AUTOTECH 2AC3Undergraduate |
Advanced CAD
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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 2AE3Undergraduate |
Design of Machine Elements
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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 2CD3Undergraduate |
Computer Aided Design
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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 2MT3Undergraduate |
Structure and Properties of Materials
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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 2TS3Undergraduate |
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
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Thermodynamic principles; heat engines; gas turbine cycles; air conditioning; conductive, convective and radiative heat transfer, heat transfer coefficients, heat exchangers, vehicle thermal management components and systems.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term
Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 2AE3; ENGTECH 1CH3, 1MT3, 1PH3, and registration in level II or above of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program
AUTOTECH 3AE3Undergraduate |
Automotive Engineering Technology
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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 3AV3Undergraduate |
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
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Alternate vehicular power systems: electric hybrid and fuel cell technology. Current and future vehicular powertrain design and control principles for series, parallel and complex hybrid vehicles; conversion of combustion engine vehicles in electric and hybrid vehicles.
Three lectures, one lab (three 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 3CT3Undergraduate |
Control Theory
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Analysis and design of closed loop control systems course to include: control system characteristics and performance, stability analysis, system types and performance improvement, digital control systems, compensation, filtering and motion control system analysis and tuning.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours every other week); first term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1EL3, 2MT3, and registration in level III or above of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program.
AUTOTECH 3MP3Undergraduate |
Manufacturing Processes and Systems
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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 3MV3Undergraduate |
Mechatronics
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Sensors and actuators: analysis, selection and implementation. Programmable logic controllers. Ladder logic and sequential programming. Micro-controller analysis, implementation, and programming. Communication interfaces. Case studies of mechatronic systems, simulation, and testing.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term
Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 3CT3, ENGTECH 1CP3, 1PR3, and registration in level IV of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program
AUTOTECH 3TS3Undergraduate |
Fluid Mechanics
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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 3VD3Undergraduate |
Mechanical Vibrations
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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 4AE3Undergraduate |
Internal Combustion Engines
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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 4AT3Undergraduate |
Conceptual Design of Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
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Problem based learning course in which groups of students research, discuss, and implement conceptual design aspects of electric or hybrid electric vehicles for modern transportation approaches. The engineering and business aspects of vehicle design are analysed from the vehicle specification phase to various levels of automation.
Three lectures; first term
Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 3AE3, 3AV3, 4EC3, ENGTECH 4EE0, and registration in level IV of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program
AUTOTECH 4CI3Undergraduate |
Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing
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Manufacturing planning; flexible manufacturing systems; CIM and quality; emerging CIM technologies; vision systems; robotics; workspace analysis; homogeneous transformation; angle and axis of rotation; Euler angles; manipulator kinematics; trajectories planning; displacement and velocity analyses; Jacobian matrix; redundant sensing of manipulators; manipulator statics; singularities; robot programming.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours every other week); first term
Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 2AC3, 3AE3, ENGTECH 1CP3, ENGTECH 4EE0, and registration in level IV of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program
AUTOTECH 4DV3Undergraduate |
Vehicle Dynamics
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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 4EC3Undergraduate |
Electrical and Electronics Control Systems
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Intelligent vehicles; vehicle controllers, protocols buses and applications areas such as chassis, steering, braking, traction and stability control etc; and safety critical systems.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term
Prerequisite(s): AUTOTECH 3CT3, 3MV3, and registration in level IV of the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program
AUTOTECH 4MS3Undergraduate |
Kinematic and Dynamic Modelling and Simulation
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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 4TR1Undergraduate |
Capstone Design I
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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 4TR3Undergraduate |
Capstone Design II
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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 2B03Undergraduate |
Biotechnology Concepts
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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 2BC3Undergraduate |
Biochemistry
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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 2CB3Undergraduate |
Cell Biology
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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 2EC3Undergraduate |
Chemical Engineering Concepts
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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 2GT3Undergraduate |
Genetics
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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 2M03Undergraduate |
Molecular Biology
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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 2MB3Undergraduate |
Microbiology
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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 2OC3Undergraduate |
Organic Chemistry
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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 3B03Undergraduate |
Industrial Biotechnology
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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 3BC3Undergraduate |
Bioprocess Control and Dynamics
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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 3BP3Undergraduate |
Bioreactor Processes and Design
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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 3CM3Undergraduate |
Computational Modeling of Biological Systems
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This course covers fundamental concepts of computational modeling and applying it to biological systems. Lab component will include programming language to explore/study biological systems.
Two lectures, one lab (two hours); first term
Prerequisite (s): ENGTECH 1CP3, ENGTECH 2MA3, and registration in level IV of Biotechnology program
BIOTECH 3FM3Undergraduate |
Food Microbiology
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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 3IV3Undergraduate |
Immunology and Virology
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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 3PM3Undergraduate |
Pharmacology
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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 4BI3Undergraduate |
Bioinformatics
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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 4BL3Undergraduate |
Biomaterials and Biocompatibility
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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 4BM3Undergraduate |
Biopharmaceuticals
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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
BIOTECH 4BS3 Undergraduate |
Biotechnology Regulations
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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 4GP3Undergraduate |
Genomics and Proteomics
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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 4TB3Undergraduate |
Advanced Biotechnology
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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 4TR1Undergraduate |
Capstone Project I
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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 4TR3Undergraduate |
Capstone Project II
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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
CIVTECH 3GE3Undergraduate |
Geotechnical Materials and Analysis
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CIVTECH 3GE3 - Geotechnical Materials and Analysis
3 unit(s)
Composition of soils, soil identification and classification; compaction; seepage theory; effective stress concept; stresses and displacements using elastic solutions; consolidation theory and settlement.
Two lectures, one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology
CIVTECH 3GT3Undergraduate |
Geotechnical Design
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CIVTECH 3GT3 - Geotechnical Design
3 unit(s)
Shear strength characteristics and failure criteria for soils; direct shear, triaxial, plane strain and field tests; earth pressure theory; bearing capacity theory; slope stability and embankment analysis; borehole testing and interpretation. Two lectures, one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): CIVTECH 3GE3, ENGTECH 3ML3, and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology Co-op (B.Tech.)
