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Graduate Attributes
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Fall Term 1
CHEM 103
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Atoms and molecules, states of matter, chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: Chemistry 30, or equivalent. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 53.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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ENGG 100
★ 1.1
(fi 2)(either term,
.75-.75s-0)
An introduction to the Faculty of Engineering, the engineering profession, the skills required for academic success, and the fundamentals of leadership: study and life skills; time management and goal setting; interpersonal skills; career planning; engineering and society including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and public safety.
Accreditation Units
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ENGG 130
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-2)
Equilibrium of planar systems. Analysis of statically determinate trusses and frames. Friction. Centroids and centres of gravity. Forces and moments in beams. Second moments of area. Note: Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Corequisite: MATH 100.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
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| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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ENGL 199
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
This course aims to develop the student's ability to provide effective written and oral information. It will focus on instruction in fundamental writing skills, including building effective sentences and paragraphs, and on learning to communicate clearly across a range of genres and media used in academic and professional contexts, including correspondence and presentations. Students will be introduced to the principles of information gathering, analysis, and citation. Note: Restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering only.
Accreditation Units
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| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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MATH 100
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Review of numbers, inequalities, functions, analytic geometry; limits, continuity; derivatives and applications, Taylor polynomials; log, exp, and inverse trig functions. Integration, fundamental theorem of calculus substitution, trapezoidal and Simpson's rules. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 31. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 134, 144, 154, or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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PHYS 130
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Geometrical optics, optical instruments, oscillations, waves, sound, interference, diffraction. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30. Corequisite: MATH 100 or 113 or 114 or 117 or 134 or 144 or equivalent. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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Winter Term 2
CHEM 105
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Rates of reactions, thermodynamics and equilibrium, coordination chemistry, electrochemistry, modern applications of chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or 101. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| I | D |
ENCMP 100
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1.5)
Fundamentals of computer programming with emphasis on solving engineering problems. Structure and syntax of computer programs, variables, data types, data structures, control structures, functions, input/output operations, debugging, software development process.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 21.3 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
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| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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ENGG 160
★ 2.0
(fi 4)(either term or Spring/Summer,
1-0-2)
Fundamental design process and theory in a multidisciplinary context. Importance, in engineering design, of communications; team work; the engineering disciplines, career fields; professional responsibilities of the engineer including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Corequisite ENGL 199. This course is delivered in a blended format.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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EN PH 131
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; gravitation; work and energy; linear momentum; angular momentum; systems of particles; introduction to dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisites: MATH 100 or 117, and ENGG 130. Corequisite: MATH 101 or 118. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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MATH 101
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Area between curves, techniques of integration. Applications of integration to planar areas and lengths, volumes and masses. First order ordinary differential equations: separable, linear, direction fields, Euler's method, applications. Infinite series, power series, Taylor expansions with remainder terms. Polar coordinates. Rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinates in 3-dimensional space. Parametric curves in the plane and space: graphing, arc length, curvature; normal binormal, tangent plane in 3- dimensional space. Volumes and surface areas of rotation. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 136, 146, 156 or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| D | I |
MATH 102
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Vectors and matrices, solution of linear equations, equations of lines and planes, determinants, matrix algebra, orthogonality and applications (Gram-Schmidt), eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications, complex numbers. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 102, 125, or 127. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| D |
Fall Term 3
CH E 243
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
An introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 101.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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CHEM 261
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and the hydroxy group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions. Prerequisite CHEM 101 or 103. Note: Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 264 cannot take CHEM 261 for credit. Engineering students who take this course will receive 4.5 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| A | D |
CME 200
★ 0.5
(fi 1)(first term,
1 day)
Topics of interest to second year Chemical and Materials Engineering students, with special reference to industries in Alberta, including coverage of elements of ethics, equity, indigenization, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Offered in a single day during the first week of September. Restricted to students registered in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
Accreditation Units
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| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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CME 265
