OLC Engineering 2016 2017
OLC Engineering 2016 2017
All programs listed in this Calendar are accredited and evaluated regularly by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) of the Canadian
Council of Professional Engineers; therefore, graduation from the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering may lead to registration as a Professional
Engineer in the provincial Associations of Professional Engineers, in accordance with their individual policies.
No student will be permitted to graduate who does not meet these requirements as this would jeopardize accreditation for the program.
Detailed information about the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers can be found at www.ccpe.ca.
The curricula, regulations and course information contained in this Calendar are valid for the current academic year only and so, over the course of a
students attendance in the Faculty, curricula, regulations and course information may change. All such changes will be posted on the Undergraduate
Engineering website.
The Faculty reserves the right to withdraw any course for which there is insufficient enrolment or resources and to limit the enrolment in any course.
Weight Factor
Weight Factors are associated with every course and are intended to help students determine the relative weight of every course, in terms of time spent
in class. Most courses in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering are weighted 0.5, but some (full-year courses) are weighted at 1.0 and others
(quarter courses) are weighted at 0.25. Weight factors for courses outside of the Faculty may vary.
Weight factors are used to calculate what is referred to as the "weighted session average" used in promotions. A regular program normally consists of
five courses per session with a total weight of 2.5 credits; with prior approval of the Chair of their Department, full-time students may elect to increase
their loads to a maximum of 3.0 credits per session.
To be eligible for any scholarship or award granted solely on academic standing, a student must have completed not less than the normal full load (2.5
credits per term) within the two sessions upon which the award is based. A student whose program in these two sessions contains repeated courses will
only be eligible if the aggregate of new courses is equal to or greater than 2.5 credits per term.
COURSE DEFINITIONS
Core Course
A core course is defined as any course in a program of study that is expressly required by a department or division in order to fulfill degree requirements.
Electives
Elective courses fall into three categories: technical, free and complementary studies. In general, students must not select elective courses that would
involve excessive duplication of material covered elsewhere in their programs. As the promotion of engineering students is based on weighted session
averages, honours/pass/fail or credit/no-credit courses may not be taken as electives.
Technical Electives
Each program has a selection of technical electives carefully designed to enhance students technical knowledge in specific areas. Details regarding
technical electives can be found under each program listing.
Free Electives
Some programs require students to take a free elective. A free elective has few restrictions: any degree credit course listed in the current calendars of
the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, the Faculty of Arts and Science and the School of Graduate Studies is acceptable as a free elective
provided it does not duplicate material covered in courses taken or to be taken.
Complementary Studies
All students are required to take Complementary Studies electives at some point during their program.
Complementary studies is broadly defined as studies in humanities, social sciences, arts, management, engineering economics and communication that
complement the technical content in the curriculum. Language courses may be included within complementary studies provided they are not taken to
fulfill an admission requirement.
Within this context of complementary studies, the Faculty is aware of the heavy responsibility that lies on the shoulders of engineers in our modern
technological society, and it strives to educate engineers with a strong sense of responsibility to others. The Faculty requires students build a firm
foundation of engineering ethics, familiarity with their heritage and history and sensitivity to the social context in which they function. To this end, in
addition to developing competence in appropriate aspects of mathematics, the physical sciences and design, aspiring engineers must acquire an
understanding of the humane aspects of engineering.
Some areas of study under the heading of complementary studies are considered to be essential in the education of an engineer, namely these four
elements (described in more detail below):
1. Introduction to the methodologies and thought process of the humanities and social sciences
2. Basic knowledge of engineering economics
3. Competence in oral and written communications,
4. Awareness of the impact of technology on society
Some of these elements have been incorporated into the set curriculum for each program; others are introduced through the selection of Humanities and
Social Science (HSS) and Complementary Studies (CS) electives. We urge students to plan their complementary studies electives in accordance with
their career aspirations; however, to ensure eligibility for registration as a professional engineer, HSS/CS electives must fit set definitions as outlined
below. Please note that HSS electives are a sub-set of CS electives, so while all HSS electives can count towards CS requirements, not all CS electives
can be considered HSS electives. A listing of appropriate HSS and CS electives can be found on the Engineering website, at: uoft.me/electives.
The HSS courses that are available to students are listed online at uoft.me/hss,
Students seeking a broader choice in their Humanities and Social Sciences electives can obtain more information about appropriate courses and
enrolment procedures from the Faculty Registrars Office or their departmental office. Enrolment may involve submission of a ballot or consultation with
the offering department.
2. Engineering Economics
Each program includes at least one required course on engineering economics. These courses provide an opportunity for students to become familiar
with the basic tools used to assess the economic viability of proposed engineering projects. The program-required courses are CHE249H1 F,
CME368H1 S, MIE258H1 F, ECE472H1 F/S and CHE374H1 F.
Letters of Permission
A Letter of Permission is required for engineering students seeking to take a course from another university. The Letter of Permission will outline the
course(s) the student has permission to take, the transfer credit(s) that can be granted and how they will be applied to the degree (as extra credit,
technical elective, HSS/CS, etc).
Students may request any course from a recognized Canadian university, or from an international university that the University of Toronto has an
exchange agreement with. Students who wish to take a course from an institution not listed in one of these two categories should note that the course
To receive credit for completing a course on Letter of Permission, the student must achieve at least one full letter grade above a pass at the host
institution, or 60% using the University of Toronto grading scale.
The Letter of Permission request form can be found at the Office of the Registrar, located within the Galbraith building at 35 St. George Street (room
157). This form must be submitted with a copy of the official course description from the host institutions academic calendar. A non-refundable
processing fee of $35 per letter of permission will be charged.
Please note that a Letter of Permission does not apply to courses taken while participating in an official International Exchange.
This experience may be obtained at any time during the program or through the Engineering Summer Internship Program (eSIP) or Professional
Experience Year (PEY) Program, but work done before entering the Faculty may also meet the requirement. Participation in the Professional Experience
Year or the Engineering Summer Internship Program automatically satisfies the practical experience requirement, provided that students complete and
submit the requisite reports.
Practical experience certificate forms may be obtained from the Registrars website and shall be signed by the employer or supervisor. Students should
return completed forms to their departmental counsellors office. The satisfaction or non-satisfaction of this requirement for graduation will be indicated
on the students grade report in the fourth year winter session as a grade of CR (Credit) or NCR (No Credit).
The Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO) may allow pre-graduation experience to count towards 12 months of the four-year engineering
experience required for eligibility for the P.Eng. designation. For further information visit the PEO web site www.peo.on.ca. Please note that the records
required by the PEO are separate and distinct from the 600 hours practical experience required for completion of a degree program in the Faculty of
Applied Science and Engineering.
Students are required to have completed a total of 600 hours of acceptable practical experience before graduation (normally during their summer
vacation periods). Students registered within this program, may elect to enrol and participate in the Engineering Summer Internship Program (eSIP) and
the Professional Experience Year (PEY) program. The eSIP program is a paid 4-month summer program open to qualified students and serves as an
introductory career development program to the PEY. The PEY program requires that qualified students undertake a paid, full-time 12-16 month
continuous work period with a participating company.
engineeringcareers.utoronto.ca/students/undergraduate-internship/esip/
The Engineering Summer Internship Program (eSIP) is a paid summer co-op program offered through the Engineering Career Centre. It is available to
eligible engineering students in year two or three of study, including engineering international students. eSIP is more akin to a traditional co-op
placement, where students work for four months and thus serves as an introductory career development program for participants. Through formalized
and interactive workshops and individual counseling appointments, students are introduced to concepts and tools to prepare them for the
workplace. The majority of applicants are in their year two of study, for which eSIP holds particular value in preparing students to be competitive for
future opportunities, such as the intensive model of the PEY internship.
The Professional Experience Year (PEY) Internship Program offered through the Engineering Career Centre (ECC) allows students to apply their
engineering knowledge to a 12-16 month project-based professional internship. The length of the internship offers students sufficient time to become
involved in large-scale projects, build relationships with employers and reach professional milestones. Students who elect to participate in this optional
program make industry contacts, gain valuable career skills and significant professional experience prior to graduation.
The PEY internship program is more than 30-years old and has earned an outstanding reputation in both academic and industry circles. The program
offers students an exceptional education, a range of engineering related career paths to choose from and strong, established industry partnerships. It
also provides a strong practical foundation for individuals interested in completing graduate studies.
Students from a wide range of faculties and departmentsEngineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Toxicology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry,
Commerce, and other Arts & Science programsparticipate in PEY. Students register for the program in their second or third year of study and
complete their internship during the following academic year. Almost 900 students are in placements at over 280 companies for the current PEY 2014-
2015 internship year. Some of our past out-of-province and international placement locations include Alberta, British Columbia, Newfoundland, Belgium,
Chile, India, Japan, Taiwan, Switzerland, United States, China, Hong Kong, Finland, Singapore, UK and Indonesia. The average internship salary for
2013-2014 was $46,200.
The Engineering Communication Programs mission is to help students recognize the role of communication in effective engineering. We create
practices, programs and partnerships that enable students to become more confident and effective communicators, and thus, better engineers. We
collaborate with students, faculty and industry to develop discipline-specific communication instruction that is integrated into the engineering curriculum
and delivered through the Programs own credit and non-credit courses. The Engineering Communication Program also offers students one-to-one (or
one-to-team) tutoringboth in person and onlineto help develop ideas and improve communication skills.
Why combine engineering and business? Todays engineers are often team leaders, project managers, company directors and entrepreneurs, and make
a significant impact in the business world. The Skoll BASc/MBA program offers select students the opportunity to earn both technical and management
qualifications, to become the next generation of leaders in business and industry.
How does the Skoll Program work? Students interested in the Skoll program must complete a Professional Experience Year (PEY) internship of at least
12 months during their BASc program. Students apply to the Rotman MBA program during their fourth year of Engineering studies. If offered admission
into Rotman, students will then be considered for a Skoll scholarship. Students then continue on to finish their BASc, and in September of the same
year, enter the Rotman MBA program.
How to apply? Only fourth-year Engineering students who have completed a PEY internship can apply to the Skoll program. Students apply directly to
Rotman. Please visit the Skoll Program website for admission requirements and instructions. The annual deadline for applying is February 1.
PART-TIME STUDIES
All years of the BASc degree in Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical and Mineral Engineering may be taken on a part-
time basis (maximum of three courses per session).
First-year Students
First-year students who are registered on a full-time basis may request to transfer to part-time studies by the deadline indicated under the Fall Sessional
Dates. Permission to make this transfer must be obtained from either the Chair, First Year or the Faculty Registrar. Transfers from part-time to full-time
studies will normally be permitted only after completion of an entire program year (usually 10 courses).
Upper-year Students
Students who have completed first, second or third year as full-time students may apply to transfer to part-time studies by submitting a transfer form by
the deadline indicated under the Winter Sessional Dates.
Students admitted with advanced standing who require the equivalent of at least 18 one-session courses to complete the requirements for a degree may
register in a part-time program subject to the same conditions as other students. Students who require the equivalent of fewer than 18 one-session
courses must attend on a full-time basis.
Promotion Regulations
Part-time students are governed by the promotion regulations described in Chapter 6.
Degree Requirements
To qualify for a degree, a student must complete a full undergraduate program within nine calendar years of first registration, exclusive of mandatory
absences from their program.
Exchange programs operate under formal agreements between the University of Toronto and partner universities abroad and in Canada. University of
Toronto students who participate in exchange programs will pay full-time tuition and compulsory incidental fees to the University of Toronto. Students
can then study at one of the University of Torontos partner universities without paying tuition fees to the host university.
Please note that many of the universities in countries where English is not the host countrys official language still offer many, if not all, courses in
English. Notable examples include universities in Hong Kong, Singapore and Sweden.
Applications deadlines occur between December and February each year, depending on your program of choice.
EXCHANGE PATHWAYS
When considering going on exchange, one of the first decisions you will have to make is about the type of exchange pathway you will follow. As an
Applied Science and Engineering student, you have two pathways to choose between the structured exchange pathway or the traditional non-
structured exchange pathway.
The structured exchange pathway is pre-arranged between your department and the host institution. You will still have some choice in selecting your
courses, but you will be doing so from a pre-approved course list. This option requires less academic planning on your part and simplifies the transfer
credit process.
The traditional non-structured exchange pathway is one that you arrange yourself at any of CIEs partner institutions. In choosing this option, you are
able to design the exchange that is right for you. This option requires additional planning and discussion with your department to reduce the academic
risk in terms of transfer credits. Many students follow non-structured exchange pathways to pursue minors in Arts & Science disciplines. See "Self-
Initiated Minors" for more details.
CIE also offers two- to four-month international summer research opportunities for qualified students.
Funding is available on a needs basis for international opportunities. Select partner institutions offer guaranteed bursaries to students. Additional
information is available through the CIE office. Detailed information about the exchange pathways can be found online.
Engineering Minors
Students wishing to pursue an Engineering minor must take a minimum of six courses.
The Undergraduate Bioengineering Minor is a collaborative effort across the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering and is open to Engineering
students interested in learning more about biology and its application to engineering. Our definition of bioengineering is broad, reaching to all areas at
the interface of engineering and biology. This includes bioprocess engineering, environmental microbiology, biomaterials, tissue engineering,
bioelectricity, biomedical imaging, biomechanical engineering, nanotechnology related to medicine and the environment, and engineering design for
human interfaces. All undergraduate Engineering students except students in the Engineering Science Biomedical Option are eligible to participate in
this minor course of study.
The requirements for a Bioengineering Minor in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering are the successful completion of the following courses:
1. CHE353H1 OR BME205H1**
2. One of:
i) CHE354H1 OR BME395H1**, or
ii) MIE331H1 OR BME350H1**
3. Four (4) other electives from the list of Bioengineering designated courses or departmental thesis and design courses subject to the following
constraints:
a. Of the 6 (half year) bioengineering courses required, one (half year) course can also be a core course in a students Program, if applicable.
b. Of the 4 elective courses, at least 2 must be from the Advanced category.
c. Either a Thesis or Design course can count for up to two (half year) electives towards the 6 required courses IF the Thesis or Design course is
strongly related to bioengineering. This requires approval by the Bioengineering Minor Director.
d. Some Departments may require students to select their electives from a pre-approved subset. Please contact your Departmental Advisor for details.
e. Arts and Science Courses listed below may be considered eligible electives for students taking the Bioengineering Minor (to be counted at a weight of
0.50 only), subject to the student meeting any prerequisite requirements. Students must also seek the approval of their home program to ensure that
they meet their degree requirements. In situations where these courses don't meet those of their home program, students can elect to take these as
extra courses.
Notes
1. For those Engineering Science students who transferred into another program, BME105H1/BME205H1 can replace CHE353H1 and is an eligible
prerequisite for CHE354H1 and MIE331H1.
2. If a student takes both CHE354H1 and MIE331H1, one of these courses can be counted as one of the four electives.
3. BME440H1 and BME455H1 are open to all students in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, except those in Engineering Science, so long
as the pre-requisites for each have been met.
4. BME205H1, BME350H1, BME395H1 and MSE352H1 are only open to Engineering Science Students.
Specifically designed for undergraduate engineering students interested in applying their engineering knowledge to applications in health care, the
Biomedical Engineering Minor is a specialized program that emphasizes opportunities in fields ranging from medical technology innovation, medical
diagnostics, health care delivery, pharmaceutical and therapeutic technologies, health regulatory and policy development, medical diagnostic
technologies, to biomedical devices and bioinformatics. The Biomedical Engineering Minor will prepare students for direct entry into the applied
biomedical engineering industry with a particular specialization in biomedical technology innovation. Students who successfully complete the Biomedical
Engineering Minor will be trained and specialize in areas of bioinstrumentation, biostatistics, biomedical laboratory techniques, biological and biomedical
imaging, biomaterials development and processing, biomechanics and rehabilitation technologies, biosystems and quantitative physiology, and cellular,
tissue and molecular engineering. To help select complementary BME courses that are best aligned with their career objectives, students are provided
with a faculty mentor upon registration in the Minor and are encouraged to attend the co-curricular Biomedical Engineering Seminar Series. All
Engineering undergraduates starting from Year 1 through to degree completion are eligible to pursue the Biomedical Engineering Minor, with the
exception of students in the Engineering Science Biomedical Systems Engineering Option.
The requirements for a Bioengineering Minor in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering are the successful completion of the following:
1. CHE353H1 - Engineering Biology
2. MIE331H1 - Physiological Control Systems
3. BME440H1 - Biomedical Engineering Technology and Investigation
4. MIE439H1 - Biomechanics
5. One (1) of the following fourth year courses:
i. BME499Y1 - Applied Research in Biomedical Engineering
ii. BME498Y1 - Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design
Notes:
Entry into BME498Y1 or BME499Y1 requires permission from the Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies.
A Biomedical Engineering Minor student may take both courses (BME499Y1, BME498Y1) but only one may count towards the minor.
For those Engineering Science students who transferred into another program, BME205H1 can replace CHE353H1 and is an eligible pre-requisite for
MIE331H1.
Notes:
-The above is a recommendation of the scheduling of minor courses but may not fit into each departments academic scheduling for a students major. It
is recommended that students wishing to complete the Biomedical Engineering Minor visit the Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Programs Office
for assistance, or speak with their program advisor.
- A Biomedical Engineering Minor student may take both courses (BME498Y1, BME499Y1) but only one may count towards their minor.*
*Students from the department of Material Science Engineering cannot take both BME498Y1 and BME499Y1.
This minor is for students interested in learning more about the business dimension of engineering, from finance and economics to management and
leadership. Courses reach to areas of wealth production and creation, accounting, research and development, management, economics and
entrepreneurship, all within a global context. Students in the Engineering Science Mathematics, Statistics and Finance Option are not eligible to take
this minor.
The requirements for an Engineering Business Minor in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering are the successful completion of the following
courses:
5. Two (2) Course Electives from the list of Engineering Business designated courses. A Departmental Thesis course may be counted as 1 elective (if
an H course) or 2 electives (if a Y course) IF strongly related to Engineering Business. This requires approval of the Director of the Minor.
**NOTE
Effective the summer term of 2014, GGR221H1 New Economic Spaces is no longer an eligible elective for the Engineering Business Minor. If you took
the course prior to the summer term of 2014, you may still request to count this towards your minor. If the course is taken after this time, it will not count
towards the minor.
This minor is for students interested in learning more about energy, its sustainable use, energy demand management, and the public policy context in
which energy use and production is regulated. Our courses reach all areas of energy use, production, distribution, transmission, storage, and
development. This includes energy use and production for transportation, for space cooling and heating demands, and electrical production (from both
alternative and conventional sources), energy distribution and storage, and extends to energy conservation, price, greenhouse gas production and
control, and aspects of public policy. Students in the Engineering Science Energy System Option are not allowed to take this minor.
The requirements for a Sustainable Energy Minor in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering are the successful completion of the following
courses:
1. CIV300H1
2. One of:
i) APS305H1
ii) ENV350H1
3. Four (4) other electives from the list of Sustainable Energy designated courses or departmental thesis and design courses subject to the following
constraints:
a. Of the 6 (half year) sustainable energy courses required, one (half year) course can also be a core course in a students Program, if applicable.
b. Of the 4 elective courses, at least 2 must be from the Advanced category.
c. Either a Thesis or Design course can count for up to two (half year) electives towards the 6 required courses IF the Thesis or Design course is
strongly related to sustainable energy. This requires approval by the Sustainable Energy Minor Director.
d. Some Departments may require students to select their electives from a pre-approved subset. Please contact your Departmental Advisor for details.
e. Arts and Science Courses listed below may be considered eligible electives for students taking the Sustainable Energy Minor, subject to the student
meeting any prerequisite requirements. Students must also seek the approval of their home program to ensure that they meet their degree requirements.
In situations where these courses don't meet those of their home program, students can elect to take these as extra courses.
Students interested in learning more about ecology, sustainable design, risk assessment and environmental impact may be interested in this minor. Our
definition of environmental engineering is broad, reaching to all areas at the interface of engineering and the environment. This includes ecology and
ecological impacts, waste management, water and wastewater treatment, environmental microbiology, water resources engineering, hydrology,
preventive engineering, life cycle analysis, design for the environment, and extends to the social and environmental impacts of technology.
All undergraduate Engineering students are eligible to participate in this minor course of study.
The requirements for an Environmental Engineering Minor in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering are the successful completion of the
following courses.
2. Four (4) other electives from the list of Environmental Engineering designated courses or departmental thesis and design courses subject to the
following constraints:
a. Of the 6 (half year) environmental engineering courses required, one (half year) course can also be a core course in a students Program, if
applicable.
b. Of the 4 elective courses, at least 2 must be from the Advanced category.
c. Either a Thesis or Design course can count for up to two (half year) electives towards the 6 required courses IF the Thesis or Design course is
strongly related to environmental engineering. This requires approval by the Environmental Engineering Minor Director.
d. Some Departments may require students to select their electives from a pre-approved subset. Please contact your Departmental Advisor for details.
e. Arts and Science Courses listed below may be considered eligible electives for students taking the Environmental Engineering Minor, subject to the
student meeting any prerequisite requirements. Students must also seek the approval of their home program to ensure that they meet their degree
requirements. In situations where these courses don't meet those of their home program, students can elect to take these as extra courses.
Nanoengineering, and its underlying science and engineering skills, has now become embedded in academic and industrial sectors spanning the
electronics industry, communications, sustainable and legacy energy, medical diagnostics and devices, micro electrical mechanical systems, and new
materials for the automotive, aviation, and manufacturing sectors. The minor provides students with an understanding of both the structure and the
application of nanomaterials and includes a range of electives connected to their core programs.
The requirements for the Minor in Nanoengineering in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering are the successful completion of the following
courses:
3) Four (4) other electives from the list of Nanoengineering designated courses or departmental thesis and design courses subject to the following
constraints:
a. Of the 6 (half year) courses required, one (half year) course can also be a core course in a students Program, if applicable.
b. Of the 4 elective courses, at least 2 must be from the Advanced category.
c. Either a Thesis or Design course can count for up to two (half year) Advanced elective courses towards the 4 elective courses IF the Thesis or Design
course is strongly related to environmental engineering. This requires approval by the Environmental Engineering Minor Director.
d. Some Departments may require students select their electives from a pre-approved subset. Please contact your Departmental Advisor for details.
e. Arts and Science Courses listed below may be considered eligible electives for students taking the Nanoengineering Minor, subject to the student
meeting any prerequisite requirements. Students must also seek the approval of their home program to ensure that they meet their degree
requirements. In situations where these courses don't meet those of their home program, students can elect to take these as extra courses.
