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ENGC 241 (3) Digital Design: I
An introduction to digital design. Topics include boolean algebra, canonical expressions, logic gates, fan-in and fan-out, timing, rise and fall times, delay, combinational circuits minimization, standard circuits-adders, multiplexers, demultiplexers, etc., memory elements, flip-flops, state transition diagrams, Mealy-Moore finite state machines, state assignment and machine realization, counters, and Verilog. (3:0:3)
Prerequisite: 2nd year standing in Engineering.
ENGC 245 (3) Discrete Structures
A study of discrete structures. Topics include: counting techniques, logic, set theory, inductions, relations, functions, regular languages and automata, equivalence relations and partitions, Boolean algebra, group theory, introduction to error-detecting and correcting codes. (4:0:0)
Prerequisite: MATH 101, MATH 141, or MATH 241.
ENGE 199 (3) Engineering Fundamentals
An introduction to concepts in electrical, computer and mechanical engineering through a practical project to be undertaken by teams of students. The project will involve mechanical construction, sensing of mechanical quantity by electrical means, as well as interfacing to and programming of a simple micro-controller. Students will be required to acquire suitable components, demonstrate their designs, and write a report documenting their efforts. (0:1:2)
Prerequisite: PHYS 121 (may be taken concurrently); MATH 100 or MATH 121 (may be taken concurrently).
ENGE 200 (3) Engineering Graphics
Basic principles of engineering drawing using Computer Aided Design and Drafting; orthographic projections; multiple view drawings; sectional views; electrical schematics; theory of projections for isometric, oblique and perspective pictorial views; computer representation of physical shapes; algorithms for 2-D and 3-D transformations; computation of surface characteristics for data visualization. Credit will only be granted for one of ENGR 150 or ENGE 200. (3:0:2)
Prerequisite: CSCI 160 and either MATH 141 or MATH 241.
ENGE 220 (3) Electrical Properties of Materials
An introduction to the electrical properties of materials. Topics include materials for engineering, atomic bondings, crystalline structures, properties of metals, glasses, semiconductors, insulators and magnetic materials, electronic conduction in solids and simple devices, materials in engineering design, and environmental effects. (3:1:0)
Prerequisite: PHYS 216 (may be taken concurrently).
ENGE 250 (3) Linear Circuits: I
An introduction to linear circuits. Topics include resistors, sources, Kirchoff's laws, linearity, superposition, Thevenin and Norton theorems, node and loop analysis, capacitors inductors, series and parallel connections, stored energy, first- and second-order circuits, forced and natural responses, phasors, impedance, admittance, resonance, coupled inductors, ideal transformer, power, and three-phase circuits. (3:1:1.5)
Prerequisite: PHYS 216; and MATH 251 (may be taken concurrently).
ENGE 260 (3) Signal Analysis
An introduction to signal analysis. Topics include continuous time signals, waveform calculations, Fourier series, impulse and other elementary functions, resolution of signals into impulse and unit step functions, Fourier transform in spectral analysis, functions of a complex variable, analytic functions, partial fractions, and Laplace transform. (3:1:0)
Prerequisite: PHYS 216, MATH 200, and either MATH 141 or MATH 241.
ENGM 141 (3) Engineering Mechanics
Topics include force vectors, moments of forces, couples, distributed loads, equilibrium of a rigid body, structural analysis, internal forces, dry friction, kinematics of a particle, as well as force and acceleration. (4:0:0)
Prerequisite: PHYS 121; MATH 100 or MATH 121.
ENGM 200 (3) Engineering Drawing
An introduction to engineering drawing, computer aided design, and machine shop practices. Engineering drawing: sketching, orthographic projections, multiple views, sectional views, isometric and perspective projections, dimensions and tolerances, and working drawings. Computer Aided Design: wire-frame, surface and solid modeling. Machine Shop Practice: micrometers and verniers, drilling, turning, and milling. Credit will only be granted for one of ENGE 200 or ENGM 200. (3:0:1.5)
Prerequisite: CSCI 160 and either MATH 141 or MATH 241.