CIVTECH 3PM3Undergraduate |
Pavement Management
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CIVTECH 3PM3 - Highway Design, Construction, and Maintenance
3 unit(s)
Geometric design. Horizontal and vertical alignment, and intersections. Aggregates and soils, asphalt and Portland cement concrete; design of bituminous mixtures; pavement rehabilitation; distress mechanisms; construction techniques; preventative measures. Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): CIVTECH 3GE3, ENGTECH 3ML3, and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology
CIVTECH 3SA3Undergraduate |
Structural Analysis
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CIVTECH 3SA3 - Structural Analysis
3 unit(s)
Structural analysis and modelling of linear elastic truss, beam and frame structures; analysis of determinate and indeterminate structures; matrix stiffness method of analysis. Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3ML3 and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology
CIVTECH 3TP3Undergraduate |
Transportation Planning and Modelling
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CIVTECH 3TP3 - Transportation Planning and Modelling
3 unit(s)
Fundamental theories and applications of transportation planning and modelling; short and long range transportation planning; traffic impacts of land development; trip generation and gravity models; software applications. Two lectures, one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3ST3 and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology
CIVTECH 4BC3Undergraduate |
Building Science
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CIVTECH 4BC3 - Building Science
3 unit(s)
Formerly CIVTECH 3BC3.
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. Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3SP3, 4TF3, and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology
CIVTECH 4BD3Undergraduate |
Bridge Design, Maintenance and Repair
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CIVTECH 4BD3 - Bridge Design, Maintenance and Repair
3 unit(s)
Bridge elements, structural forms, design loads and required concrete and steel properties. Causes and mechanisms of damage in bridges and of methods of damage detection and assessment. Effective repair materials and techniques and maintenance strategies. Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): CIVTECH 4RC3 or 4SD3; and registration in the Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology program
CIVTECH 4RC3 or 4SD3 may be taken concurrently with this course.
CIVTECH 4LU3Undergraduate |
Advanced Land Use Planning
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CIVTECH 4LU3 - Advanced Land Use Planning
3 unit(s)
Formerly CIVTECH 3LU3.
Management of land use; land development and redevelopment processes; infrastructure requirements; land redevelopment; principles and practices of land use planning, legislation and regulations; public consultation; GIS applications. Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 4SE3 and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology
CIVTECH 4MH3Undergraduate |
Hydraulic Engineering
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CIVTECH 4MH3 - Hydraulic Engineering
3 unit(s)
Fluid mechanics applications in civil engineering. Topics include; flow in open channels, hydraulic jump, weirs and spillways, forces on immersed bodies, pumps in series/parallel and fluid measurements. Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): One of CIVTECH 3FM3, ENGTECH 4TF3, and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology
CIVTECH 4RC3Undergraduate |
Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Design
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CIVTECH 4RC3 - Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Design
3 unit(s)
Formerly CIVTECH 3RC3
Design by limit states methods to ensure adequate capacities for bending moment, shear and diagonal tension, axial force; and design to satisfy serviceability requirements. Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration or completion of CIVTECH 3SA3, and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology
CIVTECH 4SD3Undergraduate |
Structural Steel Design
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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
CIVTECH 4UM3Undergraduate |
Asset Management
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CIVTECH 4UM3 - Asset Management
3 unit(s)
Formerly CIVTECH 3UM3.
Introduction to utilities products and networks. Planning and management tools for infrastructure, including inventory management, needs assessment, demand management and investment decisions. Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 3EE3 and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology
CIVTECH 4WT3Undergraduate |
Municipal Engineering
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CIVTECH 4WT3 - Municipal and Environmental Engineering
3 unit(s)
Formerly CIVTECH 3WT3.
Design, maintenance and rehabilitation of municipal water systems. This includes drinking water distribution systems, sewage and rainwater collection, management and pumping. Land development and population forecasting as it relates to water and wastewater demand. Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 4TF3 and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology
ENGTECH 1AC3 Undergraduate |
Analytical Chemistry
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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 1BI3Undergraduate |
Biology
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This course provides basic introduction to the following topics: chemistry of life, cells, genetics, evolution and diversity and plant and animal form and function.
Two lectures, one lab (three hours every other week); second term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Biotechnology
ENGTECH 1CH3Undergraduate |
Chemistry
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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
ENGTECH 1CP3 Undergraduate |
C++ Programming
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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 1EL3Undergraduate |
Electricity and Electronics I
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Introduction to electronic circuits; DC and AC sources, resistors, inductors, and capacitors; phasors and impedance; transient and steady-state analysis; network analysis; energy and power.
Four lectures, one lab (three hours); second term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automation Engineering Technology, or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
ENGTECH 1ET0Undergraduate |
Introduction to the Technology Co-op Program
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Orientation to Technology Co-op programs and the workplace; self-assessment and goal setting; application procedures and materials; occupational health and safety.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in a Degree Completion Technology program
ENGTECH 1MC3Undergraduate |
Mathematics I
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Pre-calculus concepts: algebra, trigonometry, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, matrices, determinants and vectors. Limits, continuity, differential calculus, partial derivatives, applications, sequences and series.
Four lectures; first term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automation Engineering Technology, or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
ENGTECH 1ME3Undergraduate |
Statics and Mechanics of Materials
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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 1MT3Undergraduate |
Mathematics II
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3 unit(s)
Integral calculus involving all the techniques of integration, applications, improper integrals, multiple integrals and integral theorems, infinite sequences and series.
Four lectures; second term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1MC3 and registration Automation Engineering Technology, or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
ENGTECH 1PH3Undergraduate |
Physics
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3 unit(s)
Sound, light, kinematics, forces, work, energy, fluid and thermal physics.