Introductory Courses
Fall Session - Year 1 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. Winter Session - Year 1 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Introduction to Electronic ECE335H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 Biomedical Engineering and BME346H1 S 2 4 - 0.50
Devices Omics Technologies
Semiconductor Electronic ECE350H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Devices
Atoms, Molecules and Solids PHY358H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Advanced Courses
Fall Session - Year 1 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. Winter Session - Year 1 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Biomedical Engineering BME440H1 F 2 4 - 0.50 Biocomposites: Mechanics CHE475H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Technology and and Bioinspiration
Investigation Introduction to Inorganic and CHM325H1 S 2 - - 0.50
Applied Chemistry IV CHE562H1 F 3 - - 0.50 Polymer Materials
Applied Polymer Chemistry, Chemistry
Science and Engineering Modern Physical Chemistry CHM328H1 S - - - 0.50
Intermediate Inorganic CHM338H1 F - - - 0.50 Lasers and Detectors ECE525H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Chemistry Innovation and Manufacturing FOR424H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Photonic Devices ECE527H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 of Sustainable Materials
Advanced Electronic Devices ECE535H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50 Macromolecular Materials MSE432H1 S 3 - - 0.50
Electronic Materials MSE430H1 F 2 - 1 0.50 Engineering
Synthesis of Nanostructured MSE459H1 F 3 2 - 0.50 Materials Physics II MSE462H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Materials Advanced Physical Properties MSE550H1 S 3 2 1 0.50
Advanced Physics Laboratory PHY427H1 F - 6 - 0.50 of Structural Nanomaterials
Quantum Mechanics II PHY456H1 F 2 - 1 0.50 Nanotechnology in Alternate MSE558H1 S 3 0.50 1 0.50
Laser Physics PHY485H1 F 2 - - 0.50 Energy Systems
Condensed Matter Physics PHY487H1 F 2 - - 0.50 * MEMS Design and MIE506H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Microfabrication
Fuel Cell Systems MIE517H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Advanced Physics Laboratory PHY427H1 S - 6 - 0.50
Relativistic Electrodynamics PHY450H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Statistical Mechanics PHY452H1 S 2 - - 0.50
The Minor in Robotics and Mechatronics is a collaborative effort among The Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, the Institute for Aerospace Studies, and the Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering.
It is open to all students in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering who are interested in learning more about robotics and mechatronics. The
minor in robotics and mechatronics exposes students to the fundamental paradigms, the enabling technologies, the design, and the applications of
robotics and mechatronics. The program is intended to give a comprehensive view to these fields by drawing together relevant courses from all of the
engineering departments. The emphasis is on giving the student a systems view rather than a narrowly focused study of one area. Courses examine the
areas of sensing and actuation, control and signal processing, computer vision,intelligent algorithms, computation, and system integration. The minor
prepares students for careers in industries that have a growing investment in automation, autonomy, and intelligent systems. It is open to all students in
the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering.
The requirements for a Robotics and Mechatronics Minor in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering are the successful completion of the
following courses:
1. One of:
(i) CHE322H1
(ii) ECE311H1
(iii) ECE356H1
(iv) MIE404H1
(v) AER372H1
(vi) BME344H1
2. One of:
(i) AER525H1
(ii) ECE470H1
(iii) MIE422H1
(iv) MIE443H1
(v) MIE444H1
3. Four (4) other electives from the list of robotics and mechatronics-designated courses or a departmental thesis or design course subject to the
following contstraints:
a. Of the 6 (half year) courses required, one (half year) course can also be a core course in a student's Program, if applicable.
b. Of the four elective courses, at least two must be from the Advanced category.
c. A thesis course can count for up to two electives (2 HCEs) toward the six required Minor courses if the thesis is strongly related to robotics or
mechatronics. This requires approval by the Director of the Minor.
d. Of the six Minor courses required, not all can have the same course prefix.
Introductory Courses
Fall Courses Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. Winter Courses Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Dynamics AER301H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Communication Systems ECE316H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Biomedical Systems BME350H1 F 3 1 2 0.50 Algorithms and Data ECE345H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Engineering I: Organ Structures
Systems Systems Software ECE353H1 S 3 3 - 0.50
Communication Systems ECE316H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50 Foundations of Computing ECE358H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Algorithms and Data ECE345H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 Communication Systems ECE363H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Structures Physiological Control Systems MIE331H1 S 3 1 1 0.50
Mechanical Engineering MIE243H1 F 3 2 2 0.50 Analog and Digital Electronics MIE346H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Design for Mechatronics
Kinematics and Dynamics of MIE301H1 F 3 3 2 0.50
Machines
Notes
Computer Science courses may have limited enrollment.
Courses requiring special approval must be approved by the undergraduate Associate Chair of the students home department.
SELF-INITIATED MINORS
Students may be eligible to receive acknowledgement of an Arts and Science minor upon completion of its associated course requirements within
specific disciplines (political science, cinema studies etc.). Information regarding minor requirements for each discipline may be found in the Arts and
Science Calendar. A student must complete all requirements within nine calendar years of first registration, exclusive of mandatory absences from their
program.
Students are advised that pursuing a self-initiated minor may extend their studies by a term or year in order to complete all program requirements.
Students must obtain documentation from the relevant department within the Faculty of Arts and Science so as to provide the Faculty with evidence that
all requirements will have been completed. Successful completion will result in the annotation of the students transcripts as to the completion of the
minor.
Students may use any of their HSS elective credits, any of their CS elective credits, any Free Electives credits and/or any 2 other courses (2 Half Course
Equivalents) towards their Arts and Science Minor. All other courses taken for the Minor designation must be taken as Extra courses.
Students who have IB, AP, GCE, FB or CAPE credits may apply to the Engineering Registrars Office to have the Faculty of Arts and Science equivalent
courses listed on their transcript as Extra courses; the course equivalencies are those in place at the time of first registration. These credits may be
counted towards any Arts and Science degree designation and may be used as pre-requisites for any higher level course in the Faculty of Arts and
Science.
Students wishing to pursue a Major or Specialist designation must apply to the Faculty of Arts and Science for admission for a 2nd degree.
Note: In some disciplines, the Faculty of Arts and Science has found it necessary to restrict enrolment in upper-level courses to their own students.
Students planning to pursue minors should consultthe department concerned regarding the availability of courses.
Successful completion of an Engineering Certificate is included on transcripts. Note that no course counted for degree credit, can be counted for more
than one minor or certificate.
The Undergraduate Engineering Business Certificate is a collaborative effort across the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering and the Rotman
School of Management and is open to Engineering students interested in learning more about the business dimension of engineering, from finance and
economics to management and leadership. Courses focus on economics and accounting fundamentals, with a choice between marketing and strategy,
management and organizational behaviour, or entrepreneurship. All undergraduate Engineering students except students in the Engineering Science
Mathematics, Statistics and Finance Option are eligible to participate in this minor course of study.
The requirements of an Engineering Business Certificate in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering are the successful completion of the
following courses:
CERTIFICATE COURSES
Economics Courses Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. Electives Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Choose one of: Choose two of :
Engineering Economic CHE249H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Fundamentals of Accounting JRE300H1 3 - 1 0.50
Analysis and Finance F/S
Economic Analysis and CHE374H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Markets and Competitive JRE410H1 2 2 - 0.50
Decision Making Strategy F/S
Engineering Economics and CME368H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 People Management and JRE420H1 3 1 - 0.50
Decision Making Organizational Behaviour F/S
Engineering Economic ECE472H1 3 - 2 0.50 One choice above can be
Analysis F/S replaced by one of the
&Entrepreneurship following:
Engineering Economics and MIE258H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Entrepreneurship and CHE488H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Accounting Business for Engineers
Engineering Economics and MIE358H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Entrepreneurship and CIV488H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Accounting Business for Engineers
Entrepreneurship and ECE488H1 F 3 - 2 0.50
Business for Engineers
Entrepreneurship and MIE488H1 F 3 - 2 0.50
Business for Engineers
Entrepreneurship and MSE488H1 F 3 - 2 0.50
Business for Engineers
**NOTE
Students may only receive credit on their transcript for one of the Engineering Business Certificate, the Entrepreneurship Certificate, or the Engineering
Business Minor.
This certificate creates an opportunity for interested students to gain specialized expertise and recognition for a personal and professional commitment
to enhanced communication skills. With the certificate, participating students can establish communication expertise through courses that expand on
communication practices in contexts beyond engineering, deepen theoretical understanding of communication, and facilitate professional development
in writing, oral communication, and critical thinking.
Students in the Communication Certificate must successfully complete a minimum of 3 courses from the list outlined below:
Availability of the courses (including the foundational courses) for timetabling purposes is not guaranteed; the onus is on the student to ensure
compatibility with their timetable.
If a student is pursuing both the Communication Certificate and a Minor that lists the course, the courses listed above can only be counted towards
either the certificate or the minor, not both.
Successful completion of an Engineering Certificate is included on transcripts. Note that no course counted for degree credit, can be counted for more
than one minor or certificate.
Leadership education is about learning how to effectively handle complex, human challenges that often mean the difference between success and
failure. Engineers are taught to think analytically and systematically. Leadership skills build on these strengths to make you a more effective engineer.
More than just important, they are critical. This certificate recognizes a demonstrated focus in leadership courses provided jointly through the Faculty of
Applied Science and Engineering and the Institute for Leadership Education in Engineering. Students in all disciplines are eligible to participate in this
Certificate.
Students in the Engineering Leadership Certificate must successfully complete a minimum of 3 courses from the list outlined below:
CERTIFICATE COURSES
Courses Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Choose 3 of the following:
Engineering Leadership APS343H1 2 2 - 0.50
F/S
Cognitive and Psychological APS442H1 S 3 - - 0.50
Foundations of Effective
Leadership
Positive Psychology for APS444H1 F 3 - - 0.50
Engineers
The Power of Story: APS445H1 F 2 - 1 0.50
Discovering Your
Leadership Narrative
Leadership in Project APS446H1 S 3 - - 0.50
Management
The Art of Ethical APS447H1 F 3 - - 0.50
&Equitable Decision
Making in Engineering
**NOTE
Availability of the courses (including the foundational courses) for timetabling purposes is not guaranteed; the onus is on the student to ensure
compatibility with their timetable.
Students must secure approval from their home department before selecting any elective outside their departmental approved list.
If a student is pursuing both the Engineering Leadership Certificate and the Engineering Business Minor, the courses listed above can only be
counted towards either the certificate or the minor, not both.
Successful completion of an Engineering Certificate is included on transcripts. Note that no course counted for degree credit, can be counted for more
than one minor or certificate.
Since the dawn of the industrial revolution, engineers have been amongst the most successful entrepreneurs, and this is especially true in todays global
economy. The enormous growth of the e-Economy has enabled many young people to be successful even earlier than the previous generation did.
Wealth creation is a legitimate aspiration today and many of you will be successful in this endeavor. Furthermore, strategic uses of technology in all sorts
of businesses make the difference between success and failure for these firms. The entrepreneurial spirit together with drive and persistency are
requirements for success. Also, to participate effectively in this global economy, large and medium sized corporations are desperately seeking
intrapreneurs, entrepreneurial individuals who prefer to work inside a larger firm rather than to start or run their own business. Owning a business has
many advantages. Entrepreneurs can control their own lives, structure their own progress, be accountable for their own success and can see the fruit of
their labours in the wealth they create. After all, engineers are the most capable people to be in the forefront of this drive which will depend on the on-line
e-Business environment fostered by the Internet and the Web in the new millennium. The development of these talents is addressed in a set of two
courses but be forewarned that these courses require a substantial effort on the part of the student and the instructors. They are unusual in that, to be
accepted into them, a student has to possess some of the prerequisite personality traits and some unique abilities required to become a successful
entrepreneur.
Prior to being accepted into APS234H1, a short test is offered to those who believe that they have the drive and talents to start their own business.
APS234H1 is available in the Fall semester in any but the first year of study. APS432H1 is offered in the Winter and can be taken in the same or a later
year. The courses are sequential and the first is the pre-requisite of the second.
CERTIFICATE COURSES
Required Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. Economics Elective Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Entrepreneurship and Small APS234H1 F 4 - 1 0.50 Choose one of:
Business Engineering Economic CHE249H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Entrepreneurship and APS432H1 S 4 - 1 0.50 Analysis
Business Management Economic Analysis and CHE374H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Decision Making
Engineering Economics and CME368H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Decision Making
Engineering Economic ECE472H1 3 - 2 0.50
Analysis F/S
&Entrepreneurship
Engineering Economics and MIE258H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Accounting
Engineering Economics and MIE358H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Accounting
**NOTE
Students may only receive credit on their transcript for one of the Engineering Business Certificate or the Entrepreneurship Certificate, or the
Engineering Business Minor.
Successful completion of an Engineering Certificate is included on transcripts. Note that no course counted for degree credit, can be counted for more
than one minor or certificate.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Global Engineering is open to Engineering students interested in developing their knowledge of global issues and how
engineers can influence and improve conditions around the world. The courses focus on a variety of concepts such as effects of emerging and
appropriate technologies in both developed and developing economies, global energy systems, innovative finance techniques, current theories in
international development and foreign aid. All undergraduate Engineering students are eligible to participate in this minor course of study.
The requirements for a Global Engineering Certificate in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering are the successful completion of the following
courses:
**NOTE
If a student is pursuing both the Global Engineering Certificate and either the Sustainable Energy Minor or the Environmental Engineering Minor, the
courses listed above can only be counted towards either the certificate or the minor, not both.
Successful completion of an Engineering Certificate is included on transcripts. Note that no course counted for degree credit, can be counted for more
than one minor or certificate.
The Lassonde Institute of Mining is an interdisciplinary research institute within the University of Toronto created to be at the forefront of leading edge
research in the whole spectrum of mining activities, ranging from mineral resource identification, through mine planning and excavation, to extraction and
processing. There is a real demand for qualified professionals in all engineering sectors (electrical, mechanical, materials, chemical, civil, environmental,
etc.) to be integrated into the mining sectors. The proposed Mineral Resources Certificate aims to provide an exposure to the mineral resources sector
of interested candidates. It further aims to bring closer together Lassonde Mineral Engineering students with other students and provides a window to
state of the art research in mining.
Students in all disciplines except the Lassonde Mineral Engineering Program are eligible to participate in this Certificate.
Note: All three courses are technical courses, not CS or HSS. Students may take these as either a Free Elective or as a Technical Elective with the
approval of their home department.
Students will receive the Mineral Resources Certificate upon completion of the following 3 courses as outlined below:
CERTIFICATE COURSES
Required Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Introduction to the Resource MIN225H1 F 3 2 1 0.50
Industries
Surface Mining MIN250H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Underground Mining MIN351H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
**NOTE
Special Consideration: Some students undertake significant experiences, such as internships, and arguably learn more about mineral resource
engineering during those placements than in a typical course. On a case-by-case basis, the LMEP office will permit such placements to replace a course
in fulfilling the requirements of the Mineral Resources Certificate. In all cases when such an exception is to be made, a major report documenting the
students activities, duties, learnings, and reflections during the placement will be required. The final decision for the acceptability of this experience
requirement will be made through the LMEP Programs Office.
Notes:
Availability of the courses (including the foundational courses) for timetabling purposes is not guaranteed; the onus is on the student to ensure
compatibility with their timetable.
Students must secure approval from their home department before selecting any elective outside their departmental approved list.
Successful completion of an Engineering Certificate is included on transcripts. Note that no course counted for degree credit, can be counted for more
than one minor or certificate.
Nuclear energy constitutes an important component of the energy mix in most national energy strategies, and its proportion will likely increase in
response to growing challenges related to fossil-driven climate change. Modular nuclear systems power space craft and remote sites on earth. Future
nuclear power systems will address current concerns regarding safety and the environment, and significant breakthroughs are likely in fusion
technology. This certificate provides recognition for an interdisciplinary focus on nuclear systems. Students in all disciplines are eligible to participate in
this Certificate.
The requirements for a Nuclear Engineering Certificate in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering are the successful completion of the following
courses:
CERTIFICATE COURSES
Courses Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Elements of Nuclear CHE566H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Engineering
Choose two of:
Introduction to Fusion AER507H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Energy
Nuclear Engineering CHE568H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Nuclear Reactor Theory and MIE407H1 F 3 - 2 0.50
Design
* Thermal and Machine MIE408H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Design of Nuclear Power
Reactors
**NOTE
Availability of the courses (including the foundational courses) for timetabling purposes is not guaranteed; the onus is on the student to ensure
compatibility with their timetable.
Students must secure approval from their home department before selecting any elective outside their departmental approved list.
If a student is pursuing both the Nuclear Engineering Certificate and the Sustainable Energy Minor, the courses listed above can only be counted
towards either the certificate or the minor, not both.
Successful completion of an Engineering Certificate is included on transcripts. Note that no course counted for degree credit, can be counted for more
than one minor or certificate.
The Faculty of Forestry has expertise in sustainable resource management and bio-economics, sustainable energy production, green manufacturing and
sustainable communities. This grouping of courses developed for engineering students reflects the strong interconnections between their work and
various branches of Engineering. The Certificate provides recognition for a demonstrated focus in renewable resources. Students in all disciplines are
eligible to participate in this Certificate.
Students in the Renewable Resources Engineering Leadership Certificate must successfully complete a minimum of 3 courses from the list outlined
below:
**NOTE
Availability of the courses (including the foundational courses) for timetabling purposes is not guaranteed; the onus is on the student to ensure
compatibility with their timetable.
Students must secure approval from their home department before selecting any elective outside their departmental approved list.
If a student is pursuing both the Renewable Resources Engineering Certificate and a Minor that lists the course, the courses listed above can only be
counted towards either the certificate or the minor, not both.
First Year
CHAIR, FIRST YEAR
Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Micah Stickel, B.A.Sc., M.A.Sc., Ph.D.
The first-year Engineering curriculum is designed for students continuing in one of the following programs in second year: Chemical, Civil, Computer,
Electrical, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical or Mineral Engineering. Students are admitted to one of these programs or TrackOne on entering first year.
This guarantees a place in a program in subsequent years, subject to maintenance of satisfactory standing. Students who complete first year with a
clear record in one of the above programs may request to transfer to another program (see Academic Regulations for details). Students in TrackOne or
who wish to transfer at the end of first year must submit their requests to the First Year Office no later than the deadline as listed in the Sessional Dates.
The academic year consists of two sessions, Fall (September through December) and Winter (January through April). Students typically take five
courses per session. Timetables, detailing which courses students will take in each session, will be provided to students in August. The first-year
curriculum is shown in each program section, with the TrackOne General Engineering first-year curriculum shown below:
TrackOne is the general First Year curriculum of the Faculty. Students admitted to this program transfer to one of eight Engineering Programs, including
Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Mineral, or Materials Science Engineering, after the successful completion of the First Year
curriculum, as listed below.
1. Students are able to substitute MAT186H1 with the online calculus course APS162H1.
2. Students are able to substitute MAT187H1 with the online calculus course APS163H1.
3. Students are able to substitute APS104H1 with the online course APS164H1.
CIV100H1 Mechanics
Students who must repeat MSE101H1 or CHE112H1 will enrol in one of the sections offered in the Winter Session, if scheduling permits.
Courses to be dropped from the Winter Session and courses to be taken in the Summer Session will depend on the students program of study and will
be decided by the First Year Office.
For details regarding the T-Program Promotional Regulations, please see the Academic Regulations portion of the calendar.
The University of Toronto offers a comprehensive program of study in Aerospace Science and Engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate
levels. The undergraduate program is offered through the Division of Engineering Science, while the graduate program is offered at the University of
Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS). All Engineering Science students follow a common curriculum during the first two years, with emphasis
on mathematics, science, and engineering fundamentals. The final two years in the Aerospace Option focus on aeronautics and space engineering, with
courses delivered primarily by faculty from UTIAS.
The undergraduate aerospace curriculum reflects the diverse and dynamic activities associated with the aerospace industry in Canada and abroad.
Students are exposed to courses associated with aeronautical and space sciences and engineering, and also gain practical experience in laboratory and
design courses. Capstone design courses in fourth year include Space Systems Design, where student teams design hardware associated with a space
mission, such as a Hubble telescope repair mission, or a Europa landing probe. Engineers from MDA Space Missions play a major role in the delivery of
this course. In the Aircraft Design course, student teams design and build model aircraft with various configurations, which are then flown in a fly-off
competition at the end of the term.
The aerospace field has progressed extensively since the record-setting flights by F.W. Baldwin and J.A.D. McCurdy - both University of Toronto
engineering graduates - during the early 1900s. It has evolved into a multi-disciplinary activity that finds itself at the cutting edge of high technology
research and development. Consequently, the field is rich with technological and engineering challenges in diverse areas such as hypersonic
aerodynamics, multi-disciplinary optimization, and space exploration. Students at the fourth year level will have opportunities to select courses and work
on thesis projects related to the many specialized areas of active research at UTIAS.
While the undergraduate program prepares students for immediate entry into a professional engineering career, many students continue to the graduate
level in order to enhance their qualifications and employment opportunities.
For further information regarding undergraduate aerospace studies please refer to the Engineering Science program in this Calendar, the website
www.engsci.utoronto.ca or contact the Engineering Science Administrative Office at 416-978-2903.
UTIAS offers graduate programs leading to research intensive M.A.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees and a professionally oriented M.Eng. degree. Graduate
research areas include aircraft flight systems and control, flight simulation, computational fluid dynamics, combustion and propulsion, aerodynamic
shape optimization, experimental fluid dynamics, flow control, structural mechanics, advanced composite materials, multidisciplinary optimization of
aircraft, multifunctional systems, spacecraft dynamics and control, autonomous space robotics, microsatellites, space mechatronics, plasma-materials
interactions and materials for fusion reactors. Details of entrance regulations and courses of study are given in the calendar of the School of Graduate
Studies and on the website www.utias.utoronto.ca.
It should be noted that a student who has graduated in another branch of engineering, mathematics, physics or chemistry, and wishes to pursue
graduate work at the Institute for Aerospace Studies, may be admitted to the graduate program. In that case the courses leading to the M.A.Sc. or
M.Eng. degree will be arranged on an individual basis to make up for deficiencies in undergraduate training.
