Program Overview

Electrical and Computer Engineering Program

The Electrical and Computer Engineering program at the University of Waterloo offers a comprehensive education in the field, with a focus on both theoretical foundations and practical applications.

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide students with a solid understanding of electrical and computer engineering principles, as well as the opportunity to specialize in a particular area of interest. The program includes a range of courses, including:

• Power System Components and Modeling
• Power System Management and Electricity Markets
• Electromagnetic Compatibility and Power Quality
• Distributed Generation
• Power System Protection
• Distribution System Engineering
• Operation of Restructured Power Systems
• Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation
• High Voltage Engineering Applications
• Power Electronics Converters: Design and Applications
• Electric Machines and Motor Drives
• FACTS: Models, Controls and Applications
• Power System Analysis
• Industrial Utilization of Electrical Energy
• Design and Application of DC/DC Converters
• Electric Safety and Grounding System Design
• Asset Management and Risk Assessment of Power Systems
• Medium and HV Power Cables

Research Areas

The program also offers opportunities for research in a range of areas, including:

• Applied electromagnetics and photonics
• Artificial intelligence
• Biomedical engineering
• Communications and Information Systems
• Computer hardware
• Computer software and systems
• Control, robotics, and autonomous systems
• Integrated devices, circuits, and systems
• Nanoengineering
• Power and energy systems
• Quantum engineering

Graduate Programs

The program offers a range of graduate degree options, including:

• Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electric Power
• Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Course Schedule

The course schedule for the MEng in Electric Power program is provided below: