CHEM ENG 753/ SEP 752

Systems Modeling and Optimization

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

CHEM ENG 765/ SEP 767

Multivariate Statistical Methods for Big Data Analysis and Process Improvement

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

CHEM ENG/SEP 786

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Fundamentals

Graduate Solving Problems using AI: Searching, optimization, online search agents. Constraint satisfaction. Knowledge, Reasoning and Planning: Logic and Inference, Planning and Acting, Knowledge Representation. Knowledge and Reasoning with Uncertainty. Machine learning problems, training and testing, overfitting. Modelling strategies: data preprocessing, overfitting and model tuning. Measuring predictor importance. Factors that Can Affect Model Performance. Feature selection. Measuring performance of classification models.

CHEM ENG/SEP 787

Machine Learning : Classification Models

Graduate Discriminant analysis and other linear classification. Linear Support Vector Machine. Nonlinear classification models. Classification Trees and Rule based models. Remedies for severe class imbalance.

CHEM ENG/SEP 788

Neural Networks and Development Tools

Graduate Introduction to AI landscape. Tools for building a machine learning project (Python crash course). Neural Networks Mathematical background. Hyperparameters, Generalization, Training process. Using Python scikit-learn. Project 1 – build and train a neural network using python scikit-learn Neural networks vs deep learning. TensorFlow Applying TensorFlow for Machine learning, Project 2- use TensorFlow/Keras for defining and training a deep learning network (use case). Other DNN frameworks and hardware. Project 3- More complex deep learning challenge (using Google cloud or Azure) .

CHEM ENG/SEP 789

Deep Learning and Its Applications

Graduate Image processing using machine learning. Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) Architecture and training. Image recognition application. Transfer learning, Image classification, Image segmentation, Image labelling, Clinical imaging. Project 1 – build and train a CNN network (image processing). Recurrent Neural Network (RNN) Architecture; RNN Applications (Time series, Stock market). Deep learning application in Natural language processing. Smart manufacturing: Comparison between deep learning and traditional machine learning, Product quality inspection, Fault assessment, Defect prognosis. Project 2 – build and train a RNN network. Reinforcement learning: Architecture; Application in Robotics, Application in display advertising. Advanced topics: Autoencoders, Deep Residual Networks, Generative Models (GANs). More Applications: Digital & Smart Systems, Energy, Transportation, Micro-Nano Systems, Advanced Manufacturing Project 3 – select one project out of 3-4 themes with data sets to apply deep learning with minimal guidance.

MANUF 6RM3

Robot Mechanics and Mechatronics

Graduate 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; practical approach to electronics instrumentation, measurement system and transducers; Design of signal conditioning and filtering systems; mathematical modeling of both mechanical and electrical systems.

MATLS/SEP 6I03

Sustainable Manufacturing Processes

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

MECH ENG 759/SEP 757

Hardware Prototyping Tools and Methods

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

MECH ENG 760

Electric Drive Vehicles

Graduate The course covers topics related to electric and hybrid electric vehicles. It begins with an introduction to the automotive industry and explains the need for electrification, and then continues with an introduction to internal combustion engines and electric machines. The course covers electrical and hybrid energy storage systems and chargers, and concentrate on the fundamentals of hybrid electric powertrains, hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, all-electric vehicles, and range-extended electric vehicles.

MECH ENG 761

Industrial Components, Networks, and Interoperability

Graduate This course covers advanced software and hardware components of industrial systems, as well as industrial networks used in Machine to Machine (M2M) and Business to Business (B2B) communication to integrate industrial components. The course also covers interoperability issues of industrial automation systems. Topics covered include legacy industrial networks such as Modbus serial and DeviceNet; Ethernet and TCP/IP; Ethernet based industrial networks such as Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP, ProfiNet, BACNet; as well as integration of process/manufacturing automation, building automation, environment management, energy management systems, and electricity automation systems using DDE, OPC, and SCADA systems. Moreover, the course covers use and integration of artificial intelligence in industrial systems.