Email: [email protected]
Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary field that integrates the principles of biology with those of engineering, the physical sciences, and
mathematics to create solutions to problems in the medical/life sciences. Through its faculty (90+), staff, and students, and through close collaboration
with the faculty of related departments, hospitals and other institutions, the Institute serves as the centre for both Direct Entry and Collaborative
Graduate Programs in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto. An undergraduate degree in engineering is not a prerequisite for admission
into the MASc/PhD graduate program.
At the undergraduate level, the Institute educates students in the biomedical systems engineering major in engineering science, and bioengineering and
biomedical engineering minor programs. An active undergraduate summer student program offers both employment and a structured educational
experience within the Institutes research laboratories. IBBME houses a unique and innovative Teaching Laboratory for training undergraduate students
in the use of state-of-the-art bioanalytical, imaging, and biomedical engineering tools, techniques, and platforms. A sophisticated Design Studio fully
equipped with rapid prototyping tools, and electronic test and measurement platforms is available in support of the biomedical engineering
undergraduate design and capstone courses.
Graduate students registered directly into the Institute, or in collaborating graduate departments, proceed towards MASc, MHSc, MEng (Biomedical
Engineering), MSc or PhD degrees in engineering, dentistry, medicine, or the physical or life sciences, enabling careers in industry, government, and
academia. The Institute has a Clinical Engineering concentration within its PhD program, which complements its two-year MHSc professional degree
program in Clinical Engineering. Graduates from the Clinical Engineering specialization programs normally find employment in health-care institutions or
in the medical devices industry, both in Canada and internationally.
The Institutes core laboratories are principally located in the Rosebrugh Building, the Lassonde Mining Building, and the Donnelly Centre for Cellular
and Biomolecular Research on the St. George Campus, with a unique satellite facility housing the Translational Biology and Engineering Program of the
Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research in the MaRS2 Discovery Tower. Approximately 50 per cent of our core faculty have laboratories located in other
university departments and hospitals. These laboratories serve as centres for development of experimental and clinical techniques, tools and
instrumentation; real-time and interactive computer applications; innovative biomaterials; functional replacements for biological tissues and simulations
for electrochemical and physiological models. Many IBBME faculty are appointed in departments in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering,
Medicine, as well as hospital research institutes.
Chemical Engineering is that primary engineering discipline based on the fundamental sciences of chemistry, physics, biochemistry and mathematics, in
which processes are conceived, designed and operated to effect compositional changes in materials of all kinds. Chemical engineers play an important
role in the development of a healthier environment and safer and healthier industrial workplaces. They develop new industrial processes that are more
energy-efficient and environmentally friendly and create products that improve the quality of life. They are responsible for improvements in technologies
and in evaluating and controlling hazards. In addition to the basic sciences, chemical engineers use a well-defined body of knowledge in the application
of the conservation laws which determine mass flow and energy relations; thermodynamics and kinetics which determine whether reactions are feasible
and the rate at which they occur; and the chemical engineering rate laws which determine limits to the transfer of heat, mass and momentum.
Graduating chemical engineers are skilled problem solvers. A strong background in applied chemistry furnishes the chemical engineer with the
knowledge to participate in the broadest range of engineering activities, and indeed to pursue other professional careers in management, medicine, law,
teaching and government. Instruction in important aspects of economic analysis is also included. In the Fall Session of Fourth Year, students participate
in small teams in the design of a chemical plant. 4th year students may undertake an individual full year research project. This project, the culmination of
which is a thesis, serves in many cases as an introduction to research, and provides an opportunity to apply the principles developed during the first
three years of the program to problems of engineering interest. A thesis project may, for example, concern an experimental laboratory investigation, the
design of a process, or a computer study of a complex chemical system.
The Technical Elective subjects available in the Third and Fourth Years cover a wide range of fundamental and application areas of Chemical
Engineering and Applied Chemistry. By choosing electives from a restricted list, it is possible for students to complete the requirements for an
Engineering Minor. A minor signifies that a student has gained an enhanced understanding of a specific field of study. For more information on the
various Minors, please see the sections of the Calendar relating to these programs
1. Students are able to substitute MAT186H1 with the online calculus course APS162H1.
2. Students are able to substitute MAT187H1 with the online calculus course APS163H1.
3. Students are able to substitute APS104H1 with the online course APS164H1.
THESIS
The thesis (CHE499Y1) is a full-year (Fall and Winter Sessions) thesis that requires approval from the department and research project supervisor.
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
Students may take any of the Technical Elective courses listed in the table below, or from any of the technical Engineering Minors (excluding the Minor
in Engineering Business). Students wishing to pursue an Engineering Minor should take their core courses as technical electives in terms 3F and 3S.
For more information on the various Minors, please see the sections of the Calendar relating to these programs.
Civil Engineering
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN CIVIL ENGINEERING (AECIVBASC)
Civil Engineering exists at the intersection of the human, built, and natural environments. Civil Engineers have historically been the professionals leading
the design, construction, maintenance and eventual decommissioning of society's physical infrastructure, including: transportation networks, water
supply and wastewater treatment systems, the structures for energy generation and distribution systems, buildings and other constructed works, land
and water remediation, and more.
Although civil engineering is a highly technical profession, responsible engineering today also requires that engineers understand the impact of their
decisions and their constructed works on society at large, including issues of environmental stewardship and life-cycle economic responsibility. For
example, significant proportions of the world's energy and raw materials production goes into the construction and operations of our buildings and
transportation systems. Civil Engineers have a significant role to play in making these systems more sustainable for future generations. The
undergraduate program is therefore designed to complement technical training with learning opportunities that address these challenges.
Students enhance their undergraduate experience through a number of enriched programs. The undergraduate courses have been deliberately
sequenced so that students can take advantage of the Minors in Bioengineering, Environmental Engineering or Sustainable Energy; the Certificate
Programs in Preventative Engineering and Social Development or in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Small Business; co-op work opportunities through
the Professional Experience Year Internship Program; and post-graduate academic opportunities through the Jeffrey Skoll BASc/MBA Program or
through fast-tracked Master's degree programs.
1. Students are able to substitute MAT186H1 with the online calculus course APS162H1.
2. Students are able to substitute MAT187H1 with the online calculus course APS163H1.
3. Students are able to substitute APS104H1 with the online course APS164H1.
Students are required to have completed a total of 600 hours of acceptable practical experience before graduation (normally during their summer
vacation periods). Satisfactory completion of CME358H1 - Survey CAMP (Civil and Mineral Practicals), will contribute 100 hours towards this
requirement. Satisfactory completion of the Professional Experience Year (PEY) will also completely fulfill the Practical Experience Requirement.
CIV201H1 - Introduction to Civil Engineering, is a three-day field-based course. The course will be held immediately after Labour Day. Students are
required to bring and wear their Personal Protective Equipment. The results of this course are used in computing the student's Second Year Fall
Session average. An extra fee is charged to cover a transportation fee and accommodation.
Students are required to complete 4 half-courses of CS/HSS, at least two of which must be HSS, before graduation. The core course APS301H1 -
Technology in Society and the Biosphere I, counts as one half-course towards this requirement. Note that valid HSS courses are more restrictive in
scope than are CS courses. A list of pre-approved CS and HSS courses can be found on the Registrar's website.
Successful completion of APS302H1 - Technology and Society in the Biosphere II and APS304H1 - Preventive Engineering and Social Development,
both HSS electives, will satisfy the requirements for the Certificate Program in Preventative Engineering and Social Development.
CME358H1 - Survey CAMP (Civil and Mineral Practicals), is a two-week field-based course taken in the month prior to starting Third Year. The results
of this course are used in computing the student's Third Year Fall Session Average. An extra fee is charged to cover part of the costs of food and
accommodation.
The Jeffrey Skoll Combined BASc/MBA Program allows qualified and selected students in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering to complete
both a BASc and an MBA in a reduced time. Students will be admitted to the program prior to entering their fourth year of studies in the BASc program.
Interested students should contact the Registrar's Office early in the Third Year to obtain important information including application deadlines.
Students may take CIV499H1 - Individual Project in either the F term or the S term, but not in both terms.
STUDENT ADVISORS
Ms. Karen Irving
Ms. Mary Miceli
Email: [email protected]
Office: Room B600, Sandford Fleming Building
The computer engineering undergraduate program is distinctive as it is based on the broad areas of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
These foundations are used in the design and organization of computer systems, the design of programs that turn these systems into useful
applications, and the use of computers in communication and control systems. The design includes hardware, as well as, operating systems and
software. Computer engineering students will learn how computer systems work and how they can be integrated into larger systems that serve a wide
range of users and businesses. As a result, the program also ensures that our students will gain experience in communication, problem-solving and
team management skills.
A computer engineer may be involved in the design of computers and computer systems. They may also be engaged in the design of computer-based
communications and control systems or in the design of microelectronic circuits, including computer-aided design and manufacturing. Computer system
analysis and the design of both hardware and software for applications, such as artificial intelligence and expert systems, database systems, wireless
networks, computer security and robotics, are included in the scope of the computer engineers work.
The first two years of study provide the essential background in basic science and mathematics, and also introduces the student to the important
concepts in Electrical and Computer Engineering such as circuits, digital systems, electronics, and communication systems. These two years of study
are identical to Electrical Engineering.
In third and fourth year, the curriculum allows flexibility in a students course selection, subject to program and accreditation requirements described
below. A student has greater choice from a broad array of courses in six areas of study that would appeal to their individual strengths and interests. A
number of streams or course packages called Public/Built-In Profiles have been developed by the departments Curriculum Matters Committee (CMC)
members to serve as course selection examples. These can be used as inspiration for a student to help develop more concrete decisions on their own.
A student is also free to use one of the public profiles as their template. The example course packages can be found at:
http://www.ece.utoronto.ca/curriculum-streams. An on-line program called Magellan is available to facilitate the course selection process. All second
year students will have access to Magellan by the end of their fall term . If at any time a student has questions about their curriculum decisions, contact
information can be found at: https://magellan.ece.toronto.edu
Graduates of the program may decide to go directly into careers in a wide range of fields, and continue to learn by direct experience and through the
opportunities of company-sponsored education. Students may also decide to pursue studies at the graduate level with studies in most areas of
Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Computer Science. More detailed information can be found at: http://www.ece.utoronto.ca/graduates-home/
1. Students are able to substitute MAT186H1 with the online calculus course APS162H1.
2. Students are able to substitute MAT187H1 with the online calculus course APS163H1.
3. Students are able to substitute APS104H1 with the online course APS164H1.
AREA 6 - SOFTWARE
Fall Term - Year 3 or 4 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. Winter Term - Year 3 or 4 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
KERNEL COURSES KERNEL COURSES
Operating Systems ECE344H1 F 3 3 - 0.50 Operating Systems ECE344H1 S 3 3 - 0.50
Algorithms and Data ECE345H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 Algorithms and Data ECE345H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Structures Structures
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
Programming Languages CSC326H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50 Introduction to Databases CSC343H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Introduction to Databases CSC343H1 F 2 - 1 0.50 Computer Graphics CSC418H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Computer Graphics CSC418H1 F 2 - 1 0.50 Distributed Systems ECE419H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Software Engineering I CSC444H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50 Software Engineering II ECE450H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Compilers and Interpreters CSC467H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50 Optimizing Compilers ECE540H1 S 3 3 - 0.50
Biocomputation ECE448H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 Computer Security ECE568H1 S 3 3 - 0.50
Computer Systems ECE454H1 F 3 3 - 0.50
Programming
Internetworking ECE461H1 F 3 1.50 0.50 0.50
Computer Security ECE568H1 3 3 - 0.50
F/S
1. BREADTH REQUIREMENT: A minimum of four kernel courses, each in a different area, must be chosen.
2. DEPTH REQUIREMENT: Select at least two areas from which one kernel course has been chosen. In each of these two areas, two additional
technical courses must be chosen. Kernel courses may also be chosen to meet this requirement.
3. ENGINEERING ECONOMICS REQUIREMENTS: ECE472H1 must be chosen. Course can be taken in either third or fourth year.
4. CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: The Design Project, ECE496Y1, must be taken in fourth year. To be eligible to register for the capstone course, you
must have at least 7 technical electives or 6 technical electives plus ECE472H1.
5. MATH/SCIENCE REQUIREMENT: At least one course from the Math/Science area must be chosen.
6. TECHNICAL ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT: A minimum of three additional ECE technical courses must be chosen from any of the six areas of study.
With approval from ECE, one of the technical electives can be taken from another department. Only 300, 400 and 500 level courses can be used as a
technical elective.
7. FREE ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT: One is required, and may be a technical or a non-technical course.
8. COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES REQUIREMENT: In each of terms 3F, 3S, 4F, and 4S, a complementary studies course must be taken. Of the four
complementary studies courses, a minimum of two must be humanities and social science (HSS) courses chosen from an approved list on the
Registrar's website: http://www.undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/Office_of_the_Registrar/Electives.htm
9. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Students are required to have completed a total of 600 hours of acceptable practical experience
before graduation (normally during their summer vacation periods). Students registered within this program, may elect to enrol and participate in the
Professional Experience Year (PEY) program. The PEY program requires that qualified students undertake a paid, full-time 12-16 month continuous
work period with a participating company. Details are described at the beginning of this chapter. For more information, consult the PEY Office early in
session 2F or 3F.
A sample course selection arrangement for third and fourth year is shown in the table below.
3F Technical Elective Other Science/Math Area Kernel Area Kernel Complementary Studies
Degree Designation
If, among the eight courses required to satisfy the Breadth requirement (1) and the Depth requirement (2), at least four are selected from Areas 5 and 6,
then the student is eligible for the B.A.Sc. degree in Computer Engineering. If, among these eight courses, at least five are selected from Areas 1 to 4,
then the student is eligible for the B.A.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering. By appropriate choice of kernel courses as technical or free electives, it may
be possible to satisfy these requirements simultaneously; in this case, the student must choose one of the two designations.
In addition to the above program requirements, all CEAB requirements, including the minimum number of accreditation units (AU's) in the various CEAB
categories, must be met in order to graduate.
It is recognized that the course selection process can be complex in the flexible curriculum for third and fourth year. Students are advised to consult the
ECE Undergraduate Office on questions related to course selection. In addition, tools will be provided to assist students to ensure satisfaction of all
requirements in their course selection. For complete details, students are referred to the ECE Department Undergraduate Studies office at
[email protected].
A student who selects a course of study that does not meet ECE and CEAB requirements will not be eligible to graduate.
STUDENT ADVISORS:
Ms. Karen Irving
Ms. Mary Miceli
Email: [email protected]
Office: Room B600, Sandford Fleming Building
Electrical engineering is an exciting and extensive field that applies the principles of science and mathematics with engineering fundamentals which are
then used to develop a students skills needed to analyze, design and build electrical, electronic and photonics systems. The program includes diverse
areas of study such as microelectronics, digital communications, wireless systems, photonics systems, signal processing, control, microprocessors,
computer technology, energy systems and electronic device fabrication. This breadth is unique to Electrical Engineering and opens a wide range of
career possibilities. As a result, the program also ensures that through their course work, a student gains experience in communication, problem-solving
and team management skills.
An electrical engineer may be involved in the design, development and testing of electrical and electronic equipment such as telecommunication
systems, industrial process controls, signal processing, navigation systems, power generation, transmission systems, wireless and optical
communications and integrated circuit engineering.
The first two years of study provide the essential background in basic science and mathematics and also introduces the student to the important
concepts in Electrical and Computer Engineering such as circuits, digital systems, electronics, and communication systems. These two years of study
are identical to Computer Engineering.
In third and fourth year, the curriculum allows flexibility in a students course selection, subject to program and accreditation requirements described
below. A student has greater choice from a broad array of courses in six areas of study that would appeal to their individual strengths and interests. A
number of streams or course packages called Public/Built-In Profiles have been developed by the department's Curriculum Matters Committee (CMC)
members to serve as course selection examples. These can be used as inspiration for a student to help develop more concrete decisions on their own.
A student is also free to use one of the public profiles as their template, the example course packages can be found at:
http://www.ece.utoronto.ca/curriculum-streams. An on-line program called Magellan is available to facilitate the course selection process. All second
year students will have access to Magellan by the end of their fall term. If at any time a student has questions about their curriculum decisions, contact
information can be found at: https://magellan.ece.toronto.edu.
Graduates of the program may decide to go directly into careers in a wide range of fields and continue to learn by direct experience and through the
opportunities of company-sponsored education. Students may also decide to pursue studies at the graduate level and can find more detailed
information at: http://www.ece.utoronto.ca/graduates-home/
1. Students are able to substitute MAT186H1 with the online calculus course APS162H1.
2. Students are able to substitute MAT187H1 with the online calculus course APS163H1.
3. Students are able to substitute APS104H1 with the online course APS164H1.
AREA 6 - SOFTWARE
Fall Term - Year 3 or 4 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. Winter Term - Year 3 or 4 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
KERNEL COURSES KERNEL COURSES
Operating Systems ECE344H1 F 3 3 - 0.50 Operating Systems ECE344H1 S 3 3 - 0.50
Algorithms and Data ECE345H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 Algorithms and Data ECE345H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Structures Structures
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
Programming Languages CSC326H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50 Introduction to Databases CSC343H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Introduction to Databases CSC343H1 F 2 - 1 0.50 Computer Graphics CSC418H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Computer Graphics CSC418H1 F 2 - 1 0.50 Distributed Systems ECE419H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Software Engineering I CSC444H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50 Software Engineering II ECE450H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Compilers and Interpreters CSC467H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50 Optimizing Compilers ECE540H1 S 3 3 - 0.50
Biocomputation ECE448H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 Computer Security ECE568H1 S 3 3 - 0.50
Computer Systems ECE454H1 F 3 3 - 0.50
Programming
Internetworking ECE461H1 F 3 1.50 0.50 0.50
Computer Security ECE568H1 3 3 - 0.50
F/S
SCIENCE/MATH ELECTIVES
Fall Term - Year 3 or 4 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. Winter Term - Year 3 or 4 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Partial Differential Equations APM384H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Cellular and Molecular Biology CHE354H1 S 3 1 2 0.50
Biomedical Engineering BME440H1 F 2 4 - 0.50 Terrestrial Energy Systems CIV300H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Technology and Probability and Applications ECE302H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Investigation Physiological Control Systems MIE331H1 S 3 1 1 0.50
Cellular and Molecular BME455H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50 Introduction to Quantum PHY335H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Bioengineering II Mechanics
Engineering Biology CHE353H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Urban Engineering Ecology CIV220H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Terrestrial Energy Systems CIV300H1 F 3 - 2 0.50
Probability and Applications ECE302H1 F 3 - 2 0.50
Biocomputation ECE448H1 F 3 - 2 0.50
1. BREADTH REQUIREMENT: A minimum of four kernel courses, each in a different area, must be chosen.
2. DEPTH REQUIREMENT: Select at least two areas from which one kernel course has been chosen. In each of these two areas, two additional
technical courses must be chosen. Kernel courses may also be chosen to meet this requirement.
3. ENGINEERING ECONOMICS REQUIREMENTS: ECE472H1 must be chosen. Course can be taken in either third or fourth year.
4. CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: The Design Project, ECE496Y1, must be taken in fourth year. To be eligible to register for the capstone course, you
must have at least 7 technical electives or 6 technical electives plus ECE472H1.
5. MATH/SCIENCE REQUIREMENT: At least one course from the Math/Science area must be chosen.
6. TECHNICAL ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT: A minimum of three additional ECE technical courses must be chosen from any of the six areas of study.
With approval from ECE, one of the technical electives can be taken from another department. Only 300, 400 and 500 level courses can be used as a
technical elective.
7. FREE ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT: One is required, and may be a technical or a non-technical course.
8. COMPLEMENTARY STUDIES REQUIREMENT: In each of terms 3F, 3S, 4F, and 4S, a complementary studies course must be taken. Of the four
complementary studies courses, a minimum of two must be humanities and social science (HSS) courses chosen from an approved list on the
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Engineering Programs
Registrar's website: http://www.undergrad.engineering.utoronto.ca/Office_of_the_Registrar/Electives.htm
9. PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Students are required to have completed a total of 600 hours of acceptable practical experience
before graduation (normally during their summer vacation periods). Students registered within this program, may elect to enrol and participate in the
Professional Experience Year (PEY) program. The PEY program requires that qualified students undertake a paid, full-time 12-16 month continuous
work period with a participating company. Details are described at the beginning of this chapter. For more information, consult the PEY Office early in
session 2F or 3F.
A sample course selection arrangement for third and fourth year is shown in the table below.
3F Technical Elective Other Science/Math Area Kernel Area Kernel Complementary Studies
Degree Designation
If, among the eight courses required to satisfy the Breadth requirement (1) and the Depth requirement (2), at least four are selected from Areas 5 and 6,
then the student is eligible for the B.A.Sc. degree in Computer Engineering. If, among these eight courses, at least five are selected from Areas 1 to 4,
then the student is eligible for the B.A.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering. By appropriate choice of kernel courses as technical or free electives, it may
be possible to satisfy these requirements simultaneously; in this case, the student must choose one of the two designations.
CEAB Requirements
To satisfy CEAB requirements, students must accumulate, during four years of study, a minimum number of academic units in six categories:
complementary studies, mathematics, basic science, engineering science, engineering design, combined engineering science and design. For details
on how to verify satisfaction of CEAB requirements, students are referred to the ECE Undergraduate website:
https://magellan.ece.toronto.edu.
It is recognized that the course selection process can be complex in the flexible curriculum for third and fourth year. Students are advised to consult the
ECE Undergraduate Office on questions related to course selection. In addition, tools will be provided to assist students to ensure satisfaction of all
requirements in their course selection. For complete details, students are referred to the ECE Department Undergraduate Studies office at
[email protected].
A student who selects a course of study that does not meet ECE and CEAB requirements will not be eligible to graduate.
Engineering Science
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE (AEESCBASE)
CHAIR:
Professor Mark Kortschot, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Room 2110, Bahen Centre, 416-978-2903
Email: [email protected]
Engineering Science is an enriched program that provides excellent preparation for postgraduate studies in engineering and science as well as for other
professional degree programs such as business, law and medicine. Graduates of the program are also well qualified to immediately embark on
professional engineering-related careers.
