Program Overview

Program Overview

The Electrical Engineering program has a core-plus-elective structure, designed to develop a strong foundation in mathematics, physical sciences, dynamics, thermodynamics, electric fields, and circuits. The program also includes fundamental professional courses focused on energy conversion and transmission, electronics, materials and devices, communications, and control systems.

Program Objectives

At the conclusion of the program, graduates will have acquired the knowledge and experience necessary to design and engineer practical electrical and electronic systems to solve real-world problems. The final year of the program includes a significant, industrially relevant, capstone group design project, as well as core requirements in control systems and communication systems.

Program Structure

The program is based on a combination of core and elective courses, with a certain level of specialization possible through the selection of elective courses offered in the final year. The Department offers recognized Focus Areas in:

• Power and Energy Systems
• Communication Devices
• Engineering Physics
• Biomedical
• Mechatronics
• Entrepreneurship

Program Requirements

The student's program must include six credit hours of complementary studies electives. Courses in:

• Engineering economics
• Technical writing
• Ecology, technology and society are compulsory.

Degree and Diploma

The program leads to a degree in Electrical Engineering, B.Sc.

Years to Completion and Credit Hours

The program typically takes 4 years to complete and requires a total of 159.5-164.5 credit hours.

Co-op Option

The program has a co-op option available.

Model Programs

Students are encouraged to consult with the department for model four-year and five-year programs. It is recommended that students follow the model programs when possible, as timetabling and course offerings are based on these.