course covers analysis and design of closed loop control systems. System characteristics and performance, stability analysis, system types, performance improvement, digital control systems, compensation, filtering and motion system tuning. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 2MT3, PROCTECH 2IC3, 2PL3 and registration in level III or above of Automation Engineering Technology

PROCTECH 3CE3

Chemical Engineering III: Unit and Process Design

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course covers simulation and analysis of integrated process units within a chemical process plant. Key topics covered are: process flow diagrams and simulation models, process analysis using simulation model, rudimentary process optimization and plant simulation Three lectures, one lab (two hours); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 2MA3 , PROCTECH 2EC3 ,3CT3 and registration in Level IV of Automation Engineering Technology.

PROCTECH 2PL3

Introduction to PLC Programming

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) An introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and their use in automation applications. AC and DC motors, PLC basics, Input/output, memory addressing and program control instructions, PLC networking, motor control protection and starting. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1MT3 , PROCTECH 2EE3 , 2IC3 and registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology.

PROCTECH 2IC3

Instrumentation and Control

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course covers common pressure, level, temperature and flow measuring systems that provide the basis to specify, design, construct, test and tune a control loop using a PID controller. A distributed control system is also introduced. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1MC3 and registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology.

PROCTECH 2I03

Industrial Organic Chemistry

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) A study of organic chemistry, including structure, nomenclature, major reactions and industrial applications. Emphasis will be placed on industrial manufacturing and uses. Lab sessions emphasize common organic chemistry techniques. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3 and registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology.

PROCTECH 2EE3

Electricity and Electronics II

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Second course in electricity and electronics covers transformers, passive and active filters, and semiconductor diodes and transistors theory and applications. Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1EL3 , 1MC3 and registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology.

PROCTECH 2EC3

Chemical Engineering II: Energy Balances

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Steady-state energy balances including possible reactions. Combined mass and energy balances. First and second law of thermodynamics. Physical/chemical equilibrium. Application to industrial processes. Drawing and interpretation of Piping and Instrumentation diagrams (P&ID). Two lectures, one tutorial, one lab (two and one half hours); second term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1MC3, PROCTECH 2CE3 and registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology

PROCTECH 2CE3

Chemical Engineering I: Mass Balances

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Steady-State mass balances with possible recycle and reactions. Gas laws. Phase rule. Vapour-liquid equilibrium basics. Two lectures, one tutorial, one lab (two and one half hours); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3, 1MC3, 1PH3 and registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology

PROCTECH 2CA3

CAD for Design

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Two-dimensional drafting: drawing environment and commands, drafting settings, drawing editing, plotting output, dimensioning, orthographic projections and views, sectional and auxiliary views. Three-dimensional solid modeling: parts, assemblies, 2D drawings generation. One lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.)

MANTECH 4RM3

Robot Mechanics and Mechatronics

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Basic robot categories; robot components; mobility/constraint analysis; workspace analysis; manipulator kinematics and motion trajectories; non-redundant and redundant sensing/actuation of manipulators; manipulator statics; singularities; manipulator dynamics.Two lectures, one lab; one term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3CT3 or 4CT3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Antirequisite(s): MANTECH 4MC3

MANTECH 4MM3

Design and Manufacturing of Machine Elements

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Theory and methodology related to conceptual design; simple design factor; variable loads; stress concentrations; bolted joints; shaft and bearing design; characterization of manufacturing in design. Three lectures; one term Prerequisite(s):ENGTECH 4FA3, and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or ENGTECH 3FE3 and registration in Automotive Engineering Technology Antirequisite(s): MANTECH 4MT3

MANTECH 4FM3

CIM and Flexible Manufacturing

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Facility layout; cellular manufacturing; flexible manufacturing systems; programmable logic controllers (PLCs); computer-aided process control; quality control and inspection principles; inspection technologies; coordinate measuring machines (CMM.) Two lectures, one lab; one term Prerequisite(s): MANTECH 3MF3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology Antirequisite(s): MANTECH 3FM3

GENTECH 4LM3

Lean Thinking and Practices

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) The course focuses on lean thinking and approaches to enable the deployment and adaption of tools aimed at minimizing waste, removing non-value added activities, and pursuing incremental improvements across organizations. Three lectures; one term, may be offered in an in-person or virtual format. Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Power and Energy Engineering Technology Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 4LT3, SFGNTECH 4LM3

GENTECH 4SE3

Technology Ethics and Sustainability

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) The course explores the social implications and environmental impacts of technologies and the ethical challenges they impose on technology professionals. Critical thinking skills and professional responsibility are examined using real-ethical dilemmas to help students develop a professional ethical identity that can be carried forward into their career. Three lectures; one term; may be offered in an in-person or virtual format. Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Power and Energy Engineering Technology Antirequisite(s): CIVTECH 4EI3, SFGNTECH 4SE3

GENTECH 4SF3

Strategic Management

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course examines the ‘total’ view of the organization and how it relates and interacts with various factors in its environment to game long-term sustainable advantage. Three lectures; one term; may be offered in an in-person or virtual format. Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 3FS3 and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Power and Energy Engineering Technology Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3FT3, 3SF3, 4FT3, SFGNTECH 4SF3

ENGTECH 1CP3

C++ Programming

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Programming concepts and introduction to C++ programming. C++ syntax, functions, decision-making, looping, operators, and arrays. Two lectures, one lab (two hours); first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automation Engineering Technology, or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology Antirequisite(s): COMPTECH 3PD3

ENGTECH 1ME3

Statics and Mechanics of Materials

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Statics and kinematics of particles and rigid bodies: force vectors; equilibrium; trusses, frames and machines; internal forces; centroids; friction; axial load, torsion, bending and shear; stress and strain. Newton’s Second Law; moments of inertia; plane motion. Four lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology

ENGTECH 1PR3

Object-Oriented Programming

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Project-based course covering computer programming. Pointers, structured data, object-oriented concepts, inheritance, polymorphism, abstract class and overloading functions. Two lectures, one lab (two hours); second term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CP3 and registration in Automation Engineering Technology or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology

ENGTECH 2ES3

Engineering Statistics

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) An introductory statistics course covering the following topics with engineering applications: organization and description of data, probability and distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing and bivariate data analysis using regression. Two lectures, one tutorial; first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1MT3; and registration in Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology Antirequisite(s): ENGTECH 3ES3, 3ST3

ENGTECH 2MA3

Mathematics III

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Techniques for solving first and second order ordinary differential equations with applications; initial value and boundary value problems, systems of differential equations, partial differential equations. Three lectures, one tutorial; first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1MT3; and registration in Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

ENGTECH 3FE3

Finite Element Analysis

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Matrix techniques; eigenvalue problems: equations of elasticity: plane stress, plane strain, 3D problems; variational methods; element types, element stiffness, mass matrices and load vector; assemblage of elements, boundary conditions. Two lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 2AC3, AUTOTECH 2TS3, and registration in Level III of Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology Antirequisite(s): ENGTECH 4FA3

ENGTECH 3MN3

Modelling and Numerical Solutions

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Number systems and errors; solutions to nonlinear equations; interpolation by polynomials; matrices and systems of linear equations; differentiation and integration; differential equations; applications to mechanical systems. Two lectures, one tutorial; first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CP3, ENGTECH 2MA3; and registration in Level IV or above of Automation Engineering Technology Antirequisite(s): CIVTECH 3MN3, ENGTECH 2MS3

ENGTECH 4ED3

Senior Engineering Design Project

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) A project involving design and synthesis that reinforces concepts gained from previous semesters. Such a project involves research, design, and assessment. Two lectures, one lab; one term Prerequisite(s): CIVTECH 4SD3 or 4RC3; and registration in Level IV of Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology CIVTECH 4SD3 or 4RC3 may be taken concurrently with this course.

SEP 754

Process Design and Integration for Minimal Environmental Impact

Graduate The course focuses on integration of process units and on the design of Energy Utility Systems, Heat Exchanger Networks (HEN) and Water Distribution Systems and presents methodologies that lead to energy efficient, water saving and economically attractive designs. Methods for heat integration (HEN, utility selection, heat engines, heat pumps, refrigeration cycles, and pinch analysis), cogeneration and integrations with industrial sites, water and cooling minimization and their applications.

BIOTECH 2GT3

Genetics

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course covers the fundamentals of genetic studies including genes and genetic code, DNA, RNA and protein synthesis, cellular reproduction and human genetics. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1BI3 and registration in level II or above of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 3PM3

Pharmacology

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) The first part of this course deals with general principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Implications of the choice of route of administration and dosing will be studied. The second component of the course is systems pharmacology whereby the major drugs affecting different systems of the human body will be explored. Three lectures, one lab (three hours every other week); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3, BIOTECH 2BC3, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 4BM3

Biopharmaceuticals

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) An introduction to biopharmaceutical drug development and manufacture. Emphasis will include basic genetic engineering principles used in the development and large-scale manufacture of biopharmaceutical products. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 3B03, 3PM3, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

CHEM ENG 753/ SEP 752

Systems Modeling and Optimization

Graduate Network models of production systems. Simulation software architecture and solution methods. Single period and multiperiod production planning models. Plant data analysis and model building (PCA, PLS). Models comprised of first principles and empirical submodels (hybrid models). Evolutionary optimization (differential evolution, genetic algorithms, particle swarm). Term project.

CHEM ENG 765/ SEP 767

Multivariate Statistical Methods for Big Data Analysis and Process Improvement

Graduate This course is based around multivariate latent variable models which assume low dimensional latent variable structures for the data. Multivariate statistical methods including Principal Component Analysis (PCA), and Partial Least Squares (PLS) are used for the efficient extraction of information from large databases typically collected by on-line process computers. These models are used for the analysis of process problems, for on-line process monitoring, and for process improvement.

MATLS/SEP 6I03

Sustainable Manufacturing Processes

Graduate Sustainable development, materials cycles, methods for measuring environmental impact, life cycle analysis, waste treatment and recycling technologies.

MECH ENG 759/SEP 757

Hardware Prototyping Tools and Methods

Graduate This course will enhance the hardware prototyping capabilities of students. Students will be expected to develop basic hands-on competency in hardware prototyping and demonstrate their ability and knowledge through a lab project that contributes to their degree-required project.

SEP 6AS3

Advanced System Components and Integration

Graduate This course covers network and data integration infrastructure of Industrial Internet of Things, including the integration of process/manufacturing automation, building automation, environment management, as well as energy management and electricity automation systems using DDE, OPC, and SCADA Systems. Moreover, the course covers other Industrial Internet of Things infrastructure components such as artificial intelligence based control systems as well as safety systems.

SEP 6AT3

Conceptual Design of Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles

Graduate Problem Based Learning course that allows group of students to design innovative electric or hybrid electric vehicle concepts and associated rental or car sharing services. Students are involved in topics that combine mechanical, electrical, controls, and computer engineering with business and management elements with the purpose of creating a smart vehicle associated with a smart car service.

SEP 6BC3

Building Science

Graduate Topics include building science theory, heat, air and moisture transfer, building envelope, roofing and green roofs, sustainability considerations, assessment, durability, performance, LEED design, codes and regulations.

SEP 6BI3

Bioinformatics

Graduate The course will familiarize students with the tools and principles of bioinformatics. Various software programs and languages will be used to access and analyzed genomic data.

SEP 6BL3

Biomaterials and Biocompatibility

Graduate Natural and synthetic biopolymers, and other materials for industrial and biomedical engineering applications: biocompatibility; tissue response to implants; inflammation; bioplastics, composites and applications.

SEP 6BM3

Biopharmaceuticals

Graduate An introduction to biopharmaceutical drug development and manufacture. Emphasis will include basic genetic engineering principles used in the development and large- scale manufacture of biopharmaceutical products.

SEP 6BS3

Biotechnology Regulations

Graduate This course will familiarize students with current methods of laboratory safety and good lab and manufacturing practices in biotechnology; bioethics issues, benefits and risks of biotechnology applications; provincial, federal and international guidelines/regulations.

SEP 6C03

Statistics for Engineers

Graduate Linear regression analysis in matrix form, non-linear regression, multiresponse estimation, design of experiments including factorial and optimal designs. Multivariate statistics. Special emphasis on methods appropriate to engineering problems.

SEP 6CG3

Fundamentals of computer graphics and animation development SEP 6CS3 GRADUATE Computer Security SEP

Graduate Review platforms and languages for development: C++, C#, Unity, Maya API, Python, CUDA/Open CL along with open sourse software in the Visual effects field: Open Image IO, Open shading language, Mitsuba. Key mathematical and algorithmic foundations of animation and applications in the field of visual effects applications: geometry, algebra, calculus, vector fields. Areas of research: rendering, character animation, simulation, computer vision. Principles and mathematics foundation of computer graphics. Creation of 2D and 3D pictures. Application of the given principles in common situations, such as how to approximate an ideal solution on available hardware, or how to represent a data structure more efficiently. Rendering equation, GPU architecture considerations, and importance- sampling in physically based rendering. Modern approaches to shading and rendering, e..g. probability theory for use in Monte-Carlo rendering Implementations of GPU shaders, software rendering, and graphics-intensive 3D interfaces 3D real-time graphics platforms–their design goals and trade-offs–including new mobile and browser platforms Programming and debugging approaches unique to graphics development Algorithms used for path following, hierarchical kinematic modelling, rigid body dynamics, flocking behaviour, particle systems, collision detection. CHEM

SEP 6CS3

Computer Security

Graduate Network and software security, cryptography algorithms, firewalls, vulnerabilities, policies and best practices, attack and defense strategies.