Four lectures, one lab (two hours every other week); first term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automation Engineering Technology, or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
ENGTECH 1PP3Undergraduate |
Python Programming
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3 unit(s)
Programming concepts and introduction to Python programming. Python syntax, functions, decision-making, looping, operators, arrays and data structures.
Two lectures, one lab (two hours); first term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Biotechnology
ENGTECH 1PR3Undergraduate |
Object-Oriented Programming
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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 2EE0Undergraduate |
Four Month Co-op Experience I
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Minimum of 15 weeks of full-time employment in a professional environment.
First term
Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 2PW3 and registration in a Four-Year Technology Program and permission of the Engineering Co-op and Career Services Office.
ENGTECH 2ES3Undergraduate |
Engineering Statistics
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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 2ET0Undergraduate |
Four Month Co-op Experience I
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Minimum of 15 weeks of full-time employment in a professional environment.
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1ET0, registration in a Degree Completion Technology Co-op program, and permission of the Engineering Co-op and Career Services Office
ENGTECH 2MA3Undergraduate |
Mathematics III
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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 2MS3Undergraduate |
Modelling and Numerical Solutions
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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.
Three lectures; second term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CP3, ENGTECH 1MT3; and registration in Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): CIVTECH 3MN3, ENGTECH 3MN3
ENGTECH 2MT3Undergraduate |
Mathematics IV
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3 unit(s)
Continuous time signals and systems; convolution; Laplace transform, Fourier series and transform; Discrete time signals and systems.
Four lectures; second term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 2MA3; and registration in Automation Engineering Technology or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology
ENGTECH 3DM3Undergraduate |
Discrete Mathematics
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3 unit(s)
Fundamental discrete mathematics concepts relevant to IT: sets, relations, functions, graphs, propositional logic. State machines. Input/output specifications. Invariants.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology
ENGTECH 3EE0Undergraduate |
Four Month Co-op Experience II
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0 unit(s)
Minimum of 15 weeks of full-time employment in a professional environment.
First term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 2EE0; registration in a Four-Year Technology Program; and permission of the Engineering Co-op and Career Services Office
ENGTECH 3ES3Undergraduate |
Engineering Statistics
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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 Level III of Automation Engineering Technology or Biotechnology
Antirequisite(s): ENGTECH 2ES3, 3ST3
ENGTECH 3ET0Undergraduate |
Four Month Co-op Experience II
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Minimum of 15 weeks of full-time employment in a professional environment.
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 2ET0, registration in a Degree Completion Technology Co-op program, and permission of the Engineering Co-op and Career Services Office
ENGTECH 3FE3Undergraduate |
Finite Element Analysis
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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 3MA3Undergraduate |
Mathematics V
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3 unit(s)
Ordinary and partial differential equations; Laplace transforms; Fourier series; vector calculus; integral theorems, with engineering applications. Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Power and Energy Engineering Technology, or Software Engineering Technology
ENGTECH 3ML3Undergraduate |
Strength of Materials
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Stresses under combined loads, generalized Hooke’s Law; two and three dimensional stresses, stress transformation, principal stresses, Mohr’s circle; deflections by integration; energy methods, Castagliano’s theorem; columns; yield criteria.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3, 3SD3, and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology
ENGTECH 3MN3Undergraduate |
Modelling and Numerical Solutions
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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 3SD3Undergraduate |
Statics and Dynamics
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Two and three dimensional force vectors, equilibrium of a particle; moments and couples; equilibrium rigid bodies; centroids, second moment of area, moment of inertia; truss, and static analysis. Planar kinematics and planar kinetics of particles and rigid bones; work and energy, impulse, and momentum.
Two lectures, one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): MANTECH 3MD3
ENGTECH 3SP3Undergraduate |
Structure and Properties of Materials
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3 unit(s)
Structure of crystalline solids; imperfections in solids; mechanical properties of metals, dislocations and strengthening mechanisms, failure, phase diagrams, phase transformation in metals, processing of metal alloys, composites, structures and properties of ceramics, processing of ceramics. Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): ENG TECH 3MN3
ENGTECH 3ST3Undergraduate |
Probability and Statistics
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3 unit(s)
Probability and statistics for engineering and technology. Descriptive statistics, discrete and continuous random variables and probability distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation and regression.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): ENGTECH 3ES3
ENGTECH 3TD3Undergraduate |
Thermodynamics
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3 unit(s)
Introduction to thermodynamics, properties of pure substances, first and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy, vapor power cycles, refrigeration cycles, and combined power cycles.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Power and Energy Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): ENRTECH 3TD3, MANTECH 3TF3
ENGTECH 4CT3Undergraduate |
Systems and Control
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3 unit(s)
Mathematical models of physical systems; differential equations, Laplace transforms; block diagrams, transfer functions; system transient response; stability analysis in s-, frequency-, and time-domain; Routh-Hurwitz criteria, root-locus analysis, Bode plots, Nyquist criterion, state-space representation; simple PID control systems; lead-lag compensation; digital simulations of control systems.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): ENGTECH 3CT3, ENRTECH 3CT3, 4CT3
ENGTECH 4ED3Undergraduate |
Senior Engineering Design Project
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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.
ENGTECH 4EE0Undergraduate |
Four Month Co-op Experience III
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0 unit(s)
Minimum of 15 weeks of full-time employment in a professional environment.
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3EE0; registration in a Four-Year Technology Program; and permission of the Engineering Co-op and Career Services Office
ENGTECH 4EP3Undergraduate |
Senior Engineering Project
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3 unit(s)
A project that is based on the knowledge gained from previous semesters. Such a project involves research, design, development and implementation of a process. Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 4CT3, 4PD3, 4PM3; or one of ENRTECH 4RE3, 4RT3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): ENRTECH 4EP3
ENGTECH 4EX0Undergraduate |
Four Month Co-op Experience
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0 unit(s)
Minimum of 15 weeks of full-time employment in a professional environment.
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 4EE0; registration in a Four-Year Technology program; and permission of the Engineering Co-op and Career Services Office
ENGTECH 4FA3Undergraduate |
Finite Element Analysis
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3 unit(s)
Formerly ENGTECH 3FA3.