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Basic process principles; material and energy balances, transient processes, introduction to computer-aided balance calculations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100, MATH 102 and CHEM 105. Corequisites: CH E 243 and MATH 209 or equivalent. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| D | D | D | I | I | I |
MATH 209
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Partial differentiation, derivatives of integrals. Multiple integration using rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Vector Field Theory. Prerequisite: MATH 101. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 102. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 215, MATH 315, MATH 317 or MA PH 351. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| D | D |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 4
CH E 312
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid behavior; hydrostatics; buoyancy, application of Bernoulli and momentum equations; frictional losses through pipes, ducts, and fittings; pipe networks; pumps; drag on submerged bodies and flow through porous media. Prerequisites: CH E 243 EN PH 131 and MATH 209. Corequisite: MATH 201.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
ECE 209
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3/2)
Physical concepts of passive circuit elements, Kirchhoff's laws and DC circuit equations. Energy concepts, time domain analysis of AC circuits. Impedance, complex numbers and phasor algebra. AC power concepts, resonance, three phase circuits, introduction to machines. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 209, E E 239, ECE 202, or E E 240, unless approved by the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
MATH 201
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1)
First-order equations; second-order linear equations: reduction of order, variation of parameters; Laplace transform; linear systems; power series; solution by series; separation of variables for PDEs. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 209 or 214. Notes: (1) Open only to students in Engineering and Specialization Geophysics. (2) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 201, MATH 334, MATH 336, or MA PH 251. (3) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
MAT E 202
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1.5s/2-)
An introduction to the science of materials relating their mechanical, thermal, electronic, and chemical properties to atomic, molecular, and crystal structure. Ceramic and metallic crystals, glasses, polymers, and composite materials. Multi-phase materials, phase transformations, and strengthening processes. Laboratories and seminars include mechanical properties of materials, microstructure, heat treatment of steel, and hands on design experiments. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or consent of Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
STAT 235
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1.5)
Descriptive data analysis. Calculus of Probability. Binomial, multinomial, Poisson, normal, beta, exponential, gamma, hypergeometric, and Weibull distributions. Sampling distributions. Estimation, testing hypotheses, goodness-of-fit tests, and one-way analysis of variance. Linear correlation and regression. Sampling. Quality control. Use of a microcomputer software package for statistical analyses in engineering applications. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Corequisite: MATH 101. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in one of STAT 151, 161, 222, 265, 266, 276, 281; KIN 109, PEDS 109, PSYCH 211, PTHER 352, SCI 151 or SOC 320. (2) Intended for Engineering students. (2) Intended for Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3.0 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| D | D | I |
ITS Elective
An ITS elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Fall Term 5
CH E 314
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Principles of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Design and performance analysis of thermal systems based on these principles. Prerequisites: MATH 201, CH E 312. Corequisite: CH E 374.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| D | D | D | I | D |
CH E 343
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Thermodynamics of non-ideal gases and liquids; vapour-liquid equilibrium, thermodynamics of chemical processes and multicomponent systems. Prerequisite: CH E 243. Corequisite: CME 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.0 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| D | D | D | I | I |
CH E 351
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
2-0-3)
Technical report writing; thermodynamics, material, and energy balances, and calibration experiments. Prerequisites: ENGL 199 or equivalent, CME 265 and CH E 243. Corequisite: CH E 312, CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D | I | I | I |
CH E 374
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Formulation and solution of chemical and materials engineering problems; solution of systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations; numerical interpolation, differentiation and integration; numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100 (or equivalent). MATH 102, 201 and 209.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 17.6 Units
Engineering Science: 13.2 Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 6
CH E 316
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Design of separation processes with emphasis on the equilibrium stage concept, distillation, absorption and extraction. Design of rate based separations, membranes, membrane cascades, adsorption. Introduction to the use of process simulators for designing the separation processes. Prerequisites: CH E 343, 314. Corequisite: CH E 318.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 318
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Molecular and turbulent diffusion; mass transfer coefficients; mass transfer equipment design including absorption and cooling towers, adsorption and ion exchange. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 312 and CH E 343. Corequisite: CH E 314. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 418.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 345
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Kinetics of chemical reactions and design of ideal chemical reactors. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 343 and CH E 374. Corequisite: CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 358
★ 5.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-4)
Statistical analysis of process data from chemical process plants and course laboratory experiments. Topics covered include linear and nonlinear regression, dimensionality reduction, classification, deep learning, and design of experiments. Prerequisites: CH E 351 and STAT 235. Corequisites: CH E 314 and CH E 345.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 31.5 Units
Engineering Science: 15.8 Units
Engineering Design: 15.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 31.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| A | A | A | A | D |
ENG M 310
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of economics to engineering alternatives in planning, developing and managing industrial projects. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, 401, ENG M 310 or 401.
