60 courses in the 1988–89 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
ELE 123Electrical Engineering CircuitsW,S 3C,1T,3L' 0.5
Introduction to network variables; resistors; Kirchhoff’s laws; circuit simplification techniques; circuit analysis methods; operational amplifiers and their uses; resistor-capacitor circuits; resistorinductor circuits; sinusoids and phasors; impedance and admittance; circuit functions and analysis techniques; second order circuits; resonance; power factor. Alternate weeks.
Electrostatics; electric flux and potential energy; dielectrics, capacitors and capacitance; flow of electric charge and resistance; Kirchhoff’s Voltage and Current Laws; magnetism; magnetic materials and circuits; Faraday’s Law and inductance.
ELE 206Advanced Calculus for Electrical Engineers 2F,S 3C,1T 0.5
Partial differentiation, relative maxima and minima, directional derivatives, diver-
gence and curl of vector fields with appli-
cations; multiple integrals, double and triple integrals; line and surface integrals, applications of divergence and Stokes theorems. Complex analysis: limits, analytic functions, complex line integral, Cauchy's integral formula, residues. Partial differential equations.
This is an introductory course in electronic circuit analysis which follows the first circuits course EL E 123. The topics to be discussed are: Operational amplifier applications, diodes, rectifiers, introduction to MOS and bipolar transistors, basic amplifier circuits, frequency response, elementary treatments of feedback, filters and oscillators. The student is introduced to computer-aided analysis techniques using WATAND.
Brief introduction to switching algebra. Information representation and arithmetic in binary systems. Computer organization. Assembly language programming, basic programming techniques. Memory units, arithmetic logic units, control units, VO devices. Translation and loading. Computer case studies. Microcomputers. Prereq: GEN E 121 or equivalent Open
Application of computers to engineering problems. Number systems, errors and error propagation. Roots of nonlinear equations. Solution of systems of linear equations. Interpolation and numerical integration. Solution of ordinary differential equations. A non-numeric algorithm (e.g. sorting). Emphasis will be placed on algorithm development and programming style.
Review of band theory and doped semiconductors in thermal equilibrium, charge neutrality, mass action law, recombination and transport mechanisms, Boltzmann relations, derivation of p-n junction dc and ac characteristics, charge storage effects. The bipolar transistor; derivation of dc and ac terminal characteristics, equivalent circuits. The Junction Field Effect transistor (JFET) and Metal Oxide Semiconductor FET, derivation of dc characteristics. Prereq: PHYS 125 or equivalent Alternate weeks.
ELE 234Microelectronic Circuits and DevicesF 3C,1T,3L' 0.5
The first of a two course sequence in electronic circuits and devices. Topics covered are: second order networks, operational amplifiers, electronic devices, analog and digital circuits.
ELE 261Energy Systems and Components 1W 3C,1T,3L' 0.5
Comparative and historical review of energy sources and systems. Operating, security and planning principles for the electric energy generation, transmission and distribution systems. Excitation and loss analysis of ac magnetic circuits. Principles, circuit modelling, and performance of transformers. Electromechanical energy conversions.
Review of ac circuits. Three-phase circuits. Transformers. Industrial power networks. Principles and operating characteristics of dc and ac motors including speed control. Power conditioning for supplying mechanical drives. Interface of electro-mechanical systems with control circuits and transducers.
ELE 316Introduction to Probability TheoryW,S 3C,1T 0.5
Conditional probability and independence; Bayes’ Theorem; random variables; functions of random variables; distribution functions; applications to reliability and failure rates; marginal and conditional distributions; correlation and applications to regression and statistical testing.
Orthogonality and signal representation in continuous time. Fourier spectrum, Fourier transforms and applications to communications. Convolution. Transfer functions and filters. Power spectral density. Amplitude modulation and applications to techniques such as DSB, AM, SSB, etc. Angle modulation and the spectrum of frequency modulated signals. Techniques for the generation and demodulation of FM signals. Introduction to noise and its effects in AM and FM systems.