The Engineering Science program shares elements of the Facultys Engineering programs, but is distinct in many respects, with the key differences
being:
The Engineering Science program is designed and delivered at a level that is more academically demanding;
The Engineering Science program contains more mathematics, science and engineering science, with greater focus on deriving results using a first
principles approach;
The Engineering Science program has a distinct 2+2 curriculum structure, namely a 2-year foundation curriculum followed by a 2-year specialization
curriculum in a diverse range of fields, many of which are unique to the Engineering Science program; and
The Engineering Science program requires that all students complete an independent research-based thesis project.
Engineering Science students in years 1, 2 and 3 are required to maintain a full course load, unless they gain permission from their academic counsellor
in the Division of Engineering Science to pursue part time studies or less than a normal/full course load due to medical or personal reasons. Students
entering year 4 are expected to maintain a full course load, but students with medical or personal reasons or who have completed program requirements
prior to Year 4 may go part time or less than a full course load in 4F and/or 4W. This is subject to the approval of their academic counsellor. Please note
that a reduced course load in 4F or 4W may impact award assessments. Please refer to the academic calendar under "Academic Regulations VII:
Academic Standing" for Honours Standing criteria related to course load, and consult with your academic counsellor for more information.
Transfers in Year 1 from Engineering Science to one of the Facultys Engineering programs are permitted early in the Fall Session (typically in the first
two weeks of the Fall session), at the end of the Fall Session, and at the end of the Winter Session. Continuation into the Winter Session of Year 1
requires a minimum average of 55% in the Fall Session; continuation into Year 2 requires a minimum average of 65% in the Winter Session of Year 1.
Students who do not meet these requirements are required to transfer into one of the Facultys Engineering programs, subject to the requirements and
provisions outlined in the section on Academic Regulations in this Calendar.
The curriculum for the first two years and the curricula for the nine Options are presented on the pages that follow.
Degree Designation
Engineering Science students graduate with the degree Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science. On their official transcript, their chosen
Option is indicated as their Major, e.g. Major in Aerospace Engineering.
To complete their chosen Program of Study, students are responsible for ensuring that they have taken all of the required courses and the correct
number of technical electives for their Option. Students may request elective course substitutions, but any such substitutions must be approved in
advance by the Division of Engineering Science through the student's counsellor. This also applies to any course listed as Other Technical Elective.
Students must also meet the Complementary Studies (CS) requirements of the program. This includes 2.0 credits, of which 1.0 credit must be in
Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). More information on CS and HSS electives may be found in the Curriculum & Programs section of this
Calendar. Students may change the term in which they take Technical and CS/HSS Electives (for example, switch a CS/HSS elective in Year 3 Fall with
a Technical Elective in Year 4 Fall), as long as they meet the elective requirements for their Option.
To satisfy the CEAB requirements, students must accumulate during their program of study a minimum total number of accreditation units (AU) as well
as a minimum number of AU in six categories: complementary studies, mathematics, natural science, engineering science, engineering design, and
combined engineering science and design. The Division of Engineering Science provides students with a planning tool called the AU Tracker to help
students ensure that they satisfy these requirements. The AU Tracker, which lists all successfully completed courses as well as all of the courses they
are enrolled in for the current academic year, confirms whether students are on track to meet or exceed the CEAB requirements.
If a student is deficient in terms of the Program of Study or falls short in any of the CEAB categories, the student must adjust their course selection
accordingly in order to graduate.
1. All students must graduate with 1.0 credit in Humanities & Social Sciences (HSS). Students will gain 0.5 HSS credit from ESC203H1.
2. Please note that additional lectures may be scheduled for AER201H1 in place of laboratory and test times in the first few weeks of the Winter Session.
1. Students may take a CS/HSS or Technical Elective in 3F and take CHE374H1 in 4F.
2. Technical electives can be taken in Year 3 or Year 4 provided that course pre-requisites have been met. Contact the Division of Engineering Science
for clarification of course pre-requisites.
1. Students who completed MIE439H1 in Year 3 are required to take a Technical Elective.
2. Students must complete 2.0 credits of Technical Electives, and 1.0 Credit of Complementary Studies (CS)/Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)
electives in years 3 and 4. All students must fulfill the Faculty graduation requirement of 2.0 CS/HSS credits, at least 1.0 of which must be HSS. ESC203
is 0.5 HSS. Technical and CS/HSS Electives may be taken in any sequence.
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
Technical Electives Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. Technical Electives Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Partial Differential Equations APM384H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Neuro Sensory and Rehab
Systems and Synthetic Engineering
Biology Neurobiology of the CSB332H1 S 2 - - 0.50
Modelling in Biological and CHE471H1 S 3 - 1 0.50 Synapse
Chemical Systems The Design of Interactive CSC318H1 2 - 1 0.50
Regulatory Networks and CSB435H1 S 2 - - 0.50 Computational Media F/S
Systems in Molecular Human-Computer CSC428H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Biology Interaction
Proteomics in Systems CSB450H1 F 2 - - 0.50 Communication Systems ECE363H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Biology Neural Bioelectricity ECE445H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50
Introduction to Databases CSC343H1 2 - 1 0.50 Sensory Communication ECE446H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50
F/S Robot Modeling and Control ECE470H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Biocomputation ECE448H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 Systems Control ECE557H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50
Regenerative Medicine and Introduction to Neuroscience HMB200H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Biomaterials * Design of Innovative MIE440H1 F 2 2 1 0.50
Biomaterial and Medical BME460H1 F 2 - 2 0.50 Products
Device Product Sensors,
Development Nano/Microsystems and
Regenerative Medicine BME510H1 S 4 - - 0.50 Instrumentation
Biocomposites: Mechanics CHE475H1 S 3 - 1 0.50 Medical Imaging BME595H1 S 2 3 1 0.50
and Bioinspiration Fundamentals of Optics ECE318H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Applied Chemistry IV CHE562H1 F 3 - - 0.50 Signal Analysis and ECE355H1 F 3 - 2 0.50
Applied Polymer Communication
Chemistry, Science and Real-Time Computer ECE411H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Engineering Control
* Design of Innovative MIE440H1 F 2 2 1 0.50 Introduction to Micro- and ECE442H1 F 3 2 1 0.50
Products Nano-Fabrication
Biotransport Phenomena MIE520H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Technologies
Surgical and Dental Implant MSE442H1 S 3 - 1 0.50 Digital Signal Processing ECE455H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50
Design * MEMS Design and MIE506H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Microfabrication
Structure and MSE358H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Characterization of
Nanostructured Materials
1. Students are required to take a minimum of two technical electives from one focus area (Systems and Synthetic Biology; Regenerative Medicine and
Biomaterials; Neuro, Sensory and Rehab Engineering; or Sensors, Nano/Microsystems and Instrumentation).
1. CHE374H1: It is strongly recommended that students take this course in 3F, but students may choose to take it in 4F.
1. While a full-year thesis is recommended, students may substitute with a half-year thesis and an ECE or Technical elective.
2. ECE electives or Technical electives can be taken in Year 3 or Year 4 provided that course pre-requisites have been met. Contact the Division of
Engineering Science for clarification of course pre-requisites.
3. Students enrolled in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Option may take a maximum of four (4) 300- or 400-series courses in the Department of
Computer Science (CSC).
4. Students who choose to take BME498Y1Y will take only one (1) ECE or Technical Elective.
ECE Electives
ECE Electives Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. ECE Electives Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Photonics and Control, Communications,
Semiconductor Physics Signal Processing
Fundamentals of Optics ECE318H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50 Medical Imaging BME595H1 S 2 3 1 0.50
Semiconductor Electronic ECE350H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50 Communication Systems ECE363H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Devices Real-Time Computer ECE411H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Introduction to Micro- and ECE442H1 F 3 2 1 0.50 Control
Nano-Fabrication Digital Communication ECE417H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Technologies Neural Bioelectricity ECE445H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50
Optical Communications ECE469H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50 Sensory Communication ECE446H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50
and Networks Digital Signal Processing ECE455H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50
Lasers and Detectors ECE525H1 S 3 - 2 0.50 Multimedia Systems ECE462H1 S 3 2 - 0.50
Photonic Devices ECE527H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 Wireless Communication ECE464H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Quantum Mechanics I PHY356H1 F 2 - 1 0.50 Robot Modeling and Control ECE470H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Quantum Mechanics II PHY456H1 F 2 - 1 0.50 Intelligent Image Processing ECE516H1 S 3 3 - 0.50
Condensed Matter Physics PHY487H1 F 2 - - 0.50 Inference Algorithms and ECE521H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Machine Learning
Random Processes ECE537H1 F 3 - 2 0.50
Systems Control ECE557H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50
ECE Electives
ECE Electives Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. ECE Electives Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Software Software (continued)
Programming on the Web CSC309H1 2 - 1 0.50 Database System CSC443H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
F/S Technology
The Design of Interactive CSC318H1 2 - 1 0.50 Software Engineering I CSC444H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50
Computational Media F/S Compilers and Interpreters CSC467H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50
Programming Languages CSC326H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50 Foundations of Computing ECE358H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Introduction to Databases CSC343H1 2 - 1 0.50 Distributed Systems ECE419H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
F/S Software Engineering II ECE450H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Introduction to Artificial CSC384H1 2 - 1 0.50 Computer Systems ECE454H1 F 3 3 - 0.50
Intelligence F/S Programming
Natural Language CSC401H1 S 2 - 1 0.50 Internetworking ECE461H1 F 3 1.50 0.50 0.50
Computing Inference Algorithms and ECE521H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Machine Learning and Data CSC411H1 2 - 1 0.50 Machine Learning
Mining F/S Optimizing Compilers ECE540H1 S 3 3 - 0.50
Computer Graphics CSC418H1 2 - 1 0.50 Computer Security ECE568H1 3 3 - 0.50
F/S F/S
Human-Computer CSC428H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Interaction
Technical Electives
Technical Electives Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
ECE Electives, or any of the
following:
Scientific Computing AER336H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Introduction to Fusion AER507H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Energy
Mobile Robotics and AER521H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Perception
Robotics AER525H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50
Partial Differential Equations APM384H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Groups and Symmetries MAT301H1 3 - - 0.50
F/S
Elements of Analysis MAT336H1 S 3 - - 0.50
Structure and MSE358H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Characterization of
Nanostructured Materials
Physics of the Earth JPE395H1 S - - - 0.50
(Formerly PHY395H1)
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
Fall Session - Year 4 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. Winter Session - Year 4 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Introduction to Fusion Energy AER507H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Chemical Reaction CHE333H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Petroleum Processing CHE451H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Engineering
Aqueous Process Engineering CHE565H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Advanced Reactor Design CHE412H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Elements of Nuclear CHE566H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Fuel Cells and CHE469H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Engineering Electrochemical Conversion
Studies in Building Science CIV575H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 Devices
Introduction to Lighting ECE510H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 Nuclear Engineering CHE568H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Systems Environmental Impact and CIV440H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Power Electronics: Converter ECE514H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50 Risk Assessment
Topologies Sustainable Buildings CIV576H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Photonic Devices ECE527H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 Electromagnetic Fields ECE357H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Nuclear Reactor Theory and MIE407H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 Power Electronics: Switch- ECE533H1 S 3 1 1 0.50
Design Mode Power Supplies
Machine Design MIE442H1 F 3 1.50 3 0.50 Bioenergy from Sustainable FOR310H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Alternative Energy Systems MIE515H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Forest Management
Combustion and Fuels MIE516H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Bioenergy and Biorefinery FOR425H1 S 2 - 2 0.50
Technology
Physics of the Earth (Formerly JPE395H1 S - - - 0.50
PHY395H1)
Design for the Environment MIE315H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
* Thermal and Machine MIE408H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Design of Nuclear Power
Reactors
Fuel Cell Systems MIE517H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Nanotechnology in Alternate MSE458H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Energy Systems
1. Students who completed CIV301H1 in Year 3 are required to take a technical elective in place of CIV401H1.
2. APS305H1, a core course within the Energy curriculum, counts towards the Complementary Studies requirement.
3. Students may substitute a CS/HSS or free elective for the technical elective in 3S by taking an additional technical elective in place of the CS/HSS or
free elective in the fourth year.
1. Students who do not wish to specialize may take courses from either the Transportation or Structures List.
2. Students may take a half year thesis in the spring term, if they shift a specialty elective into the fall term. Students may opt for a full-year thesis by
replacing 0.5 Specialty Elective credit with the additional 0.5 credit for Thesis.
3. Senior students may take 1000-series (graduate level) courses as Specialty Electives, provided they obtain the approval of the Department of Civil
Engineering and the Divison of Engineering Science. In particular, courses on Transportation and Air Quality, Mechanics of Reinforced Concrete,
Infrastructure Economics, Simulation, Freight Transportation and ITS Applications, Airport Planning, Transportation and Development, Transportation
Demand Analysis, Bridge Engineering, Principles of Earthquake Engineering and Seismic Design, and Finite Element Methods in Structural Mechanics
may be of interest to Infrastructure Option students.
4. The Technical Elective may be chosen from any 400 or 500 level technical course offered in Engineering provided students have taken the pre-
requisite course(s). Other non-Engineering courses may be taken with the approval of the Division of Engineering Science.
5. CME358H1 is offered during the summer and may be taken to satisfy a Specialty Elective for either the Fall or Winter semester in Year 4. CME358H1
may be taken in the summer following Year 2 or Year 3. Enrolment in the course is limited; priority is given to currently registered Civil and Mineral
students, and is available to Engineering Science Infrastructure Majors on a space-available basis. Note: There is an additional fee associated with
CME358H1 to cover room and board during the survey camp.
1. Students may take a half-year thesis ESC499H1 and an additional 0.5 credit from the electives list instead of a full-year thesis ESC499Y1.
Technical Electives
Electives Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. Electives Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Introduction to Databases CSC343H1 F 2 - 1 0.50 Scientific Computing AER336H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Random Processes ECE537H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 Mathematical Theory of APM466H1 S 3 - - 0.50
Systems Modelling and MIE360H1 F 3 2 1 0.50 Finance
Simulation Modelling in Biological and CHE471H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Operations Research III: MIE365H1 F 3 2 1 0.50 Chemical Systems
Advanced OR Data-based Modelling for CHE507H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Scheduling MIE562H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 Prediction and Control
Decision Analysis MIE566H1 F 3 - 2 0.50 Data Structures and Analysis CSC263H1 S - - - 0.50
Fixed Income Securities RSM430H1 F 2 - - 0.50 Introduction to Databases CSC343H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Statistical Computation STA410H1 F 3 - - 0.50 Machine Learning and Data CSC411H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Other Technical Elective 0.50 Mining
Foundations of Computing ECE358H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Inference Algorithms and ECE521H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Machine Learning
Cases in Operations Research MIE367H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Knowledge Modelling and MIE457H1 S 3 1 1 0.50
Management
Risk Management for RSM432H1 S 2 - - 0.50
Financial Managers
Financial Trading Strategies RSM434H1 S 2 - - 0.50
(formerly RSM412H1
Financial Trading
Strategies)
Stochastic Processes STA447H1 S 3 - - 0.50
(formerly STA348H1)
Other Technical Elective 0.50
*Please note: The Engineering Science Major in Nanoengineering is closing. Students who enter Year 1 of the Engineering Science program after Fall
2014 will not be allowed to select this major.
YEAR 4 NANOENGINEERING
Fall Session - Year 4 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. Winter Session - Year 4 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Thesis ESC499Y1 Y 3 2 - 1.00 Thesis ESC499Y1 Y 3 2 - 1.00
Engineering Science ESC471H1 F - - 5 0.50 Materials Physics II MSE462H1 S 2 - 1 0.50
Capstone Design Complementary Studies 0.50
Synthesis of Nanostructured MSE459H1 F 3 2 - 0.50 Elective
Materials and two of:
Complementary Studies 0.50 Organic Materials Chemistry CHM446H1 S 2 - - 0.50
Elective Fundamentals of Optics ECE318H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
and one of: Linear Systems and Control ECE356H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Biomedical Systems BME395H1 F 2 1 2 0.50 Lasers and Detectors ECE525H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Engineering II: Cells and Biomaterials and MSE352H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Tissues Biocompatibility
Environmental Engineering CHE467H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Forensic Engineering MSE431H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Applied Chemistry IV CHE562H1 F 3 - - 0.50 Advanced Physical MSE451H1 S 3 2 1 0.50
Applied Polymer Properties of Structural
Chemistry, Science and Nanomaterials
Engineering Nanotechnology in Alternate MSE458H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Advanced Materials CHM434H1 F 2 - - 0.50 Energy Systems
Chemistry Advanced Physics PHY427H1 S - 6 - 0.50
Introduction to Micro- and ECE442H1 F 3 2 1 0.50 Laboratory
Nano-Fabrication Statistical Mechanics PHY452H1 S 2 - - 0.50
Technologies Other Technical Elective 0.50
Neural Bioelectricity ECE445H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50
Photonic Devices ECE527H1 F 3 - 2 0.50
Complex Analysis MAT389H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Alternative Energy Systems MIE515H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Electronic Materials MSE430H1 F 2 - 1 0.50
Advanced Physics PHY427H1 F - 6 - 0.50
Laboratory
Laser Physics PHY485H1 F 2 - - 0.50
Condensed Matter Physics PHY487H1 F 2 - - 0.50
Other Technical Elective 0.50
1.It is highly recommended that students take one of ECE342H1, ECE350H1, ECE455H1, MSE358H1 or CHE568H1 to reduce accreditation constraints
in Year 4.
2. Students who take 3 Group A electives in the Winter Session must complete 1 Group A elective in the Fall Session. Students must obtain a total of
5.75 credits in Year 3.
3. Students must take PHY427H1 in 3S, 4F, or 4S.
4. Students may take APM346H1 in place of APM384H1.
5. Students may take MAT334H1 in place of MAT389H1.
6. Students may take CHE374H1 in 4F.
1. Robotics Option students must complete 1.0 credit of Technical Electives, and 1.0 credit of Complementary Studies (CS)/Humanities and Social
Sciences (HSS) electives in Years 3 and 4. All students must fulfill the Faculty graduation requirement of 2.0 CS/HSS credits, at least 1.0 of which must
be HSS. ESC203 is 0.5 HSS. Technical and CS/HSS Electives may be taken in any sequence.
2. Students enrolled in the Robotics Option may take a maximum of four (4) 300- or 400-series courses in the Department of Computer Science (CSC),
including the two core courses.
Students are required to select their technical electives from the list of approved courses below. Some courses have limited enrolment. Availability of
elective courses for timetabling purposes is not guaranteed. It is the student's responsibility to ensure a conflict-free timetable. Technical Electives
outside of the group of courses below must be approved in advance by the Division of Engineering Science.
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES
TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. TECHNICAL ELECTIVES Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Functional Courses Application Courses
Scientific Computing AER336H1 S 3 - 1 0.50 Aircraft Flight AER302H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Partial Differential Equations APM384H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Aerodynamics AER307H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Introduction to Neural CSC321H1 S - - - 0.50 Space Systems Design AER407H1 F - 3 - 0.50
Networks and Machine Biomedical Systems BME350H1 F 3 1 2 0.50
Learning Engineering I: Organ
Natural Language CSC401H1 S 2 - 1 0.50 Systems
Computing Automated Manufacturing MIE422H1 F 2 3 - 0.50
Probabilistic Learning and CSC412H1 S - - - 0.50 Biomechanics I MIE439H1 S 3 2 - 0.50
Reasoning Micro/Nano Robotics MIE505H1 S 3 3 - 0.50
Computational Linguistics CSC485H1 F - - - 0.50
Knowledge Representation CSC486H1 S - - - 0.50
and Reasoning
Systems Software ECE353H1 S 3 3 - 0.50
Real-Time Computer ECE411H1 S 3 1.50 1 0.50
Control
Neural Bioelectricity ECE445H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50
Digital Signal Processing ECE455H1 F 3 1.50 1 0.50
Intelligent Image Processing ECE516H1 S 3 3 - 0.50
Inference Algorithms and ECE521H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Machine Learning
Digital Systems Design ECE532H1 S 3 3 - 0.50
Geometry of Curves and MAT363H1 S 3 - - 0.50
Surfaces
Complex Analysis MAT389H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Microprocessors and MIE438H1 S 2 3 - 0.50
Embedded
Microcontrollers
* Mechatronics Principles MIE444H1 F 2 3 - 0.50
Other technical elective 0.50
The goal of the materials engineering undergraduate curriculum is to provide an understanding of the underlying principles of synthesis, characterization
and processing of materials and of the interrelationships among structure, properties, and processing. The program prepares students for professional
careers in a wide variety of industries, as well as for advanced study in this field. It also provides students with the opportunity to broaden their education
in engineering and science or to expand their knowledge in a particular technical area by offering course foundations in four core areas: nanomaterials,
materials in manufacturing, biomaterials, materials processing and sustainable development.
The first year of the program establishes basic fundamentals in math, chemistry, and physics with an introduction to design, communications, and
societal issues in Engineering. In the second year, the students are introduced to the structural and analytical characterization of materials, electrical
and quantum mechanical properties of matter, thermodynamics, fundamentals and processing of organic and inorganic materials, engineering statistics
and materials selection in design. The third year is devoted to a series of introductory courses in the four theme areas. Other courses include heat and
mass transfer, phase transformations, process design, mechanical behaviour and environmental degradation of materials. The fourth year focuses on
in-depth study of the selected theme areas plus an additional materials selection in design course. The fourth year also culminates in a senior design
course in which the students integrate the knowledge obtained during their prior studies. The technical aspects of the curriculum are complemented by
communication, humanities and social sciences courses and by material on leadership, ethics, team building and environmental responsibility that are
distributed throughout the curriculum.
For those students interested in pursuing an Engineering Minor, please read the detailed information provided at the beginning of this chapter. By
selecting courses which meet both MSE requirements and the requirements of the respective Minor, it is possible for a student to complete a Minor
during the normal course of study.
For those students interested in pursuing the Jeffrey Skoll BASc/MBA (SKOLL) Program, please read the detailed information provided at the beginning
of this chapter.
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1. Students are able to substitute MAT186H1 with the online calculus course APS162H1.
2. Students are able to substitute MAT187H1 with the online calculus course APS163H1.
3. Students are able to substitute APS104H1 with the online course APS164H1.
Practical Experience Requirement - As described in the beginning pages of this chapter, students are required to have completed a total of 600 hours
of acceptable practical experience, before graduation, (normally acquired during summer vacation periods).