Accreditation Units
OR
ENG M 401
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of engineering economics, financial analysis and market assessment to engineering alternatives in the planning, development and ongoing management of industrial enterprises. The course covers the use of engineering, economic, financial and market assessment information in investment and business operation decisions in technology oriented companies. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, ENGG 401, ENG M 310, or ENG M 401.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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ENGG 404
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-3s/2-0)
Basic concepts of risk and consequences of loss incidents; risk management principles and practices; incident investigation, causation, root cause analysis; process safety management; the roles of government agencies, professional bodies and industry associations; workplace safety; risk-based decision-making processes; leadership and the human-factors side of risk management. The course focuses on the principles and practices of leadership towards the effective application and implementation of risk management in major organizations across all engineering disciplines. Industry virtual tours, case studies, seminars and team projects specific to the student's engineering program will be used to develop competencies and proficiencies in applying leadership and organizational effectiveness for successful risk management.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
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| D | D | D | A | A | D | D |
Fall Term 7
CH E 445
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Analysis and design of non-ideal chemical reactors for industrial product synthesis. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 318 and 345.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A |
CH E 446
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/3)
Introduction to process modeling and transient response analysis; design and analysis of feedback systems; stability analysis; process control applications; process control using digital computers. Prerequisites: CME 265, MATH 201 and 209. Corequisite: CH E 312.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A | I |
CH E 464
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3)
Engineering design concepts; cost estimation; project planning and scheduling; plant safety and hazards analysis; selected project design examples. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 345, 316 or 416, and ENG M 310 or 401. Corequisite: ENGG 404. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 365.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D | A | D | D | D |
CME 481
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
Communication and oral presentations. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: 85 units completed or consent of instructor.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I | D |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 8
CH E 454
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
1-0-4)
Experiments in kinetics and mass transfer. Prerequisites: CH E 318, 345, 358, and 416.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 465
★ 6.0
(fi 6)(second term,
4-0-4)
Integration of chemical engineering practice, theory and economics into capital project proposal, sustainable design and evaluation. Course work requires team and project work. Prerequisites: CH E 446, 464, and ENGG 404.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 75.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
ENGG 400
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
The technical and professional duties and responsibilities of the engineer; the ethics of the engineering profession; technical and professional organizations. The role of the engineer in the social environment including elements of equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students. Must be taken in last term of program.
Accreditation Units
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Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
“Science” elective (x1)
BIOL 107
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
An introduction to cell structure and function. Major topics include the molecules and structures that comprise prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the mechanisms by which energy is harvested and used by cells, how cells reproduce, and how information is stored and used within a cell via the processes of DNA replication, transcription, and translation. Prerequisites: Biology 30 and Chemistry 30. Note: BIOL 107 is not a prerequisite for BIOL 108. BIOL 107 and 108 can be taken in either term.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 63.0 Units
BIOL 108
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Examines the major lineages of life on Earth. Overview of evolutionary principles and classification, the history of life, and the key adaptations of prokaryotes, protists, fungi, plants, and animals. Laboratories survey the diversity of biological form and function, and introduce students to data collection and scientific writing. Prerequisite: Biology 30. Note: BIOL 107 is not a prerequisite for BIOL 108. BIOL 107 and 108 can be taken in either term.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 63.0 Units
CHEM 211
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(first term,
3-0-4)
Principles, methods, and experimental applications emphasizing solution phase equilibria, titrimetry, volumetric laboratory skills, evaluation of experimental data, and applications of electrochemistry to analytical measurements. Includes examples of organic and inorganic analyses. Prerequisite: CHEM 102.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 63.0 Units
CHEM 263
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Continuation of the structural and chemical properties of the basic functional groups of organic compounds including alkynes, aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives and amines. Illustration of these functional groups in natural products such as carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins, nucleic acids and lipids. Discussion of the application of spectroscopic methods for the structure determination in simple organic molecules. Prerequisites: CHEM 261 or CHEM 264 and 266 or SCI 100. Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 265 cannot take CHEM 263 for credit.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