Amplifier biasing networks, single and multi-stage small-signal amplifiers, smallsignal equivalent circuits; high and low frequency effects; negative feedback amplifiers; oscillators; noise in electronic circuits; introduction to large signal amplifiers.
ELE 333Microelectronic Circuits and Devices 2W 3C,1T,3L' 0.5
The second of a two course sequence covering the following topics: theory of devices, theory of networks, analog circuits, digital circuits, operational amplifiers.
ELE 353Microprocessor Systems and InterfacingW 3C,1T,3L' 0.5
Microprocessor system architecture, buses, memories, peripheral connections, parallel, serial, analog interfaces, magnetic storage media, data communications, testing and debugging. Prereq: EL E 222, EL E 251, EL E 323 Alternate weeks
Introduction to electric energy generation, transmission and distribution systems. Transformers. Principles of electromechanical energy conversion. DC, three-phase and single-phase rotating machines. Specialized motors. Prereq: EL E 126
ELE 371Transmission Lines and Basic Field TheoryS 3C,1T3L' 0.5
Transmission lines: transmission line equations, steady state (sinusoidal) solution, terminated lines, matching and the Smith Chart. Basic field theory: vector calculus, electrostatic and magnetostatic fields, time-varying fields and Maxwell's equations, plane wave propagation, polarization, reflection, refraction, applied boundary value problems.
An introduction to control. Advantages of closed-loop feedback systems. The role of the system mathematical model. Block diagrams and signal flow graphs. The basic control system design problem, stability in control systems. Frequency response analysis techniques. Root-locus analysis. Elementary lead-lag compensation. Z-transforms.
EL E 403-409, 490-497 0.5 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering Special courses on advanced topics will be offered from time to time, when resources are available. For current offerings, inquire at the Department.
Homogeneous transformations. Kinematics and inverse kinematics. Denavit- Hartenberg convention. Jacobians and velocity transformations. Dynamics. Path planning, Nonlinear control. Compliance and force control. Prereq: Permission of the instructor "Project
Random processes: stationary process, power spectral density, noise, low-pass and band-pass processes. Sampling and pulse transmission. Signal distortion, bandwidth for pulse transmission pulse detection and matched filtering. Digital multiplexing, line coding, pulse shaping, detection and error rates. ISI and equalization. Pulse-code modulation, delta modulation, quantization, and detection errors. Effect of noise in PCM systems. Prereq: EL E 318, EL E 316 or by permission of instructor
Representation of signals, gaussian processes, optimum receiver design, equivalent signal sets, non-white channel noise, maximum likelihood receiver. Performance of coherent and noncoherent communication systems, phase shift keying, frequency shift keying. Information and its measure, source encoding, error-free communication, channel capacity. Error-correcting codes: linear block codes, cyclic codes, convolutional codes.
Review of continuous and discrete-time systems, z-transform. Frequency response. Analog filter design and transformations for digital filter design. Windowing techniques, the discrete Fourier transform. Selected applications of digital signal processing.
Block structured languages, actual and formal parameters, recursion, formal description, relationship to machine code. Compilers. Data structures, arrays, lists, stacks, associative structures. Searching and sorting. Operating system organization, co-operating processes, Process synchronization primitives. Structured software design, software testing and maintenance. Prereq: EL E 222 or equivalent "Project.
ELE 427Digital Systems EngineeringF,W 2C,17,3L' 0.5
Complexity in digital systems and its control: microprogramming, multiprogramming, paging, segmentation, capabilities. Hardware-software homomorphism; evolution of microprocessor architectures. Performance estimation. Prereq: EL E 323 and either EL E 354, EL E 426 or CS 354 or equivalent Open.
ELE 428Computer Communications NetworksF,S 3C,1T 0.5
Use of computer networks. Network architecture. ISO reference model. Network topology, connectivity analysis, delay analysis, local access design. Physical layer, data link layer, higher layer Protocols. Routing, flow control, congestion control. Local area networks. Prereq: EL E 222, EL E 316, EL E 318
Organization and performance of conventional uniprocessors, pipelined processors, parallel processors and multiprocessors; memory and cache structures; multiprocessor algorithms and synchronization techniques; specialpurpose architectures.
