An introduction to Applied Science Co-op including: completion of preemployment workshops, career skills toolkits, networking opportunities, interview training, individual coaching sessions, and job search skills. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science Co-operative Education Program.
Supervised, integrated learning experience in a public or private organization for a minimum of three months. Formal co-op assignments required. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education Program.
Prerequisite: APSC 107.
Theory and practice of sustainable engineering. Awareness and risk analysis of potential impacts on society and the environment over the lifecycle of engineering projects. Engineering design process, project lifecycle, and professional responsibility. Team-based design project. [3-2-0]
Orthographic projections, axonometric and perspective projections, dimensioning and tolerances, computer-aided design and modelling, introduction to rapid prototyping, team-based design project. [3-0-2]
Functions, limits, differentiation, applications of derivatives, integration, applications of definite integrals. [3-0-1]
Integrals and transcendental functions, techniques of integration, applications of integration, polar coordinates, infinite sequences and series, vectors and the geometry of space, and partial derivatives. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: APSC 172.
Written and oral presentations, formal and informal. Purpose, audience, content, format, and tone are studied, as are team-based report writings and presentations. [3-0-0]
Computer systems, software development, operating systems, compilers, programming in a high-level language, selection and loop structures, functions, arrays, pointers, files, data acquisition, solving engineering problems with computer programs. [3-2*-0]
Electric fields and forces, electric potential, capacitance, DC circuits, magnetic fields and forces, Faraday's law, inductance, waves, light, and optics. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: APSC 172.
Corequisite: APSC 173.
Systems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination, engineering application of linear algebra, matrix operations, special matrices, determinants, vector space, orthogonality, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear transformation. [3-0-0]
Force vectors, Cartesian coordinate system, free body diagram, dot and cross products, forces equilibrium of particles, force and moment equilibrium of rigid bodies, analysis of trusses, frames and machines, friction, wedges, pulleys, and belts. Applications of linear algebra in statics. [3-0-2]
Corequisite: APSC 179.
Kinematics of particles, curvilinear motion, normal-tangential, polar, cylindrical coordinates, force and acceleration, equation of motions, work and energy, conservation of energy. Introduction to rigid body dynamics. [3-0-2]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 172, APSC 180.
Corequisite: APSC 173.
Thermometry, states of matter and phase change, ideal and real gases, 1st law of thermodynamics, 2nd law of thermodynamics, liquids, solutions, solid crystals, atomic structures and bonding. [2-2*-2*]
Chemical equilibrium, reactions in gas phase and in aqueous solutions, acid-base and redox reactions, kinetics of chemical reactions, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. [2-2*-2*]
Structure and function of the neuromuscular, skeletal, digestive, endocrine, urinary, circulatory, and respiratory systems of the human body. Special emphasis on interfacing with biomedical devices. Restricted to students in the B.A.Sc. program. [3-0-0]
Written and oral communication in engineering. Report preparation, business correspondence, and oral presentation of technical material. Principles of communication with Indigenous communities. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: APSC 176.
Supervised, integrated learning experience in a public or private organization for a minimum of three months. Formal co-op assignments required. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education Program.
Prerequisite: APSC 110.
Introduction to the Fourier series. Linear time invariant system, impulse response function, operator, convolution, system characterization, complex numbers, solution of linear ordinary differential equations, Laplace transform and its applications, transfer function, frequency response, solution to system of linear differential equations. Fourier series and transform. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 173, APSC 179, APSC 181.
Multivariable functions, Lagrange multipliers; line integrals, surface integrals, volume integrals; divergence, curl, gradient; divergence and Stokes' theorems; engineering applications of vector field theory. Introduction to partial differential equations. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: APSC 173.
First and second laws of thermodynamics. Applications to simple thermodynamic processes and cycles. Introduction to heat transfer modes. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 173, APSC 182.
Fluid properties and fluid statics; principles of conservation of mass, momentum, and energy; laminar and turbulent flow; dimensional analysis; pipe flow; valves and fittings, flow measurements. [3-2*-1]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 180, APSC 181, APSC 248.
Data acquisition, sensors, instrumentation, measurement techniques and their limitations, experimental design, and data analysis; statistics, basic probability; application of statistics to data analysis. [3-2*-1]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 173, APSC 178.
Circuit analysis techniques for steady-state AC and DC circuits containing independent and dependent voltage and current sources, resistance, capacitance and inductance. DC maximum power transfer. AC power including real, reactive, apparent and complex power and power factor. AC power analysis using phasors. Three-phase AC power systems. [3-2*-1]
Prerequisite: APSC 178.
Partial differential equations, and numerical methods. Engineering applications to the design and analysis of networks, structures, and hydraulic systems. [3-1-0]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 173, APSC 177.
Principles of engineering design, applied to a team-based design project. Use of probability, programming, decision making, economic principles, systems theory, and technical communication in design projects. [3-1-0]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 169, APSC 177, APSC 179, APSC 254.
