ECE 467Power Systems Analysis, Operations, and Markets

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Engineering
Subject: Electrical and Computer Engineering

When it runs

Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

This course provides a basic understanding of the main issues relevant to the operation, analysis, and management of power grids, and gives an introduction to the functioning of electricity markets. The course covers the following main technical and economic issues relevant to system operators, utilities and analysts: power system economic operations; short-term operation of power systems; power flow; introduction to optimal power flows; overview of electricity markets; fault calculations; and basic concepts in power system stability and control.

Prerequisites

Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 4A or higher
- Enrolled in a program offered by Faculty of Engineering

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Winter 2027 sections

Enrolment from UW Open Data, which can trail Quest by up to two days. Instructors and rooms: Schedule of Classes.
Section	Class	Enrolled	Meets
LEC 001	4905	0 / 54	TTh 10:00–11:20 Jan 15 16:00–17:20 Feb 5 16:00–17:20 Mar 5 16:00–17:20 Mar 26 16:00–17:20
LEC 701	1981	34 / 9999	Online or by arrangement
LAB 201	4972	0 / 54	Online or by arrangement
TUT 101	4906	0 / 54	T 19:00–19:50

Reviewed on UW Flow

100% liked it75% easy100% useful

From 3 ratings and 1 comment on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

Greatest course I've taken at UW. An overview of the power grid from a system operator's POV. Dr. Bhattacharya is clear, engaging and (sometimes) funny. Strong accent, but coherent. 3 Assignments (3.33% each), 1 Midterm (20%), 1 Project (35%), 1 Final Exam (35%).

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Discussed on r/uwaterloo

2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention ECE 467, April 2020 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Fall 2024

Dec 27, 2024 easy te's 4a/4b ECE 5 points, 1 comment

“What are some easy TEs for 4A/4B ece? I've heard of MSCI 331, lmk if you know some other good ones! Thanks”

u/honhonhonFRFR: “MSCI 432 was pretty easy I took ECE 467 which wasn’t bad”

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Winter 2020

Apr 9, 2020 Have a Take home exam that spans 10 days 80 points, 12 comments

“What am I going to do. Can I still go to the washroom or eat? Will I have to get my parents to check the bathroom for hidden notes? What If I want to go to Pornhub to have my daily jerk session. …”

u/MATH137IsJustHSCalc: “take home exams were a thing even before covid”

u/honhonhonFRFR: “Yes, ece467”