2001-2002 Undergraduate Calendar
	2001-2002 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR
	Carleton University

Engineering

 

Academic Administration

Dean, S.A. Mahmoud

Associate Dean, D. Russell

Assistant Dean, R.L. Fleming

Assistant Registrar, P. Clarke

Departmental Chairs:

Civil and Environmental Engineering, W. Parker

Electronics, N.G. Tarr, Acting Chair

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, R. Bell

Systems and Computer Engineering, R.A. Goubran

 

Bachelor of Engineering Degree Program

The Bachelor of Engineering degree is awarded on successful completion of a four-year program of studies with specialization in Aerospace, Civil, Communications, Computer Systems, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical or Software Engineering, or Engineering Physics. The four-year program comprises common core material emphasizing fundamental mathematical, physical and engineering sciences followed by further study in one of the nine programs. The Environmental Engineering program provides a sound background in environmental engineering and the environmental aspects of chemistry and biology. Several specializations are possible within other Program Options. In Aerospace Engineering, students may select a specialization in Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Vehicle Performance; Aerospace Structures, Systems and Vehicle Design; or Aerospace Electronics and Systems. In Civil Engineering, students may choose either the Program Option or they may choose a Concentration in Management; in Electrical Engineering, students may elect to specialize in Computers, Communication Electronics, Telecommunication Systems, or Microelectronics; in Mechanical Engineering, students choose either the Program Option or a Concentration in Computer Integrated Manufacturing.

Program related information and Engineering Common Core course descriptions are presented in this section of the Calendar. For descriptions of other engineering courses, please refer to departmental entries (Civil and Environmental Engineering; Electronics; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Systems and Computer Engineering). Course descriptions for non-engineering courses are presented in various sections of the Calendar covering Academic Units.

Licensing, Registration and Accreditation

Licensing and registration are key words for doctors, for lawyers and for engineers. To practice engineering in Canada as a professional (P. Eng.), a person must be registered (licensed) with his or her provincial or territorial professional engineering association.

In 1965, the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (C.C.P.E.) established the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (C.E.A.B.). This board develops standards for engineering degree programs in Canadian universities and monitors the application of these standards to ensure engineering graduates meet the educational requirements of the profession. Graduates from a C.E.A.B.-accredited program meet the educational requirements for registration in any one of the C.C.P.E.'s 12 federated associations. Most Carleton engineering graduates become registered and licensed with Professional Engineers of Ontario (P.E.O.).

The Aerospace, Civil, Computer Systems, Electrical, Environmental and Mechanical Bachelor of Engineering degree programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board.

In addition, the new Communications Engineering, Software Engineering and the Engineering Physics programs have been designed for accreditation.

Admission Requirements

Qualifying-University Year

The OSSD. A 75 percent average must be presented on a minimum of 10 Advanced credits at Grades 11 and 12, including an appropriate preparation in Chemistry, Physics and Grade 12 Mathematics.

First Year

The OSSD or equivalent, including at least six OACs. The six OACs must include the courses Calculus, Algebra and Geometry, Chemistry and Physics with a 70 percent average or better. It is strongly recommended that the remaining OACs include at least one in English or Francais.

Possession of the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission. Because of a limit on the number of spaces in the program, preference will be given to applicants with the best academic qualifications. Applicants should be aware that in recent years, the majority of students admitted to the programs offered by the Faculty of Engineering had an average greater than 80 percent.

A student unable to meet the foregoing specific course requirements but otherwise admissible to Carleton University may be admitted, but will be required to satisfy the outstanding requirements at the Qualifying-University year level.

Students with high academic standing who are interested in Software Engineering, but are lacking OAC Physics, may be admitted to the program. Successful applicants will take Physics 75.107* and 75.108*, which do not require OAC Physics as a prerequisite, as part of their First Year program. Students who pass these courses with an overall average of B- or better will be permitted to use them to satisfy the Physics requirement in First Year Software Engineering, and will be exempted from Physics 75.103* and 75.104*.

Engineering students are required to make extensive use of computers, and some background in this area prior to admission is a definite asset.

Enrolment Limitation

Applicants should note that in view of limited human and physical resources, meeting the admission requirements can only establish eligibility for selection to the Faculty of Engineering.

Each student offered admission to the Faculty of Engineering will have a place reserved in at least one of the specialized Program Options: Aerospace, Civil, Communications, Computer Systems, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical or Software Engineering, or Engineering Physics; this will be confirmed in the letter offering admission. Transfer from one Program Option to another, requested after admission, will be permitted wherever possible. However, the Faculty of Engineering reserves the right to restrict enrolment in each of the foregoing Program Options.

Advanced Standing

Applications for admission with advanced standing to the program leading to the Bachelor of Engineering degree will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Successful applicants will have individual academic subjects, completed with grades of C- or better, evaluated for academic standing, provided the academic work has been completed at another university or degree-granting college or in another degree program at Carleton University.

Mature Applicants

Persons who lack the normal entrance requirements as published in this Calendar but who have been away from full-time studies for a minimum of two years and are 21 years of age or over, by December 31 of the year in which they wish to enroll, may receive consideration for admission to a degree program. See Admissions Section for detailed information.

Instructional Television

Instructional Television offers an alternative mode of access to courses offered at Carleton University. Your learning experience at Carleton University may include a mix of on-campus and television courses. .

English Proficiency Requirements

English Placement Test

The University policy governing applicants whose mother tongue is a language other than English is given in the Admissions section.

Industrial Experience Program

Subject to the availability of positions, qualified students may be placed in industry or government, for a period of 12 to 16 months beginning in May following the Third year of the program. Applications must be made in writing to the relevant Departmental Chair before October 1 of Third year.

Students participating in the "Industrial Experience Program", Engineering 91.400, will be required to submit a formal report when entering Fourth year. Engineering 91.400 carries no weight and no course credit.

Co-operative Education Options

Co-operative education options are available in all engineering programs. Details are given below. General Information on Co-op programs can be found in the Co-operative Education section.

Aerospace, Civil, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering Co-operative Industrial Experience Option

Students in the Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) program in the Departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering have the opportunity to enroll in a Co-operative Industrial Experience option (co-op option). Students admitted to this option must satisfy the normal requirements for graduation in the B.Eng. program, and, in addition, the graduation requirements specific to the co-op option.