EAS 100
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Introduction to the origin and evolution of the Earth and the solar system. Introduction to plate tectonics and the rock cycle. Simple energy balances and interactions between radiation and the atmosphere, land, oceans, ice masses, and the global hydrological cycle. Evolution of life, biogeography, and global climate in the context of geologic time. The carbon cycle. Human interaction with the Earth. Mineral and energy resources. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been obtained in EAS 200 or 201.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
EAS 210
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(first term,
3-0-3)
Rock-forming minerals, origins of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks; economic minerals and ore deposits; rock weathering and soil formation, mass-wasting, groundwater, deformation of the earth's crust. Laboratories on identification of minerals and rocks and the interpretation of topographic and geologic maps and aerial photography. Prerequisite: Any 100-level Science course. Not available to students with credit in EAS 101, 105, or SCI 100. Intended for students in Engineering programs. Restricted to students in Engineering programs. [Faculty of Science]
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
PHYS 230
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Electric fields, Gauss' Law; electric potential; capacitance and dielectrics; electric current and resistance; magnetic fields, Ampere's Law; Faraday's Law; inductance; magnetic properties of matter. Prerequisites: PHYS 130 or 144 or 146, and MATH 100 or 114 or 117 or 144. Corequisite: MATH 101 or 115 or 118. Note: Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units. Credit can normally be obtained for only one of PHYS 181, 230, or 281.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I |
PHYS 244
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(first term,
3-0-0)
An intermediate course in classical mechanics, which covers several applications that are critical to a wide variety of different fields of physics including: simple, damped, and driven harmonic oscillators; coupled oscillators, conservative forces, and energy. The central part of the course introduces the calculus of variations and Lagrangian mechanics, including its application to the two-body, central force problem and Noether's theorem, which connects symmetries with conservation laws. Hamiltonian mechanics is also briefly introduced. The course concludes with the application of the linear wave equation to mechanical waves: the superposition principle, wave interference, and standing waves. Prerequisite: PHYS 124 or PHYS 144 or EN PH 131. Corequisites: MATH 102 or 125 or 127 or equivalent; MA PH 251 or MATH 201 or MATH 334 or MATH 336.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 18.9 Units
Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D |
PHYS 271
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
3-0-0)
This course covers the emergence of modern physics through revisions to the Newtonian worldview and the development of quantum mechanics. The course starts with the discovery of the wave nature of light through diffraction and interferometry leading to the observation of lines in atomic spectra. The course then discusses the early experiments that lead to the discovery of the structure of matter and early quantum phenomena including: Rutherford scattering, quantization of charge and energy, Blackbody radiation, Compton scattering, Bohr atom and de Broglie wavelength. This is followed by an introduction to the Schrödinger equation and solutions to 1D problems including: infinite and finite square potential wells, the quantum harmonic oscillator and quantum tunneling, before discussing quantized angular momentum. The course then concludes with a tour of the exciting applications of modern physics in different fields with some possible examples including: semiconductors, superconductors, nuclear decays and reactions, the Standard Model, the Higgs boson, quantum information, supernovae and Black Holes, Dark Matter, the Big Bang and Gravitational Waves. Prerequisite: one of PHYS 124, PHYS 144, or EN PH 131. Corequisites: MA PH 251 or MATH 201 or MATH 334 or MATH 336 and MATH 102 or 125 or 127.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | I |
Eng Science and/or Eng Design courses 1.1 (x2)
BME 320
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(first term,
3-0-0)
An introduction to the fundamental levels of organization of the human body highlighted in engineering terms. The first half of the course will consider the chemical, cellular, and tissue levels of organization. The second half of the course will be devoted to bone, joints, muscle, and neural tissue. Guest lectures will include engineers and medical scientists to discuss the relationship between recent advances in biomedical engineering and the underlying anatomy and physiology. This course is intended for students in the Faculty of Engineering. Students from other faculties must obtain the consent of the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Credit may be obtained for only BME 210 or 320.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D |
BME 321
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
3-0-0)
An introduction to the organization of the human body at the level of the anatomical systems highlighted in engineering terms. Lectures will be devoted to the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous and endocrine systems, and fluid, electrolyte and acid-base homeostasis. Guest lectures will include engineers and medical scientists to discuss the relationship between recent advances in biomedical engineering and the underlying anatomy and physiology. This course is intended for students in the Faculty of Engineering. Students from other faculties must obtain the consent of the Department of Biomedical Engineering. Credit may be obtained for only BME 211 or 321. Prerequisite: BME 320 or consent of Instructor.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D |
CH E 412
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Unit operations studied in this course include: settlers, thickeners, centrifuges, slurry pipelines and flotation columns. Course topics will also include: one dimensional homogeneous and multiphase flows, sedimentation and fluidization of multi-species systems, and drift flux theory. Prerequisite: CH E 312.