SEP 6DA3

Data Analytics and Big Data

Graduate Statistical Data Analysis, Linear Regression using OLS, MLE and FLD, Linear Classification using the perceptron, neural networks and the SVM, Big Data Architectures.

SEP 6DM3

Data Mining

Graduate Classification, association, prediction and clustering of data through the use of machine learning algorithms – from introductory approaches to recent advances. Evaluation metrics. Meta learning. Deep Learning.

SEP 6DV3

Vehicle Dynamics

Graduate Tire Dynamics: Rolling Resistance and Tires Forces/moments, Acceleration Performance: Traction-limited and Power limited dynamics. Aerodynamics Forces and moments and aerodynamic testing Braking Performance: stopping distances estimation, Brake proportioning design, application of brake system standard and testing. Handing and lateral performance: lateral dynamics of the vehicle, Understeer gradient determination, Stability and Responsiveness of vehicle in cornering, performing standard testing procedure. Rollover: Quasi static and dynamic response of vehicle in roll, rollover threshold, design and perform standard test: fishhook test. Ride and comfort: Mode Shapes, suspension optimal design, Ride perception

SEP 6ES3

Real-Time Systems

Graduate Real time system characteristics, dynamic responses of physical processes, real-time system requirements, real-time operating systems, scheduling and concurrency.

SEP 6IC3

Industrial Networks and Controllers

Graduate This course covers corporate and industrial networks, OSI model, Ethernet and TCP/IP, Modbus, Foundation Fieldbus, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, AS-I, propriety buses protocols and interfaces, distributed I/O devices and their implementation in PC and PLC based systems.

SEP 6MS3

Modelling and Simulation

Graduate This course covers various topics related to multibody dynamics and creates a bridge between classical vehicle dynamics and the widely-used, computer-based technique of Multibody Systems analysis (MBS). MBS is firmly established as a key part of all modern vehicle design and development processes; any engineer working on problems involving vehicle ride or handling will use MBS to simulate vehicle motion

SEP 6PD3

Power System Analysis and Control

Graduate This course introduces the different types of operating constraints as encountered by power system operators and engineers during real time operation of interconnected power grids. For each type of operating constraint, the most common operating strategies and control measures will be discussed and analyzed.

SEP 6PM3

Project Management

Graduate Introduction to best practice in the management of technical projects including the use of planning, software and the management of people.

SEP 6PQ3

Power Quality

Graduate This course identifies and analyzes various power quality issues such as voltage sag, voltage unbalance, transient overvoltage, voltage and current harmonics. Students will assess power quality of electricity supply networks against major international standards.

SEP 6SS3

System Specification and Design

Graduate This course focuses on requirement analysis, functional design, detailed design, reliability, maintainability and system life cycle. Methodologies and tools, requirements and validations, requirements for safety-related systems and mission critical systems.

SEP 6TB3

Advanced biotechnology

Graduate This advanced course examines select topics of interest that reflect current methods utilized to produce new products and processes in the field of biotechnology. The course invites subject experts from various sectors of the biotech industry as guest lecturers.

SEP 6VE3

Visual effects and animation production technology

Graduate Domain knowledge of visual effects pipelines. Overview of how productions are executed: Film, TV, Games, Mixed reality. Introduction to major 3rd party applications software: Autodesk Maya, Pixar’s Renderman, Mitsuba, Foundry Nuke, Unity Game Engine. Brief summary of research and development areas: rendering, digital creature/human, simulation, image processing, computer vision. Basics of visual effects and compositing, the fundamentals of bluescreen and greenscreen keying, 3D texturing, cloning, wire & rig removal, rotoscoping, 2D and 3D motion tracking, and matchmoving. Various forms of 2D, 2.5D & 3D visual effects, including 3D CGI, crowd replication, face replacements, faking shadows, reflections and Z depth, atmospheric, smoke, cloud & heat FX, sky replacements, day-for-night and digital 3D HUD FX. Selected topics in 2D, 2.5D & 3D digital matte painting and projections, film colorization, particle systems, fluid and rigid body dynamics, full digital environments, digital destruction, advanced lighting and rendering techniques, stereoscopic 3D, 2D to 3D conversions, and expert 3D and Photoshop extraction and modeling techniques.

SEP 700

M.Eng. Project in Engineering Design Part I

Graduate Analysis and economic, environmental, and societal impact evaluation of technological solutions. Stage gate process for project approval. Analysis of potential alternative solutions. Use of simulation and design tools as appropriate for specific domain projects.

SEP 700

M.Eng. Project in Engineering Design Part II

Graduate Analysis and economic, environmental, and societal impact evaluation of technological solutions. Stage gate process for project approval. Analysis of potential alternative solutions. Use of simulation and design tools as appropriate for specific domain projects.

SEP 714

Workflow management for animated prototypes

Graduate The course deals with the workflow employed in production of animated visual content. Management of large scale dataset for creative technology application, asset management and development of building blocks which are required to develop the pipeline and use of Python as the basis for integration within the workflow. Development with Python Asset creation, Asset bundles & version management Dependency graph evaluation Database infrastructure for published assets Department and production workflows Render farm utilization Distributed render management

SEP 715

Rendering techniques

Graduate Mathematical theory behind a modern photorealistic rendering system and its practical implementation. Monte Carlo integration, Shading and lighting algorithms, Acceleration structures, Ray tracing optimization. Volume rendering techniques used for feature animation and visual effects production. The course presents both the mathematical theory behind a modern photorealistic rendering system and its practical implementation. Through a method known as ‘literate programming’, the material combines a human-readable documentation and source code into a single framework that is specifically designed to aid comprehension. Ray-tracing hair and curves primitives, numerical precision issues with ray tracing, LBVHs, realistic camera models, the measurement equation, and Discussion of bidirectional path tracing, numerical robustness issues in ray tracing, realistic camera models, and subsurface scattering. Modern production volume rendering techniques in a generic context, explaining how the techniques fit together and how the modules are used to achieve real-world goals. Implementation of the techniques, showing how to translate abstract concepts into concrete, working code and how the ideas work together to create a complete system.

BIOTECH 2B03

Biotechnology Concepts

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Basic elements of biotechnology. Proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, DNA manipulation, cloning and recombinant technology, with applications in genetics, medicine and industry. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 2CB3, 2M03, and registration in level II or above of the Biotechnology program Antirequisite(s): BIOTECH 2BE3

BIOTECH 2BC3

Biochemistry

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Biochemistry and biotechnology; amino acids, nucleotides, nucleic acids, proteins, peptides, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, membranes and their functions, metabolism, gene expression and DNA. Three lectures; one lab (three hours every other week); second term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 2OC3, and registration in level II or above of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 2EC3

Chemical Engineering Concepts

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Material balances: single and multi-unit systems with possible reactions. Energy balance: energy conservation including enthalpy calculations, steam tables, specific heats, phase changes, and reactions. Survey of momentum, heat and mass transfer; basics of chemical process design. Three lectures, one lab (two and one half hours every other week); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3, 1MT3, and registration in level II or above of the Biotechnology program. Antirequisite(s): BIOTECH 3EC3

BIOTECH 2CB3

Cell Biology

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) An introduction to basic living cell structure, functions, genetics and the fundamentals of metabolism. Three lectures, one lab (three hours every other week); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1BI3, 1CH3, and registration in level II or above of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 2M03

Molecular Biology

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Principles of molecular biology that form the basis nucleic acid and protein based methodologies. DNA replication, repair and recombination; bacterial and eukaryotic transcription and RNA processing; translation; and regulation of gene expression. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1BI3, 1CH3, and registration in level II or above of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 2MB3

Microbiology

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) An introduction to microbiological analysis with emphasis on use of microscopic techniques, staining, cultivation and control of microbial growth, enumeration, identification, potable water analysis, with environmental and industrial applications. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 2CB3, 2M03, and registration in level II or above of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 2OC3

Organic Chemistry

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course covers a working knowledge of the major classes of organic compounds, including their physical and chemical properties. The laboratory introduces the techniques of organic synthesis and identification. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3, and registration in level II or above of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 3B03

Industrial Biotechnology

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) A continuation of Biotechnology I including a more in depth application of the recombinant technology and gene expression systems. Applications include microbial, plant, and animal biotechnology, bioremediation, cloning and stem cell technology. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 2B03, 2GT3, 2MB3, and registration in level III or above of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 3BC3

Bioprocess Control and Dynamics

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Basic control theory and interfacing concepts, design of simple digital controllers, as applied to biological systems with emphasis on biosensors, bioreactors, neural physiology, and homoeostasis. Three lectures, one lab (three hours every other week); first term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1EL3, 2MA3, BIOTECH 2B03, 2EC3, and registration in level III or above of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 3BP3

Bioreactor Processes and Design

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Overview of fermentation technology and bioprocessing, kinetics and thermodynamics of microbial processes. Mass transfer in immobilized systems. Analysis of batch and continuous processes, bioreactor design and analysis, operation and control, instrumentation, oxygen transfer, and scale up. Four lectures, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 2EC3, 3BC3, 3B03, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 3FM3

Food Microbiology

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) An introduction to the microbiology of raw materials used in the manufacturing of food products. The course will review microbial growth and examine the types of microorganisms found in foods, the fermentation process in foods and food borne illness. Three lectures, one lab (three hours every other week); first term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 2CB3, 2MB3, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 3IV3

Immunology and Virology

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Structure and function of antibodies, antibody diversity and interactions, immune system and immunity, immunological responses to disease, antibodies production and applications, structure of viruses, methods to study viruses, virus transcriptions and interactions. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 2MB3 and registration in level III or above of the Biotechnology program.

BIOTECH 4BI3

Bioinformatics

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) The course will familiarize students with the tools and principles of bioinformatics. A toolbox will be used to study access to genomic and proteomic data and data formats and analysis techniques. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 3CM3 or SFWRTECH 4AI3 or 4DA3, and BIOTECH 4GP3, ENGTECH 1CP3, 3ES3, 4EE0, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 4BL3

Biomaterials and Biocompatibility

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Natural and synthetic biopolymers, and other materials for industrial and biomedical engineering applications: biocompatibility; tissue response to implants; inflammation; bioplastics, composites and applications. Three lectures; second term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 2BC3, 3B03, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 4BS3

Biotechnology Regulations

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course will familiarize students with current methods of laboratory safety and good lab and manufacturing practices in biotechnology; bioethics issues, benefits and risks of biotechnology applications; provincial, federal and international guidelines/regulations. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 3PM3, ENGTECH 4EE0, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 4GP3

Genomics and Proteomics

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course examines genomics, functional genomics and proteomics. Topics covered are the organization of model system genomes, gene expression profiling at the mRNA and protein levels, microarrays, analyses of interactions, genomic and proteomic databases. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 2M03, 3B03, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 4TB3

Advanced Biotechnology

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This advanced course examines select topics of interest that reflect current methods utilized to produce new products and processes in the field of biotechnology. The course invites subject experts from various sectors of the biotech industry as guest lecturers. Three lectures; first term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 3B03, 4GP3, ENGTECH 4EE0, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 4TR1

Capstone Project I

Undergraduate 1 unit(s) This course requires students to research, design, develop, and implement an independent project. The project plan and a model developed will be documented as a technical report and presented in a seminar. One tutorial, one lab (two hours); second term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 3BP3, 3FM3, 3PM3, GENTECH 3MT3, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

BIOTECH 4TR3

Capstone Project II

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) This course is a continuation of BIOTECH 4TR1 and it requires the students to conduct further research, modify/refine the project design, develop, and implement the independent project proposal submitted as a part of the Capstone Project I. The project will be documented as a technical report and presented in a seminar. One tutorial, one lab (three hours); first term Prerequisite(s): BIOTECH 4BL3, 4BM3, 4GP3, 4TR1, ENGTECH 4EE0, and registration in level IV of the Biotechnology program

WHMIS 1A00

Introduction to Health and Safety

Undergraduate 0 unit(s) Introduction to safety guidelines at McMaster University, acceptable safety conduct and positive safety attitudes and practices in laboratories and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS). This course is evaluated on a Complete/Fail basis. Web modules Antirequisite(s): ART 1HS0, ENGINEER 1A00, ENG TECH 1A00, NURSING 1A00, SCIENCE 1A00 This requirement must be completed prior to the start of the first lab. Students who fail the quiz must reattempt it and will not be permitted in any course with a lab component or any Level II ART course until the requirement has been successfully completed.

SEP 730

Reliability and Risk Management

Graduate The course presents a broad treatment of the subject of engineering decision, risk, and reliability. Emphasis is on (1) the modeling of engineering problems and evaluation of systems performance under conditions of uncertainty; (2) risk-based approach to life-cycle management of engineering systems; (3) systematic development of design criteria, explicitly taking into account the significance of uncertainty; and (4) logical framework for risk assessment and risk/benefit tradeoffs in decision making. The necessary mathematical concepts are developed in the context of engineering problems.

SEP 732

Sustainable Energy – Technology and Options Selection

Graduate Assessment of potential current and future energy systems, covering resources, extraction, conversion, and end-use, with emphasis on meeting regional and global energy needs in the 21st century in a sustainable manner. Renewable and conventional energy technologies are presented (solar, wave and tidal, wind, hydropower, biomass, geothermal, nuclear, fossil) and their attributes described within a framework that aids in evaluation and analysis of energy technology systems in the context of political, social, economic, and environmental goals.