Students wishing to have a co-op option designation on their transcript must successfully complete in a minimum of four work terms with each work term having a duration of four months. The program structure is summarized in the following table:

This format allows flexibility as to when students may start and complete their co-op program. Students may choose any combination of the work terms as long as the total number of work terms is four. Precise start and completion dates are established in consultation with the employer.

Admission Requirements and Registration Information

Students satisfying the following conditions will be considered admissible to the co-op option:

a) an 80% average or better in core math and science courses from a Canadian high school;

b) be registered as a full-time student;

c) be eligible for work in Canada;

Students may also apply to the co-op option once they have arrived at the University at any time until the end of their sixth term of study, provided they have a cumulative GPA of 7.0 or better.

Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 7.0 or better in order to continue in the co-op option.

Note that meeting the above entrance requirements only establishes eligibility for admission to the program. Enrollment in the co-op option may be limited at the discretion of the department.

Voluntary Withdrawal from the Co-op Option

Students may voluntarily withdraw from the co-op option prior to placement without penalty. Such students are eligible to continue in the regular B.Eng. program provided they meet the academic standards required for continuation in the program. Once students are placed in a work term they may only withdraw from the option with mutual assent of the employer and the Co-op Program Administrator.

Continuation in the Co-op Option

Once admitted to the co-op option, students must:

a) maintain full-time status in each study term;

b) meet the academic standards required to continue in the co-op option;

c) obtain a Sat grade in all work-term courses;

d) accept positions which they have been awarded;

e) attend all pre-arranged interviews with employers;

f) pay the work-term placement fee within three months of starting each work-term.

g) maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Students who fail to meet any of these requirements will be required to withdraw from the co-op option.

Students who are required to withdraw from the co-op option will be eligible to continue in their regular B.Eng. program provided they meet the minimum standards required for continuation in the program.

Degree Designation

Students successfully completing the requirements for graduation from the co-op option will receive a "B.Eng. (Co-operative Industrial Experience Option)" degree designation.

Employment

Although every effort is made to find a sufficient number of placements for all students admitted to the co-op option, no guarantee of employment can be made. The employment process is competitive, and academic performance, skills, motivation, maturity, attitude and potential will determine whether a student is offered a job.

Communications Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, and Software Engineering Co-operative Education Options

Students admitted to the Communications Engineering, Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, and Software Engineering programs may be eligible to register in the Co-operative Education Option. The option combines academic study with relevant work term experience. Students enrolled in this option must complete the normal requirements for graduation, and, in addition, must successfully complete a minimum of four work terms. In addition to meeting the admission requirements, students participating in the option must be full-time students who are legally eligible to work in Canada.

The structure of study and work terms for Computer Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, and Software Engineering is shown in the table below. The shaded terms are work terms. Students enrolled in the co-op option are normally expected to follow the study and work term pattern for their program. In Computer Systems Engineering and Electrical Engineering, a regular fall-winter pattern of study terms is available for students who are not enrolled in the co-op option. In Software Engineering, the pattern of study terms shown below is the only one available, even for those students who are not enrolled in the co-op option. Engineering Physics is a co-op only program, so the pattern of work and study terms shown below is the only one available.

All study terms are identical in the co-op and regular options of Computer Systems Engineering and Electrical Engineering, except for study terms 5 and 6. The third year study terms for these two programs are given below.

The structure of study and work terms for Communications Engineering is shown in the table below. The shaded terms are work terms.

Admission to the Co-op Option

Because Engineering Physics is co-op only, only Direct Admission from High School is available, however the other co-op programs offer three opportunities for admission, as outlined below. These opportunities are open only to students who are legally eligible to accept employment in Canada. All applications are considered on a case-by-case basis, particularly applications from students who have completed high school in a foreign system, or where advanced standing has been granted for courses completed at other institutions.

(i) Direct Admission from High School

Students with an excellent average in the core mathematics and science courses in high school may be offered admission directly from high school. For Electrical Engineering and Engineering Physics, the minimum average in the core mathematics and science courses is 85% or better from a Canadian high school system. Minimum admission standards for the other programs are similar.

(ii) Admission after Study Term 1

To be eligible for admission after Study Term 1, students must apply no later than the first day of Study Term 2, and must have:

a) completed all required First year courses;

b) obtained a GPA of  10.0 or better in the Study Term 1, and;

c) obtained the permission of the Co-op Faculty Advisor.

All students who wish to apply for jobs in the first work term, including those already admitted to the co-op option, must meet these eligibility criteria.

(iii) Admission After Study Term 3

To be eligible for admission to the co-op option after Study Term 3, a student must apply no later than the last day for late registration in study term 3, and must have:

a) maintained a GPA of 8.0 or better in all study terms;

b) successfully completed all required First year courses, and;

c) successfully completed all required 94.2xx and all 97.2xx courses, of which at least 2.0 credits were completed at Carleton.

d) obtained the permission of the Co-op Faculty Advisor.

Continuation in the Option

Once admitted to the co-op option, a student must:

a) maintain full-time status and a GPA of 8.0 or better in each study term;

b) complete all courses required in each study term with a GPA of 8.0 or better;

c) obtain a Sat grade in all work term courses;

d) successfully complete all required courses in Study Terms 1, 2, 3, and 4 before starting Work Term 2;

e) successfully complete all required courses in Study Terms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 before starting Work Term 4 (Work Term 3 for Communications Engineering).

f) maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada.

Students who fail to meet these requirements will be required to withdraw from the co-op option.

Students who withdraw from the co-op option will be eligible to continue in the corresponding regular B.Eng. program provided they meet the minimum academic requirements for the Faculty of Engineering. (See p.80).

Graduation Requirements

Students who successfully complete at least four co-op work term courses in addition to the requirements of the regular program will be eligible for graduation from the Co-operative Education Option. A Co-operative Education Option designation will appear on the final transcript and diploma.

Work Term Placements

All job placements are subject to demand by industry. The Co-op Office will make available a list of job postings, and will schedule the interviews.  It is the final responsibility of the student to secure an available position through successful participation in the competitive interview process. Remuneration for work term positions is a matter for negotiation between the student and the employer.

Students may make their own work term placements subject to the prior approval of the Co-op Faculty Advisor. The planned work must have relevant engineering content. Students without placements for Work Term 1 may choose to delay their first placement until Work Term 2. Computer Systems Engineering students without placements in Work Term 2 may wish to return to the regular program for Third year and apply for the Industrial Experience Program (16 month internship placement) between Third and Fourth years.

