ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING
General Office: Head Hall, Room D36
Mailing Address: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering,
University of New Brunswick, P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton, N. B., Canada, E3B 5A3 Phone: (506) 453‐4561 Fax: (506) 453‐3589 Email: ece@unb.ca Website: http://www.ece.unb.ca FACULTY Biletskiy, Yevgen, MCS, PhD (Kharkiv), PEng, Prof ‐ 2003 Briggs, William, BSc (Mt. A), PEng, Sr Instructor ‐ 2001 Castillo‐Guerra, Eduardo, BSc, MSc (UCLV), PhD (UNB), PEng, Assoc Prof ‐ 2006 Chang, Liuchen, BSc (N.Jiatong), MSc (China Acad of Railway Sciences), PhD (Qu.), PEng, Prof ‐ 1992 Colpitts, Bruce, BScE, MScE, PhD (UNB), PEng, Prof ‐ 1988 Diduch, Christopher, BScE, MScE, PhD (UNB), PEng, Prof ‐ 1981 Doraiswami, Rajamani, BEE (VJI, Bombay), MEE (IIS, Bangalore), PhD (Johns H), PEng, Prof Emeritus
Englehart, Kevin, BScE, MScE, PhD (UNB), PEng, Prof and Assoc Director Inst of
Biomedical Eng ‐1998
Hill, Eugene, BScE, MScE (UNB), PhD (NC State), PEng, Hon Res Prof
Hudgins, Bernard, BScE, MScE, PhD (UNB), PEng, Hon Res Prof and Director Inst. of
Biomedical Eng. ‐ 2001
Kaye, Mary E., BScE (UNB), MEng (Car), PEng, Assoc Prof ‐ 1979
Kyberd, Peter, BSc (Durham), MSc, PhD (Southhampton), Prof & Vice Chancellor's
Research Chair ‐ 2003 Li, Howard, BEE (Zhejiang), MScE (Guelph), PhD (Wat), Assoc Prof ‐ 2007 MacIsaac, Dawn, BPE (McM), BEd (Qu.), BEng (McM), MScE (UNB), PhD (UNB), PEng, Assoc Prof (Joint Computer Science) ‐ 2001 Meng, Julian, BScE (UNB), MSc, PhD (Qu.), PEng, Prof ‐ 2002 Narraway, John J., MSc, PhD (Cran IT), PEng, Hon Res Prof Parker, Philip A., BScE (UNB), MSc (St And), PhD (UNB), PEng, Professor Emeritus
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Petersen, Brent R., BEng (Car), MASc (Wat), PhD (Car), PEng, Assoc Prof ‐1997
Saleh, Sal, A.M., BSc (Bir Ziet), MSc, PhD (Memorial), P.Eng, Assist. Prof ‐ 2011
Scott, Robert, BSc (UNB), DSc (Acad.), PEng, Prof Emeritus
Sensinger, Jonathan, B.S. (Illinois), MSc, PhD (Northwestern), Assoc Prof ‐2013
Stevenson, Maryhelen, BEE (Ga tTech), MSEE, PhD (Stan), PEng, Prof ‐ 1990
Taylor, James H., BSEE, MSEE (Rochester), PhD (Yale), Professor Emeritus
Tervo, Richard, BSc, MSc (McM), PhD (Laval), PEng, Prof ‐ 1986
Veach, Ian, BA, BScE, MScE (UNB), PEng Sr Teaching Assoc ‐ 1985
General Information The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is multi‐disciplinary, combining disciplines of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering, the latter being jointly administered with the Faculty of Computer Science. The applications of Electrical and Computer Engineering are highly diversified with emphasis on the use of electrical devices and computers to solve real‐world problems. Students in this program can develop expertise in renewable energy, communications, mechatronics, networking, microelectronics, signal processing and computer system design. Engineers graduated from our program experience a competitive advantage for a wide range of jobs in areas associated to industrial control, robotics, aerospace industry, cellular communication, biomedical technology, GPS systems, green power generation, smart vehicles, embedded computing, and computer games among many others. It also supports emerging research that advances technology and fosters scientific discovery. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is committed to delivering high quality programs that prepares students for successfully entering the workforce to become Professional Engineers or pursuing graduate studies. A foundation is first developed in mathematics, science and engineering. In their final year, students are then introduced to more specialized topics and broaden their knowledge by choosing a number of elective courses in Electrical and Computer Engineering or in such related areas as Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and other Engineering disciplines. The program also makes available courses in cultural subjects that provide an awareness of social and professional perspectives both as individuals and as future engineers. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering believes strongly in the value of relevant industrial experience. The Department endorses the Co‐op Program and students who wish to gain industrial experience are strongly encouraged to participate in this internship program. Students planning to take Co‐op are advised to consult with a program coordinator and/or advisor. Required Courses
A minimum grade of C is required for all courses used for credit towards the B.Sc.E. degree. The following is a list of the courses that are core to the program. Required Courses PHYS 1081 * Foundations of Physics for Engineers ENGG 1082 * Mechanics for Engineers APSC 2023 Survey of 19th and 20th Century Physics APSC 2028 Survey of 19th and 20th Century Physics Lab ME 3232 Engineering Economics or CE 3963 Engineering Economy CHEM 1982 * General Applied Chemistry CHEM 1987 * General Applied Chemistry Laboratory ECE 2213 Digital Systems ECE 2412 Simulation and Engineering Analysis ECE 3221 Computer Organization ECE 3232 Embedded Systems Design
CS 1003 * Introduction to Computer Programmingand Problem Solving for Engineers
CS 1023 Data Structures and Algorithms for Engineers ECE 1813 * Electricity and Magnetism ECE 2711 Electric Circuits ECE 2722 Circuits and Systems ECE 3031 Electrical and Computer Engineering Design ECE 3111 Electronics I ECE 3122 Electronics II ECE 3312 Systems and Control ECE 3511 Signals ECE 3612 Electric Machines and Design in Sustainable Energy Systems ECE 3821 Electromagnetics I TME 3313 Managing Engineering and Information Technology Projects ECE 4040 Electrical and Computer Engineering Design Project
or (or SWE 4040 or ENGG 4025 or TME 5025) SWE 4040 Software Engineering Design Project
or
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ENGG 4025 Multidisciplinary Design Project
ENGG 1001 * Engineering Practice Lecture Series ENGG 1003 * Engineering Technical Communications ENGG 1015 * Introduction to Engineering Design & Problem Solving ENGG 4013 Law and Ethics for Engineers MATH 1003 * Introduction to Calculus I MATH 1013 * Introduction to Calculus II MATH 1503 * Introduction to Linear Algebra MATH 2513 Multivariable Calculus for Engineers MATH 3503 Differential Equations For Engineers STAT 2593 Probability and Statistics for Engineers * Denotes course in general first year (Engineering I) Electives In addition to the core courses there is also a requirement to complete six technical elective courses (minimum of 24 ch), three complementary studies electives (minimum of 9 ch), and one Science Elective (minimum 3 ch).
Basic Science Elective
Each student is required to take one 3 ch basic science course chosen from Physics, Chemistry, and the life or earth sciences.
Complementary Studies Elective
The EE program requires 9 credit hours of Complementary Studies electives. The choice of courses is subject to the Faculty of Engineering regulations for Complementary Studies Electives and the following: a. At least 3 ch must be from the Humanities and Social Sciences related to technology and society (examples: HIST 3925 Technology and Society, SOCI 2534 Technology and Social Change). b. An additional 3 ch must come from Humanities and Social Sciences (Anthropology, Classics, Literature, History, Philosophy, Political Science and Sociology). c. The remaining 3 ch may be taken from: Administration, Technology Management and Entrepreneurship (TME) or the Humanities and Social Sciences. No more than 3 ch of language courses may be used for credit toward the B.Sc.E. Degree.