Accreditation Units
CH E 472
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(second term,
3-1s-3/3)
Mechanistic and empirical modelling of process dynamics; continuous- and discrete-time models; model fitting and regression analysis. Corequisites: CH E 314, 318 and 345. Credit cannot be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 572.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A |
CH E 484
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1)
Engineering analysis of processes such as cell growth and fermentation, purification of products, waste management, and bioremediation. Prerequisites: CME 265 and BIOL 107.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D | D | I |
CH E 485
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
Introduction to principles of operation of fuel cells and their applications; historical and environmental perspectives; elementary electrochemistry, types of fuel cell - fuels, membranes and liquid ion conductors, operating conditions; factors affecting performance; applications as standing engines and mobile power sources. Limited to 3rd/4th year undergraduate students in engineering. Prerequisites: CH E 343, MAT E 202 or equivalent and MATH 201 or consent of Instructor.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D |
CH E 494
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Treatment of selected chemical engineering special topics of current interest to staff and students.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | I | D |
CH E 522
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-3/3)
Introduction to the physical, chemical and engineering principles required for the design and operation of plants used for the upgrading of heavy oils and bitumens. Prerequisite: CH E 345.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | I | I |
Eng Science and/or Eng Design courses 1.2 (x2)
CH E 534
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/3)
Application of fluid mechanics, interfacial phenomena and colloid science to bitumen extraction. Prerequisites: CH E 312 and 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
CH E 573
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(second term,
3-0-3/2)
Time and frequency domain representation of signals; Fourier Transform; spectral analysis of data; analysis of multivariate data; treatment of outliers and missing values in industrial data; filter design. Prerequisites: CH E 358 and 446.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 23.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A |
CH E 576
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(second term,
3-0-3/2)
Digital and multivariable process control techniques; discrete-time analysis of dynamic systems; digital feedback control; Kalman filter and linear quadratic optimal control; model predictive control. Prerequisite: CH E 446 or equivalent.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 23.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A |
CH E 582
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Survey of materials intended for biological applications; biomaterials-related biological phenomena (protein adsorption, blood coagulation and cell adhesion); biomaterials for engineering of blood vessel, bone and skin tissues. Two fundamental engineering philosophies will be stressed: structure-function relationship and purposeful manipulation for a desired outcome. Prerequisite: BIOL 107 or BME 210 or CH E 484 or consent of Instructor.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | I |
CIV E 270
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3)
Plane stress and strain; stress-strain relationships; stresses and deformations resulting from axial and transverse loads; buckling of columns; torsion of circular sections; combined stress; statically indeterminate problems. Laboratory to demonstrate mechanical properties and verify assumptions of analysis. Prerequisites: ENGG 130 and MATH 101.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
CIV E 321
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Introduction modeling environmental processes to predict the movement of water and fate of contaminants in the hydrologic cycle. Principles of mass transfer, conservation of mass, environmental transformations, nutrient enrichment and depletion are developed. Introduction to storm events, rainfall, runoff, stream discharge and stormwater management. Applications of modeling results to the quantification of risk using examples from hydrology, water pollution and health protection and development of environmental regulations. Prerequisite: CIV E 221. Corequisite: CIV E 330.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
CME 421
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(first term,
3-0-3/2)
Unit operations employed to concentrate minerals including comminution, classification, gravity concentration, froth flotation, thickening, filtering; tailings disposal; economics.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
CME 458
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
0-0-7)
Projects in Chemical and Materials Engineering. This course is open only to Chemical and Materials Engineering students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the previous two academic terms. Variable meeting times. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been earned in CH E 458, 459, MAT E 468 or 469. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | D |
Eng Science and/or Eng Design courses 1.3 (x2)
CME 459
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
0-0-7)
Projects in Chemical and Materials Engineering. This course is open only to Chemical and Materials Engineering students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the previous two academic terms. Variable meeting times. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been earned in CH E 458, 459, MAT E 468 or 469. Prerequisite: CME 458 and consent of the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | D |
CME 472
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Physical and chemical preparation of ore feed. Roasting, briquetting, sintering and pelletizing. Leaching processes and chemicals, kinetics of leaching, ion exchange, activated carbon adsorption, solvent extraction and McCabe-Thiele Diagram. Metal recovery from solutions, electrowinning and electrorefining. Furnaces and fuels, refractories, slags and mattes. Reduction of metal compounds, smelting and converting, pyrometallurgical metal refining. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credits have been obtained in MAT E 430 and MAT E 332. Prerequisites: CME 265, MAT E 341, or consent of the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
CME 482
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Molecular weight distribution and their measurement techniques, polymerization methods, amorphous and semi-crystalline polymers, glass transition, crystallization and melting, rubber elasticity, tensile property, polymer melts and rheology, polymer solutions and blends, case studies of polymer melt and solution processing, examples of environmental impact and recycling. Prerequisites: MAT E 202 and (MAT E 204 or CH E 343).