HSS/CS Requirement - In order to fulfill degree and Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) requirements, each student must take a total of
4 half year (or 2 full year) Complementary Studies (CS) Electives. Two of those CS electives must be Humanities/Social Sciences (HSS) courses. In
MSE, these courses are taken in 2nd and 3rd years. (Note: Students may choose to take technical electives in 3rd year instead; and, then take their
HSS/CS courses in 4th year.) Since students are responsible for ensuring that each HSS/CS elective taken is an approved course, be sure to consult
the electives list on the APSC Registrars website.
To satisfy the CEAB requirements, students must accumulate, during their studies, a minimum total number of "accreditation units" (AUs) as well as a
minimum number of AUs in six specific categories: complementary studies, mathematics, natural science, engineering science, engineering design, and
combined engineering science & design. MSE now provides students with a planning tool, the "AU Tracker", to help students to ensure that all
requirements are met. Using the AU Tracker, a student can list all successfully completed courses, as well as all the courses enrolled in for the current
academic year. The Tracker confirms whether or not students are on track to meet or exceed the CEAB requirements.
Biomaterials Theme:
Fall Session - Year 4 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. Winter Session - Year 4 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Engineering Biology CHE353H1 F 3 - 1 0.50 Surgical and Dental Implant MSE442H1 S 3 - 1 0.50
Applied Chemistry IV CHE562H1 F 3 - - 0.50 Design
Applied Polymer Chemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology CHE354H1 S 3 1 2 0.50
Science and Engineering
Introduction to Computational MSE438H1 F 3 2 1 0.50
Materials Design
Biomaterial Processing and MSE440H1 F 3 - 1 0.50
Properties
Nanomaterials Theme:
Fall Session - Year 4 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt. Winter Session - Year 4 Lect. Lab. Tut. Wgt.
Introduction to Micro- and ECE442H1 F 3 2 1 0.50 Optical and Photonic Materials MSE435H1 S 3 1 2 0.50
Nano-Fabrication Advanced Physical Properties MSE451H1 S 3 2 1 0.50
Technologies of Structural Nanomaterials
Electronic Materials MSE430H1 F 2 - 1 0.50 Nanotechnology in Alternate MSE458H1 S 3 - 2 0.50
Introduction to Computational MSE438H1 F 3 2 1 0.50 Energy Systems
Materials Design
Synthesis of Nanostructured MSE459H1 F 3 2 - 0.50
Materials
Research interests in the Department include process development, computer-aided materials engineering, physical chemistry of metal extraction,
mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, electrometallurgy, powder metallurgy, solidification and crystal growth, welding, structure and mechanical
properties of metallic, ceramic and composite materials, high strength polymers, nuclear materials, electronic and photonic materials, nanostructured
materials and synthesis and design of biomaterials.
(Offered by the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. For a listing of Academic Staff in the Department, please refer to Chapter 1).
Industrial Engineering (IE) is a discipline that applies engineering principles to the design and operation of organizations. Industrial Engineering students
learn to analyze, design, implement, control, evaluate, and improve the performance of complex organizations, taking into consideration people,
technology, and information systems. Industrial engineers use operations research, information engineering, and human factors tools and methods to
improve and optimize systems operations and performance.
Industrial engineers share the common goal of increasing an organizations efficiency, profitability and safety in a variety of industries including health
care, finance, retail, entertainment, government, information technology, transportation, energy, manufacturing, and consulting. Unlike traditional
disciplines in engineering and the mathematical sciences, IE addresses the role of the human decision-maker as a key contributor to the inherent
complexity of systems and the primary benefactor of the analyses.
Industrial Engineering bears close resemblance to: Management Science, Management Engineering, Operations Research, Operations Management,
and Systems Engineering.
The objective of the Industrial Engineering program curriculum is to educate engineers who:
Employ effective analysis and design tools;
Integrate perspectives into a systems view of the organization; and
Understand both the theory and the practice of Industrial Engineering.
In the first two years of the curriculum, emphasis is placed on fundamental principles of engineering and core industrial engineering concepts. Tools
taught in second year include: probability, psychology for engineers, fundamentals of object oriented programming, engineering economics and
accounting, operations research, differential equations, statistics, human centered systems design, and data modeling.
In the third year, students learn various perspectives on the operation of organizations, including productivity, information, ergonomics, and economics.
They also select technical electives allowing them to specialize in information engineering, operations research and human factors, and investigate other
IE areas such as business process engineering, design of information systems and facility planning. These same courses may be taken as fourth-year
technical electives (schedule permitting). Therefore, students may use their fourth year electives to pursue their specialization further in depth, or to
investigate other IE areas.
In fourth year, the central theme is the design and management of an organization as an integrated system. All students participate in an Integrated
Systems Design course to design the business processes of an organization, and a Capstone Design course that requires students to draw on
knowledge from all years of the IE program to tackle a real-world project with an industry partner. There is also a research thesis option.
Job opportunities for IE graduates are very diverse and offer challenging careers in a wide variety of industries, including consulting. Three prototypical
jobs for new graduates include:
Manage an organizational supply chain to ensure new products can be successfully introduced into global sales channels.
Test the interaction features of a new software application.
Identify increased capacity requirements necessary to accommodate the expected surgical volume of hospitals.
1. Students are able to substitute MAT186H1 with the online calculus course APS162H1.
2. Students are able to substitute MAT187H1 with the online calculus course APS163H1.
3. Students are able to substitute APS104H1 with the online course APS164H1.
1. Practical Experience Requirement - As described in the beginning pages of this chapter, students are required to have completed a total of 600
hours of acceptable practical experience before graduation (normally during their summer periods).
2. At least two of the four (0.5 credit) Complementary Studies Electives to be taken between third and fourth year must be Humanities/Social
Sciences courses (see the Complementary Studies section at the beginning of this chapter). Students are responsible for ensuring that each
elective taken is approved. Please consult the electives list available on the Engineering Office of the Registrar's website.
3. Students may choose an alternative Natural Science course to the three listed. A list of approved alternative Natural Science courses offered by
the Faculty of Arts & Science is available on the Engineering Office of the Registrar's website.
1. The Department is not able to schedule all fourth-year courses without conflict. However, students are required to select courses that allow for a
conflict-free timetable.
2. At least one technical elective in each of the 4F and 4W session must be chosen from the provided listings. Students who want to take a technical
elective substitute are required to obtain formal Departmental approval from the Undergraduate Office.
3. Industrial Engineering students are required to complete a two-term Capstone Design project, MIE490Y1, supervised by a licensed member of the
University of Toronto teaching staff.
4. At least two of the four (0.5 credit) Complementary Studies Electives to be taken between third and fourth year must be Humanities/Social
Sciences courses (see the Complementary Studies section at the beginning of this chapter). Students are responsible for ensuring that each
elective taken is approved. Please consult the electives list available on the Engineering Office of the Regisrtar's website.
5. Approval to register for the fourth-year thesis course (MIE498H1 or MIE498Y1) must be obtained from the Associate Chair - Undergraduate, and is
normally restricted to students with an overall average of at least B in their second and third years.
The Mechanical Engineering profession faces unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities in its efforts to serve the needs of society. The broad
disciplinary base and design orientation of the field will continue to make the skills of the mechanical engineer crucial to the success of virtually all
technical systems that involve energy, motion, materials, design, automation and manufacturing. The explosive growth in the availability of lower-cost,
compact and high speed computing hardware and software is already revolutionizing the analysis, design, manufacture and operation of many
mechanical engineering systems. Mechanical engineering systems are part of automotive engineering, robotics, fuel utilization, nuclear and thermal
power generation, materials behaviour in design applications, transportation, biomechanical engineering, environmental control and many others.
To prepare Mechanical Engineers for the challenges of such a broad discipline, the program is designed to:
(i) Provide fundamental knowledge of the various subdisciplines;
(ii) Teach methodology and systems analysis techniques for integrating this knowledge into useful design concepts, and
(iii) Make graduates fully conversant with modern facilities, such as CAD/CAM and microprocessor control, by which design concepts can be
produced and competitively manufactured.
The knowledge component includes the key subdisciplines of mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, control theory, dynamics, material science
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1. Students are able to substitute MAT186H1 with the online calculus course APS162H1.
2. Students are able to substitute MAT187H1 with the online calculus course APS163H1.
3. Students are able to substitute APS104H1 with the online course APS164H1.
1. In 4F, students will be required to take one additional course from each of the same two streams followed in third-year.
2. The Departments is not able to schedule all third-year, stream courses without conflict. However, students are required to select courses that allow
for a conflict-free timetable.
3. Students may choose an alternative Natural Science course to the three listed. A list of approved alternative Natural Science courses offered by the
Faculty of Arts & Science is available on the Engineering Office of the Registrar's website.
BIOENGINEERING
Students who are interested in completing a minor (6 courses) in Bioengineering should consult the beginning of this chapter for more information, and
should also meet with the Undergradaute Student Counsellor. Students may complete this minor by the end of the fourth-year, Mechanical program by
taking the following courses, however other combinations are possible:
CHE353H1, Engineering Biology
MIE331H1, Physiological Control Systems, and/or CHE354H1, Cellular and Mollecular Biology
ECE445H1, Neural Bioelectricity or ECE446H1, Sensory Communication or MIE343H1, Industrial Ergonomics & the Workplace or MIE439H1,
Biomechanics I or MIE448H1, Engineering Psychology & Human Performance or MSE440H1, Biomaterial Processing and Properties
MSE442H1, Surgical and Dental Implant Design
1. In 4F, students must take one required course (indicated above) from each of the same two streams followed in 3W.
2. Students are required to include at least one of the engineering design courses marked with a star (*) during the fourth year. It may be taken in either
4F or 4W.
3. In 4F, students may select an additional course from the Stream Courses list (above) to substitute for the technical elective.
4. Students may take only one of MIE422H1 (Automated Manufacturing) or AER525H1 (Robotics). AER525H1 (Robotics) is Limited Enrolment.
5. The Department is not able to schedule all fourth-year courses without conflict. However, students are required to select courses that allow for a
conflict-free timetable.
6. Students are permitted to take at most two technical elective substitutes in their fourth-year, but are required to obtain formal Departmental approval
from the Undergraduate Office.
7. At least two of the four (0.5 credit) Complementary Studies Electives to be taken between second and fourth year must he Humanities/Social
Sciences courses (see the Complementary Studies section at the beginning of this chapter). An equivalent 1.0 course is also acceptable. Students
are responsible for ensuring that each elective taken is approved. Please consult the electives list available on the Engineering Office of the
Registrar's website.
Mineral Engineering
LASSONDE MINERAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM (AELMEBASC)
Mineral engineering encompasses those activities necessary to extract and process natural mineral resources. The Lassonde Mineral Engineering
Program is comprehensive, covering topics from the entire scope of minerals engineering: from geology and mineral exploration, through analysis and
design of surface and underground excavations, mechanical and explosive excavation of geological materials, planning and management of mines and
quarries, processing of metallic, nonmetallic and industrial minerals, safety and environmental protection, and on to financial aspects of minerals
operations. This wide range of topics means that the program is truly interdisciplinary, using concepts and techniques from mathematics, physics,
chemistry, geology and economics; in the setting of the University of Toronto it is thus both interdepartmental and interfaculty, with the Departments of
Civil Engineering, Geology and Materials Science and Engineering contributing to the program. As Toronto is a world centre for mining and mining
finance, the program is able to maintain close links with the minerals industry, and thus invites recognised experts from various branches of the industry
to deliver state-of-the-art treatment of specialised topics within the curriculum.
The first year of the four-year curriculum is similar to that of other engineering programs at the University. All subsequent years are unique to the
Lassonde Mineral Engineering Program, with transfer into Year 2 of Mineral Engineering being permitted from both the General Engineering first year
and other engineering programs. Year 2 concentrates on minerals engineering fundamentals, and years 3 and 4 comprise a minerals engineering core
supplemented by technical electives. A wide range of technical electives are available, thereby allowing students to specialise should they so wish in one
particular branch of minerals engineering. Students also study humanities and complementary studies electives in the final two years. Practical aspects
of the program are presented through laboratory sessions, and students attend one survey and one geology field camp, each of two weeks duration.
Students are encouraged and helped to obtain industrial experience during summer vacations, and have the opportunity to take a Professional
Experience Year between years 3 and 4. Attractive entrance and in-course scholarships and bursaries are available, including the prestigious,
competitively awarded Lassonde Scholarships.
Graduates obtain a comprehensive training in minerals engineering, and are well prepared for future challenges in the planning and financing of mineral
and related engineering projects as well as for graduate study in mining, geological, or civil engineering. The program is accredited with the Canadian
Engineering Accreditation Board.
There will be many occasions where students are required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including safety footwear bearing the CSA
Green Patch, hard hats, protective eyewear with side shields, tear away safety vests and ear protection. Students are required to purchase their own
PPE. All field trips, laboratories, and other events require advance briefing on the nature of potential hazards and students are required to attend these
briefings and to follow the provided instructions.
Students are required to have completed at least 600 hours of acceptable practical experience before graduation. This is normally acquired during the
summer vacation periods or during a Professional Experience Year (PEY) internship.
Students with the necessary qualifications (generally at least a B+ average in the final year of the undergraduate program) who wish to proceed to
graduate studies may do so through the Lassonde Institute, an interdisciplinary research institute for engineering geoscience. The Department of Civil
Engineering, the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, the Department of Geology, and the
Collaborative Program in Geophysics are all collaborators in the Lassonde Institute.
The Engineering Departments offer programs leading to the MASc, MEng, and PhD degrees. Other Departments offer MSc and PhD degree programs.
Additional information may be obtained at www.lassondeinstitute.utoronto.ca or the websites of the collaborating Departments.
1. Students are able to substitute MAT186H1 with the online calculus course APS162H1.
2. Students are able to substitute MAT187H1 with the online calculus course APS163H1.
3. Students are able to substitute APS104H1 with the online course APS164H1.
* In order to graduate, students must obtain credits in the equivalent of at least four half-year Complementary Studies/Humanities and Social Sciences
(CS/HSS) Electives. Of these Electives, the equivalent of at least two half-year credits must be Humanities and Social Sciences. Refer to the Registrar's
Office website for a list of pre-approved CS/HSS Electives.
*CME358H1 - Survey CAMP (Civil and Mineral Practicals), is a two-week field-based course taken in the month prior to starting Third Year. The results
of this course are used in computing the student's Third Year Fall Session Average. An extra fee is charged to cover part of the costs of food and
accommodation.
*In order to graduate, students must obtain credits in the equivalent of at least four half-year Complementary Studies/Humanities and Social Sciences
(CS/HSS) Electives. Of these Electives, the equivalent of at least two half-year credits must be Humanities and Social Sciences. Refer to the Registrar's
Office website for a list of pre-approved CS/HSS Electives.
*MIN400H1 - This course is taken in the week prior to fall term of 4th year. The results of this are used in computing the student's fourth year fall session
average. An extra fee is charged to cover cost of room, board and travel.
*Students must choose 3 half credits of TECH elective from the lists provided below each term. 2 credits are taken in the fall semester, 1 credit is taken
in the winter semester.
*In order to graduate, students must obtain credits in the equivalent of at least four half-year Complementary Studies/Humanities and Social Sciences
(CS/HSS) Electives. Of these Electives, the equivalent of at least two half-year credits must be Humanities and Social Sciences. Refer to the Registrar's
Office website for a list of pre-approved CS/HSS Electives".
Sample
ECE461H1 S
Internetworking
IV- AECPEBASCC; IV - AECPEBASC, AEESCBASEC (elective) 3/3a/1a/0.50
F/S would indicate that the course given in the first session is repeated in the second session (a student may take one or the other, but not both); Y
would indicate a course that continues
over both sessions, i.e., a year-long course.
For determination as to whether a course is considered core or a technical elective for your program, consult your program curriculum outline in Chapter
7.
If a component of the course (ie lecture, laboratory or tutorial) timing is followed by an 'm', this means the component does not follow a weekly or
alternating format. The professor of the course will explain the timing of the component in class.
In addition to the 100-, 200-, 300- and 400-series courses, this Calendar also lists courses in the 500- and 1000-series. The 500-series courses are
undergraduate courses that are also intended for graduate students; 1000-series are graduate courses that are open to undergraduate students by
permission.
Many course descriptions include a statement of exclusions, prerequisites and co-requisites. The absence of such a statement does not imply that the
course does not have such conditions. In these statements, the oblique symbol (/) means OR, and the comma (,) means AND.
Any recommendation for textbooks should be considered as tentative only, and is subject to change. Students should therefore not purchase textbooks
until they have been in attendance in the course, unless informed otherwise by their department.
Note: Selected Arts and Science courses appear in this calendar. Requisite and exclusion information listed for Arts and Science course may
not apply to Engineering students. If you are unsure if you meet the requirement for a course you should speak with the Arts and Science
department offering the course or your departmental counsellor. Further, Breadth and Distribution requirements listed for Arts and Science
courses apply only to students registered in the Faculty of Arts and Science and do not apply to students registered in the Faculty of Applied
Science and Engineering.
For a complete course listing of Arts and Science courses please refer to the Arts and Science Academic Calendar.
Actuarial Science
AER310H1 S
AER301H1 F Gasdynamics
Dynamics 3/-/1/0.50
3/-/1/0.50 III-AEESCBASEA
III-AEESCBASEA, III-AEESCBASEZ,
I-AEMINRAM Basic introduction to compressible gasdynamics. Includes some
Reference frames in relative translation and rotation, vector and matrix fundamental thermodynamics, thermal and caloric equations of state,
formulations. Dynamics of a single particle and of systems of particles. derivation of Eulers equations by control volume approach. Also,
Lagranges equations. DAlemberts and Hamiltons principle. Orbital includes the theory of steady flows in ducts with area changes, adiabatic
dynamics. Rigid body kinematics and dynamics, Lagrangian approach to frictional flows, duct flows with heat transfer, normal and oblique shock
vibrations of complex systems. Model analysis. Primary Reference: class waves, Prandtl-Meyer expansion wave, moving shock and rarefaction
notes. Reference Books: Greenwood, Principles of Dynamics; Goldstein, waves, shock tubes, and wind tunnels. The lectures are supplemented by
Classical Mechanics. problem sets. Reference book: Anderson, J.D., Modern Compressible
Prerequisite: AER210H1, MAT185H1 and PHY180H1 Flow with Historical Perspective.
Exclusion: MIE301H1 Prerequisite: AER307H1
AER372H1 S AER501H1 F
Control Systems Advanced Mechanics of Structures
3/1.50/1/0.50 3/-/1/0.50
III-AEESCBASEA, III-AEESCBASEJ, IV-AEESCBASEA
III-AEESCBASEZ
Introduction to the Finite Element Method and Structural Optimization.
An introduction to dynamic systems and control. Models of physical
Review of linear elasticity: stress, strain and material constitutive laws,
systems. Stability and feedback control theory. Analysis and synthesis of
Variational Principles. The Finite Element technique: problem formulation
linear feedback systems by classical and state space techniques.
- methods of Ritz and Galerkin, element properties - C0 and C1
Introduction to nonlinear and optimal control systems. Digital computer
formulations, static and dynamic problems: applications to bar, beam,
control. Multivariable feedback system design.
membrane and plate problems. Structural Optimization: Overview of
Prerequisite: MAT185H1 and MAT292H1
problems, Optimal Design problem formulation, solution strategies -
Exclusion: CHE322H1, ECE356H1 or MIE404H1
gradient search techniques, Sensitivity analysis for static and dynamic
problems, Optimization problems using commercial finite element codes.
AER373H1 S Text: Shames & Dym, Energy and Finite Element Methods in Structural
Mechanics of Solids and Structures Mechanics.
3/-/1/0.50 Prerequisite: AER373H1
III-AEESCBASEA, III-AEESCBASEI
Recommended Preparation: AER373H1
An Introduction to Solid and Structural Mechanics. Continuum
Mechanics: Stress, strain and constitutive relations for continuous
systems, Equilibrium equations, Force and Flexibility methods, AER503H1 S
Introduction to Cartesian Tensors. Variational Principles: Virtual Work,
Aeroelasticity
3/-/1/0.50
Complementary Virtual Work, Strain Energy and Work, Principle of IV-AEESCBASEA
Stationary Value of the Total Potential Energy, Complementary Potential
Static aeroelastic phenomena are studied, including divergence of
Energy, Reissners Principle, Calculus of Variations, Hamiltons Principle.
slender wings and control reversal. Various methods of solution are
Beam and Plate theory. Dynamics of discrete and continuous systems.
considered such as closed form, matrix format iteration and the Rayleigh-
Prerequisite: CIV102H1
Ritz approach. A Study of vibration and flutter of wings and control
surfaces is presented with particular emphasis on those parameters
AER406H1 S which affect flutter speed.
Aircraft Design Prerequisite: AER307H1 and AER501H1
-/-/3/0.50
IV-AEESCBASEA
This course involves the detailed preliminary design of an airplane.
Performance and mission specifications are given, as well as the
engines characteristics. The class is divided into teams of three to four
students who are guided to develop an airplane that can meet these
APS191H1 S
Introduction to Engineering APS299Y0 Y
Summer Research Abroad
1/-/-/0.15
I-AEENGBASC -/7/-/1.00
This is a seminar series that will preview the core fields in Engineering. An independent research project conducted in an engineering laboratory
Each seminar will highlight one of the major areas of Engineering. The at an approved partner institution abroad for 10-16 weeks in the summer
format will vary and may include application examples, challenges, case term. This course is intended for students who will have completed their
studies, career opportunities, etc. The purpose of the seminar series is to 2nd or 3rd year of study by the time they take the course. Students must
provide first year students with some understanding of the various apply for this program through the Centre for International Experience in
options within the Faculty to enable them to make educated choices for the fall term and will be notified by January if they are accepted.
second year. This course will be offered on a credit/no credit basis. Students should inquire with their home department to determine
whether the course can count towards their degree requirements. For
more information, please contact the Cross-Disciplinary Programs Office
APS234H1 F at [email protected]
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Prerequisite: Pre-requisite: Students must have a cGPA of at least 3.0
4/-/1/0.50
I-AECERENTR, I-AEMINBUS and permission of their department.