Engineering Common First Year

Note (a) Students in Environmental Engineering will take 65.100 instead of 65.111* and defer one of the Arts or Social Sciences electives above until later.

Note (b) Students in Aerospace Stream C, Civil, Computer Systems, Engineering Physics and Software Engineering will take 23.100* in First Year. Other students will take this course in the Second Year. Arts or Social Sciences elective course can be taken in First Year.

Qualifying-University Year

Students who have not yet completed six OACs (including Calculus, Algebra and Geometry, Physics and Chemistry) or equivalent may apply to Qualifying-University year. The formal admission requirements are listed on p. 79, although alternative background preparations (e.g. courses from other provinces, mature applicant status, etc.) may be presented for evaluation.

The course of studies consists of 5.0 full credits including mathematics, physics, chemistry and electives. The exact course of studies depends on background preparation and is to be determined in consultation with the Faculty Registrarial Services office at the time of registration.

Accelerated Progress

Qualifying-University year (Engineering) students who pass all required courses in Qualifying-University year, including electives, with a B- or 7.0 average or better, may have their programs assessed for the purpose of reducing the number of courses required to graduate from the Bachelor of Engineering program. For example, approved humanities/social sciences electives taken as Qualifying-University year electives, which are at a First-year level or higher, may be used to fulfill program requirements in the Bachelor of Engineering program. It is necessary for Qualifying-University year students to meet the promotion requirements of the Qualifying-University year, as well as the Accelerated Progress requirements, in order to be considered for Accelerated Progress.

Academic Standing and Promotion

Students in Qualifying-University year are permitted to enroll in Summer-session courses, in a maximum of 2.0 credits or equivalent.

To achieve satisfactory academic standing the student must, at the end of August:

(a) have received credit in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.

(b) have a GPA of 3.4 or better in all courses completed in the year.

Students who achieve satisfactory academic standing are promoted to First-year Engineering. Students who fail to achieve satisfactory academic standing forfeit their undergraduate status in the Faculty of Engineering.

The Qualifying-University year is not considered as part of the Bachelor of Engineering program for the purpose of assessment of academic standing in the program.

General Information

The study of Engineering is necessarily structured. Upper-year courses are built on the material studied in previous years. The program consists of a consecutive sequence of four years, each of which comprises the two terms of the Fall/Winter session. Regulations governing promotion are detailed below.

With few exceptions, courses in the Faculty of Engineering are offered only in the Fall/Winter session and only in the Day division. However, a significant portion of the Engineering program involves courses in the Faculties of Science, Arts and Social Sciences; many of these courses are offered in the Summer session and in the Evening division of the Fall/Winter session.

It should be noted that in all courses with computer programming assignments students usually find it necessary to be on campus at other than scheduled periods to make use of computing facilities.

For administrative matters regarding regulations and records, students are encouraged to seek advice from the Faculty Registrarial Services office.

Course Load

The course requirements for each year of the program are tabulated along with the course weight and hours for each course.

Where the fraction 3/2 appears in the laboratory and problem analysis column, it means a three-hour period is scheduled on alternate weeks; the fraction 1/2 refers to a one hour workshop on alternate weeks.

During the Fall/Winter session, the normal course load for a full-time student is all of the courses for the program year in which the student is registered. The normal course load for Fourth-year students is the lesser of the courses of the program year or the number of courses required to satisfy graduation requirements. In order to enroll in a course, a student must have satisfied the prerequisites for that course or have permission of the department offering the course. Any student who is enrolled in a course but who has not satisfied the prerequisites for that course is required to obtain approval or may be required to withdraw from the course.

Elective Courses

The program course requirements tabulated beginning on p. 86 include arts or social sciences electives. Electives are selected from one or more of the categories listed below. Where an elective course is shown in the tables with lectures two hours a week and laboratory/problem analysis three hours alternate weeks, the requirement is equally satisfied by a course having three hour lectures a week and no laboratory/problem analysis.

1. Engineering Electives: Unless otherwise stated, all undergraduate courses bearing the departmental numbers of the Faculty of Engineering (i.e. 81, 82, 86, 87, 88, 94, 97) are approved Engineering electives. Graduate courses bearing those numbers may be taken as electives with the approval of the chair of the department offering the course.

2. Arts or Social Sciences Electives: Courses in this classification must be chosen from among those listed as approved in the booklet, Engineering Program Guide, available from the Faculty Registrarial Services office.

Student Responsibility

The student is responsible for knowing the regulations of the Faculty of Engineering and for complying with them. Any exceptions to the regulations must be approved, in writing, by the Faculty of Engineering Committee on Admission and Studies.

Grading System

Standing in courses will be shown by alphabetical grades.

Each course is assigned a course weight, shown on the charts beginning on p.86. The weighted grade points achieved in a course are the product of the course weight and the grade points for that course. The cumulative weighted GPA is the sum of weighted grade points divided by the sum of course weights, for all courses for which the student has received a grade in the program of studies.

Where regulations refer to 1.0 credit, it is understood that two 0.5 credits are in all respects equivalent to 1.0 credit. Notations to represent special circumstances are as follows:

Aeg
Aegrotat standing is a pass standing granted despite absence from the final examinations. It may be granted by the Engineering Faculty Committee on Admission and Studies only in response to a student's written request. Aegrotat standing will be granted only in exceptional circumstances and if the term work has been of high quality.

F
Failure; no academic credit.

FWS
Failure, but with supplemental privileges. No academic credit. This grade can only be given to Engineering courses at the 400-level.

Wdn
Withdrawn in good standing; no academic credit.

Abs
Absent from final and supplemental examinations. No supplemental privileges. No academic credit.

Def
Indicates deferral of final grade has been approved by the Engineering Committee on Admission and Studies (see deferred Final Examinations p.48).

Sat
Satisfactory.

Uns
Unsatisfactory.

Grade-Raising Examinations

The Faculty of Engineering does not recognize grade-raising examinations. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Engineering degree program may not take grade-raising examinations in any course that forms part of their program.

Supplemental Examinations

In the Faculty of Engineering, supplemental examinations are offered only in Engineering courses at the 400-level. Supplemental examinations in Fall and Winter term courses at the 400-level are scheduled by the Registrarial Services office for the Faculty of Engineering.