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
CME 494
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Treatment of selected chemical and materials engineering special topics of current interest to staff and students.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
ECE 203
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(second term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-3/2)
Nonlinear circuit analysis. Diodes: ideal and simple and models, single phase rectifiers. Ideal and finite gain op-amps. Treatment of RLC circuits in the time domain, frequency domain and s-plane. Two port networks. Prerequisites: ECE 202 or E E 240. Corequisite: ECE 240 or E E 238. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 203 or E E 250.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.4 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 53.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I |
ECE 210
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Boolean algebra, truth tables, Karnaugh maps. Switching devices and their symbology with an introduction to NAND and NOR logic. Number systems, codes, minimization procedures, synthesis of combinational networks. Synchronous sequential circuits, flip-flops, counters. Arithmetic circuits. Introduction to computer-aided design and simulation tools for digital design and implementation. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 210, E E 280 or CMPUT 329.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 35.4 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D | D |
ECE 212
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3/2)
Microcomputer architecture, assembly language programming, sub-routine handling, memory and input/output system and interrupt concepts. Prerequisite: ECE 210 or E E 280 or CMPUT 329. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 212, E E 380 or CMPUT 229.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | A | D | D | A | D | D |
ENGG 406
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-3s/2-0)
Introduction to process safety. Basic concepts of fires, explosions and releases. Introduction to process hazards analysis, methodologies and tools. Overview of process safety management frameworks. Case studies and industrial tour(s) demonstrate the application of specialized tools and methodologies in complex industrial operations across all engineering disciplines. Seminars develop competencies and proficiencies in applying these specialized methodologies and tools towards proactive risk management. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Prerequisite: ENGG 404 or consent of the instructor.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science: 18.9 Units
Engineering Design: 16.5 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 35.4 Units
Eng Science and/or Eng Design courses 1.4 (x2)
ENG M 501
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
Production and operations management, analysis, and design of work, forecasting, inventory management including MRP, JIT, and Kanban, maintenance management, facility layout, operations scheduling, and project planning and management.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D | I | I | I |
ENG M 530
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
Introduction to project management tools, techniques, templates, and methodologies. This course examines the knowledge areas of the Project Management Institute (PMI) which provide an integrated approach to managing engineering projects.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D | A |
ENV E 302
★ 2.5
(fi 6)(either term,
2-1s-0)
Need and objectives of environmental impact assessment (EIA). Basic tasks and methods for need justification, project description, environmental factor determination, impact prediction, significance testing, mitigation design, evaluation, reporting, and public review. Review of impacts of different types of engineering projects and activities. Corequisite: ENV E 325.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 23.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 23.6 Units
MAT E 335
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(first term,
3-1s-0)
Solid phases and phase diagrams. Atomic mechanisms of solid state diffusion and diffusion in multicomponent and multiphase systems. Thermodynamics and kinetics of diffusional and diffusionless solid state transformations. Applications in alloy heat treating and surface treatment. Prerequisites: MAT E 211, and 204 or 301.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D |
MAT E 336
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(second term,
3-1s-0)
Thermodynamics of mass transfer and microstructure evolution in liquid-solid and vapour-solid transformations. Applications in solidification processes , casting, welding, vapour deposition and sputtering methods. Prerequisite: MAT E 335.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A |
MAT E 341
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-2s-0)
Electrochemical reactions, equilibrium electrode potentials, cell potentials and Pourbaix diagrams. Electrochemical reaction kinetics, Butler-Volmer Model, polarization and Tafel equations. Electrochemical measurements including linear polarization resistance and monitoring. Metal recovery from solutions, electroplating, electrowinning, electroless plating. Batteries, fuel cells. The different forms of corrosion. Corrosion measurements, protection, coatings, materials selection, and design for corrosion control. High temperature oxidation and its control. Prerequisites: MAT E 204 or CH E 343.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A |