Complementary Studies elective
APS301H1 F
Part 1 of the 2 Part Entrepreneurship Program Technology in Society and the Biosphere I
The age of enterprise has arrived. Strategic use of technology in all sorts 3/-/1/0.50
of businesses makes the difference between success and failure for II-AECIVBASC, IV-AEESCBASEI,
these firms. Wealth creation is a real option for many and the business I-AEMINENR, I-AEMINENV
atmosphere is ready for you! Increasingly, people are seeing the Humanities and Social Science Elective
advantages of doing their own thing, in their own way, in their own time. This course teaches future engineers to look beyond their specialized
Entrepreneurs can control their own lives, structure their own progress domains of expertise in order to understand how technology functions
and be accountable for their own success - they can fail, but they can not within human life, society and the biosphere. By providing this context for
be fired! After all, engineers are the most capable people to be in the design and decision-making, students will be enabled to do more than
forefront of this drive to the business life of the next century. This course achieve the desired results by also preventing or significantly reducing
is the first of a series of two dealing with entrepreneurship and undesired consequences. A more preventively-oriented mode of
management of a small company. It is intended that the student would practicing engineering will be developed in four areas of application:
continue to take the follow up course APS432 as s/he progresses toward materials and production, energy, work and cities. The emphasis within
the engineering degree. Therefore, it is advisable that the descriptions of these topics will reflect the interests of the class.
both courses be studied prior to deciding to take this one. This is a
limited enrolment course. If the number of students electing to take the
2016 University of Toronto - Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering 175
Course Descriptions
APS302H1 S analysis, environmental and sustainability issues, and social benefits.
Technology in Society and the Biosphere II Case study examples of organizations bringing these technologies into
3/-/1/0.50 use. India and Canada respectively in a global energy context relative to
I-AEMINENV
China, the U.S. and the Middle Eastern countries. Developing a
Humanities and Social Science Elective framework for broader assessment of the context of engineering work
This course examines the interactions between advanced technology how engineering solutions and practices vary depending on the setting
and human life, society and the biosphere. Topics include: where the solutions are used. Possible collaborations between India
industrialization and the birth of rationality and technique; the computer and Canada, and between universities in the two countries, are explored.
and information revolution as symptom of a deeper socio-cultural
transformation; other post-industrial phenomena; the transition from Offered through Summer Abroad Program. Duration of the course will be
experience to information; technique as social force, life-milieu and two to three calendar weeks, comprising approximately 42 hours of
system; and living with complex socio-technical systems. classroom instruction (up to 7 hours per day) and at least 3 field trips
Prerequisite: APS301H1/APS203H1/APS103H1 totaling 10 hours of instruction time. Total of 52 hours of instruction
scheduled over 2-3 weeks.
APS304H1 S This course is not offered in 2015-16.
Preventive Engineering and Social Development Exclusion: APS510H1
3/-/1/0.50
I-AEMINENV
Humanities and Social Science Elective APS320H1 F
The present intellectual and professional division of labour makes it next Representing Science on Stage
to impossible for specialists to deal with the consequences of their 2/-/2/0.50
I-AECERCOM
decisions that fall beyond their domains of expertise, thus
institutionalizing an end-of-pipe approach to the many problems created Humanities and Social Science elective
by contemporary civilization. To turn this situation around, preventive An examination of representations of science/scientists in theatre.
approaches have been developed that use the understanding of how Reading and/or viewing of works by contemporary playwrights and
technology interacts with human life, society and the biosphere to adjust related materials on science and culture. Critical essays; in-class
decision-making in order to achieve the desired results while at the same discussion and scene study.
time preventing or reducing undesired effects. These preventive
approaches can transform our materials and production systems, energy
systems, workplaces and urban habitats to make contemporary ways of APS321H1 F
life more economically sound, socially viable and environmentally
Representing Science and Technology in Popular Media
2/-/2/0.50
sustainable. I-AECERCOM
Prerequisite: APS301H1/APS203H1/APS103H1, APS302H1
Humanities and Social Science elective
CHE333H1 S
CHE322H1 S
Process Dynamics and Control Chemical Reaction Engineering
3/-/2/0.50
3/-/2/0.50 III-AECHEBASC, IV-AEESCBASEJ
III-AECHEBASC
Covers the basics of simple reactor design and performance, with
The major goals of this course are to teach students how to model
emphasis on unifying the concepts in kinetics, thermodynamics and
chemical processes and how to design control strategies for these
transport phenomena. Topics include flow and residence time
processes. The first part of the course focuses on the types of
distributions in various reactor types as well as the influence of transport
interconnections encountered in chemical engineering, namely feedback,
properties (bulk and interphase) on kinetics and reactor performance.
parallel and series connections, and their effect on the process
The interplay of these facets of reaction engineering is illustrated by use
dynamics. The second part of the course looks at the design of feedback,
of appropriate computer simulations.
feedforward, cascade and multivariable control strategies for these
processes and interprets these types of engineered interconnections in
terms of the effect they have on the performance of the overall system. CHE334H1 S
This course will make extensive use of interactive learning through Team Strategies for Engineering Design
computer simulation based on the Matlab software package and its 1/-/2/0.25
III-AECHEBASC
associated Simulink block diagram simulation environment.
In this course, team strategies including how teams work, how to lead
and manage teams, and decision making methodologies for successful
CHE323H1 F teams will be taught in the context of engineering design. The
Engineering Thermodynamics
development of problem solving and design steps will be undertaken.
3/-/2/0.50
III-AECHEBASC, I-AEMINENR This course will be taught with an emphasis on team development and
problem solving as it relates to the practice of process safety
Classical thermodynamics and its applications to engineering processes
management in engineering and engineering design. The teams will
are introduced. Topics include: the concepts of energy, work and
develop a PFD and P&IDs, as well as an operating procedure for a
entropy; the first and second laws of thermodynamics; properties of pure
portion of the process. Thus, environmental and occupational health and
substances and mixtures; the concepts of thermal equilibrium, phase
safety becomes the vehicle through which the teamwork is performed.
equilibrium and chemical equilibrium; and heat engines and refrigeration
cycles.
CHE341H1 F
Engineering Materials
CHE324H1 F
3/-/1/0.50
Process Design IV-AECHEBASC
3/4m/1/0.75
III-AECHEBASC This course advances the understanding of the use of materials in
engineering design, with special emphasis on corrosion and the effect of
This course presents the philosophy and typical procedures of chemical
chemical environment on long term failure modes. Students will learn
engineering design projects. The course begins at the design concept
how to apply material property data to specify materials for load bearing
phase. Material and energy balances are reviewed along with the design
applications, thermal and other non-structural applications, and chemical
of single unit operations and equipment specification sheets. The impact
containment and transport. Topics will include strength of materials
of recycles on equipment sizing is covered. Safety, health and
concepts, an introduction to computerized materials databases, material
environmental regulations are presented. These lead to the development
failure modes and criteria, principles of corrosion, and practical
of safe operating procedures. The systems for developing Piping and
applications of corrosion prediction and mitigation. Students are required
Instrumentation diagrams are presented. Process safety studies such as
CIV209H1 S
Civil Engineering Materials
3/2/2/0.50
Chemistry II-AECIVBASC
Deals with the basic principles necessary for the use and selection of
materials used in Civil Engineering and points out the significance of
these in practice. Fundamentals which provide a common basis for the
properties of various materials are stressed. The laboratory time is
Civil Engineering devoted to demonstrations illustrating the fundamentals covered in
lectures.
CIV100H1 F Prerequisite: APS104H1 or MSE101H1
Mechanics
3/-/2/0.50
I-AECHEBASC, I-AECIVBASC, CIV214H1 S
I-AECPEBASC, I-AEELEBASC, Structural Analysis I
I-AEENGBASC, I-AEINDBASC, 3/-/2/0.50
I-AELMEBASC, I-AEMECBASC, II-AECIVBASC
I-AEMMSBASC
This course provides an introduction to the nature of loads and restraints
The principles of statics are applied to composition and resolution of and types of structural elements, and then reviews the analysis of
forces, moments and couples. The equilibrium states of structures are statically determinate structures. Shear and moment diagrams for beams
examined. Throughout, the free body diagram concept is emphasized. and frames are considered, along with influence lines, cantilever
Vector algebra is used where it is most useful, and stress blocks are structures, three-pin arches, cables and fatigue. Virtual work principles
introduced. Shear force diagrams, bending moment diagrams and stress- are viewed and applied to various structural systems. An introduction to
strain relationships for materials are discussed. Stress and deformation the analysis of indeterminate structures is made, and the Portal method
in axially loaded members and flexural members (beams) are also is applied to the analysis of building frames under lateral loads.
covered. Displacement methods of an analysis including moment distribution are
Exclusion: APS160H1 also studied.
Prerequisite: MAT188H1, CIV210H1/CME210H1
CIV102H1 F
Structures and Materials - An Introduction to Engineering CIV220H1 F
Design Urban Engineering Ecology
3/1/1/0.50 3/-/1/0.50
I-AEESCBASE
II-AECIVBASC, III,IV-AECPEBASC,
An introduction to the art and science of designing structures. Topics III,IV-AEELEBASC, III-AEINDBASC,
include: 1) material bodies that sustain or resist force, work, energy, III-AEMECBASC, I-AEMINENV
stress and strain; 2) the properties of engineering materials (strength, Core Course in the Environmental Engineering Minor Basic concepts of
stiffness, ductility); 3) simple structural elements; 4) engineering beam ecology within the context of urban environments. Response of
theory; 5) stability of columns; 6) the practical problems which constrain organisms, populations, dynamic predator-prey and competition
the design of structures such as bridges, towers, pressure vessels, processes, and ecosystems to human activities. Thermodynamic basis
dams, ships, aircraft, bicycles, birds and trees; and 7) design methods for food chains, energy flow, biodiversity and ecosystem stability.
aimed at producing safe, functional, efficient and elegant structures. Biogeochemical cycles, habitat fragmentation and bioaccumulation.
Introduction to industrial ecology and life cycle assessment principles.
Urban metabolism and material flow analysis of cities. Response of
Corequisite: PHY180H1 receiving waters to pollution and introduction to waste water treatment.
Exclusion: CIV100H1 Emphasis is on identifying the environment/engineering interface and
minimizing environmental impacts.
Prerequisite: CHE112H1.
Exclusion: EDV220H1
CIV380H1 S CIV420H1 F
Sustainable Energy Systems Construction Engineering
3/-/1/0.50 3/-/2/0.50
III-AECIVBASC, IV-AEESCBASEI IV-AECIVBASC
This course will provide students with knowledge of energy demand and This course considers the engineering aspects of construction including
supply from local to national scales. Topics include energy demands earthmoving, equipment productivity, fleet balancing, formwork design,
throughout the economy, major energy technologies, how these shoring, hoisting, aggregate production, equipment operating costs, and
technologies work, how they are evaluated quantitatively, their modular construction. Several construction projects will be reviewed to
economics and their impacts on the environment. In addition, the ever demonstrate methods and processes. Students will be expected to visit
changing context in which these technologies (and emerging construction sites, so safety boots and hard hats are required.
technologies) are being implemented will be outlined. Systems
approaches including life cycle assessment, will be refined and applied to
evaluate energy systems. A particular focus will be placed on analysis of CIV440H1 S
Environmental Impact and Risk Assessment
energy alternatives within a carbon constrained economy.
3/-/1/0.50
Prerequisite: CIV375H1, CIV220H1 IV-AECHEBASC, IV-AECIVBASC,
Corequisite: CME368H1 IV-AEESCBASEJ, IV-AELMEBASC,
IV-AEMECBASC, I-AEMINENR,
I-AEMINENV
CIV382Y1 Y Core Course in the Environmental Engineering Minor. The process and
Civil Engineering Communication Portfolio
techniques for assessing and managing the impacts on and risks to
-/-/0.25/0.00
III-AECIVBASC humans and the ecosystem associated with engineered facilities,
processes and products. Both biophysical and social impacts are
Students will assemble a portfolio of communication assignments drawn
addressed. Topics include: environmental assessment processes;
from their second and third year Civil Engineering courses as a
environmental legislation; techniques for assessing impacts; engineering
showcase of their ability to meet the graduate attributes for
risk analysis; health risk assessment; risk management and
communication. The student will demonstrate competence in discipline
communication; social impact assessment; cumulative impacts;
specific written, oral, and visual communication through the selection of
environmental management systems; the process of considering
assignments for the portfolio. Each entry will be framed by a short
alternative methods for preventing and controlling impacts; and
introduction speaking to the context of the work and its significance in the
stakeholder involvement and public participation. Examples are drawn
portfolio. Students whose communication work is not up to standard will
from various engineering activities and facilities such as energy
be provided with opportunities for revision. The course will be offered on
production, chemical production, treatment plants, highways and landfills.
a credit/no credit basis; students who receive no credit must retake the
course in year 4.
CIV455H1 F
Collaborative Design Project I
CIV401H1 F 1/3/-/0.50
Design and Optimization of Hydro and Wind Electric Plants IV-AEESCBASEI
3/-/2/0.50
I-AEESCBASEJ The first of two integrated design project courses that are focussed on a
single problem that has both transportation and structural design
The application of turbo-machinery including the design and operation of
elements. This course emphasizes transportation engineering design.
typical wind and hydroelectric plants from first principles to the various
However, consideration of structural engineering aspects are included,
types of turbo-machines choices. Fundamental fluid mechanics
in preparation for the second course in the series. Emphasis is on an
equations, efficiency coefficients, momentum exchanges, characteristic
integrated design process from conceptual design through to a
curves, similarity laws, specific speed, vibration, cavitation of hydraulic
constructible plan which addresses the functional, economic, aesthetic
turbines, pump/turbines; variable speed machines including transients
and environmental aspects of the problem.
and hydraulic stability. An introduction to overall system configuration
and both component and system optimization. Case studies.
Exclusion: EDV301H1, CIV301H1
CME261H1 F CME358H1 F
Engineering Mathematics I Survey CAMP (Civil and Mineral Practicals)
3/1/1/0.50 -/-/-/0.50
II-AECIVBASC, II-AELMEBASC III-AECIVBASC, IV-AEESCBASEI,
This course deals with both numerical methods for engineering analysis III-AELMEBASC
(solution of linear and non-linear equations, interpolation, numerical This two-week August field camp provides students with the opportunity
integration) and advanced topics in analytical calculus (multiple integrals to further their understanding of the vital interactions between the natural
and vector analysis). Within the numerical methods portion of the course and the built environments. Through fieldwork, students gain hands-on
emphasis is placed on problem formulation, solution algorithm design experience in the use of various field instruments used by Civil and
and programming applications. Within the analytical calculus portion Mineral Engineers. The essentials of land surveying and the use of
emphasis is placed on the mathematical foundations of engineering surveying instruments including Global Positioning Systems are taught
practice and the interrelationship between analytical and numerical as students carry out a series of field exercises that include route
solution methods. surveys, topographic surveys and construction surveys. Survey
Prerequisite: MAT188H1, MAT187H1 calculations, sources of error, corrections and adjustments are also
Exclusion: CIV261H1 introduced. In order to better understand our impact on the natural
environment, students also perform several additional exercises. These
CME263H1 S may include the measurement of river flows, remote sensing of soil and
Probability Theory for Civil and Mineral Engineers rock, remediation of a borrow pit, and the evaluation of the renewable
3/-/2/0.50 energy potential of the wind and solar radiation. Note: This course
II-AECIVBASC, II-AELMEBASC requires payment of an extra fee for room and board.
Probability theory as the study of random phenomena in Civil and Mineral Exclusion: CIV358H1
Engineering systems, including the definition of probability, conditional
probability, Bayes theorem in discrete and continuous sample spaces. CME362H1 S
Common single and multivariate distributions. Mathematical expectation Engineering Mathematics II
including mean and variance. Independence. An introduction to 3/-/2/0.50
realizations of probability models and parameter estimation. II-AECIVBASC, II-AELMEBASC
Exclusion: CIV263H1 This course continues the study of numerical and analytical methods for
civil engineering analysis. Analytical and numerical methods for solving
CME270H1 F ordinary differential equations are treated in some detail, followed by
Fluid Mechanics I numerical solution methods for partial differential equations. The final
3/1.50/1/0.50 major topic of the course deals with an introduction to optimization.
II-AECIVBASC, II-AELMEBASC Emphasis is placed throughout the course on problem formulation,
Fluid and flow characteristics, applications, dimensions and units. Fluid solution algorithm design and programming applications.
statics. One-dimensional flow including conservation of mass, energy Exclusion: CIV362H1
and momentum. Introduction to dimensional analysis and similitude,
laminar and turbulent flow, boundary layer concept, and flow about CME368H1 F
immersed objects. Calculation of flow in closed conduits and open Engineering Economics and Decision Making
channels. 3/-/1/0.50
Exclusion: CIV270H1 I-AECERBUS, I-AECERENTR,
III-AECIVBASC, III-AELMEBASC,
I-AEMINBUS
The incorporation of economic and non-monetary considerations for
making decision about public and private sector engineering systems in
urban and other contexts. Topics include rational decision making; cost
concepts; time value of money and engineering economics;
microeconomic concepts; treatment of risk and uncertainty; and public
project evaluation techniques incorporating social and environmental
CSC180H1 F
Introduction to Computer Programming
3/3/-/0.50
I-AEESCBASE Earth Science
The first of two courses that introduces students to programming and
computational thinking, and prepares them for additional study across a
breadth of programming fields. Students will learn to use the Python
programming language to design and implement computational solutions
to problems drawn from their 1F courses, with specific focus on Economics
algorithms, data structures, problem decomposition, and the use of
programming paradigms appropriate to the problems being solved.
Specifically, this course aims to have students work with and understand
profiling and runtime analysis, searching and sorting algorithms, and the
use of recursion.
Electrical and Computer
Exclusion: APS105H1, APS106H1 or CSC192H1 Engineering
CSC190H1 S ECE101H1 S
Computer Algorithms and Data Structures Seminar Course: Introduction to Electrical and Computer
3/3/-/0.50 Engineering
I-AEESCBASE 1/-/-/0.15
The second of two courses that introduces students to programming and I-AECPEBASC, I-AEELEBASC
computational thinking, and prepares them for additional study across a This is a seminar series that will introduce first year students to the
breadth of programming fields. Students will learn to use the C wealth of subjects within the field of Electrical and Computer
programming language to design and implement computational solutions Engineering. Instructors will be drawn from the various research groups
to problems drawn from their 1S courses, and will explore new within the Department. This course will be offered on a credit/no-credit
programming paradigms, algorithm design techniques, and data basis. Credit will not be given to students who attend fewer than 70% of
structures appropriate to these challenges. Specifically, this course aims the seminars. Students who receive no credit for the course must re-take
to have students work with and understand linked lists, stacks, queues, it in their 2F session. Students who have not received credit for this
trees, heaps, hashing, pointers (including function pointers) and arrays, course at the end of their 2F session will not be permitted to register in
data types and bit operations, and dynamic memory management. session 2S.
Prerequisite: CSC180H1
Exclusion: APS106H1, CSC192H1, ECE244H1 or MIE250H1 ECE110H1 S
Electrical Fundamentals
CSC326H1 F 3/1m/2m/0.50
I-AECPEBASC, I-AEELEBASC,
Programming Languages I-AEENGBASC, I-AEINDBASC,
3/1.50m/1m/0.50 I-AEMECBASC, I-AEMMSBASC
III,IV-AECPEBASC, III,IV-AEELEBASC,
IV-AEESCBASER An overview of the physics of electricity and magnetism: Coulombs law,
Gauss law, Amperes law, Faradays law. Physics of capacitors, resistors
Study of programming styles and paradigms. Included are object-
and inductors. An introduction to circuit analysis: resistive circuits, nodal
oriented scripting functional and logic-based approaches. Languages that
and mesh analysis, 1st order RC and RL transient response
support these programming styles will be introduced. Languages treated
and sinusoidal steady-state analysis.
include Python, Lisp or Scheme and Prolog.
Exclusion: CSC324H1
CSC444H1 F ECE159H1 S
Software Engineering I Fundamentals of Electric Circuits
3/1.50m/1m/0.50 3/1.50/1/0.50
III,IV-AECPEBASC, III,IV-AEELEBASC, I-AEESCBASE
IV-AEESCBASER
Topics include: DC linear circuit elements; DC linear circuit analysis;
The software development process. Software requirements and
Kirchhoffs Laws and superposition; Thevenin and Norton equivalents;
specifications. Software design techniques. Techniques for developing
nodal analysis; operational amplifier; transient response of linear circuits;
large software systems; CASE tools and software development
sinusoidal steady state analysis; phasors; power in AC circuits; frequency
environments. Software testing, documentation and maintenance.
2016 University of Toronto - Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering 195
Course Descriptions
response; and resonance phenomena. ECE231H1 S
Introductory Electronics
3/1.50m/2m/0.50
Exclusion: ECE110H1 or ECE212H1 II-AECPEBASC, II-AEELEBASC
Recommended Preparation: MAT194H1 and ESC103H1 An introduction to electronic circuits using operational amplifiers, diodes,
bipolar junction transistors and field-effect transistors.
ECE201H1 F
Electrical and Computer Engineering Seminar ECE241H1 F
1/-/-/0.15 Digital Systems
II-AECPEBASC, II-AEELEBASC 3/3m/-/0.50
This seminar introduces second year students to the various career II-AECPEBASC, II-AEELEBASC
pathways within the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Digital logic circuit design with substantial hands-on laboratory work.
Instructors from various areas will talk about third and fourth year ECE Algebraic and truth table representation of logic functions and variables.
courses in weekly seminars to guide students with the selection of upper Optimizations of combinational logic, using dont cares. Multi-level logic
year courses. The course also offers talks and advice to aid students optimization. Transistor-level design of logic gates; propagation delay
transitioning into second year, as well as enhance students' skills such as and timing of gates and circuits. The Verilog hardware description
stress management and time management. This course will be offered language. Memory in digital circuits, including latches, clocked flip-flops,
on a credit/no credit basis. Credit will not be given to students who and Static Random Access Memory. Set-up and hold times of sequential
attend fewer than 70% of the seminars. Students who receive no credit logic. Finite state machines - design and implementation. Binary number
for the course must re-take it in their 3F session. Students who have not representation, hardware addition and multiplication. Tri-state gates, and
received credit for this course at the end of their 3F session will not be multiplexors. There is a major lab component using Complex
permitted to register for their 3S session. Programmable Logic Devices (CPLDs) and Field-Programmable Gate
Arrays (FPGAs) and associated computer-aided design software.
