Program Overview

Electrical Engineering, B.Sc.

The Electrical Engineering program at the University of Manitoba is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of electrical engineering. The program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) and is recognized as a professional engineering program.

Degree Requirements

To graduate with a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, students must complete a minimum of 159.5 credit hours of coursework, including:

• 37.5 credit hours of preliminary engineering program requirements
• 43 credit hours of electrical engineering core courses
• 24-29 credit hours of technical electives
• 3 credit hours of complementary studies electives
• 3 credit hours of natural science electives

Concentrations

The Electrical Engineering program offers several concentrations, including:

• Power and Energy Systems: This concentration focuses on the design, operation, and control of power systems, including power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Communication Devices: This concentration focuses on the design and development of communication devices, including antennas, microwave engineering, and signal processing.
• Biomedical: This concentration focuses on the application of electrical engineering principles to medical devices and systems, including biomedical instrumentation and signal processing.
• Engineering Physics: This concentration focuses on the application of physics principles to engineering problems, including electromagnetics, optics, and quantum mechanics.
• Mechatronics: This concentration focuses on the design and development of mechatronic systems, including robotics, control systems, and microprocessing systems.
• Entrepreneurship: This concentration focuses on the development of entrepreneurial skills, including business planning, marketing, and finance.

Courses

The Electrical Engineering program includes a wide range of courses, including:

• ECE 2160: Electronics 2E: This course covers the principles of electronics, including circuit analysis, amplifiers, and filters.
• ECE 2220: Digital Logic Systems: This course covers the principles of digital logic, including Boolean algebra, logic gates, and digital circuits.
• ECE 2240: Numerical Methods for Electrical Engineers: This course covers the numerical methods used in electrical engineering, including numerical analysis and computational methods.
• ECE 2262: Electric Circuits: This course covers the principles of electric circuits, including circuit analysis, resistive circuits, and energy storage.
• ECE 3540: Advanced Circuit Analysis and Design: This course covers the advanced principles of circuit analysis and design, including frequency response, filters, and amplifiers.
• ECE 3580: Foundations of Electromagnetics: This course covers the principles of electromagnetics, including Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, and antennas.
• ECE 3590: Electromagnetic Theory: This course covers the advanced principles of electromagnetics, including electromagnetic waves, antennas, and radiation.
• ECE 3600: Physical Electronics: This course covers the principles of physical electronics, including semiconductor devices, microelectronics, and optoelectronics.
• ECE 3610: Microprocessing Systems: This course covers the principles of microprocessing systems, including microprocessors, microcontrollers, and embedded systems.
• ECE 3670: Electronics 3E: This course covers the advanced principles of electronics, including electronic circuits, filters, and amplifiers.
• ECE 3720: Electric Power and Machines: This course covers the principles of electric power and machines, including electric motors, generators, and power systems.
• ECE 3730: Principles of Embedded System Design: This course covers the principles of embedded system design, including microcontrollers, embedded systems, and real-time systems.
• ECE 3780: Signal Processing 1: This course covers the principles of signal processing, including signal analysis, filtering, and modulation.
• ECE 4150: Control Systems: This course covers the principles of control systems, including control theory, control systems, and feedback control.
• ECE 4260: Communications Systems: This course covers the principles of communications systems, including communication theory, modulation, and demodulation.
• ECE 4600: Group Design Project: This course covers the principles of group design projects, including project management, design methodology, and teamwork.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Electrical Engineering program, students must meet the following requirements:

• High School Diploma: Students must have a high school diploma with a minimum average of 80% in the required subjects.
• Mathematics and Science: Students must have completed mathematics and science courses, including pre-calculus, calculus, physics, and chemistry.
• English Language Proficiency: Students must demonstrate English language proficiency, either through a language proficiency test or by completing an English language course.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Electrical Engineering program vary depending on the student's residency status and the number of credit hours taken. The estimated tuition fees for the 2022-2023 academic year are:

• Canadian Students: $2,500 - $3,500 per term
• International Students: $6,000 - $8,000 per term

Research Areas

The Electrical Engineering program at the University of Manitoba has several research areas, including:

• Power Systems: Research in power systems focuses on the design, operation, and control of power systems, including power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Communications Systems: Research in communications systems focuses on the design and development of communication devices, including antennas, microwave engineering, and signal processing.
• Biomedical Engineering: Research in biomedical engineering focuses on the application of electrical engineering principles to medical devices and systems, including biomedical instrumentation and signal processing.
• Electromagnetics: Research in electromagnetics focuses on the principles of electromagnetics, including Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, and antennas.
• Microelectronics: Research in microelectronics focuses on the design and development of microelectronic devices, including semiconductor devices, microprocessors, and embedded systems.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at the University of Manitoba have a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Power Engineer: Design, operate, and maintain power systems, including power generation, transmission, and distribution.
• Communications Engineer: Design and develop communication devices, including antennas, microwave engineering, and signal processing.
• Biomedical Engineer: Apply electrical engineering principles to medical devices and systems, including biomedical instrumentation and signal processing.
• Electromagnetics Engineer: Design and develop electromagnetic devices, including antennas, microwave engineering, and radiation.
• Microelectronics Engineer: Design and develop microelectronic devices, including semiconductor devices, microprocessors, and embedded systems.