ELE 438Switching and Digital CircuitsF,S 2C,17,3L' 0.5
Switching characteristics of transistors and diodes, non-sinusoidal wave generation and shaping, comparators, digital integrated circuits, including ECL, TL, PL, STL, MOS, CMOS.
Topics from the following: two-port descriptions of ideal devices, including operational amplifiers; network functions.
formulation and solution of network equa-
tions; sensitivity calculations in the frequency domain; active network analysis; simple filter design; time domain solutions; simulation; introduction to: digital and switched capacitor networks; computer-aided analysis and design of networks.
Three types of linear multivariable systems are studied.
1. real time-continuous systems; 2. real time-discrete systems; and 3. modulo-two time-discrete systems.
The unifying approach of state equations is developed and the importance of linear algebra is emphasized. Topics include: time domain analysis, transform analysis (Laplace- and Z-transforms), stability considerations, system equivalence, system decomposition, system realization. The necessary matrix and linear-algebra theory is developed as required.
ELE 459Sound, Noise and ElectroacousticsW 2C,17,3L' 0.5
An interdisciplinary study of acoustical physics, human response to sound and audio engineering. Main topics include the physics of sound, acoustical measurements, human hearing, environmental noise, electroacoustical systems and transducers.
ELE 464High Voltage and Insulation EngineeringW 3C,3L' 0.5
Nature and origin of high voltage surges encountered on power systems. Travelling waves on transmission systems; insulation engineering, electrostatic fields in high voltage apparatus, insulation failure; corona; insulation testing; circuit breakers and surge protection devices; insulation coordination. : Alternate weeks. .
Introduction to system concepts; aspects of power system planning and operation. Energy sources; environmental and resource implications. Per-unit and co-ordinate systems. Representation of equipment such as generators, transformers and transmission lines in system analysis. Analysis of imbalanced systems and faults. Voltage and reactive power control. Load/frequency control. Power transfer and system stability. Introduction to load flow methods. High voltage dc transmission.
Review of Maxwell’s equations, rectangular and circular waveguides, microwave circuits, scattering matrix theory, microwave filters, simple waveguide discontinuities, klystrons and magnetrons. Prereq: EL E 371 or equivalent Every third week.
An introduction to the theory of radiation and of antenna and propagation engineering; linear antennas, linear arrays, aperture antennas, frequency independent antennas, measurement theory. Prereq: EL E 371 or equivalent Every third week.
Conducting waveguiding structures; rectangular and circular waveguides, microstrip theory and applications, numerical field analysis on microstrip lines, microstrip components. Dielectric waveguiding structures; dielectric slab waveguides, propagation theory for stepindex fibres and graded-index fibres. Fibre measurements; loss measurements, time-domain and frequency-domain measurements, measurement of refractive index profiles. Fibre-optical telecommunication systems; system design considerations, fibre characteristics, source and detector characteristics. Prereq: EL E 371 or equivalent "Project
ELE 481Design of Analog and Digital Control SystemsF,S 2C,1T,3L' 0.5
Review of performance specifications for design. Design of analog control systems using transform techniques. Analysis of discrete-time systems using the z-transform. Sampled data systems. Design of digital control systems using transform techniques.
ELE 482Multivariable Control SystemsW 2C,1T,3L' 0.5
Review of multivariable state space methods with emphasis on control applications. Performance indices and optimal control. Continuous and discrete time state feedback control of linear systems. Systems with inaccessible states. Stability analysis.
ELE 485Computer Control ApplicationsW 2C,1T,3L' 0.5
Realization of digital controllers: digitalanalog equivalences, sampling and quantization effects, fixed-point arithmetic realizations. Real-time computer interfacing: hardware and programming considerations. Modelling and simulation of processes for control design applications. Detailed study of an example application.
An engineering assignment requiring the student to demonstrate initiative and assume responsibility. The student will select a project at the end of the 3B term from an approved list prepared by the Department. Alternatively students can propose their own project. A faculty member will provide supervision. For a one term project, a report is required at the end of the 4A term. For a two term project, a short progress report at the end of the 4A term and a full report at the end of the 4B term are required.