A CEAB-accredited four-year program that prepares engineers to design, analyse, and build the hardware and software systems that underpin modern technology. Core areas include circuit theory, digital systems, signals and communications, embedded computing, and control systems. Students complete a year-long team capstone design project sponsored by industry partners. Graduates are eligible to register as engineers-in-training (EIT) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
| Code | Course Name | Cr. | Year | Prerequisites | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECE 201 | Circuit Analysis | 4 | Y2 | PHYS 101 | Kirchhoff laws, phasors, AC/DC circuits, Laplace transforms. |
| ECE 202 | Digital Logic Design | 3 | Y2 | CS 101 | Boolean algebra, combinational/sequential logic, FSMs, HDL introduction. |
| ECE 301 | Signals and Systems | 4 | Y3 | ECE 201, MATH 202 | Fourier analysis, sampling theorem, z-transforms, filter design. |
| ECE 302 | Electronics I | 4 | Y3 | ECE 201 | Diodes, BJT, MOSFET amplifiers, biasing, small-signal models. |
| ECE 303 | Microprocessors | 3 | Y3 | ECE 202 | ARM architecture, assembly language, embedded C, interrupts, peripherals. |
| ECE 401 | Communications Systems | 4 | Y4 | ECE 301 | Modulation, demodulation, channel capacity, wireless systems. |
| ECE 402 | Power Systems | 4 | Y4 | ECE 301 | Generation, transmission, distribution, power electronics, smart grid. |
| ECE 403 | Control Systems | 4 | Y4 | ECE 301 | PID control, state-space, stability analysis, frequency response, modern control. |
| ECE 404 | VLSI Design | 3 | Y4 | ECE 302, ECE 202 | CMOS design, standard cells, physical design, timing analysis. |
| ECE 490 | Engineering Design Project I | 3 | Y4 | Department approval | Capstone part 1: problem definition, literature review, design specifications, PDR presentation. |
| ECE 491 | Engineering Design Project II | 3 | Y4 | ECE 490 | Capstone part 2: implementation, testing, documentation, Engineering Showcase demo. |
A two-term, team-based design experience (teams of 3–4) working on open-ended problems with real-world constraints. Presented at the annual Engineering Showcase.
| Deliverable | Due | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Team formation + topic proposal | Week 3 | 5% |
| Background research & literature review | Week 6 | 15% |
| Design Requirements Specification | Week 9 | 20% |
| Preliminary Design Review (PDR) presentation | Week 11 | 25% |
| Term 1 report | Week 13 | 35% |
| Deliverable | Due | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Design Review (CDR) | Week 3 | 20% |
| Working prototype / proof-of-concept | Week 9 | 25% |
| Final report (30+ pages) | Week 12 | 30% |
| Final presentation + demo (Engineering Showcase) | Week 13 | 25% |
| Year | Team | Project | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Team Volt | Solar-powered water purification for remote communities | Dean's Medal |
| 2024 | Team NeuralArm | EMG-controlled prosthetic arm under $500 | Industry Innovation Prize |
| 2023 | Team GreenGrid | AI-optimized building energy management system | Sustainability Award |
| 2023 | Team SafeRoad | Pothole detection using computer vision + IoT sensors | City Partnership Award |
| 2022 | Team BioFilter | Constructed wetland heavy metal remediation system | Environmental Excellence |