Matrix techniques, eigenvalue problems, equation of elasticity, 3D problems, variational methods, element types, element stiffness, mass matrix and load vector, assemblage of elements, boundary conditions. Two lectures, one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3ML3 and ENGTECH 4MA3 or CIVTECH 3MN3, and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): ENGTECH 3FE3
ENGTECH 4FD3Undergraduate |
Senior Engineering Project
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3 unit(s)
Project-based course using the agglomeration of previously acquired knowledge. Research, design, implement and document a software solution to a problem in a real-world application domain.
Three lectures, one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): SFWRTECH 4FD3
ENGTECH 4MA3 Undergraduate |
Advanced Mathematics
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3 unit(s)
Sequence and series, Fourier series, Matrix algebra, Formulating engineering process models, Numerical solutions techniques, Root findings, Curve fittings, Numerical integration, Numerical differentiation, Ordinary differential equations.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Power and Energy Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): CIVTECH 3MN3
ENGTECH 4TF3Undergraduate |
Mechanics of Fluids
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3 unit(s)
Fluid statics, flow in closed conduits, dimensional analysis and similarity, energy and Bernoulli’s equation, flow kinematics, hydraulic cross-sections, energy loss in piping system, fluid Machinery. Three lectures, one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology or Power and Energy Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): AUTOTECH 3TS3
ENRTECH 3EP3Undergraduate |
Electrical Power Generation
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3 unit(s)
Basic electric circuits, basic electrical theorems, network analysis, phasors, three phase systems, transformers, motors, electric power generation, power plants components (transformers, motors, exciters, synchronous machines).
Three lectures; one lab (two hours every other week); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology
ENRTECH 3IE3Undergraduate |
Industrial Electronics
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3 unit(s)
Introduction to power electronic devices: diodes, transistors, triacs, SCRs, IGBTs. Electrical machines characteristics: motors, transformers. Power control circuits, solid state converter drives. Harmonics and filtering.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3EP3, 3MA3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology
ENRTECH 3IN3Undergraduate |
Industrial Networks and Communication Systems
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3 unit(s)
Corporate and industrial network standards; 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 (two hours every other week); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology
ENRTECH 3MI3Undergraduate |
Measurements and Instrumentation
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Transducers, logic circuits, basic electronic devices and their applications. Calculate/measure the input(s) and output(s) of various systems. Recognize, install and apply instruments within power plants.
Three lectures; one lab (two hours every other week); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology
ENRTECH 3PD3 Undergraduate |
Power Distribution I
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Principle concepts and theories of power distribution. Skills required to work at an industrial environment and/or power utilities (generation, transmission, distribution). Based on the Ontario Hydro system, a power flow computer program will be introduced.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3EP3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology
ENRTECH 4CA3Undergraduate |
Computer Applications in Power System Engineering
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ENRTECH 4CA3 - Computer Applications in Power System Engineering
3 unit(s)
Analysis of load flow, short circuit, transient stability and electromagnetic transients by commercial power system software packages.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3PD3, 4PM3, and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology
ENRTECH 4EM3Undergraduate |
Transmission Lines and Electromagnetics
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3 unit(s)
Field concepts. Maxwells equations, integral and differential forms. Free space and guided wave propagation, transmission lines. Radiation from current elements.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3EP3, ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology
ENRTECH 4PD3Undergraduate |
Power System Analysis and Control
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3 unit(s)
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.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3PD3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology
ENRTECH 4PM3Undergraduate |
Power Protection and Maintenance I
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3 unit(s)
Various power devices such as relays, circuit breaker, power monitor, control devices and other components used in a power system protection. Other devices such as CTs, and Pts and substation hardware will also be covered.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3MI3, 3PD3, and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology
ENRTECH 4PP3Undergraduate |
Power Protection and Maintenance II
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3 unit(s)
New generation of digital fault detection systems. Balanced faults, computer-based fault studies, symmetrical components and sequence networks, unbalanced short-circuit and open-circuit faults.
Three lectures; one lab (two hours every other week); one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 4PM3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology
ENRTECH 4PQ3Undergraduate |
Power Quality
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3 unit(s)
Analyze and monitor power quality. Case studies for EMI/RFI related problems that are commonly encountered in commercial and industrial loads.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3EP3, 3PD3, and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology
ENRTECH 4RG3Undergraduate |
Renewable Generation
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3 unit(s)
Operation and planning of renewable generation resources including wind, solar, hydro, biomass, geothermal and fuel cells. The environmental and economical impacts of such technologies, rules, regulations.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENRTECH 3EP3, 3TD3, and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): ENRTECH 4RT3
GENTECH 1BZ3Undergraduate |
Foundations of Business
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3 unit(s)
Students are given an introduction to the functional areas within businesses and an overview of the local and global business environments. The fundamentals of micro-economics and macro-economics are introduced, as well as sustainability in the environment of business.
Three lectures: second term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
GENTECH 1PC3Undergraduate |
Professional Communications
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3 unit(s)
Students will develop their written and oral communications skills with an emphasis on styles appropriate for a technology-based workplace including technical report writing. They will also develop their teamwork, problem solving, and research skills.
Two lectures; one tutorial (two hours): first term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1CS3, 1CZ3, 3TC3
GENTECH 2EE3 Undergraduate |
Engineering Economics
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3 unit(s)
Costing methods of engineering designs and processes; minimum attractive rate of return, return sensitivities, time value of money, internal rates of return, pay-back period, amortization of equipment and capital cost allowance structures.
Three lectures; second term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3EE3
GENTECH 2HR3Undergraduate |
Human Resource Fundamentals
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3 unit(s)
This course provides and overview and introduction to the human resource functions that support an organizations goals and objectives. Topics include: Designing and analyzing jobs; recruitment and selection; onboarding and training; career development; and performance management.