Students are encouraged to seek out courses of interest and value to them. The final choice of electives is subject to the approval of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Technical Elective Courses
Each student is required to take six technical elective courses (minimum of 24 ch). At least four of the electives must be ECE courses from the following list (minimum 16 ch). ECE 3242 Computer Architecture ECE 3812 Data Communications and Networking ECE 3832 Electromagnetics II ECE 4251 Real Time Systems ECE 4261 Digital System Design ECE 4273 VLSI System Design ECE 4823 Communications Network Engineering ECE 4253 Digital Communications ECE 4133 Instrumentation Design ECE 4143 Electronic Circuit Design ECE 4173 Devices and Circuits for VLSI ECE 4323 Industrial Control Systems ECE 4333 Robotics ECE 4433 Safety Critical System Design ECE 4523 Communication Systems ECE 4531 Digital Signal Processing I ECE 4542 Digital Signal Processing II ECE 4623 Advanced Electrical Machines ECE 4633 Power System Analysis ECE 4643 Power Electronics ECE 4833 Microwave Engineering ECE 4843 Optical Fiber Communication ECE 4913 Independent Project ECE 4923 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering ECE 4943 Topics in Computer Engineering Students are encouraged to take combinations of electives which will permit some degree of specialization in one or more of the major fields of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Technical Elective Combinations
The following groupings of elective courses will be of value to students who wish to concentrate in specialized areas of interest.
Control & Instrumentation (Robotics,
Mechatronics)
Computer Engineering (Hardware,
Networking)
ECE 4333 Robotics ECE 3242 Computer Architecture
ECE 4133 Instrumentation Design ECE 3812 Data Communications and
Networking
ECE 4251 Real Time Systems ECE 4251 Real Time Systems
ECE 3242 Computer Architecture ECE 4273 VLSI Systems Design
ME 4683 Mechatronics Applications ECE 4261 Digital Systems Design
ME 2003 Dynamics for Engineers ECE 4253 Digital Communications
ECE 3812 Data Communications and Networking ECE 4133 Instrumentation Design
ECE 4323 Industrial Control Systems ECE 4333 Robotics
ECE 4531 Digital Signal Processing I ECE 4531 Digital Signal Processing I
ECE 4261 Digital System Design ECE 4823 Communications Network
Engineering
ECE 4433 Safety Critical System Design CS 2033 Software Design for Engineers
CHE 2501 General Materials Science
Power & Renewable Energy Systems (Electric
Machines, Power Devices)
Communications(Wireless,
Networking)
ECE 4633 Power System Analysis ECE 3832 Electromagnetics II
ECE 4643 Power Electronics ECE 4833 Microwave Engineering
ECE 4623 Advanced Electric Machines ECE 4523 Communication Systems
ECE 4133 Instrumentation Design ECE 4253 Digital Communications
ECE 3812 Data Communications and Networking ECE 4531 Digital Signal Processing I
ECE 4433 Safety Critical System Design ECE 3812 Data Communications and
ECE 4531 Digital Signal Processing I ECE 4823 Communications Network Engineering
Signal Processing (Filtering, Sensors) Biomedical(Myoelectric signals,
prosthetic control)
ECE 4531 Digital Signal Processing I ECE 4923 Introduction to Biomedical
Engineering
ECE 4542 Digital Signal Processing II APSC 3953 Basis of Biomedical
Engineering
ECE 4253 Digital Communications ECE 4531 Digital Signal Processing I
ECE 4523 Communications Systems ECE 4542 Digital Signal Processing II
ECE 4133 Instrumentation Design BIOL 1001 Biological Principles
ECE 3832 Electromagnetics II ECE 4133 Instrumentation Design
ECE 4833 Microwave Engineering ECE 4333 Robotics
ME 5653 Predictive Control and Intelligent Sensors ECE 4523 Communication Systems Recommended Program The program allows completion of degree requirements in eight terms. However, a significant number of students plan to take nine or ten terms to reach graduation, using the extra time to master the material more thoroughly or to take extra courses. Students planning to take longer than eight terms are advised to plan well ahead and to consult with faculty in order to minimize problems arising from timetabling restrictions and prerequisite requirements. The General Regulations of the Faculty of Engineering, including minimum credit hour requirements that are listed under Bachelor of Science in Engineering, apply to the Electrical Engineering program.
