Program Overview

Faculty of Applied Sciences

The Faculty of Applied Sciences at Simon Fraser University offers a variety of programs for students interested in pursuing a career in applied sciences. The faculty is comprised of several schools, including the School of Computing Science, School of Engineering Science, School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering, and School of Sustainable Energy Engineering.

Schools

• School of Computing Science
  • Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in computing science
  • Research areas include artificial intelligence, data science, and software engineering
• School of Engineering Science
  • Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering science
  • Research areas include biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering
• School of Mechatronic Systems Engineering
  • Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in mechatronic systems engineering
  • Research areas include robotics, control systems, and mechanical engineering
• School of Sustainable Energy Engineering
  • Offers undergraduate and graduate programs in sustainable energy engineering
  • Research areas include renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable development

Programs

The Faculty of Applied Sciences offers a range of programs for students, including:

• Master of Applied Science (MASc)
• Master of Engineering (MEng)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Master of Applied Science (MASc)

The MASc program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in sustainable energy engineering, while also allowing them to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals. The program requires students to complete a set of required courses, including:

• SEE 810: Sustainability and Sustainable Energy Technologies
• SEE 811: Technical Communication Skills
• SEE 896: MASc Research Seminar
• SEE 898: MASc Thesis

Students must also complete at least two of the following courses, with a minimum of one SEE course:

• SEE 820: Materials Design for Energy Systems
• SEE 821: Membranes and Filtration
• SEE 850: Energy Storage Systems
• SEE 891: Directed Studies
• SEE 893: Special Topics I
• SEE 894: Special Topics II
• SEE 895: Special Topics III
• ENSC 801: Linear Systems Theory
• ENSC 802: Stochastic Systems
• ENSC 810: Statistical Signal Processing
• ENSC 833: Network Protocols and Performance
• ENSC 835: Communication Networks
• ENSC 853: Integrated Microsensors and Actuators
• MSE 722: Fuel Cell Systems
• MSE 726: Introduction to Engineering Design Optimization
• MSE 780: Manufacturing Systems
• MSE 812: Advanced 3D Printing
• MSE 821: Advanced Conduction Heat Transfer
• MSE 822: Advanced Convection Heat Transfer
• STAT 604: Analysis of Experimental and Observational Data

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The PhD program in SEE consists of coursework and a thesis for a minimum of 27 units. Students must complete the following required courses:

• SEE 811: Technical Communication Skills
• SEE 890: PhD Qualifying Exam
• SEE 897: PhD Research Seminar
• SEE 899: PhD Thesis

Students must also complete a minimum of six units of graduate coursework selected in consultation with their supervisor.

Master of Engineering (MEng)

The MEng program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in sustainable energy engineering, while also allowing them to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals. The program requires students to complete a set of required courses, including:

• SEE 773: Sustainable Energy Policy
• SEE 771: Sustainable Energy Systems 1
• SEE 777: Business Foundations for Sustainable Energy Engineering
• SEE 770: Water, Energy, Food Nexus
• SEE 772: Sustainable Energy Systems 2
• REM 658: Energy and Materials Systems Modelling
• SEE 798: MEng Capstone Design

Research Areas

The Faculty of Applied Sciences has a range of research areas, including:

• Artificial intelligence
• Data science
• Software engineering
• Biomedical engineering
• Mechanical engineering
• Electrical engineering
• Robotics
• Control systems
• Renewable energy
• Energy efficiency
• Sustainable development

Special Topics Courses

The School of Sustainable Energy Engineering offers a range of special topics courses, including:

• SEE 893: Special Topics I
• SEE 894: Special Topics II
• SEE 895: Special Topics III

These courses cover a range of topics, including advanced carbon capture engineering, waste heat recovery systems, sustainable vehicle systems, and photovoltaics for green energy.

Tentative Technical Elective Course Schedule

The School of Sustainable Energy Engineering offers a range of technical elective courses, including:

• SEE 850: Energy Storage Systems
• SEE 894: Accelerated Materials Discovery
• SEE 895: Power Electronics

These courses are offered on a tentative schedule, and students should check with the school for the most up-to-date information.