Three lectures: first term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1HR3
GENTECH 2MP3Undergraduate |
Management Principles
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3 unit(s)
The course examines fundamental management principles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling in technology organizations. Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of human resource management practices to engage people in attaining organizational goals.
Three lectures: second term
Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 2HR3 and registration in Level II Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1HR3, 1OB3, 3MP3, 3OB3, 4T03
GENTECH 3DM3Undergraduate |
Creativity, Innovation and Technology
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3 unit(s)
This course is a blend of hands-on and theoretical treatment on the subject of creating new technological product and service value in our society.
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, Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): SFGNTECH 3DM3
GENTECH 3EE3Undergraduate |
Engineering Economics
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3 unit(s)
Costing methods for engineering designs and processes; minimum attractive rate of return, return sensitivities, time value of money, internal rates of return, payback period, amortization of equipment and capital cost allowance structures.
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, Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1EE3, 2EE3, SFGNTECH 3EE3
GENTECH 3FF3Undergraduate |
Financial Systems
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3 unit(s)
The course focuses on departmental budget methodologies, understanding and interpretation of various financial statement components in terms of their relevance to managerial decision making.
Three lectures; first term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1FS3, 1FT3, 3FS3, SFGNTECH 3FS3
GENTECH 3FS3Undergraduate |
Financial Systems
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GENTECH 3FS3 - Financial Systems
3 unit(s)
The course focuses on departmental budget methodologies, understanding and interpretation of various financial statement components in terms of their relevance to managerial decision making.
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 1FS3, 1FT3, 3FF3, SFGNTECH 3FS3
GENTECH 3LS3Undergraduate |
Quality Control and Assurance Methods
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3 unit(s)
Statistical tools, tests, design and analysis of planned experiments, Taguchi methods, control charts for variables and attributes, capability analysis, acceptance sampling, elements of reliability, quality assurance, and ISO 9000 certification.
Three lectures; first term.
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 2ES3 or 3ES3; and registration in Level II or above Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3T03, 4SS3
GENTECH 3MB3Undergraduate |
Fundamentals of Marketing
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GENTECH 3MB3 - Fundamentals of Marketing
3 unit(s)
This course introduces the 4Ps of marketing: product, price, promotion, and place with a Business-to-Business focus. Global and high technology markets and their unique challenges will be presented. Students will learn to make marketing decisions within a strategic framework.
Three lectures; first term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 4MK3, 4MB3, SFGNTECH 4MK3
GENTECH 3MP3Undergraduate |
Management Principles
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3 unit(s)
The course examines fundamental management principles of planning, organizing, leading and controlling in technology organizations. Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of human resource management practices to engage people in attaining organizational goals.
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 2MP3, 3OB3, SFGNTECH 3MP3
GENTECH 3MT3Undergraduate |
Project Management
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3 unit(s)
Introduction to best practice in the management of technical projects including the use of planning, software and the management of people.
Three lectures; first term
Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 2MP3 and registration in Level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology Co-op
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3PM3, 4PM3, SFGNTECH 4PM3
GENTECH 4EM3Undergraduate |
Legal and Regulatory Issues
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3 unit(s)
This course is an introduction to the legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks that professional engineers and related professions must observe in the Province of Ontario.
Three lectures; one term, may be offered online or in-person
Prerequisite(s): Registration in one of Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): SFGNTECH 4EM3
GENTECH 4EN3Undergraduate |
Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovation
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3 unit(s)
This course introduces students to the interrelationship of entrepreneurial thinking and innovation at both the industry and firm level.
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 2EN3, 2ET3, 3ET3, 3EN3, 4EN3, 4EP3, 4ET3. SFGNTECH 4EN3
GENTECH 4EP3Undergraduate |
Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovation
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3 unit(s)
This course introduces students to the interrelationship of entrepreneurial thinking and innovation at both the industry and firm level.
Three hours virtual blended delivery; second term
Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 2MP3, 3FF3 and registration in Level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 2EN3, 2ET3, 3EN3, 4EN3, 3ET3, SFGNTECH 4EN3
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 4MK3
GENTECH 4FT3Undergraduate |
Strategic Management
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This capstone course examines the ‘total’ view of the organization and how it relates and interacts with various factors in its environment to gain long-term sustainable advantage.
Three hours virtual blended delivery; first term
Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 1FT3 or 3FF3 , 3ET3 or 4EP3, ENGTECH 4EE0 and registration in Level III or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3FT3, 3SF3, 4SF3, SFGNTECH 4SF3
GENTECH 4LM3Undergraduate |
Lean Thinking and Practices
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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 4MK3Undergraduate |
Fundamentals of Marketing
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This course introduces the 4Ps of marketing: product, price, promotion, and place with a Business-to-Business focus. Global and high technology markets and their unique challenges will be presented. Students will learn to make marketing decisions within a strategic framework.
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 3MB3, 4MB3, SFGNTECH 4MK3
GENTECH 4OM3Undergraduate |
Operations Management
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Formerly GENTECH 4SC3
This course addresses the management of operations at the strategic, tactical and operations levels. Emphasizing decisions required to successfully design, create and deliver goods and services in a globalized marketplace.
Three lectures; second term
Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 3LS3 and registration in Level III or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
GENTECH 4PM3Undergraduate |
Project Management
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Introduction to best practice in the management of technical projects including the use of planning, software and the management of people.
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 3MT3, 3PM3, SFGNTECH 4PM3
GENTECH 4SE3Undergraduate |
Technology Ethics and Sustainability
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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 4SF3Undergraduate |
Strategic Management
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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
GENTECH 4ST3Undergraduate |
Contemporary Issues in Management
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Students are offered a selection of three to four emerging issues of the day as those issues relate to current and emerging technology and management technology practices. These topics could include supply chain management, ERP, knowledge management, 6 sigma methods, etc.
Three lectures; one term; may be offered online or in-person
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Power and Energy Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): SFGNTECH 4ST3
GENTECH 4TC3Undergraduate |
Technical Communications
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This course introduces students to the best practices for essential written, spoken, and graphic communications used in technology workplaces. Emphasis is placed on how to conduct research, analyze information, and design communication materials that are succinct and customized to the readers’ needs.