ECE212H1 F
Circuit Analysis ECE243H1 S
3/1.50m/2m/0.50 Computer Organization
II-AECPEBASC, II-AEELEBASC 3/3m/-/0.50
Nodal and loop analysis and network theorems. Natural and forced II-AECPEBASC, II-AEELEBASC
response of RL, RC, and RLC circuits. Sinusoidal steady-state analysis. Basic computer structure. Design of central processing unit. Hardwired
Frequency response; resonance phenomena; poles and zeros; control. Input-output and the use of interrupts. Assembly language
applications of the Laplace transform. programming. Main memory organization and caches. Peripherals and
interfacing. System design considerations. The laboratory will consist of
ECE216H1 S experiments involving logic systems and microprocessors and a large
Signals and Systems open project. Design activity constitutes a major portion of laboratory
3/1/2/0.50 work.
II-AECPEBASC, II-AEELEBASC
Fundamental discrete- and continuous-time signals, definition and ECE244H1 F
properties of systems, linearity and time invariance, convolution, impulse Programming Fundamentals
response, differential and difference equations, Fourier analysis, 3/2m/1m/0.50
sampling and aliasing, applications in communications. II-AECPEBASC, II-AEELEBASC
Provides a foundation in programming using an object-oriented
ECE221H1 S programming language. Topics include: classes and objects, inheritance,
Electric and Magnetic Fields exception handling, basic data structures (lists, tree, etc.), big-O
3/1m/2m/0.50 complexity analysis, and testing and debugging. The laboratory
II-AECPEBASC, II-AEELEBASC assignments emphasize the use of object-oriented programming
The fundamental laws of electromagnetics are covered, including constructs in the design and implementation of reasonably large
Coulomb's law, Gauss' law, Poisson's and Laplace's equations, the Biot- programs.
Savart law, Ampere's law, Faraday's law, and Maxwell's equations.
Vector calculus is applied to determine the relationship between the ECE253H1 F
electric and magnetic fields and their sources (charges and currents). Digital and Computer Systems
The interaction of the fields with material media will be discussed, 3/3/-/0.50
including resistance, polarization in dielectrics, magnetization in magnetic II-AEESCBASE
materials, properties of magnetic materials and boundary conditions. Digital system design principles. Logic circuits, logic synthesis. Registers,
Other topics include: electric and magnetic forces, the electric potential, arithmetic circuits, counters, finite state machines, and programmable
capacitance and inductance, electric and magnetic energy, magnetic logic devices. Verilog hardware description language. Computer
circuits, and boundary-value problems. structure, machine language instruction execution and sequencing,
addressing techniques. Processors, input/output techniques, and
memory hierarchy. The laboratory work consists of exercises involving
the design of logic circuits, and microprocessor systems. Modern
computer-aided design tools and FPGA technology are used. Design
aspects constitute a major portion of laboratory work.
Exclusion: ECE241H1
ECE361H1 F/S
ECE354H1 S Computer Networks I
Electronic Circuits 3/1.50m/1m/0.50
3/1.50/0.50/0.50 III,IV-AECPEBASC, III,IV-AEELEBASC,
III-AEESCBASER IV-AEESCBASER
A course on analog and digital electronic circuits. Topics include single- Layered network architectures; overview of TCP/IP protocol suite.
stage amplifiers, current mirrors, cascode amplifiers and differential pairs. Introduction to sockets; introduction to application layer protocols. Peer-
Amplifier frequency response, feedback and stability are also covered. to-Peer Protocols: ARQ; TCP reliable stream service; flow control. Data
Digital CMOS logic circuits are introduced. Link Controls: Framing; PPP; HDLC. Medium access control and LANs:
Aloha; Ethernet; Wireless LANs; Bridges. Packet Switching: Datagram
ECE355H1 F and virtual circuit switching; Shortest path algorithms; Distance vector
Signal Analysis and Communication and link state algorithms.
3/-/2/0.50 Prerequisite: STA286H1 or ECE302H1
III-AEESCBASER, IV-AEESCBASET Corequisite: ECE302H1. (Students must take the co-requisite,
An introduction to continuous-time and discrete-time signals and ECE302H1 in the same term as ECE361H, OR in a term before
systems. Topics include characterization of linear time-invariant systems, taking ECE361H1.)
Fourier analysis, linear filtering, sampling of continuous-time signals, and
modulation techniques for communication systems. ECE363H1 S
Communication Systems
ECE356H1 S 3/1.50/1/0.50
III-AEESCBASER, IV-AEESCBASET,
Linear Systems and Control I-AEMINRAM
3/1.50/1/0.50
IV-AEESCBASEO, III-AEESCBASER An introductory course in analog and digital communication systems.
Analog and digital signals. Probability and random processes. Energy
An introduction to dynamic systems and their control. Differential
and power spectral densities; bandwidth. Distortionless analog
equation models of physical systems using transfer functions and state
communication; amplitude, frequency and phase modulation systems;
space models. Linearization. Initial and input response. Stability theory.
frequency division multiplexing. Sampling, quantization and pulse code
Principle of feedback. Internal Model Principle. Frequencey response.
modulation (PCM). Baseband digital communication; intersymbol
Nyquist stability. Loop shaping theory. Computer aided design using
interference (ISI); Nyquists ISI criterion; eye diagrams. Passband digital
MATLAB and Simulink.
communications; amplitude-, phase- and frequency-shift keying; signal
Prerequisite: ECE355H1
constellations. Performance analysis of analog modulation schemes in
the presence of noise. Performance analysis of PCM in noise.
ECE357H1 S Prerequisite: MAT389H1 and ECE355H1
Electromagnetic Fields
3/1.50/1/0.50
IV-AEESCBASEJ, III-AEESCBASEP, ECE410H1 F
III-AEESCBASER Control Systems
An introduction to transmission line theory: voltage and current waves, 3/1.50m/1m/0.50
characteristic impedance, reflections from the load and source, transients III,IV-AECPEBASC, III,IV-AEELEBASC,
I-AEMINRAM
on the line, Smiths chart, impedance matching. Fundamentals of
State space analysis of linear systems, the matrix exponential,
electromagnetic theory: Maxwells equations, Helmholtzs theorem, time
linearization of nonlinear systems. Structural properties of linear systems:
retarded scalar and vector potentials, gauges, boundary conditions,
stability, controllability, observability, stabilizability, and detectability. Pole
electric and magnetic fields wave equations and their solutions in
assignment using state feedback, state estimation using observers, full-
lossless and lossy medium. Plane wave propagation, reflection and
order and reduced-order observer design, design of feedback
transmission at boundaries. Constitutive relations and dispersion.
compensators using the separation principle, control design for tracking.
Radiating dipole and waveguides.
Control design based on optimization, linear quadratic optimal control,
the algebraic Riccati equation. Laboratory experiments include computer-
ECE358H1 S aided design using MATLAB and the control of an inverted pendulum on
Foundations of Computing a cart.
3/-/1/0.50
IV-AEESCBASEF, III-AEESCBASER, Prerequisite: ECE311H1
I-AEMINRAM Exclusion: ECE557H1
Fundamentals of algorithm design and computational complexity,
including: analysis of algorithms, graph algorithms, greedy algorithms,
divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, network flow, approximation
algorithms, the theory of NP-completeness, and various NP-complete
problems.
ECE527H1 F
Photonic Devices ECE540H1 S
3/-/2m/0.50 Optimizing Compilers
III,IV-AECPEBASC, III,IV-AEELEBASC, 3/3m/-/0.50
IV-AEESCBASEJ, IV-AEESCBASEO, III,IV-AECPEBASC, III,IV-AEELEBASC,
IV-AEESCBASEP, IV-AEESCBASER, IV-AEESCBASER
I-AEMINNANO
Theoretical and practical aspects of building modern optimizing
Introduction to photonic devices and components useful in a wide range compilers. Topics: intermediate representations, basic blocks and flow
of applications from bio-sensors to optical graphs, data flow analysis, partial evaluation and redundancy elimination,
communications. Fundamentals in the operation and design of the loop optimizations, register allocation, instruction scheduling,
devices will be covered. Topics include: electromagnetic waves; interprocedural memory hierarchy optimizations. Students will implement
birefringence and polarization; periodic structures and thin films; optical significant optimizations within the framework of a modern research
waveguides; interferometers and resonators; couplers and splitters; compiler. Experience in C programming required.
amplifiers and lasers; photonic intergration; nano-photonics.
Prerequisite: ECE318H1 or ECE320H1 or ECE357H1 Not offered in 2015-16.
FOR425H1 S
Bioenergy and Biorefinery Technology
2/-/2/0.50
Forestry I-AECERRRE, IV-AECHEBASC,
IV-AEESCBASEJ, I-AEMINBIO,
I-AEMINENR
FOR308H1 F
Technological advances and approaches in deriving biofuels, chemical
Discovering Wood and its Role in Societal Development
3/-/1/0.50 feedstocks from forest and other biomass resources. Fundamental
I-AECERRRE, I-AEMINBIO, chemical attributes of biomass, as they affect the fuel value and potential
I-AEMINBUS, I-AEMINENV for deriving liquid, solid and gaseous fuels and valuable chemicals for
Humanities and Social Science elective other applications will be explored.
Exclusion: FOR410H1
Trees and their components have been used through the centuries for
shelter, heat, entertainment, weapons, sport, furnishings, communication,
food and medicines. This course explores the co-evolution of nature and
culture by examining the social and economic impacts that the forest
and its exploitation had in the development of societies throughout the Geography
ages. Focus will be on the cultural history of wood and products derived
from it and its influence on developing societies from biblical times to
modern day. The course will examine how wood's versatility and
usefulness in varied applications has been discovered by society as
needs for survival to austerity develop. The unique properties of woody
History and Philosophy of
materials will be examined to expose its ability to meet the varied Science
demands of societies throughout the ages. This course will allow
students to explore the place and role of wood derived products in In addition to the courses listed below, the Institute offers the following
sustainable society. courses through the Faculty of Arts and Science. These courses are
acceptable as Humanities/Social Science Electives in engineering
programs: HPS210H1/HPS211H1 Scientific Revolutions, HPS201H1
FOR421H1 F Origins of Western Technology, HPS202H1 Technology in the Modern
Green Urban Infrastructure: Sustainable City Forests
World, HPS390/91 History of Mathematics, HPS324H Natural Science
2/-/-/0.50
I-AECERRRE, I-AEMINBIO, and Social Issues.
I-AEMINENV Details of these courses are available from the IHPST office in Room
Complementary Studies elective 316, Old Academic Building, Victoria College 416-978-5397 or
www.hps.utoronto.ca. Specific timetable information about Arts and
With over 80% of the world's population now living in cities, tomorrow's Science courses is published in March, with an updated edition in
forests will be urban. Increasing global recognition of nature deficit September.
disorder and the values of green infrastructure to mitigate broader human
impacts gives a new meaning to the term 'urban forestry', coined here at
UofT and now recognized widely. Trees in and around the city are key to
providing multiple engineered and ecological services that only recently
have been brought into the responsible fiscal planning of every
municipality around the globe. If managed properly (a key concept),
urban forests mitigate climate change and urban heat island effects, act
2016 University of Toronto - Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering 207
Course Descriptions
HPS281H1 F/S fundamentals of accounting. We start by exploring the basic language of
History of Technology and Engineering Pre-Industrial accounting and the fundamental concepts of financial reporting. Students
Revolution learn to read and analyze basic financial statements including the
2/-/1/0.50 statements of financial position, comprehensive income, changes in
Humanities and Social Science elective equity, and cash flows. We then introduce key management accounting
concepts and explore various methods of costing for decision-making.
The origins of technology and engineering, from the civilizations of the
The second part of the course covers the fundamentals of corporate
Ancient World, Greece and Rome, through the Medieval World and the
finance. In the second half, students will learn how to make financial
Renaissance. Emphasis on the developments of techniques and
projections and how to value complex investment opportunities.
machines with an indication of the context in which these occur. (To be
Following this, students learn various techniques for controlling risk and
offered in the Winter Session ).
how to determine the appropriate cost of capital. Finally, the course
considers issues in cash flow management and overviews project
HPS282H1 F/S valuation as it relates to corporate mergers.
History of Technology and Engineering
2/-/1/0.50
JRE410H1 F/S
Humanities and Social Science elective Markets and Competitive Strategy
2/2/-/0.50
The development of technology and engineering from the Industrial I-AECERBUS, I-AEMINBUS
Revolution to the present. An historical overview emphasizing new
Complementary Studies elective
machines, power sources, materials and processes, as well as
communications. Some stress is laid on innovation within historical This course introduces the basic concepts, frameworks and
contexts, the changing relationship between science and technology, and methodologies useful to managers in crafting and executing
the nature of engineering in history. (HPS281H1 S coordinates with this entrepreneurial business strategies in technology-based companies. In
course, but it is not a pre-requisite.) the first part of the course, students gain an understanding of the
external, internal, and dynamic environments of a business and the
elements of a superior competitive position. In the second part, we focus
HPS283H1 S on designing and delivering customer value, which involves strategic
The Engineer in History decisions about segmentation, targeting and positioning, and tactical
2/-/1/0.50 decisions related to product introductions, marketing communications,
I-AEMINBUS distribution channels and pricing. In the third part of the course, we build
Humanities and Social Science elective on these fundamentals and examine challenges related to innovation and
industry dynamics, such as industry life cycles, disruptive technologies,
The emphasis in this course will be more on the history of engineers as product renewal, and the relationship between R&D and
workers, members of professional groups, and managers rather than
commercialization.
engineering proper, although obviously engineering cannot be ignored
when we talk about engineers work. The aim of the course is to give an
understanding of the heritage of engineers as participants in the JRE420H1 F/S
economy and society. People Management and Organizational Behaviour
3/1/-/0.50
I-AECERBUS, I-AEMINBUS
Complementary Studies elective
Human Biology This module spans three inter-related topics: leadership, people
management and organization behaviour. It provides students with both
the theory and practice in how to design, lead and manage organizations.
Topics include theories of leadership, strategy, ethics, designing
organizations for rapid change and differing cultural environments,
Immunology communication, job design, managing and motivating people, fostering
creativity, and team work. In addition to traditional lectures, exercises
and case studies will be used throughout.
Innis College
Mathematics
Joint Courses MAT185H1 S
Linear Algebra
3/-/1/0.50
JRE300H1 F/S I-AEESCBASE
Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance Topics include: include: linear systems, matrix algebra, Rn as a vector
3/-/1/0.50 space, a normed space and an inner-product space, linear
I-AECERBUS, I-AEMINBUS
transformations on Rn, eigenvalues, applications to circuits, mechanics
Complementary Studies elective and an introduction to computer methods.
This course introduces a brief overview of essential concepts in
accounting and corporate finance. The first part of the course covers the Prerequisite: ESC103H1
MAT188H1 F
Linear Algebra MAT290H1 F
3/1/1/0.50
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
I-AECHEBASC, I-AECIVBASC, 3/-/2m/0.50
I-AECPEBASC, I-AEELEBASC, II-AECPEBASC, II-AEELEBASC
I-AEENGBASC, I-AEINDBASC, An introduction to complex variables and ordinary differential equations.
I-AELMEBASC, I-AEMECBASC,
I-AEMMSBASC Topics include: Laplace transforms, ordinary higher-order linear
differential equations with constant coefficients; transform methods;
This course covers systems of linear equations and Gaussian
complex numbers and the complex plane; complex functions; limits and
elimination, applications; vectors in Rn, independent sets and spanning
continuity; derivatives and integrals; analytic functions and the Cauchy-
sets; linear transformations, matrices, inverses; subspaces in Rn, basis
Riemann equations; power series as analytic functions; the logarithmic
and dimension; determinants; eigenvalues and diagonalization; systems
and exponential functions; Cauchy's integral theorem, Laurent series,
of differential equations; dot products and orthogonal sets in Rn;
residues, Cauchy's integral formula, the Laplace transform as an analytic
projections and the Gram-Schmidt process; diagonalizing symmetric
function. Examples are drawn from electrical systems.
matrices; least squares approximation. Includes an introduction to
numeric computation in a weekly laboratory.
MAT291H1 F
Calculus III
3/-/2m/0.50
II-AECPEBASC, II-AEELEBASC
MAT194H1 F
Calculus I The chain rule for functions of several variables; the gradient. Multiple
3/-/1/0.50 integrals; change of variables, Jacobians. Line integrals, independance
I-AEESCBASE of path, Green's theorem. The gradient, divergence and curl of a vector
Topics include: theory and applications of differential and integral field. Surface integrals; parametric representations, applications from
calculus, limits, basic theorems and elementary functions. electromagnetic fields, Gauss' theorem and Stokes' theorem. Maxima
Exclusion: MAT186H1 or APS162H1 and minima, Lagrange multipliers.
MAT294H1 F MSE202H1 F
Calculus and Differential Equations Thermodynamics
3/-/2/0.50 3/-/2/0.50
II-AEMMSBASC III-AELMEBASC, II-AEMMSBASC
Partial differentiation, grad, div, curl, multiple integrals, line integrals, Enthalpy and energy balances of reactions and processes. Gibbs free
surface integrals, differential equations, first order differential equations, energy and its use to determine equilibrium compositions for single
homogeneous linear differential equations, boundary conditions. phase and two phase systems. Introduction of Ellingham and pre-
Formulation of various problems relevant to materials and mining dominance area diagrams for solid-gas systems. Treatment of ideal and
engineering - the concepts above are used. non-ideal solutions with the introduction of the concept of activity and
activity coefficient. Binary and ternary phase diagrams and their
MAT389H1 F applications to materials processing and materials properties.
Complex Analysis
3/-/1/0.50 MSE217H1 S
III-AEESCBASEA, III-AEESCBASEO, Diffusion and Kinetics
III-AEESCBASEP, III-AEESCBASER,
III-AEESCBASEZ 3/-/2/0.50
II-AEMMSBASC
Course examines the following: analytic functions, Cauchy-Reimann
Diffusion mechanisms in solids, liquids and gases. Role of crystal
equations, contour integration, Cauchys theorem, Taylor and Laurent
imperfections in solids on diffusion rates. Ficks law, steady state and
series, singularities, residue calculus, conformal mapping, harmonic
non-steady state diffusion. Homogeneous and heterogeneous reactions.
functions, Dirichlet and Neumann problems and Poisson integral
Orders of reactions. Metastable products and partial equilibrium.
formulas. Course includes studies of linear differential equations in the
Theories on reaction kinetics. Rate limiting step in multi-step processes.
complex plane, including Bessel and Legendre functions.
Exclusion: MAT290H1
MSE219H1 F
Structure and Characterization of Materials
3/3/1/0.50
II-AEMMSBASC
Materials Science and Introduction to two and three-dimensional crystallography and crystal
structures of solids. Topics include: Pearson and Hermann-Mauguin
Engineering symbols, reciprocal space, point group and space group symmetry
analysis, stereographic projections. Introduction to tensor analysis of
MSE101H1 F/S crystalline material properties, and symmetry breakdown by
Introduction to Materials Science imperfections in crystals. Experimental techniques used to interpret
3/1/1/0.50 structure and chemistry of solids and their defects will be covered
I-AECHEBASC, I-AECIVBASC,
I-AEINDBASC, I-AELMEBASC, theoretically and in the laboratory including: X-ray diffractometry, optical,
I-AEMECBASC, I-AEMMSBASC electron and scanning probe microscopy, and surface/bulk
This is an introductory course in materials science examining the spectroscopies based on optical, X-ray, electron and ion-beam analysis
fundamentals of atomic structure, the nature of bonding in materials, methods.
crystal structure and defects, and phase equilibria. These basic principles
provide the foundation for an exploration of structure-property MSE335H1 S
relationships in metals, ceramics, and polymers, with emphasis on Materials Physics
mechanical properties. The properties of materials then form the basis for 3/-/1/0.50
an introduction to materials selection in design. III-AEMMSBASC
Prerequisite: OAC/Grade 12 U Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus Application of solid state physics to describe properties of materials.
Thermal properties of solids: lattice vibrations (phonons), heat capacity,
thermal conductivity. Electrical properties of metals: simple circuits,
resistivity of metals (classical and quantum descriptions), Seebeck,
Peltier, and Thomson effects. Electrical properties of semiconductors:
band structure and occupancy, conductivity, Hall effect, simple devices.
210 2016 University of Toronto - Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
Course Descriptions
Electrical properties of insulators: polarization, capacitance, optical MSE315H1 S
properties, ferroelectric and piezoelectric materials. Magnetic properties: Environmental Degradation of Materials
diamagnetism and paramagnetism, ferromagnetic and ferrimagnetic 3/-/2/0.50
I-AEMINENV, III-AEMMSBASC
materials, magnetic domains, B-H curves.
This course deals with four major areas: electrochemistry of low
temperature aqueous solvents, the corrosion of materials, mechano-
MSE238H1 S chemical effects in materials and corrosion prevention in design.
Engineering Statistics and Numerical Methods
Electrochemistry deals with thermodynamics of material-electrolyte
3/-/2/0.50
II-AEMMSBASC systems involving ion-solvent, ion-ion interactions, activity coefficients,
Nernst equation and Pourbaix diagrams, and rate theory through
This course will teach engineering statistics and numerical methods with
activation and concentration polarization. Corrosion of metallic,
MATLAB. Topics on statistics will include probability theory, hypothesis
polymeric, ceramic, composite, electronic and biomaterials will be
testing, discrete and continuous distribution, analysis of variance,
explored along with mechano-chemical effects of stress corrosion,
sampling distributions, parameter estimation and regression analysis.
hydrogen embrittlement and corrosion fatigue. Corrosion prevention in
The topics on numerical methods will include curve fitting and
terms of case histories and the use of expert systems in materials
interpolation, numerical differentiation and integration, solution of
selection.
ordinary and partial differential equations, initial and boundary value
problems, finite difference and finite element methods.