A pass in a supplemental examination is given a grade of D-, which has a grade point value of 1. A failure in a supplemental examination retains the F grade.

Summer Session

All Engineering, Mathematics and Science courses taken in the Summer session may be used to complete program requirements. Such courses count towards both continuation and program completion, and are reflected in the year's credit count, the year's weighted GPA, and in the cumulative weighted GPA.

The maximum number of Arts or Social Sciences electives that can be counted towards continuation is 1.0 credit in an academic year. Excess Arts or Social Sciences electives, taken during a Summer session or the previous Fall/Winter session, may be used to fulfill future program requirements. These courses will not affect the continuation decision for either the current year or for any future year but will count towards degree program completion, and will be reflected only in the cumulative weighted GPA.

Academic Standing and Continuation

Academic standing for the academic year is determined, for all students, at the beginning of September. Standing is based on grades achieved during the previous 12-month period. This includes all earned grades for the Fall/Winter session, supplemental examination results in Fall/Winter session courses, and results in Summer session courses.

A year of study, as used in the Faculty of Engineering, refers to the academic year from September 1 to August 31 of the following year, and not to the program year defined in the previous section of these regulations. A year's weighted GPA is based on all courses (including a maximum of 1.0 credit of Arts or Social Sciences elective) taken during one academic year; calculation of the cumulative weighted GPA is based on the courses from all academic years in which the student has been registered in the B.Eng. program. The most recent grade obtained in each course will be used to compute the cumulative weighted GPA. Courses that were previously completed and credited towards a previous year's GPA cannot be retaken to raise a current year's GPA.

Students will not be promoted to the Third Year of the program unless they have completed all non-elective courses of First Year.

Students will not be promoted to the Fourth Year of the program unless they have completed all non-elective courses of Second Year.

Satisfactory Academic Standing

In order to meet the minimum requirements for satisfactory academic standing all students must:

1. meet the weighted GPA for the year of study just completed as listed below:

2. meet the cumulative weighted GPA for all courses taken as part of the B.Eng. program as listed below:

3. not receive a grade of F or Abs in the year of study just completed in excess of the allowable number listed below:

 Continuation

Students who achieve satisfactory academic standing may continue in their program

Failure

Students who fail to achieve satisfactory academic standing fail the current year of study.

Academic Probation

Students who have failed their year of study and have never been on academic probation may continue on academic probation.

Students who are placed on academic probation must repeat courses in which grades lower than C- were received in the failed year.

In order to clear probation, a student must obtain a year's weighted GPA of 4.2 or better in a minimum of 3.0 credits and must not receive a grade of F or ABS in the year of study just completed in excess of the allowable number listed below:

Ineligibility to Return

Students who fail an academic year on a second occasion are ineligible to return to the Faculty of Engineering.

Students who fail to clear probation are ineligible to return to the Faculty of Engineering.

Graduation

In order to fulfill the minimum graduation requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering, a candidate must:

1. have completed the requirements of the First through Fourth years, inclusive, with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or better.

2. have achieved satisfactory academic standing in the final year of study.

3. be recommended for graduation by the Faculty of Engineering.

Students must also fulfill all University graduation requirements.

Degrees with Distinction

Upon recommendation of the Faculty of Engineering, the notation "with High Distinction" may be made on the academic record of a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering. To be considered for recommendation, the candidate is expected to obtain a weighted GPA of at least 10.0 in the course requirements of the Fourth year of that student's Program Option; in addition, the student must present a weighted GPA of at least 8.0 in the course requirements of the First to Fourth years, inclusive. Any candidate with a failure, supplemental examination, repetition or replacement course will not normally be considered for a degree "with High Distinction."

Upon recommendation of the Faculty of Engineering, the notation "with Distinction" may be made on the academic record of a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering. To be considered for this recommendation, the candidate is expected to obtain a weighted GPA of 9.0 or better in the course requirements of the Fourth year of that student's Program Option; in addition, the student must present a weighted GPA of 7.0 or better in the course requirements of the First to Fourth years, inclusive. Any candidate with a failure, supplemental examination, repetition or replacement course in more than a total of 2.0 credits will not normally be considered for a degree "with Distinction."

Note: In addition to these numerical requirements, students must also fulfill the detailed requirements listed under the "Graduation" section, see above.

Graduate Programs

Programs of study are offered by the Faculty of Engineering leading to the degrees of Master of Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering; to the degree of Master of Engineering in Materials Engineering, to the degree of Master of Engineering in Telecommunications Technology Management: and, in co-operation with the Faculty of Science, to the degree of Master of Science in Information and Systems Science. In co-operation with the School of Computer Science, the School of Mathematics and Statistics, and the University of Ottawa, the Faculty offers a joint program leading to the degree of Master of Computer Science. Joint programs in Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at both Masters and Ph.D. levels are offered in conjunction with the University of Ottawa. For further details, contact the Graduate Secretary, Faculty of Engineering, or refer to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research Calendar.

Academic and Professional Clubs and Societies

The following clubs and societies operating on the campus serve to broaden and enrich the curriculum and to offer students social activity and friendship related to their intellectual interests. The societies listed here are particularly pertinent for students registered in the Faculty of Engineering.

The Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering - Student Section sponsors field trips, films and speakers on industrial and other aspects of mechanical engineering.

The American Society for Materials for students interested in Materials Engineering; students are invited to the monthly meetings of the Ottawa Valley chapter of ASM. Faculty Adviser, Dr. M. J. Bibby.

The Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute meets monthly to provide a forum for discussion and dissemination of information on topics relating to aeronautics and space activities.

The Canadian Society for Civil Engineering promotes technical activities related to all areas of civil engineering, such as building design and construction, geotechnical engineering and transportation. The activities of this group are designed to enhance and broaden the student's appreciation of the profession. To this effect, speakers are brought to the Department of Civil Engineering to give seminars on current topics and visits are organized to construction sites and other facilities where civil engineering has played an important role. Faculty Adviser: Dr. S.J. Kennedy.

The Carleton Student Engineering Society (C.S.E.S.) is open to all members of the University who are enrolled in Engineering courses. Through its academic and social activities, C.S.E.S. acts as a liaison between the students and the governing bodies of the University and promotes professional interest, high standards and a spirit of mutual assistance in the study of engineering.