MAT E 351
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(second term,
3-1s-0)
Stress/strain relationships and tensile testing. Dislocation theory, twinning and plastic deformation. Strengthening mechanisms. Fundamentals of fracture, failure mechanisms, fracture mechanics and fracture testing. Prerequisites: CIV E 270, MAT E 211, and MAT E 335.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D |
MAT E 466
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
An advanced treatment of selected Materials Engineering topics of current interest. Prerequisite: Consent of Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I |
Eng Science and/or Eng Design courses 1.5 (x2)
MAT E 471
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
Structure, processing, characterization, properties and application of ceramic materials and glass. Ceramic raw materials. Crystal chemistry and physics. Glassy state. Crystal defects, nonstoichiometry, diffusion, phase diagrams. Powder preparation, ceramic fabrication. Characterization of ceramic powders and components. Thermal, mechanical and electrical properties. Traditional and recent applications. Prerequisite: MAT E 341 or consent of instructor.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D | D |
MAT E 473
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Conversion of raw materials to products. Microstructural evolution and structure- property-processing relationships in engineering materials (metals and alloys, polymers, ceramics, composites) as a function of processing methods (shaping, joining, and surface treatment). Heat treating of metals and alloys. Prerequisite: CH E 314. Corequisites: MAT E 336 and 351.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A | A | A | A | I | I | I | D |
MAT E 474
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Behaviour of materials in service, such as wear and tribology, creep, fatigue, fracture, corrosion, oxidation, other environmental effects, and their interactions and synergies. Failure analysis and surface engineering concepts. Case studies will be used to illustrate principles and synthesize knowledge. Prerequisites: MAT E 336 and 345.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D | D | D | D | D |
MAT E 491
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Classical mechanics and its limitations; basic quantum mechanics; band theory; band diagrams for metals, insulators; Semiconductor and dielectric materials, piezoelectrics and thermoelectrics, and magnetic materials; Intrinsic and doped semiconductors; Optical properties of materials; Light-matter interactions, Prerequisite: PHYS 130, MAT E 202, or by consent of instructor.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
MAT E 494
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3/2)
Fabrication and application of 1D, 2D, and 3D nanostructured materials. Nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, graphene, thin films, and nanocomposites. Optical, electrical, and mechanical properties and characterization techniques. Pre-requisite: MAT E 201 or 202.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D | A | D | A |
MAT E 495
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Survey of nanostructured materials, including processing techniques, properties (mechanical, physical and chemical), characterization, and characterization tools. Introduction to biomedical applications of nanomaterials for diagnosis, therapy and medical implants. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained in MAT E 458. Prerequisite: CH E 243 or equivalent, or consent of instructor
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
MEC E 250
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Moments of inertia. Kinematics and kinetics of rigid body motion, energy and momentum methods, impact, mechanical vibrations. Prerequisites: ENGG 130, EN PH 131 and MATH 101. There is a consolidated exam.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I | I | I | I |
MEC E 443
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
Sources, flow and overall efficiency of use of various energy forms in society, thermodynamic analysis of energy conversion devices such as thermoelectric and magnetohydrodynamic generators, solar and fuel cells, energy from fission and fusion reactors. Prerequisite: MEC E 340.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | A | D |
Eng Science and/or Eng Design courses 1.6 (x2)
MGTSC 405
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
This course is concerned with methods used to predict the uncertain nature of business trends in an effort to help managers make better decisions and plans. Such efforts often involve the study of historical data and manipulation of these data to search for patterns that can be effectively extrapolated to produce forecasts. This is a business statistics course that covers all aspects of business forecasting where the emphasis is on intuitive concepts and applications. Topics covered include the family of exponential smoothing methods, decomposition methods, dynamic regression methods, Box-Jenkins methods and judgmental forecasting methods (e.g. the Delphi method). Because forecasting is best taught through practice, the course contains numerous real, relevant, business oriented case studies and examples that students can use to practice the application of concepts. Prerequisites: MGTSC 312, MGTSC 352 or OM 352.