Three lectures; one term, may be offered in an in-person or virtual format.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in one of Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, or Power and Energy Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3TC3, SFGNTECH 4TC3
GENTECH 4TE3Undergraduate |
Technology Ethics and Sustainability
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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; first term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 4EE0, and registration in Level III or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
MANTECH 3LS3Undergraduate |
Quality Control and Assurance Methods
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Formerly MANTECH 4LS3
Detail understanding of Six sigma, Kaizen, KANBAN, supply chain and outsourcing. Concepts on planning, measurement, control, improvement of quality, analysis of variation and sampling techniques.
Two lectures, one lab; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): MANTECH 4ST3, GENTECH 3LS3
MANTECH 3MF3Undergraduate |
Micro Manufacturing and Fabrication
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Joining, welding, casting, forming, grinding, abrasive waterjet, ultrasonic machining, grinding, laser processes, micro-scale cutting, chemical etching, polishing, electric discharge machining, lithographic process, ion beam technology, inspection.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3SP3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Cross-list(s): MECHENG 3C03
This course is administered by the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
MANTECH 4AI3Undergraduate |
Artificial Intelligence
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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; may be offered in an in-person or virtual format.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in level IV of Biotechnology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Engineering Technology,
Antirequisite(s): SMRTTECH 4AI3, SFWRTECH 4AI3
MANTECH 4DA3Undergraduate |
Design and Advanced Manufacturing
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Fundamental concepts in design and manufacturing strategies; computer aided manufacturing; non conventional machining; 3D metallic printing; rapid prototyping.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): MANTECH 3MF3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): MANTECH 4DM3
MANTECH 4FM3Undergraduate |
CIM and Flexible Manufacturing
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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
MANTECH 4MM3Undergraduate |
Design and Manufacturing of Machine Elements
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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 4PM3Undergraduate |
Production Management
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Identification of technical, economic, social, characteristics in the production system; forecasting techniques; inventory models; aggregate planning of production; materials requirements planning; scheduling; sequencing; production control.
Three lectures; one term
Prerequisite(s): MANTECH 3LS3 or 4LS3 and registration in Manufacturing Engineering Technology
MANTECH 4RM3Undergraduate |
Robot Mechanics and Mechatronics
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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
PROCTECH 2CA3Undergraduate |
CAD for Design
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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.)
PROCTECH 2CE3Undergraduate |
Chemical Engineering I: Mass Balances
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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 2EC3 Undergraduate |
Chemical Engineering II: Energy Balances
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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 2EE3Undergraduate |
Electricity and Electronics II
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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 2I03Undergraduate |
Industrial Organic Chemistry
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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 2IC3Undergraduate |
Instrumentation and Control
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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 2PL3Undergraduate |
Introduction to PLC Programming
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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 3CE3Undergraduate |
Chemical Engineering III: Unit and Process Design
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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 3CT3Undergraduate |
Control Theory I
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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 3MC3Undergraduate |
Motion Control and Robotics
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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 3PL3Undergraduate |
Advanced PLC Programming and Control
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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 4AS3Undergraduate |
Advanced System Components and Integration
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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 4CT3Undergraduate |
Advanced Control Theory
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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 4IC3Undergraduate |
Industrial Networks and Controllers
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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 4IT3Undergraduate |
Internet Technologies and Databases
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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 4MH3Undergraduate |
Machine Health and Remote Monitoring
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This course covers machine monitoring using an electronic interface to a machines PLC and with Direct Machine Interface (DMI) modules, installation of noise and vibration sensor network and analysis of data from the sensors. It also covers, signal processing, mobile and remote monitoring through sensors, wired and wireless Local Area Networks, cloud, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Three lectures, one lab (three hours every other week); first term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 4EE0 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology program or the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program
PROCTECH 4MS3Undergraduate |
Manufacturing Technologies
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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 4MT2Undergraduate |
Materials Technology
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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 4SS3Undergraduate |
System Specification and Design
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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 4TR1Undergraduate |
Capstone Design Project I
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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 4TR3Undergraduate |
Capstone Design Project II
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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
SEP 4X03 Undergraduate / Graduate |
Livable Cities, the Built and Natural Environment
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This course explores urban renewal with respect to concepts of the natural and built environment. Students are expected to apply various tools and evaluate the methods that promote best practices, in the context of theory and case studies.
SFGNTECH 3DM3Undergraduate |
Creativity, Innovation and Technology
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This course is a blend of hands-on and theoretical treatment on the subject of creating new technological product and service value in our society.
Three lectures; one term; may be offered in an in-person or virtual format with in-person exams.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1DM3, 3DM3
This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
SFGNTECH 3EE3Undergraduate |
Engineering Economics
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Costing methods for engineering designs and processes; minimum attractive rate of return, return sensitivities, time value of money, internal rates of return, payback period, amortization of equipment and capital cost allowance structures.
Three lectures; one term; may be offered in an in-person or virtual format.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1EE3, 2EE3, 3EE3
This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
SFGNTECH 3FS3Undergraduate |
Financial Systems
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3 unit(s)
The course focuses on departmental budget methodologies, understanding and interpretation of various financial statement components in terms of their relevance to managerial decision making.
Three lectures; one term; may be offered in an in-person or virtual format.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1FS3, 1FT3, 3FF3, 3FS3
This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
SFGNTECH 3MP3Undergraduate |
Management Principles
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3 unit(s)
The course examines fundamental management principles of planning, organizing, leading and controlling in technology organizations. Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of human resource management practices to engage people in attaining organizational goals.
Three lectures; one term; may be offered in an in-person or virtual format.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 2MP3, 3OB3, 3MP3
This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
SFGNTECH 4EM3Undergraduate |
Legal and Regulatory Issues
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3 unit(s)
This course is an introduction to the legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks that professional engineers and related professions must observe in the Province of Ontario.