The Institute of Transportation Engineers (I.T.E.) is an international organization of professional transportation engineers. The I.T.E. is organized into Districts, of which Canada is one, and into Sections, of which Ottawa is one. For students in transportation, there are Student Chapters, one of which is located on campus. The Chapter is closely associated with the local Section. Joint meetings are held once a month in Ottawa. The meetings have both a technical and social content. Membership in the Student Chapter is an excellent way of becoming part of the profession of transportation engineering. Students enrolled in the transportation program are eligible to join. Faculty Adviser: Dr. John P. Braaksma.

The Student Branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (I.E.E.E.) organizes a series of events of both professional and general interest. Among these activities are an annual "Computer Fair", an employment workshop for upper-year students, an annual "papers" night and student-faculty get-togethers. Faculty Adviser: Dr. Calvin Plett.

Common Core Courses

Not all of the following courses are offered in a given year. For an up-to-date statement of course offerings for 2001-2002, please consult the Registration Instructions and Class Schedule booklet published in the summer.

Engineering 91.100*
Orientation to Engineering
Introduces the engineering profession; major disciplines, regulation and contemporary issues in engineering; importance of writing in engineering. Drawing instruments and elementary drawing techniques such as pictorial sketching and orthographic projection; section views; CAD systems, introduction to the fundamentals of manufacturing methods.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratories two hours a week.

Engineering 91.111*
Mechanics I
Introduction to mechanics. Scalars and vectors. Concurrent forces: resultant and components. Statics of particles. Moments and couples. Force system resultants. Rigid body equilibrium. Frames and machines. Internal forces. Kinematics and kinetics of particles. Conservation theorems: work-energy; impulse-momentum. Centroids and centres of gravity.
Lectures three hours a week, tutorials and problem analysis three hours a week.

Engineering 91.166*
Problem Solving and Computers
Introduction to engineering problem solving. Defining and modeling problems, designing algorithmic solutions, converting algorithms to C++ programs, testing, debugging. Program style, documentation, reliability. Numeric methods: representation of data, rounding and truncation errors, root finding, curve fitting.

Precludes additional credit for Engineering 94.110* and 94.112*.

Lectures three hours a week, laboratory one hour a week.

Engineering 91.266*
Numerical Methods
Numerical algorithms and tools for engineering and problem solving. Sources of error and error propagation, solution of systems of linear equations, curve fitting, polynomial interpolation and splines, numerical differentiation and integration, root finding, solution of differential equations. Software tools.
Precludes additional credit for Engineering 94.266*.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 69.105* and Engineering 91.166*.
Lectures three hours a week, laboratory one hour a week.

Engineering 91.380*
Engineering Economics
Introduction to engineering economics; cash flow calculations; methods of comparison of alternatives; structural analysis; replacement analysis; public projects; depreciation and income tax; effects of inflation; sensitivity analysis; break-even analysis; decision making under risk and uncertainty.
Prerequisite: Third-year registration.
Lectures three hours a week.

Engineering 91.400
Industrial Experience Report
Students participating in the Industrial Experience Program must submit a formal report upon returning. This report should describe the organization in which the internship took place, the role of the student, the experience obtained and an appraisal of the effectiveness of the training received. Engineering 91.400 is a course with a 0.0 credit value and carries no weight. Grades for the course are Sat (satisfactory) or Uns (unsatisfactory). This course is extra to the degree requirements.

Work Term Report Courses

Co-op students must be registered as full-time students in the Bachelor of Engineering program in all academic terms of the co-op option. While on work terms students must be registered in one of the following report courses:

Aerospace, Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering

81/82/86.191* Work Term 1

81/82/86.292* Work Term 2

81/82/86.393* Work Term 3

81/82/86.394* Work Term 4

81/82/86.395* Work Term 5

81/82/86.396* Work Term 6

Communications, Computer Systems and Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics and Software Engineering

94/97.191* Work Term 1

94/97.291* Work Term 2

94/97.292* Work Term 3

94/97.391* Work Term 4

94/97.392* Work Term 5

94/97.393* Work Term 6

At the completion of each work term, a report on activities undertaken must be submitted to the Co-op Faculty Advisor. The employer will submit an evaluation of the student's performance during the work term. A work term course grade of Sat or Uns will be assigned by the Co-op Faculty Advisor on the basis of the work term report and the employer's evaluation.

Aerospace Engineering Program

Aerospace Engineering covers a wide variety of applications ranging from aircraft aerodynamics, structures and propulsion to the complete design and systems integration of air and space vehicles. The main disciplines relating to airframes, propulsion and space platforms are solid mechanics and materials, fluid mechanics and thermo-sciences; the topic areas are basically the same as for Mechanical Engineering, with a somewhat different emphasis. Electronic systems are a vital, sometimes dominant, element in modern aircraft and spacecraft for navigation, guidance and control. In addition, electronic systems for remote sensing, communication, etc., normally comprise the entire payload of a spacecraft. Electronics and Systems engineering are key disciplines in such situations, dynamics and the thermo-sciences are important in designing the systems for the environment in which they must function.

Three streams are available in the Aerospace Engineering degree program (A) Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Vehicle Performance; (B) Aerospace Structures, Systems and Vehicle Design; (C) Aerospace Electronics and Systems. The (A) and (B) streams are identical to the Mechanical program for the first two years while the (C) stream differs only slightly in Second year.

The Third year of all streams differs substantially from the Mechanical Engineering program while the Fourth year is almost entirely different. Stream (C) incorporates numerous electronics and systems engineering courses. All aerospace engineering students will participate as design team members in a single major project, typically involving the design of an aerospace vehicle in an environment much like that of an engineering design office.

Co-operative Industrial Experience Program Option

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers a Co-operative Industrial Experience Program Option for eligible students. Upon satisfactory completion of the option, students will receive the designation B. Eng. (Co-operative Industrial Experience Option) on their transcripts. For details, refer to Co-operative Education Section.

Suggested Engineering Electives

Any course numbered Engineering 86/87/88.4xx for which the prerequisite material and other noted constraints are satisfied. Stream C may also use courses numbered 94/97.4xx.

Spacecraft Design

Aspects of spacecraft design are covered in both the Aerospace Program (Streams A, B and C), and also in the Mechanical Program; therefore, both Aerospace and Mechanical students may follow their interests and accommodate this area of study.

Aerospace students can achieve this by choosing appropriate electives such as 87.481*, 88.451*, 88.453*, and the Aerospace Project, 87.497.