Atomic bonding, crystallographic characteristics of materials, stress-strain curve, strengthening mechanisms, failure of materials, Eutectic and Eutectoid phase transformations, Fe-C phase diagram, composite materials, corrosion, electrical properties of materials. [3-2*-0]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 182, APSC 183.
Concepts of stress and strain. Axial, shear forces and bending moment diagrams for statically determinate structures, torsion in shafts. Axial and shear stresses and deformations. Transformation of plane stress, Mohr's circle. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: APSC 173 and APSC 180.
Types of structures and structural elements. Loads and load path. Design objectives, philosophy and limit states. Static determinacy and stability. Analysis of statically determinate structures. Deflection using energy and geometrical methods. Influence lines. [3-0-2]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 173, APSC 180, APSC 259.
Corequisite: APSC 260.
Logic design methods, hardware description language (HDL), number representation and arithmetic circuits, combinational circuits, flip-flops, registers, programmable logic devices (FPGAs), counters, finite state machines, digital system designs. [3-2*-0]
Prerequisite: APSC 178.
Fourier series and Fourier transform analysis of signals; sampling theorem; amplitude; phase; and frequency modulation; baseband digital transmission; pulse code modulation and quantization; Nyquist pulses; inter-symbol interference. Credit will be granted for only one of APSC 270 or ENGR 361. [3-2*-0]
Prerequisite: APSC 246.
Review of vector calculus and coordinate systems; electrostatic fields; electric dipoles and polarization; magnetostatics fields; magnetic dipoles and magnetization; boundary conditions; electromagnetic induction; Maxwell's equations. Credit will be granted for only one of APSC 278 or ENGR 365. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 178, APSC 248.
Supervised, integrated learning experience in a public or private organization for a minimum of three months. Formal co-op assignments required. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education Program.
Prerequisite: APSC 210.
Supervised, integrated learning experience in a public or private organization for a minimum of three months. Formal co-op assignments required. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education Program.
Prerequisite: APSC 310.
Supervised, integrated learning experience in a public or private organization for a minimum of three months. Formal co-op assignments required. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education Program.
Prerequisite: APSC 410.
Supervised, integrated learning experience in a public or private organization for a minimum of three months. Formal co-op assignments required. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education Program.
Prerequisite: APSC 411.
Advanced workplace communication. Audience and purpose. Proposals and reports. Equity and diversity. Social media. Oral presentations (face-to-face and video conferencing) and visual aids. Listening skills. This course is restricted to students in the M.Eng. program.
The role of engineers in early-stage technology startups is learned experientially through a practicum work experience. Weekly lectures are used to explore best practices for starting technology ventures and working in uncertain and dynamic working environment. Registration for the course is restricted and requires passing an individual admission process.
Climate change and renewable energy sources, operational principles of solar cells and review of leading technologies, deposition and characterization tools for thin film layers, environmental and economic considerations of solar energy, and latest developments in academic research.
Knowledge and application of Engineering Leadership through reflective practices, including the introduction of various leadership styles, with particular attention to leadership skills within engineering teams that foster equitable, diverse and inclusive team building. Credit will be granted for only one of APSC 505 or ENGR 405.
Lean construction; n-dimensional Building Information Modeling; Internet of Things; digital business models; digital fabrication and platforms. Credit will be granted for only one of APSC 509 or ENGR 409.
Supervised, technical paid work experience with a public or private organization for a minimum of 12 weeks full-time. Internship assignment required. Restricted to graduate degree students meeting requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education program. Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite: APSC 107 and 30 credits M.Eng. coursework
Supervised, technical paid work experience with a public or private organization for a minimum of 12 weeks full-time. Internship assignment required. Restricted to graduate degree students meeting requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education program. Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite: APSC 510.
Supervised, technical paid work experience with a public or private organization for a minimum of 12 weeks full-time. Internship assignment required. Restricted to graduate degree students meeting requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education program. Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite: APSC 511.
Means and methods of precast concrete construction; advanced design of precast concrete structures; analysis of experimental data of precast concrete components; innovations in precast concrete construction. Credit will be granted for only one of APSC 514 or ENGR 414.
Identification of dynamical systems by considering input signals, sensor measurements, noise, and disturbance, as well as using parameter estimation, model selection and validation, and practical considerations. Credit will only be granted to one of ENGR 419 or APSC 519
Socio-economic and environmental considerations of energy demand and management, building energy performance improvements, building and community level energy policies and regulations, renewable and alternative energy integration.
Understand design criteria and regulatory requirements and apply failure consequence classification; evaluate embankment stability, deformation and seepage; seepage control, erosion protection and filter design; techniques for deficiency identification; maintenance and repair strategies; dam safety management systems.
Overview of distributed power generation technologies; impacts of distributed generation on power system operation and planning; wind and PV resources in the electrical grid; energy storage technologies in the electrical grid; demand response and advanced metering infrastructure.
Theory and design of advanced drinking water treatment processes used for challenging source water conditions. Risk-based treatment approaches, removal of emerging contaminants, regulated and unregulated disinfection by-products, and other current issues in potable water treatment and quality.