SEP 746

Design of Sustainable Community Infrastructure

Graduate This course will give the underlying theory and practical applications for understanding the design of the following elements of a sustainable community: local food production systems; urban forestry; stormwater management systems; pedestrian zone and bikeway infrastructure; by-product management systems for recycling and composting.

SEP 747

Energy Efficient Buildings

Graduate The objective of the course is to provide students with a good understanding of (1) building energy sources, (2) energy efficient technologies for commercial and industrial-type buildings, and (3) energy efficient buildings. Topics covered: Building major energy sources and areas of end use including building envelope, HVAC, distribution system, lighting system, internal loads, etc.; building energy balance, energy audit of buildings, energy conservation measures, building simulation tools, design of integrated systems.

SEP 750

Model Predictive Control Design and Implementation

Graduate Majority of advanced control designs employed in practice use the Internal Model Control (IMC) structure and Model Predictive Control (MPC) concepts. The course presents theory and best implementation practices for control model identification, controller design, testing, and implementation. Upon completion of this course, the engineer will be able to perform the following: identify linear models for control, design and implement MPC controllers for an integrated plant, and optimize the process using the MPC steady state features.

SEP 751

Process Design and Control for Operability

Graduate Process design involves tradeoffs to achieve performance over a range of operations due to uncertainty, variability of inputs, and a range of production goals. A flexible design functions acceptably over the range and well at the typical conditions. Processes safety (seven layers, HAZOP, LOPA, quantitative analysis), effect of structure on reliability and plant dynamics. Classical supervisory control methods and typical applications to major equipment and systems.

SEP 758

Prototyping Tools (Mobile Applications)

Graduate This course will enhance the software prototyping capabilities of students. Students will be expected to develop basic hands-on competency in software prototyping and demonstrate their ability and knowledge through a lab project that contributes to their degree-required project.

SEP 763

Special Topics in Engineering Design

Graduate Studies selected from specialized areas of research or representing special areas of expertise in areas of engineering design with regard to either process systems and operations, product design or sustainable infrastructure.

SEP 768

Special Topics in Additive Manufacturing

Graduate Advanced topics in additive manufacturing including modeling and simulation, sensors, monitoring and controls for additive manufacturing processes.

SEP 769

Systems Engineering & Cyber Physical Systems

Graduate This course covers system thinking, system science, life cycle management (processes and activities throughout the life cycle of a system), specialty engineering, system engineering practical tools & methods, system-of-systems, and agile and iterative methods in the context of cyber physical systems.

SEP 770

Total Sustainability Management

Graduate This course introduces sustainability within a unified framework of Total Sustainability Management that will teach the student how to deeply embed sustainability into the enterprise through the use of Design principles, Bill-of-Rights of the Planet and through public policy. This approach will apply to not only a company product but also to its business strategy and business model. Furthermore, the course will teach the student a problem-solving approach that combines innovation, design and policy to emphasize the synergetic interplay between them. The student will learn how to think of sustainability as a “Way of Thinking.” The course will make liberal use of appropriate case studies, and call on several internal and external speakers who are recognized subject-matter experts.

SEP 771

W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology Practitioner’s Forum Part II

Graduate This seminar series is intended to enhance the student’s experiential learning by exposing the student body to innovative thinkers and practitioners in the areas of: Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Engineering Design, Engineering and Public Policy or Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation. It should be considered a networking event to bring together our students, faculty and staff in a community atmosphere centered around learning initiative.

SEP 771

W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology Practitioner’s Forum Part I

Graduate This seminar series is intended to enhance the student’s experiential learning by exposing the student body to innovative thinkers and practitioners in the areas of: Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Engineering Design, Engineering and Public Policy or Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation. It should be considered a networking event to bring together our students, faculty and staff in a community atmosphere centered around learning initiative.

SEP 772

Innovation Studio

Graduate This is a studio-based course for all Engineering & Public Policy, Engineering Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Technology Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and Engineering Design students. Innovation Studio supports the students’ degree-required project. Students participate in public events that engage the community. Students attend weekly working sessions to work on their projects.

SEP 773

Leadership for Innovation

Graduate This course will explore leadership in an innovation context with the objective of providing a conceptual understanding of role model leadership, and an approach used to assist the development of personal leadership capacity. The student will develop an understanding of personal, interpersonal, and group skills. Personal leadership development, leadership in teams, and leadership from an organizational and societal perspective will be a focus. Leadership in driving innovation will be emphasized and practiced by application during the School of Engineering Practice’s Innovation Studio.