Aerospace Stream A - Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Vehicle Performance

Aerospace Stream B - Aerospace Structures, Systems and Vehicle Design

Second Year

 

Areospace Stream C - Aerospace Electronics and Systems

Second Year

 

Aerospace Stream A - Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Vehicle Performance

Third Year

 

Aerospace Stream B - Aerospace Structures, Systems and Vehicle Design

Third Year

 

Aerospace Stream C - Aerospace Electronics and Systems

Third Year

 

Aerospace Stream A - Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Vehicle Performance

Fourth Year

 

Note: (a) Selected from available Engineering 86.4xx*, 87.4xx* or 88.4xx* courses. Engineering 97.454* is also allowed

Aerospace Stream B - Aerospace Structures, Systems and Vehicle Design

Fourth Year

 

Note (a) Selected from available Engineering 86.4xx, 87.4xx or 88.4xx courses. Engineering 97.454* is also allowed

 

Aerospace Stream C - Aerospace Electronics and Systems

Fourth Year

 

Civil Engineering Program

Civil engineers play a key role in the development and management of the infrastructure of a country. They are engaged in all aspects related to research, planning, construction and maintenance of bridges, buildings, dams, airports, power stations, highways, subways, transportation networks, harbours, water supply and waste water treatment facilities. Modern civil engineers are called upon to profess their expertise in analysis, computer applications, design and management skills; to plan and execute projects in areas such as energy resources development, engineering for cold climates, hazardous waste management, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, and environmental engineering, all of which are of national importance.

The program in Civil Engineering at Carleton University builds upon the common core program which provides a broad background education in engineering, science and mathematics. The Civil Engineering program consists of a set of interrelated courses in structural mechanics, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering and transportation engineering that emphasize the conceptualization, mathematical modelling, engineering design and solution of problems faced by today's civil engineer.

Many civil engineers also make their careers in practices that are managerial in nature and involve managerial decision making. The managerial aspects of civil engineering and engineering at large are expected to play an increasing role in the future training of engineers. In recognizing this potential the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has introduced the degree program in Civil Engineering with "Concentration in Management".

In this program, the Civil Engineering curriculum is complemented by courses in subjects such as management accounting, industrial engineering, operations research and organizational behaviour. Upon satisfactory completion of a prescribed set of courses the students enroled in the subspecialty will receive the designation "Concentration in Management" on their transcripts.

The interdisciplinary aspects of the program are enhanced by the selection of elective courses in the arts and social sciences listed in the Engineering Program Guide, which is available from the Faculty Registrarial Services office.

Co-operative Industrial Experience Program Option

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a Co-operative Industrial Experience option for eligible students. Upon satisfactory completion of the option, students will receive the designation B.Eng. (Co-operative Industrial Experience Option) on their transcript. For details, refer to Co-operative Education Section.

Suggested Engineering Electives

81.303*, 82.420*, 82.421*, 82.422*, 82.431*, 82.432*, 82.433*, 82.437*, 82.438*, 82.440*, 82.443*, 82.450*

Additional Electives available for Management Concentration

82.428*, 82.429*, 82.447*, 42.254*, 42.211*, 42.312*, 42.360*, 42.415*, 42.435*, 42.467*

Civil: General

Second Year

 

Civil: General

Third Year

 

Civil: General

Fourth Year

Note (a): may be taken to replace one elective in the Fall term and one elective (other than Arts or Social Sciences) in the Winter term.

Concentration in Management

Note (a): 82.497 may be taken to replace one elective in the Fall term and one elective in the Winter term.

Communications Engineering Program

Communications Engineering is a new program, growing out of Computer Systems Engineering and Electrical Engineering, that is concerned with the reliable, effective, and economical generation, distribution and reception of information. Communications Engineers will be responsible for the planning, analysis and design, implementation, operation, testing, maintenance and management of communication systems and distributed information systems. Such engineers will play an essential role in the creation, deployment and operation of the information systems that modern society depends on. They will be employed as the architects and implementers of the communications facilities that will meet the information needs of all manner of commercial, institutional and industrial users; and be active in the development of new generations of integrated voice, data and image telecommunication systems and universal personal communications.

The Communications Engineering degree provides an undergraduate engineering education that has a broad foundation in basic mathematics, physical science and the engineering sciences and technology. Students will receive a comprehensive education ranging from communications theory and practice to distributed information systems, including radio links, switching and networks and regulatory and social issues, with a strong background in real-time computer systems and software engineering.

Graduates of the new program will be knowledgeable concerning common carrier practices, network and switching theory, and standards. They will have had the opportunity to study wire, radio and optical transmission systems, as well as the design and synthesis of voice, data and image networks. They will study data network protocols, traffic analysis and transmission line theory in a single program along with broadcasting and television and advanced applications of integrated electronics and digital signal processing.

The First year of the curriculum is the standard core program of the Carleton University engineering program. In Second year students take the foundation courses in Computer Systems Engineering and Electrical Engineering, as well as an introductory course in Communication Theory. In Third year, students take courses in Electronics, Digital Signal Processing, Linear Systems Theory, Electromagnetic Theory, Probability, Object-Oriented Programming, Computer Communications, Communications Theory and Communications Software. In Fourth Year, students enhance their coverage of communications with courses in Digital Communications, Distributed Network Processing, Telecommunications Engineering, and Communication Systems Analysis and Design.

Communications Engineering

Second Year

 

Communications Engineering

Third year

Communications Engineering

Fourth Year

Note A: It is required that students select at least 1.0 credit from the following list of courses:94.361* or 97.461* Microprocessor Systems, 94.457* Architecture of Computer Systems,94.405* Discrete Simulation and its Applications, 94.333* Real Time Concurrent Systems,94.480* Software Engineering, 97.453* Radio Frequency Lines and Antennas,97.459*Communication Links, 97.476* Digital Integrated Electronics, 97.477* AnalogIntegrated Electronics, 97.478* Advanced Digital Integrated Circuit Design. One of these, orany 94.4XX* or 97.4XX* course may be selected to fulfill the other 0.5 credit requirement.

 

Computer Systems Engineering Program

The study of Computer Systems Engineering centres around the design, analysis and implementation of engineering systems that have computers as components. A Computer Systems Engineer is one who can combine advanced software and hardware to build such systems, subject to economic and performance constraints. The Computer Systems Engineering program aims to provide students with an excellent foundation in the principles, methods, computer tools and elements of professional practice for this purpose.