MSE316H1 S
Mechanical Behaviour of Materials
3/3/1/0.50
III-AEMMSBASC
MSE244H1 F
Inorganic Materials Chemistry and Processing The mechanical behaviour of engineering materials including metals,
3/3/1/0.50 alloys, ceramics and polymeric materials. The following topics will be
II-AEMMSBASC discussed: macro- and micro-structural response of materials to external
Introduction to atomic and molecular structures, acid-base and redox loads; load-displacement and stress-strain relationships, processes and
reactions, transition metal complexes, and detailed chemical properties mechanisms of elastic, visco-elastic, plastic and creep deformation,
of the main group elements in the periodic table. Examples of industrial crystallographic aspects of plastic flow, effect of defects on mechanical
practice in metal processing industry and energy generation/storage behaviour, strain hardening theory, strengthening mechanisms and
technologies. Fundamentals of chemical analysis of inorganic mechanical testing.
compounds, by both classical wet volumetric analysis and instrumental
methods. MSE318H1 F
Phase Transformations
MSE245H1 S 3/3/1/0.50
III-AEMMSBASC
Organic Materials Chemistry and Properties
3/3/1/0.50 Thermodynamics and phase stability. Free energy diagrams. Phase
II-AEMMSBASC transformations in unary systems: primary crystallization, amorphization,
Introduction to organic chemistry and organic materials. Naming, bonding crystallization of amorphous materials, recrystallization. Phase
and shapes of organic molecules. Properties and reactions of organic transformations in binary systems: solidification, precipitation from solid
compounds. Key mechanisms including electrophilic addition, solution, binary invariant reactions. Diffusional transformations,
nucleophilic aliphatic substitution, -elimination reactions and electrophilic nucleation and growth, diffusionless or martensitic transformations.
aromatic substitution. Syntheses of polymers (step-growth and radical Second order transformations. Spinodal, massive and order-disorder
chain growth polymerization) and processing methods. Structure and transformations. Influence of phase transformations on microstructure
properties of polymeric materials (amorphous, crystalline, elastomeric). and properties.
Thermo-transition and visco-elastic properties of polymers. Life-cycle of
polymers, mechanisms of degradation and strategies of polymer recycle. MSE332H1 F
Hands-on organic syntheses and separation experiments. Heat and Mass Transfer for Materials Processing
3/-/2/0.50
III-AEMMSBASC
MSE290H1 S
Communications I Fundamental concepts of heat and mass transfer as applied in materials
1/-/1/0.25 engineering. Steady state and transient analysis in slabs, cylinders and
II-AEMMSBASC spheres through solutions of problems in metallurgy and material
Students will select assigned reading packages from one of many areas processing. Similarity between heat and mass transfer. Concepts of
of materials science and engineering. Written communication skills will momentum, mass and thermal boundary layers. Coupled problems.
be developed through iterative report writing.
MSE342H1 F
MSE301H1 S Nanomaterials
Mineral Processing 2/-/1/0.25
3/1.50/1/0.50 III-AEMMSBASC
III-AELMEBASC An introduction to nanostructured materials. Topics include: the different
The theory and practice of mineral beneficiation including particle size classes of nanomaterials, synthesis and characterization methods,
measurement, comminution, sizing, liquid-solid separation and ore changes in physical properties on the nanometer scale, areas of
concentration by gravity, magnetic methods and flotation. The course application of nanostructured materials and materials issues in
also includes the relevant aspects of mineralogy, surface chemistry and nanotechnology. (Quarter term course taught over the entire Fall term,
the movement of solid particles in liquid media. worth .25 credits).
Prerequisite: MIN225H1 or MSE244H1
2016 University of Toronto - Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering 211
Course Descriptions
MSE343H1 F MSE358H1 S
Biomaterials Structure and Characterization of Nanostructured
2/-/1/0.25 Materials
III-AEMMSBASC 3/1.50/1/0.50
The course will provide an overview of the applications of materials III-AEESCBASEO, IV-AEESCBASEP,
IV-AEESCBASER, IV-AEESCBASET
(metals, polymers, ceramics, composites and modified tissue-based
materials) for surgical implant fabrication. The important considerations in This course deals with both the theoretical and experimental
selection of materials for fabrication of these devices with an introduction interpretation of the structure and chemistry of nanostructured materials.
to the biological responses expected with implantation will also be The structural characteristics of self-assembled clusters, nanoparticles,
discussed. The concept of biocompatibility will be introduced as well as nanowires, nanotubes and quantum dots, as well as three-dimensional
the essential elements of biology related to an understanding of this bulk nanocrystalline materials and their defect structures will be
criterion for biomaterial selection and implant design. (Quarter term discussed in detail. Experimental techniques for characterizing their
course taught over the entire Fall term, worth .25 credits). structure and chemistry will be described including electron microscopy,
x-ray diffraction, Auger electron spectroscopy, x-ray photoelectron
spectroscopy, secondary-ion mass spectroscopy and scanning probe
MSE351H1 S microscopy.
Design and Simulation of Materials Processes
3/2/1/0.50 Not offered in 2015-16.
III-AEMMSBASC
Various phenomena involved in materials processing and design will be
MSE390H1 F
modeled using a software package based on the finite element method.
Communications II
Examples will include aspects of solid state diffusion, structural stress, 1/-/1/0.25
heat transfer, fluid flow and chemical reactions. The problems will involve III-AEMMSBASC
unsteady state as well as 3 dimensional systems. Multi-physics The goals of Communication II are to i) gain in-depth knowledge of a
phenomena such as heating of an electric component by an electric specific area of work within a broader field of Materials Science and
current, resulting in a change in physical properties affecting thermal Engineering ii) read technical materials that will allow you to advance in
properties will also be introduced. The main objective of this course is to the field iii) organize, write and present about the ideas of the field at a
introduce students to the use of a commercial software package to solve level of sophistication and clarity appropriate to university and iv) present
fairly common but complex physical and chemical phenomena related to clear, well-organized technical presentations.
the materials industry.
MSE401H1 F
MSE352H1 S Materials Selection in Design II
Biomaterials and Biocompatibility 2/2/1/0.50
3/-/1/0.50 IV-AEMECBASC, IV-AEMMSBASC
IV-AEESCBASEO, III-AEESCBASET,
I-AEMINBIO The principles necessary for the selection of engineering materials
suitable for a given application from the full range of materials available
The course presents an introduction to the field of biomaterials, covering
are developed through a series of case studies. Both the material
also the relevant basics in materials science and biology. Topics include
properties and the capabilities of applicable fabrication processes are
the physical and chemical principles of materials science, structure-
considered to identify the material and process which best satisfy the
property relations, biomaterials processing and degradation. Cell/tissue
design requirements. Extensive use is made of an integrated materials
biomaterials interactions will be discussed as determinants of
properties and processes database system.
biocompatibility.
Exclusion: MSE452H1
MSE404H1 F
Extractive Metallurgy
MSE354H1 S 3/-/2/0.50
Materials in Manufacturing I-AEMINENR, I-AEMINENV,
2/-/1/0.25 IV-AEMMSBASC
III-AEMMSBASC
Technologies and unit operations used in the production of light metals,
Materials processing factors in manufacturing processes such as casting, non-ferrous and ferrous metals will be presented and analyzed.
mechanical forming, powder forming, joining and surface treatment Emphasis will be placed on analyzing overall flow-sheets used by
(sprayed coatings, diffusion bonding, ion implantation etc). Materials selected companies for the purpose of determining how overall process
strengthening in manufacturing. Thermo and mechanical processing. efficiency can be improved and the environmental impact reduced.
Selected case studies. Methods and technologies used for metals recycling will also be
discussed. Examples will be given from the steel, copper, nickel, zinc,
MSE355H1 S aluminum and magnesium industries. The students will be exposed to a
Materials Processing and Sustainable Development series of actual industrial case studies.
2/-/1/0.25
I-AEMINENR, III-AEMMSBASC
Materials processing requires the use of raw materials and energy
resources. Various materials processing methods are analyzed in terms
of efficient use of raw materials and energy. The treatment and discharge
of effluent streams in an environmentally sound manner are discussed.
An introduction to life cycle analysis is also given.
MSE421H1 S MSE435H1 S
Solid State Processing and Surface Treatment Optical and Photonic Materials
3/-/2/0.50 3/1/2/0.50
IV-AEMMSBASC IV-AEMMSBASC
The fundamentals and technologies of mechanical forming (rolling, Optical and photonic materials play a central role in a variety of
forging, extrusion, drawing, sheet-metal forming), sintering and powder application fields including telecommunications, metrology,
forming, thermo-mechanical processing and heat treatment are manufacturing, medical surgery, computing, spectroscopy, holography,
discussed. Various means to enhance surfaces for the purposes of i) chemical synthesis, and robotics - to name a few. The properties of light
improving corrosion and erosion properties, ii) change mechanical, and its interaction with matter lie at the heart of this ever-expanding list of
chemical or electric properties, iii) produce a visually more appealing applications. The syllabus comprises the nature of light, wave motion,
surface are also covered. Techniques include galvanizing, hot dipping, lasers, interference, coherence, fibre optics, diffraction, polarized light,
nitriding, vapour deposition, plasma spraying. photonic crystals, metamaterials, plasmonic materials, and practical
design applications.
Not offered in 2015-16.
MSE438H1 F
MSE430H1 F Introduction to Computational Materials Design
Electronic Materials 3/2/1/0.50
2/-/1/0.50 IV-AEMMSBASC
IV-AEESCBASEO, I-AEMINNANO,
IV-AEMMSBASC This course will provide a broad overview of the modern computational
materials design approaches at various length scales. At the atomic
Materials parameters and electronic properties of semiconductors are
scale, we will cover density functional theory, molecular dynamics, and
discussed as basic factors in the engineering of semiconductor devices.
atomistic kinetic Monte-Carlo. Mesoscale simulations of material
Materials parameters are related to preparation and processing methods,
behavior will involve dislocation dynamics and phase-field models. At the
and thus to the electronic properties. The implications of materials
continuum scale, computational fracture mechanics and plasticity
parameters and properties on selected simple devices are discussed.
modeling will be covered. Finally, students will be exposed to the
concepts and case-studies pertaining to multi-scale modeling. Hands-on
MSE431H1 S training will be provided on software such as LAMMPS and Quantum-
Forensic Engineering ESPRESSO.
3/-/1/0.50
IV-AEESCBASEO, IV-AEMMSBASC
The course provides participants with an understanding of scientific and MSE440H1 F
engineering investigation methods and tools to assess potential sources, Biomaterial Processing and Properties
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causes and solutions for prevention of failure due to natural accidents, IV-AECHEBASC, I-AEMINBIO,
fire, high and low speed impacts, design defects, improper selection of IV-AEMMSBASC
materials, manufacturing defects, improper service conditions, Currently used biomaterials for formation of surgical implants and dental
inadequate maintenance and human error. The fundamentals of accident restorations include selected metals, polymers, ceramics, and
reconstruction principles and procedures for origin and cause composites. The selection and processing of these materials to satisfy
investigations are demonstrated through a wide range of real world case biocompatibility and functional requirements for applications in selected
MSE450H1 F MSE459H1 F
Plant Design for Materials Process Industries Synthesis of Nanostructured Materials
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IV-AEMMSBASC IV-AEESCBASEO, I-AEMINNANO,
Analysis of plant design factors involved in the processing of materials. IV-AEMMSBASC
Topics considered include the principles of plant design, optimal Various synthesis techniques to produce nanostructured materials will be
allocation of resources and costs, minimizing energy requirements for introduced. These include methods involving the vapor phase (physical
new plant designs, as well as process innovations for existing plants. A and chemical vapor deposition, organometallic chemical vapor
case study approach will be used, employing industrial examples. The deposition), the liquid phase (rapid solidification, spark erosion), the solid
course material will be reinforced by a plant tour, visit to an engineering phase, (mechanical attrition, equal channel deformation) as well
office, and guest lectures by industry experts. techniques producing these structures from solution (electrodeposition,
electroless processing, precipitation). Secondary processing techniques
MSE451H1 S to produce final products or devices will also be discussed.
Advanced Physical Properties of Structural Nanomaterials
3/2/1/0.50 MSE461H1 F
IV-AEESCBASEO, IV-AEMMSBASC Engineered Ceramics
This course deals with the physical properties of bulk nanostructured 3/-/2/0.50
materials. Included are mechanical properties (elastic behavior, tensile IV-AEMMSBASC
and compressive strength, creep, wear and fatigue properties) electrical The unique combinations of physical, electrical, magnetic, and
properties (electrical transport phenomena, electrical resistivity) magnetic thermomechanical properties exhibited by advanced technical ceramics
properties (paramagnetic, diamagnetic, soft and hard ferromagnetic, has led to a wide range of applications including automobile exhaust
superparamagnetic and antiferromagnetic properties), thermodynamic sensors and fuel cells, high speed cutting tool inserts and ball bearings,
properties (interfacial enthalpy, thermal stability, phase transformations, thermal barrier coatings for turbine engines, and surgical implants. This
heat capacity). The considerable differences observed for nanocrystalline course examines the crystal and defect structures which determine the
solids compared to conventional polycrystalline and amorphous solids electrical and mass transport behaviours and the effects of
will be discussed in terms of the microstructural differences for these microstructure on optical, magnetic, dielectric, and thermomechanical
materials. properties. The influence of these structure-property relations on the
performance of ceramic materials in specific applications such as
MSE455H1 S sensors, solid oxide fuel cells, magnets, and structural components is
Process Simulation and Computer Design explored.
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IV-AEMMSBASC Not offered in 2015-16.
Various production processes use simulation software to shorten the
route from the initial design to finished product. Simulation software
provides the designer and practicing engineer with a powerful tool in the
tasks of improving and optimizing the industrial processes. Expensive
trials can be avoided and the quality of the finished product secured from
the beginning of production. First, this course will cover the basics of the
MIE354H1 F MIE364H1 S
Business Process Engineering Quality Control and Improvement
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III-AEINDBASC, I-AEMINBUS IV-AECHEBASC, III-AEINDBASC,
This course focuses on understanding multiple perspectives for grouping, III-AEMECBASC
assessing, designing and implementing appropriately integrated and In manufacturing and service industries alike, quality is viewed as an
distributed information systems to support enterprise objectives. The important strategic tool for increasing competitiveness. Continuous
emphasis is on understanding how Business Process Management quality improvement is a key factor leading to a companys success. With
techniques and tools can contribute to align an organizations business more emphasis on quality, the cost and the product cycle time are
and information technology perspectives, as well as the characteristics of reduced and the communication between producer and customer is
application and system types and the implications for their design, improved. The course focuses on the following topics: introduction to
operation and support of information needs, including those associated quality engineering, TQM, quality standards, supplier-producer relations
with different platforms and technology infrastructure e.g., legacy and quality certification, costs of quality, statistical process control for
systems, client/server, the Internet and World Wide Web including the long and short production runs, process capability analysis and
emergence of a web-service-based service oriented architecture. acceptance sampling, quality certification, six sigma quality, quality
Students will work in the laboratory to develop business processes that improvement using designed experiments and an overview of the
can be specified and executed by information systems supporting BPEL, Taguchi Methods.
a widely supported standard for describing web-service-based business Prerequisite: MIE231H1/MIE236H1 or equivalent
process.
MIE376H1 S MIE408H1 S
Mathematical Programming (Optimization) * Thermal and Machine Design of Nuclear Power Reactors
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III-AEESCBASEF I-AECERNUC, IV-AEESCBASEJ,
IV-AEMECBASC, I-AEMINENR
This course deals with the formulation of optimization models for the
This course covers the basic principles of the thermo-mechanical design
design and operation of systems that produce goods and services, and
and analysis of nuclear power reactors. Topics include reactor heat
the solution of such problems with mathematical programming methods,
generation and removal, nuclear materials, diffusion of heat in fuel
including linear programming: the simplex method, sensitivity analysis,
elements, thermal and mechanical stresses in fuel and reactor
duality, the revised simplex, column generation, Dantzig-Wolfe
components, single-phase and two-phase fluid mechanics and heat
decomposition and linear programming with recourse; minimum cost
transport in nuclear reactors, and core thermo-mechanical design.
network flows; dynamic programming; integer programming; non-linear
Prerequisite: MIE407H1/MIE222H1, MIE312H1, MIE313H1 or
programming models.
equivalents
Recommended Preparation: CHE566H1
MIE377H1 S
Financial Optimization Models
3/1/1/0.50 MIE311H1 S
III-AEESCBASEF Thermal Energy Conversion
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This course deals with the formulation of optimization models for the III-AEMECBASC, I-AEMINENR
design and selection of an optimal investment portfolio. Topics include
Engineering applications of thermodynamics in the analysis and design
Risk Management, Mean Variance Analysis, Models for Fixed Income,
of heat engines and other thermal energy conversion processes within an
Scenario Optimization, Dynamic Portfolio Optimization with Stochastic
environmental framework. Steam power plants, gas cycles in internal
Programming, Index Funds, Designing Financial Products, and Scenario
combustion engines, gas turbines and jet engines. Refrigeration,
Generation. These concepts are also applied to International Asset
psychrometry and air conditioning. Fossil fuel combustion and advanced
Allocation, Corporate Bond Portfolios and Insurance Policies with
systems includes fuel cells.
Guarantees.
Prerequisite: MIE210H1, MIE313H1
MIE515H1 F MIE523H1 F
Alternative Energy Systems Engineering Psychology and Human Performance
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IV-AECHEBASC, IV-AEESCBASEI, IV-AEINDBASC, IV-AEMECBASC,
IV-AEESCBASEJ, IV-AEESCBASEO, I-AEMINBIO
IV-AEMECBASC, I-AEMINENR,
I-AEMINENV An examination of the relation between behavioural science and the
design of human-machine systems, with special attention to advanced
This course covers the basic principles, current technologies and
control room design. Human limitations on perception, attention, memory
applications of selected alternative energy systems. Specific topics
and decision making, and the design of displays and intelligent machines
include solar thermal systems, solar photovoltaic systems, wind, wave,
to supplement them. The human operator in process control and the
and tidal energy, energy storage, and grid connections issues. Limited
supervisory control of automated and robotic systems. Laboratory
enrolment.
exercises to introduce techniques of evaluating human performance.
Prerequisite: MIE210H1,MIE312H1 and MIE313H1 (or equivalent
Prerequisite: MIE231H1/MIE236H1/STA286H1 or equivalent required;
courses).
MIE237H1 or equivalent recommended
MIE516H1 F
MIE540H1 S
Combustion and Fuels
* Product Design
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IV-AECHEBASC, IV-AEESCBASEJ, 3/-/1/0.50
IV-AEMECBASC, I-AEMINENR IV-AEMECBASC
Introduction to combustion theory. Chemical equilibrium and the products This course takes a 360 perspective on product design: beginning at the
of combustion. Combustion kinetics and types of combustion. Pollutant market need, evolving this need into a concept, and optimizing the
formation. Design of combustion systems for gaseous, liquid and solid concept. Students will gain an understanding of the steps involved and
fuels. The use of alternative fuels (hydrogen, biofuels, etc.) and their the tools utilized in developing new products. The course will integrate
effect on combustion systems. both business and engineering concepts seamlessly through examples,
case studies and a final project. Some of the business concepts covered
include: identifying customer needs, project management and the
MIE517H1 S economics of product design. The engineering design tools include:
Fuel Cell Systems developing product specifications, concept generation, concept selection,
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IV-AECHEBASC, IV-AEESCBASEJ, FAST diagrams, orthogonal arrays, full and fractional factorials, noises,
IV-AEMECBASC, I-AEMINENR, interactions, tolerance analysis and latitude studies. Specific emphasis
I-AEMINNANO will be placed on robust and tunable technology for product optimization
Thermodynamics and electrochemistry of fuel cell operation and testing; and generating product families. Critical Parameters will be developed
understanding of polarization curves and impedance spectroscopy; using the Voice of the Customer (VOC), FAST diagrams and a House of
common fuel cell types, materials, components, and auxiliary systems; Quality (HOQ).
MIE562H1 F MIN250H1 S
Scheduling Surface Mining
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IV-AEESCBASEF, IV-AEINDBASC I-AECERMINR, II-AELMEBASC
This course takes a practical approach to scheduling problems and Operational aspects of open pit mine design and mine planning. Topics
solution techniques, motivating the different mathematical definitions of will include: open pit design and pit optimization; long term and short
scheduling with real world scheduling systems and problems. Topics term planning considerations; materials handling; equipment selection
covered include: job shop scheduling, timetabling, project scheduling, and optimization; industrial minerals production; mine safety and mine
and the variety of solution approaches including constraint programming, regulations; mining and the environment; mine personnel organization;
local search, heuristics, and dispatch rules. Also covered will be ethics and professional issues. Pit dewatering, the location and stability
information engineering aspects of building scheduling systems for real of waste dumps and an examination of equipment cost and production
world problems. statistics are also included.
Prerequisite: MIE262H1
MIN511H1 F
Physics
Integrated Mine Waste Engineering
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IV-AECIVBASC, IV-AELMEBASC, Classical Mechanics
I-AEMINENV 3/1.50/1/0.50
The engineering design of conventional mine waste management I-AEESCBASE
systems, including tailings ponds, rock dumps, and underground mine Mechanics forms the basic background for the understanding of physics.
backfill systems, is considered first. Emerging trends in integrated mine This course on Classical, or Newtonian mechanics, considers the
waste management systems, including paste stacking and "paste rock" interactions which influence motion. These interactions are described in
on surface, and cemented paste backfill forunderground mining will then terms of the concepts of force, momentum and energy. Initially the focus
be covered. Engineering case studies will be used throughout, and each is on the mechanics of a single particle, considering its motion in a
case study will be evaluated in terms of how the mine waste systems particular frame of reference, and transformations between reference
used contribute to the economic and environmental sustainability of the frames. Then the dynamics of systems of particles is examined.
mining operation. Corequisite: MAT194H1
Prerequisite: CME321H1 Exclusion: MIE100H1
Statistics
STA286H1 S
Probability and Statistics
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II-AEESCBASE
A course in probability and statistics for Engineering Science students
focusing on building solid probabilistic and statistical foundations. Topics
include: sample space, events, definitions of probability, conditional
probability, Bayes' theorem, important classes of discrete and continuous
random variables and their distributions, joint, conditional, and marginal
distributions, expectation, moment generating and characteristic
functions, transformations of random variables, central limit theorem and
approximations. Graphical methods, quantile plots, point and interval
estimation of population parameters, method of maximum likelihood.
Hypotheses testing, simple and multiple regression, correlation analysis,
and introduction to Bayesian statistics. Minitab software is used to solve
some assignment problems in the course.
Exclusion: CHE223H1, CME263H1, MSE238H1, MIE236H1, MIE237H1,
MIE231H1 or STA257H1
REPLACED BY ECE437H1
Course ECE535H1 was modified in section Electrical and Computer Engineering on Feb 22, 2016
REPLACED BY ECE437H1
Program AECHEBASC was modified in section Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry on Feb 3, 2016