ENGM 220 (3) Mechanics of Solids
An introduction to the mechanics of solids. Topics include: review of bending moment and shear force diagrams; introduction of stress and strain; axial loading, torsion, pure bending and transverse loading; stress and strain transformation in two dimensions; Mohr's circle; beam deflection, and stability of columns. (3:1:1.5)
Prerequisite: ENGM 141; and MATH 200 (may be taken concurrently).
ENGM 240 (3) Thermodynamics
An introduction to thermodynamics. Topics include: thermodynamic systems, balance laws, properties and behaviour of substances, work and heat, simple steady flow devices, heat engines, refrigerators, heat pumps, Carnot cycle, the second law, entropy and its balance, reversible and irreversible processes, and some simple thermodynamic cycles. Credit will only be granted for one of ENGE 295 or ENGM 240. (3:1:0)
Prerequisite: MATH 101 or both MATH 110 and MATH 122.
ENGM 242 (3) Dynamics
An introduction to dynamics. Topics include: Cartesian, normal-tangential and polar components of velocity and acceleration in two and three dimensions, rotating frames, force and acceleration, impulse and momentum, energy methods, conservative and non-conservative systems, systems of particles, systems of streams of particles and rigid bodies, three-dimensional problems, and rigid body dynamics. (3:1:0)
Prerequisite: ENGM 141and either MATH 101 or both MATH 110 and MATH 122.
ENGM 285 (3) Properties of Engineering Materials
An introduction to the properties of engineering materials. Topics include: atomic structure, arrangement and movement; equilibrium microstructural development and heat treatment; physical properties of ferrous and nonferrous metals, ceramics, polymers and composites; corrosion and mechanical testing. (3:1:1.5)
Prerequisite: CHEM 150 or CHEM 122.
ENGM 295 (3) Engineering Fundamentals: II
An introduction to thermodynamics. Topics include the ideal gas laws, work and heat, conservation of energy, thermodynamic properties of pure substances, equations of state, applications to open and closed systems, second law of thermodynamics, non-conservation of entropy, energy conservation systems, and heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation. (3:1:0)
Prerequisite: PHYS 122 and either MATH 101 or MATH 122.
ENGR 101 Introduction to the Engineering Profession I
An introduction to Engineering. This course will consist of information sessions and seminars given by faculty and practicing engineers in various disciplines. Topics range from technical discussions and engineering practice through report writing and presentations. (0:1.5:0)
Prerequisite: None.
ENGR 102 Introduction to the Engineering Profession II
An introduction to Engineering. This course will consist of information and seminars on the profession and the particular skills and type of work done by practicing engineers in different disciplines. (0:1.5:0)
Prerequisite: ENGR 101.
ENGR 107 (1) Preparation for Co-operative Education Employment
Preparation for first co-operative education experience through practical training in areas such as resume writing and interview skills. Credit will only be granted for one of CSCI 307 or ENGR 107. (0:1:0)
Prerequisite: Min. "C+" in PHYS 121and in MATH 100 or MATH 121.
ENGR 108 (9) Co-operative Work Placement I
Individual students are carefully matched to employers who supervise them and evaluate their performance during paid work experience. VIU personnel conduct monitoring. Students will write a work placement report. Credit will only be granted for one of CSCI 308 or ENGR 108. (0:0:0)
Prerequisite: ENGR 107.
ENGR 150 (3) Engineering Graphics
Topics include lettering, linework, use of instruments, orthographic projection, revolution, orthographic and pictorial sketching and drawings, spatial analysis, two- and three-dimensional matrix transformations. Selected topics are covered in the AutoCAD lab. (3:0:2)
Prerequisite: Min. "C+" in Principles of Physics 12; min. "C+" in either Principles of Math 12 or MATH 152. Note: It is recommended that students take MATH 141 concurrently.
ENGR 297 (3) Technology and Society
An introduction to the effects of technology on society. Topics include ethical, environmental, cultural, social, economic and political issues raised by technological change. The concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship will also be discussed. (3:0:0)
Prerequisite: ENGL 225 (may be taken concurrently).