Three lectures; one term, may be offered in an in-person or virtual format.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 4EM3
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFGNTECH 4EN3Undergraduate |
Entrepreneurial Thinking and Innovation
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3 unit(s)
This course introduces students to the interrelationship of entrepreneurial thinking and innovation at both the industry and firm level.
Three lectures; one term; may be offered in an in-person or virtual format.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 2EN3, 2ET3, 3ET3, 4EP3, 4ET3, 3EN3, 4EN3
This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
SFGNTECH 4LM3Undergraduate |
Lean Thinking and Practices
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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 Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 4LT3, 4LM3
This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
SFGNTECH 4MK3Undergraduate |
Fundamentals of Marketing
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3 unit(s)
This course introduces the 4Ps of marketing: product, price, promotion, and place with a Business-to-Business focus. Global and high technology markets and their unique challenges will be presented. Students will learn to make marketing decisions within a strategic framework.
Three lectures; one term; may be offered in an in-person or virtual format.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3MB3, 4MB3, 4MK3
This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
SFGNTECH 4PM3Undergraduate |
Project Management
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Introduction to best practice in the management of technical projects including the use of planning, software and the management of people.
Three lectures; one term; may be offered in an in-person or virtual format.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3MT3, 3PM3, 4PM3
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFGNTECH 4SE3Undergraduate |
Technology Ethics and Sustainability
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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 realethical 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 Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): CIVTECH 4EI3, GENTECH 4SE3
This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
SFGNTECH 4SF3Undergraduate |
Strategic Management
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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): Registration in Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3FT3, 3SF3, 4FT3, 4SF3
This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
SFGNTECH 4ST3Undergraduate |
Contemporary Issues in Management
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3 unit(s)
Students are offered a selection of three to four emerging issues of the day as those issues relate to current and emerging technology and management technology practices. These topics could include supply chain management, ERP, knowledge management, 6 sigma methods, etc.
Three lectures; one term; may be offered in an in-person or virtual format.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 4ST3
This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
SFGNTECH 4TC3Undergraduate |
Technical Communications
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3 unit(s)
This course introduces students to the best practices for essential written, spoken, and graphic communications used in technology workplaces. Emphasis is placed on how to conduct research, analyze information, and design communication materials that are succinct and customized to the readers’ needs.
Three lectures; one term, may be offered in an in-person or virtual format.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3TC3, 4TC3
This course is evaluated on a Pass/Fail basis.
SFWRTECH 3CS3Undergraduate |
Computer Security
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Network and software security, cryptography algorithms, including symmetric and public-key encryption, malware, user authentication, firewalls, vulnerabilities, policies and best practices, attack and defense strategies.
Three lectures, one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology or permission of the Chair and registration in level 2 in any program in the DeGroote School of Business for students pursuing the Business Technology Management Certificate.
Students that do not have a Networking or IT background from college are strongly encouraged to take SFWRTECH 3IT3 before enrolling in this course. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 3IT3Undergraduate |
Networking Principles
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Introductory and intermediate topics involving Layers 1-4 in the OSI model including Ethernet, IP addressing, subnetting, routing, VLANs, Spanning-Tree Protocol, and network device configuration. Three lectures, one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology or permission of the Chair and registration in level 2 in any program in the DeGroote School of Business for students pursuing the Business Technology Management Certificate.
Antirequisite(s): COMPTECH 3PR3, 3PD3, SFWRTECH 3PR3
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 3MA3Undergraduate |
Contemporary Math for Software Development
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Advanced functions, differential calculus, introductory integral calculus, discrete signals, z-transforms.
Three lectures, one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 3OS3Undergraduate |
Operating Systems
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Processes, threads and concurrency, process scheduling, memory management. Protection, access and authentication. File system organization and access methods.
Three lectures; one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology or permission of the Chair and registration in level 2 in any program in the DeGroote School of Business for students pursuing the Business Technology Management Certificate.
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 3PR3Undergraduate |
Procedural and Object Oriented Programming Concepts
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Procedural and Object Oriented programming fundamentals. Concepts are exemplified with C++ and Java programming languages.
Three lectures, one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology or permission of the Chair and registration in level 2 in any program in the DeGroote School of Business for students pursuing the Business Technology Management Certificate.
Antirequisite(s): COMPTECH 3IT3, 3NT3, SFWRTECH 3IT3
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 3RQ3Undergraduate |
Software Requirements and Specification
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Requirements gathering, documentation and validation for computer systems. Modeling paradigms including information, behaviour, domain, function and constraint models. Specification languages.
Three lectures; one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology or permission of the Chair and registration in level 2 in any program in the DeGroote School of Business for students pursuing the Business Technology Management Certificate.
Students that do not have a software development background from college are strongly encouraged to take SFWRTECH 3PR3 before enrolling in this course.
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 3ST3Undergraduate |
Probability and Statistics
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3 unit(s)
Probability, random variables and probability distributions, sample distributions and point estimates, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, nature of inference, analysis of variance, regression analysis.
Three lectures; one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 or SFWRTECH 3MA3, and Registration in Software Engineering Technology.
Antirequisite(s): ENGTECH 3ST3
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 4AI3Undergraduate |
Artificial Intelligence
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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.
SFWRTECH 4CC3Undergraduate |
Parallel Programming
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Models of parallel computation. Performance measurement. Shared memory and synchronization. Parallel data structures, searching and sorting. Scheduling and work distribution.
Three lectures, one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV Software Engineering Technology
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 4CG3Undergraduate |
Computer Graphics
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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.
SFWRTECH 4DA3Undergraduate |
Data Analytics and Big Data
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Linear approaches to regression and classification - selection and shrinkage methods, linear discriminant approaches, big data system implementations.
Three lectures, one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3ST3 or 3ES3, SFWRTECH 4MA3, and registration in Biotechnology or Software Engineering Technology
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 4DM3Undergraduate |
Data Mining
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Classification, association, prediction and clustering of data. Decision trees. Bayesian probability. Supervised and unsupervised learning.