At Carleton University, students following the program in Computer Systems Engineering will take courses from the Departments of Electronics and Systems and Computer Engineering. Information on courses offered in the program may be obtained in the calendar sections for those two departments.

Students in the final three years in the Computer Systems Engineering program at Carleton University build upon the broad background in engineering developed in the common core program of the first year. While the Third and Fourth years have some
commonality with the Electrical Engineering program, Computer Systems engineers concentrate primarily on digital logic, computer systems organization and design, and communications systems and software engineering. In addition, students may take a number of electives either to broaden their background or to provide further specialized knowledge in the areas of telecommunications, systems engineering, and microelectronics.

Suggested Engineering Electives

88.453*, 91.266*

Any Third- or Fourth-year course numbered 94.xxx*or 97.xxx* for which the prerequisite and other noted constraints are satisfied.

Computer Systems Co-operative Education Option

The Department of Systems and Computer Engineering offers a Co-operative Education Option for eligible students. Upon satisfactory completion of the option, students will receive the designation B.Eng. (Co-operative Education Option) on their transcripts. For details, refer to the Co-operative Education section on p.38.

 

Computer Systems

Second Year

 

Computer Systems

Third year

 

Computer Systems

Fourth year

Note: (a) Register in 94.498 if you Advisor is in Systems and Computer Engineering. Register in 97.498 if your Advisor is in Electronics.

Note: (b) Selected from the list of Suggested Engineering electives.

Electrical Engineering Program

Electrical engineers are engaged in research, design, development and production associated with a wide variety of electrical devices and systems. Examples include electronic circuit design and fabrication, and the design and application of communications systems, computers, and power systems. Opportunities exist for electrical engineers in industry, government and education.

At Carleton University, students following the program in Electrical Engineering will take courses from the Departments of Electronics and Systems and Computer Engineering. Information on courses offered in the program may be obtained in the calendar sections for those two departments.

The First year of the Engineering program provides a broad common background of technical fundamentals. The next three years of Electrical Engineering concentrate primarily on electronics, telecommunications and computers. The wide selection of Fourth year electives tends to reflect the technology-driven industry in the Ottawa area. Integrated circuit design and fabrication, telecommunications systems, and computer software are specializations which are particularly well covered at Carleton. Students may choose elective courses from the list of specializations given below.

Suggested Electives

87.430*, 88.443*, 88.453*, 88.474*, 88.475*, 94.310*, 94.320*, 94.401*, 94.405*, 94.415*, 94.445*, 94.455*, 94.457*, 94.460*, 94.462*, 94.464*, 94.470*, 97.452*, 97.453*, 97.455*, 97.456*, 97.460*, 97.469*, 97.470*, 97.472*, 97.476*, 97.477*, 97.478*, 97.496*

Electrical Co-operative Education Option

The Department of Electronics offers a Co-operative Education Option for eligible students. Upon satisfactory completion of the option, students will receive the designation B.Eng. (Co-operative Education Option) on their transcripts. For details, refer to the Co-operative Education.

 

Electrical Engineering

Second Year

 

Electrical

Third Year

 

Electrical

Fourth Year

Note: (a) Register in 97.497 if your advisor is in Electronics. Register in 94.497 if your advisor is in Systems and Computer Engineering.

(b) Selected from 87.430*, 88.443*, 88.453*, 88.474*, 88.475*, 94.310*, 94.320*, 94.4xx*, 97.4xx*.

(c) Selected from 8x.Yxx*, where Y is greater than or equal to 2, or "Acceptable for Scientific Credit" courses from the list "Classification of Electives for Engineering Students" in the "Engineering Program Guide" available from the Registrarial Services office for Engineering; or as per note (b)

(d) Elective course weights vary between 4 and 5 depending on the course laboratory content.

Suggested Elective Courses for Specialization in Computers

97.478* , 97.476* , 94.401* , 94.457*

Suggested Elective Courses for Specialization in Communication Electronics

97.455* , 97.453* , 97.476* , 94.445* , 97.477*, 97.452*

Suggested Elective Courses for Specialization in Telecommunication Systems

94. 462* , 94.460* , 97.476* , 94.445* , 97.459*, 94.464*, 94.470*

Suggested Elective Courses for Specialization in Microelectronics

97.469*, 97.470*, 97.477*, 97.478*

Engineering Physics

Engineering Physics is concerned with the application of fundamental physical science to research and development in Engineering and Physics. Physics Engineers will be well versed in the fundamental science and technology of semiconductor devices, optical systems and devices, telecommunications and related computer technologies. A broad base in applied physics and electronics makes them well suited to work in a large number of high technology industries, including integrated circuit fabrication, electronic devices, microwave and optical systems and sensor technology. With appropriate choice of optional courses, students in this program could also pursue graduate studies in either engineering or pure and applied physics.

Engineering Physics is a progressive co-op only program; exceptions can only be made by the Engineering Physics Steering Committee. It is a highly competitive program with restricted enrolment. Those not fulfilling the continuation requirements may be eligible to transfer to other programs in engineering or science. The first year provides a basic background in mathematics, basic science, problem solving and also a specialized team design course. In the second and third years fundamental concepts in electronics and applied physics are introduced and expanded on. The fourth year allows the student sufficient flexibility to specialize in topics such as semiconductor devices and fabrication or applied optics. The program is a collaboration between the Department of Electronics and the Physics Department.

 

Engineering Physics

First Year

 

Engineering Physics

Second Year

 

 

Engineering Physics

Third Year

Engineering Physics

Fourth Year

Note: (a) Selected from 97.4xx*

Environmental Engineering Program

Environmental Engineering focuses on management and protection of the environment and on the development of engineered solutions which minimize the threat to human health. Environmental engineers play a major role in the development of technically sound and economically feasible solutions to air and water pollution, noise pollution, and hazardous and toxic waste management. They deal with issues related to landfills and solid waste management, remediation of contamination, ecosystem protection and preservation, and the development of sustainable and environmentally safe methods for the allocation, development and utilization of natural and renewable resources.

Environmental Engineering is a multidisciplinary activity. Environmental engineers work closely with professionals from many other disciplines including biologists, chemists, economists, sociologists, lawyers, political scientists, urban and regional planners and others who play an integral role in defining and designing sustainable developments.