SEP 774

Nanobiotechnology

Graduate The course covers biosynthesis and application of nanoparticles, characterization, identification, and biocompatibility. Applications include gene and drug delivery, diseases and cancer diagnosis and therapy, gene therapy, antimicrobial agents, and nanomedicine.

SEP 780

Advanced Robotics and Automation

Graduate This course covers the fundamental and the recent advances of robotics and automation. With the hands-on components, it builds a bridge between theoretical study and industrial applications. The students can apply what they learnt to analysis and address the real-world issues including robot programming, kinematics and control of serial and parallel robots, performance analysis and optimization, human-robot interface, and robot vision. Through the training of practical mini-projects and course project, the students are capable of constructing the automated robotic system with integration of software, hardware and user interface.

SEP 781

Contaminated Site Management

Graduate Develop an awareness and understanding of the procedures and challenges involved in contaminated site management from assessment (Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments) to remediation and management. The course will cover theoretical and practical aspects of contaminated site management; regulatory compliance; basic hydrogeology and geochemical principles; site assessment procedures; risk assessment and risk management; and remediation technologies.

SEP 782

Modern Power System Design

Graduate This course investigates how modern power systems are being designed and operated in different jurisdiction. The course will examine main attributes of a modern power system such as generation mix, demand side management, electricity market mechanisms, power system reliability, as well as the impacts of smart grids and microgrids on meeting future electricity demand.

SEP 783

Electromagnetics Sensors and Actuators

Graduate Basic Electromagnetics, Magnetostatics , Reluctance method, magnetism, Theory of magnetic sensors, Hall effect and magnetoresistive sensors, Application of hall sensors, Eddy-current damping generation and model, Application of eddy-current damper in automotive active suspension, Magnetorheological fluid control, Magnetorheological fluid shock obsorber in automotive, small gap electromagnetic actuators, linear motor model and performance analysis, Optimization of Fast-acting actuators, Automotive application of solenoid actuator (fuel pump, injectors, transmission, and compressor), Magnetic-circuit analysis of motors, Magnetic valves, Large gap magnetic actuator, magnetic levitation and manipulation, Electromagneic energy harvester concept and model.

SEP 791

Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality

Graduate In-depth exploration of the rapidly developing new interdisciplinary topic employing techniques from computer graphics, computer vision, and virtual immersion techniques with applications in varying fields including entertainment, manufacturing and sciences. Stereoscopy fundamentals Psychology of vision and immersion Current hardware (Magic Leap AR, Oculus, Vive, PS4 VR, Hololens) Virtual reality vs. Augmented reality vs. mixed reality Holographic techniques of challenges 360 degrees video processing for VR Development platforms

SEP 792

Interactive applications utilizing GPU’s for real-time projects

Graduate Modern techniques used to generate rapidly synthetic three-dimensional images. With the advent of programmable shaders, a wide variety of new algorithms have arisen and evolved over the past few years and are presented in this course. Open GL/ Vulkan, Unity/ Unreal game engines Game engine architecture Real time rendering techniques CPU compute via CUDA/ Open CL/ Direct compute GPU architecture Computer vision

SFWRTECH 4AI3

Artificial Intelligence

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Theories and practice of machine intelligence with focus on statistical learning methods, artificial neural networks, naturally inspired algorithms, deep learning, big data management, and pattern recognition. Three lectures, one term; completely virtual Prerequisite(s): Registration in level IV of Biotechnology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Software Engineering Technology Antirequisite(s): SMRTTECH 4AI3, MANTECH 4AI3 This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.

ENGTECH 1AC3

Analytical Chemistry

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Introduction to laboratory procedures used in chemical analysis for classical wet and instrumental methods; statistical data treatment, gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, pH measurements and optical methods. Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3 and registration Automation Engineering Technology or Biotechnology

ENGTECH 1CH3

Chemistry

Undergraduate 3 unit(s) Basic chemical concepts, calculations and laboratory procedures. Chemical formulae and equations, chemical stoichiometry, nomenclature, acids and bases, gases, chemical equilibrium, thermochemistry and thermodynamics, redox reactions and electrochemistry. Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab (three hours every other week); first term Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automation Engineering Technology, or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

SEP 754

Process Design and Integration for Minimal Environmental Impact

Graduate The course focuses on integration of process units and on the design of Energy Utility Systems, Heat Exchanger Networks (HEN) and Water Distribution Systems and presents methodologies that lead to energy efficient, water saving and economically attractive designs. Methods for heat integration (HEN, utility selection, heat engines, heat pumps, refrigeration cycles, and pinch analysis), cogeneration and integrations with industrial sites, water and cooling minimization and their applications.