Three lectures, one lab; one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): SFWRTECH 4DA3 and registration in Software Engineering Technology
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 4DS3Undergraduate |
Data Structures and Algorithms
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Common abstract data types and associated algorithms. Algorithm design - divide and conquer, greedy algorithms. Algorithm Analysis. Hard problems and NP-completeness.
Three lectures; one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3DM3 and registration in Software Engineering Technology
Students that do not have a software development background from college are strongly encouraged to take SFWRTECH 3PR3 before enrolling in this course.
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 4ES3Undergraduate |
Real-Time Systems
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Real Time system characteristics. Dynamic responses of physical processes. Real-time system requirements. Real-time operating systems. Scheduling and concurrency.
Three lectures, one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV Software Engineering Technology
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 4MA3Undergraduate |
Numerical Linear Algebra and Numerical Optimization
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System of linear equations, linear least square systems, eigenvalue problems, nonlinear equations, unconstrained and constrained optimization.
Three lectures, one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and Registration in Software Engineering Technology
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 4NN3Undergraduate |
Neural Networks and Deep Learning
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Neural network architectures and training, parallel implementations and implementations using accelerated hardware, convolutional neural networks, recurrent neural networks and deep learning.
Three lectures, one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV Software Engineering Technology
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 4NS3Undergraduate |
Advanced Network Security
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Information security, penetration testing, vulnerability scanning and assessment, malware, system, network, and web-based attacks, social engineering techniques, ethics and legality of hacking.
Three lectures, one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): SFWRTECH 3CS3 and registration in Software Engineering Technology
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 4SA3Undergraduate |
Software Architecture
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Architectural structures and views. Modularity. Frameworks, design patterns and components. Distributed architectures. Design of software agents. Modeling, visualization and implementation of architectural components.
Three lectures, one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): SFWRTECH 3RQ3 and registration in Software Engineering Technology
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 4VE3Undergraduate |
Visual Effects and Technology for Animated Production
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Applications software: Autodesk Maya, Pixars Renderman, Mitsuba, Foundry Nuke, Unity Game Engine. Texturing, cloning, motion tracking, wire and rig removal, rotoscoping. Visual effects.
Three lectures, one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SFWRTECH 4WP3Undergraduate |
Advanced Web Programming
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Advanced technologies for web development, apps for mobile, desktop and cloud based systems, client and server side web APIs.
Three lectures; one term; completely virtual
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Software Engineering Technology or permission of the Chair and registration in level 2 in any program in the DeGroote School of Business for students pursuing the Business Technology Management Certificate.
Students that do not have a Networking or IT background from college are strongly encouraged to take SFWRTECH 3IT3 before enrolling in this course.
This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
SMRTTECH 3CC3Undergraduate |
Cloud Computing and Internet of Things
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This course covers advanced sensor and actuator technology, robotics and vision systems, selection and integration of components for autonomous or collaborative smart systems, as well as components that enable data access of smart systems using IoT communication protocols, internet technologies, network security, and cloud computing.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CP3, 1PR3, PROCTECH 2EE3 , 2IC3 and registration in level III or above of Automation Engineering Technology
SMRTTECH 3DE3Undergraduate |
Digital Electronics
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This course covers the theory and principles of electronic devices and digital circuits. Attention is devoted to topics related to logic gates, flip-flops, encoders, decoders, advanced digital systems, power switching and control, and digital control of power electronics.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term
Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 2EE3, ENGTECH 2MT3 and registration in level III of Automation Engineering Technology program
SMRTTECH 4AI3Undergraduate |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
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This course deals with concepts of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. It covers supervised classification based on artificial neural networks - deep Learning, as well as unsupervised learning - clustering, regression, optimization and reinforcement learning. In addition the course covers application in artificial intelligent systems.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 2MT3, 1CP3, 1PR3, 4EE0, SMRTECH 4ID3 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): SFWRTECH 4AI3
SMRTTECH 4ES3Undergraduate |
Embedded Systems
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This course teaches the design and implementation of embedded hardware and software systems. Topics covered include design of real-time embedded systems, hardware, interfacing a variety of external devices, control systems, real-time operating systems, and real-time issues pertinent to embedded control systems.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term
Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 2EE3, ENGTECH 1CP3, 1PR3, SMRTTECH 3DE3 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology and permission from the Department
Co-requisite(s): SMRTTECH 4ID3
SMRTTECH 4HM3Undergraduate |
Human Monitoring and Smart Health Systems
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This project based course covers human monitoring and health data acquisition, monitoring of respiratory activities and other vital signs, wearable and contactless sensors, multi-sensor platform for circadian rhythm analysis, signal processing, networked and mobile systems for vital signs monitoring through wired and wireless Local Area Networks, cloud, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Three lectures, one lab (three hours every other week), one tutorial (one hour); first term
Prerequisite(s): SMRTTECH 3DE3, ENGTECH 4EE0 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology
SMRTTECH 4ID3Undergraduate |
IoT Devices and Networks
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This course teaches how the Internet of Things IoT works. Students learn about IoT networks and how things connect to networks, including whether the connection and processing is local (fog computing), is on the network edge (edge computing), or is remote (cloud computing). In addition students learn IoT data networks, connection types, layer models and IoT network protocols and standards.
Three Lectures, one lab (3 hours); second term
Prerequisite(s): SMRTTECH 3CC3, 3DE3, and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology and permission from the Department
Co-requisite(s): SMRTTECH 4ES3
SMRTTECH 4SC3Undergraduate |
Smart Cities and Communities
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This course covers deployment of city and community networks, computation of data extracted from connected devices on the city, and sharing of analyzed data across agencies. The course also covers city wide system monitoring and predictive modeling to optimize and improve services such as parking and public transportation, low energy consumption, increase safety, reduce traffic congestion, and protect infrastructure.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours every other week); first term
Prerequisite(s): SMRTTECH 4ES3, 4ID3, ENGTECH 4EE0 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology
WHMIS 1A00Undergraduate |
Introduction to Health and Safety
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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.
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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.