The program in Environmental Engineering at Carleton is structured to provide the undergraduate with sound training in the environmental aspects of chemistry and biology, which are considered essential to the in-depth appreciation of environmental problems.

The engineering component of the undergraduate degree consists of a strong engineering common core which emphasizes the pure sciences, engineering analysis, computer applications and engineering design. The Environmental Engineering component in the undergraduate degree program consists of a set of well structured courses that emphasize the conceptualization, mathematical modeling, engineering design and solution of problems in Environmental Engineering. The scientific and engineering aspects of the program prepare the ground for design and synthesis courses such as environmental planning and decision making and environmental impact assessment. The interdisciplinary aspects of the program are enhanced by the selection of elective courses in the arts and social sciences, which emphasize management, ethics, economics and law, as they relate to the environment. These courses are scheduled in the first and fourth years of the regular program and can be selected from the list in the Engineering Program Guide, which is available from the Faculty Registrarial Services office.

Engineering Electives

The engineering electives in the fourth year of the program must be selected from the following list unless alternatives are approved by the Department.

81.402*, 82.334*, 82.428*, 82.431*, 82.433*, 82.440*, 88.441*, 88.443*, 88.446*, 88.447*, 94.320*

81.497 Engineering Project may be taken in lieu of the two Engineering Electives required.

Environmental Engineering

First Year

 

 Environmental Engineering

Second Year

 

Environmental Engineering

Third Year

 

Environmental Engineering

Fourth Year

 

Note: (a) Selected from the specified list; the actual weight is the assigned weight of the particular course

Note: (b): 81.497 may be taken to replace one elective in the Fall term and one elective in the Winter term.

Mechanical Engineering Program

Mechanical Engineering by its nature is a highly diversified discipline, encompassing a range of activities from manufacturing processes and design to energy conversion and conservation. The main topic areas of the discipline are solid mechanics and materials, fluid mechanics and thermo-sciences which together provide the breadth necessary for the graduate mechanical engineer.

At Carleton University, students in their final three years in the Mechanical Engineering program will build upon the broad background in engineering developed in the first year common core program. In addition to the continued major emphasis on design, dynamics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, the student can choose elective courses that span a wide range of applied subjects like noise control, energy conversion and power generation, vehicle technology, aerodynamics and flight mechanics, automatic controls, etc., which reflect the wide range of interests of faculty members of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. In addition, the fourth-year student completes a major project on a topic of current interest in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

In select cases, students of high academic standing may be able to coordinate Engineering 88.497 project work with Masters thesis work in such a way that they can complete a M.Eng. program about one year after obtaining their B.Eng. degree. Interested students should consult the Departmental Chair or Supervisor of Graduate Studies near the end of their Third year.

Suggested Engineering Electives

Any course numbered 86/87/88.4xx for which the prerequisite and other nonstraints are satisfied.

Co-operative Industrial Experience Program Option

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers a Co-operative Industrial Experience Program Option for eligible students. Upon satisfactory completion of the option, students will receive the designation B.Eng. (Co-operative Industrial Experience Option) on their transcripts. For details, refer to Co-operative Industrial Experience Section.

Spacecraft Design

Aspects of spacecraft design are covered in both the Aerospace Program (Streams A, B and C), and also in the Mechanical Program, therefore both Aerospace and Mechanical students may follow their interests and accommodate this area of study. Mechanical students can achieve this by choosing appropriate electives such as 87.481*, 88.451*, 88.453*, together with a Space related individual project 88.497.

Mechanical Engineering with Concentration in Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

A special concentration in Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) is available for students with an interest in this area. The concentration is designed to provide an understanding of the issues, concepts and techniques of applying computer technology to design and manufacturing. The concentration consists of the following courses: Year Three: One of Business 42.101*, 42.211*, Year Four: Engineering 91.380* and three of Engineering 87.434*, 88.451*, 88.453*, 88.464*, 88.474*, 88.475*, 94.310*.

The booklet Engineering Program Guide, available from the Faculty Registrarial Services office should be consulted for the appropriate selection of elective choices for this program. Students who wish to follow the CIM concentration should declare their intention at the beginning of the Second year. Those who successfully complete this option will receive the designation "Concentration in Computer Integrated Manufacturing" on their transcripts.

Mechanical

Second Year

 

Mechanical

Third Year

Mechanical

Fourth Year

Note: (a) Selected from available Engineering 86.4xx, 87.4xx or 88.4xx courses 

Mechanical-Computer Integrated Manufacturing Option

Third Year

 

Mechanical - Computer Integrated Manufacturing Option

Fourth Year

 

Note (a): Selected from available Engineering 86.4xx 87.4xx or 88.4xx courses. Engineering 97.454* is also allowed

Software Engineering Program

Software Engineering is concerned with both the process of developing software and with the quality of the product. This includes correct, timely, reliable, safe and secure operations on information; with its communication, storage and presentation; with rapid, economical and correct development of software; and with understanding users' needs in situations where these are not clear. Software Engineers will understand tools such as languages for programming and for defining requirements, designs and tests. They will understand software environments, computer technologies, and the physical limitations of the technologies. They will be responsible for planning, analysis, design, implementation, testing, maintenance and evolution of software systems. Such systems may include data communications, data processing, transaction processing, transportation management (such as air traffic control), communications switching, distributed multimedia systems manipulation sound, images, data, and video, client-server systems and all kinds of network applications, Software engineers will understand how to practice socially responsible engineering, in a situation where they are at the leading edge of change in society through technology.

Suggested Engineering Electives

97.257*, 97.267* Any Third- or Fourth-year course numbered 94.xxx* or 97.xx* for which the prerequisites and other noted constraints are satisfied.

Suggested Open Electives

Any course selected from (i) the list of suggested Engineering electives or (ii) the list of approved Science and Computer Science courses published in the "Engineering Program Guide" available from the Engineering Registrarial Services Office

Software Engineering Co-operative Education Option

The Department of Systems and Computer Engineering offers a Co-operative Education Option for eligible students. Upon satisfactory completion of the option, students will receive the designation B.Eng. (Co-operative Education Option) on their transcripts. For details, refer to the Co-operative Education section.

 

Software Engineering

First Year

 

Software Engineering

Second Year

 

 

Software Engineering

Third Year

 

 

Software Engineering

Fourth Year

Note: (a) Selected from the list of Suggested Engineering electives.

Note: (b) Selected from the list of Suggested Open electives.

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