ELEC 404 (1.5|3-1.5) MICROWAVES AND FIBER OPTICS

Transmission line theory, Smith chart and design examples, transmission lines and waveguides, network analysis, design of impedance matching and tuning networks, aspects of coupled lines, radiation and amplification, optical fibers, numerical aperture, single mode and multimode fibers, chromatic dispersion, fiber optic components.
Prerequisites: 300 and 340, and fourth-year standing.

ELEC 450 (1.5|3-1.5) COMMUNICATIONS THEORY AND SYSTEMS: II

Transmission and filtering of random signals, analysis of modulation systems, in particular pulse code modulation, phase shift keying, frequency shift keying, etc., design of modems and of CODECs, introduction to noise analysis, information theory and coding.
Prerequisites: 350 and fourth-year standing.

ENGR 297 (1.5|3-0) TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

This course introduces the student to the effects of technology on society. The ethical, environmental, cultural, social, economic and political issues raised by technological change will be emphasized. The concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship will be discussed.
Pre- or corequisites: ENGR 240 or ENGL 225 or 240.

ELEC 395 (1|2-0) SEMINAR

The main purpose of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to exercise their ability to present and to defend their thoughts on professional topics of their own choice. Students will be encouraged to devote some of their discussions to such topics as continuing professional education, professional societies and organization of engineering employment. Students will also be made aware of the role and responsibilities of Professional Engineers in society with respect to the environment, ethics, equity, public and worker safety and health considerations.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 395, ENGR 395.
Formerly: ENGR 395
Prerequisites: Completion of term 1B and one work term.
Grading: COM, N or F

ELEC 403 (1.5|3-1.5) ENGINEERING DESIGN BY OPTIMIZATION

The steepest descent and Newton methods for unconstrained optimization. Golden section, quadratic, cubic and inexact line searches. Conjugate and quasi-Newton methods. The Fletcher-Reeves algorithm. Application to the design of circuits, control systems, filters, and mechanical systems using optimization techniques. Introduction to constrained optimization. The course includes laboratory sessions to program various optimization algorithms and to apply them to several modeling and engineering design problems.
Prerequisites: 310 or CSC 349A, and fourth-year standing.

ELEC 499 (1.5|0-6) DESIGN PROJECT

A significant technical design project in Electrical Engineering completed under the supervision of a faculty member. This design experience is based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work. Projects may originate from faculty members, students, or external sources. They may have a diverse nature and serve diverse needs. Multi-disciplinary projects are encouraged.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one of 499, 499A, 499B.
Formerly: 499A and 499B
Prerequisites: Fourth-year standing in the Electrical Engineering Program or permission of the Department.

ENGR 446 (1) TECHNICAL REPORT

A major technical report demonstrating written communication and analytical skills. The report topic must be approved by the Engineering and Computer Science/Math Co-op Program Manager at least two months prior to submission. Work Term Report Guidelines in effect at the time of registration govern report style and format. Students must register in this course in the term preceding the final term of their program (academic or work term) and the report must be submitted to the Engineering and Computer Science/Math Co-op Office by the first Friday in the final term of the student’s program.
Prerequisites: 240.