MECH ENG/SEP 735

Additive Manufacturing

Graduate Basic overview of additive manufacturing processes including powder bed fusion processes, and beam deposition processes. The course will also deal with issues related to design for additive manufacturing, applications and quality aspects.

SEP 4X03

Livable Cities, the Built and Natural Environment

Graduate 3 unit(s) 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.

SEP 600-700

Engineering and Public Policy

Graduate Courses offered for students in the School of Engineering Practice & Technology in Master of Engineering and Public Policy. Course listings can be found at the McMaster Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

SEP 600-700

Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Graduate Courses offered for students in the School of Engineering Practice & Technology in Master of Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Course listings can be found at the McMaster Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

SEP 600-700

Manufacturing Engineering

Graduate Courses offered for students in the School of Engineering Practice & Technology in Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering. Course listings can be found at the McMaster Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

SEP 600-700

Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Graduate Courses offered for students in the School of Engineering Practice & Technology in Master of Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Course listings can be found at the McMaster Graduate Studies Academic Calendar.

SEP 6AS3

Advanced System Components and Integration

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

SEP 6AT3

Conceptual Design of Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicles

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

SEP 6BC3

Building Science

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

SEP 6BI3

Bioinformatics

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

SEP 6BL3

Biomaterials and Biocompatibility

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

SEP 6BM3

Biopharmaceuticals

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

SEP 6BS3

Biotechnology Regulations

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

SEP 6C03

Statistics for Engineers

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

SEP 6CG3

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

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

SEP 6CS3

Computer Security

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

SEP 6DA3

Data Analytics and Big Data

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

SEP 6DM3

Data Mining

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

SEP 6DV3

Vehicle Dynamics

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

SEP 6E03

Entrepreneurial Opportunity Identification

Graduate This introductory module will develop an understanding of the fundamentals of sustainable businesses by students exploring and evaluating their new business ideas and selecting an idea to pursue. Students will develop an awareness of, and skills in innovation and entrepreneurial behaviour. There will be a focus on understanding business idea generation, development, and evaluation. A key outcome of this module will be the plan for Phase two of the students Enterprise Project. Emphasis will be placed on developing one’s own entrepreneurial orientation while practising effective teamwork.

SEP 6EL3

Leading Innovation

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

SEP 6ES3

Real-Time Systems

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

SEP 6IC3

Industrial Networks and Controllers

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

SEP 6MS3

Modelling and Simulation

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

SEP 6PD3

Power System Analysis and Control

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

SEP 6PM3

Project Management

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

SEP 6PQ3

Power Quality

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

SEP 6SS3

System Specification and Design

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

SEP 6TB3

Advanced biotechnology

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

SEP 6VE3

Visual effects and animation production technology

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

SEP 6X03

Livable Cities, The Built and Natural Environment

Graduate 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.

SEP 700

M.Eng. Project in Engineering Design Part I

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

SEP 700

M.Eng. Project in Engineering Design Part II

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

SEP 701

Theory and Practice of Policy Analysis: Frameworks and Models

Graduate Government structure and mandates for municipal, provincial and federal levels; procedures for legislation and policy setting; process of understanding societal values and preferences; establishment of policy goals and objectives; models and frameworks for the evaluation and analysis of public policy; application of frameworks and models to engineering and public policy problems.

SEP 702

Systems Engineering and Public Policy

Graduate Application of linear programming, integer programming and dynamic programming to public policy applications; application of simulation modeling to evaluate scenarios; application of decision analysis approaches and software for micro- and macro-policy analysis problems; coupling of GIS-based approaches with conventional systems engineering tools; project planning and project management; soft systems techniques.

SEP 703

Applied Microeconomics and Environmental Economics

Graduate Marginal benefit/cost analysis; willingness to pay and indifference curves; ecological economics; allocation of environmental services; estimation of externalities; measurement of environmental benefits; taxes, trading permits and other instruments; application of approaches to infrastructure renewal and environmental management problems.

SEP 705

Green Engineering, Sustainability and Public Policy

Graduate Green engineering theory and guiding principles; sustainability at the regional and international levels; transportation and land-use interactions; new urbanism design; transit-oriented development; bicycle-friendly planning and design; building design to minimize energy, water and material resources; green building; green manufacturing and product design; sustainability indicators.

SEP 706

Energy and Public Policy

Graduate Energy policy; energy planning and forecasting; energy conservation and demand side management; case studies in current topics: utility privatization, nuclear energy generation, air quality issues; renewable energy technologies.

SEP 707

Communication Technology and Public Policy

Graduate International trade and regulation; social issues relating to communication policy; research policy and funding; industrial/economic policy; relevant legislation; innovations in communication technology.

SEP 708

Special Topics in Engineering and Public Policy

Graduate Studies selected from specialized areas of research or representing special areas of expertise in areas of sustainability with regard to water resource management, transportation, energy, and related fields.

SEP 709

Emerging Issues, Technology and Public Policy

Graduate Environmental threats that emerge from engineering innovation will be examined from the perspective of public policy development. Institutional effectiveness and policy implications for new programs will address greater interoperability of the institutional framework in various geographic regions. The objective of this course is to engage students in seminars, discussion and debate on contemporary societal issues for which technology and policy can be integrated to generate sustainable solutions.

SEP 710

International Governance and Environmental Sustainability

Graduate In a world undergoing rapid environmental changes due to global warming, achieving sustainability is ever more difficult. International governance mechanisms, including the United Nations, NGOs and international treaties, play an increasingly important role. This course examines how policymaking at the international level relates to achieving sustainability, including affordable and sustainable technology and science-based solutions. It will introduce the students to the current debates in the international environmental governance realm, as well as the methods and structures that guide policy formulation

SEP 714

Workflow management for animated prototypes

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

SEP 715

Rendering techniques

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

SEP 719

Special Topics in Engineering/ Technology Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Graduate Studies selected from specialized areas of research or representing special areas of expertise in areas of technology commercialization; entrepreneurship and innovation.

SEP 725

Practical Project Management for Today’s Business Environment

Graduate This course covers the basics of project management techniques and tools, as well as advanced, adaptive, and emerging approaches to improve project success. Students will learn how to apply effective project management to a variety of common business situations, including starting a company, bringing a product to market, doing primary research and development, constructing a physical facility, and developing a major piece of software, among others. Case studies, guest speakers, and hands-on exercises will be used to explore real-life examples of project management successes and failures.

SEP 730

Reliability and Risk Management

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

SEP 732

Sustainable Energy – Technology and Options Selection

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

SEP 746

Design of Sustainable Community Infrastructure

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

SEP 747

Energy Efficient Buildings

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

SEP 748

Development of Sustainable Communities

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SEP 750

Model Predictive Control Design and Implementation

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

SEP 751

Process Design and Control for Operability

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

SEP 753

Enterprise Opportunity Development

Graduate This course follows on the introductory course SEP 6E03 and teaches the students how to develop a customer-centric startup by learning and applying the tools of primary market research, developing a proof of concept, learning the basics of managerial accounting, corporate finance and investor term-sheet negotiations, and finally developing a detailed 5-year financial plan.

SEP 754

Process Design and Integration for Minimal Environmental Impact

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

SEP 755

Business Launch and Development

Graduate The course will address the skills and knowledge needed to launch and sustain new Businesses, Products, or Services. The module will first examine business model types, business strategies and business strategy selection in the context of the existing situation. Students will also gain an understanding of how to manage the new business opportunity for growth and sustainability; leveraging internal and external resources; the role of value-chain management and timing; and the critical factors that contribute to a business/product/service launch success.

SEP 755

Business Launch and Development

Graduate The course will address the skills and knowledge needed to launch and sustain new Businesses, Products, or Services. The module will first examine business model types, business strategies and business strategy selection in the context of the existing situation. Students will also gain an understanding of how to manage the new business opportunity for growth and sustainability; leveraging internal and external resources; the role of value-chain management and timing; and the critical factors that contribute to a business/product/service launch success.