Accreditation Units
MIN E 310
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-2-0)
Methods for construction of mineral deposit models. Resources and reserves estimation and simulation for characterizing best estimates and grade variability. Fundamental statistical and mathematical principles for spatial prediction. Mineral reserve classification and uncertainty assessment. Co-requisites: MATH 209, EAS 210, and MIN E 325.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 17.0 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D | D | D | D |
PET E 364
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Rotary drilling systems, elements of rock mechanics, properties and field testing procedures of drilling fluids, drilling fluids hydraulics, drill bit hydraulics and mechanics, well control, factors affecting rate of penetration, drill string mechanics, fundamentals of directional drilling. Prerequisites: CH E 312 or equivalent and CIV E 270.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 53.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A | D | A | D | D |
PET E 365
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Theory and engineering applications of measurements of physical properties of the formation near the well bore; interpretation and use of the information in reservoir engineering. Prerequisite: PET E 275.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.3 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | I |
PET E 366
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
3-0-0)
Land units in Western Canada, types and characteristics of well completions, perforating, wellbore damage and simulation, combined inflow and well performance analysis, multiphase flow through conduits, oil well pumping, gas lift, surface facilities and flow measurement, applied mass transfer. Prerequisite: CH E 312.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 14.7 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | D | D |
PET E 375
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-3s/2-0)
Reserves estimation. Analysis and prediction of reservoir performance by use of material balance. Primary recovery performance for water influx and solution gas drive reservoirs. Decline curve analysis. Basics of well test analysis. Pressure drawdown and buildup tests. Average reservoir pressure estimation. Drill stem testing and gas well testing. Prerequisite: PET E 295 or PET E 373. PET E 375 cannot be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in PET E 475.
Accreditation Units
Program Elective 1.1 (x1)
BIOCH 200
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
An introduction to the fundamental principles of biochemistry. Protein structure and function; enzymes; lipids and the structure of biological membranes; nucleotides and the structure of nucleic acids; bioenergetics and the catabolism of carbohydrates. Prerequisites: CHEM 101 and CHEM 261 or CHEM 164, or SCI 100.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A |
BIOL 201
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
A structural and functional dissection of a eukaryotic cell. Detection of specific molecules at the ultrastructural level; plasma membrane structure and function; cytoskeleton involvement in intracellular transport, mitosis, and cytokinesis; the endomembrane system, protein targeting, exocytosis and endocytosis; nuclear structure and function; cell cycle control and cancer. Prerequisite: BIOL 107 and a 100-level Chemistry course. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in CELL 201, in addition, not available to students currently enrolled in CELL 201.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
BIOL 208
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Ecology is the scientific study of interactions between organisms and their environment in a hierarchy of levels of organization: individuals, populations, communities, and ecosystems. Provides a comprehensive survey of general concepts that can stand alone or serve as preparation for advanced courses in ecology. Labs emphasize collection, analysis, and interpretation of data from ecological experiments and field studies to illustrate and complement lecture material. Examples are drawn from a broad range of organisms and systems. Prerequisite: BIOL 108. Open to students in the BSc Forestry and BSc Forest Business Management program once they have completed REN R 120 and REN R 205.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
BIOL 381
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(first term,
3-0-0)
This course examines how humankind's collective activities, including altering the climate, have significantly affected the natural planetary balance. We will discuss human population growth and unsustainable resource use; the movement of pollutants through the atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere; the impacts these stressors have on ecosystem services and human health; and how certain impacts have been and can be mitigated by environmental policies and laws. Prerequisite: BIOL 208.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
BOT 340
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(first term,
3-0-3)
This course explores how plants function. Topics include water transport and the soil-plant-atmosphere continuum, photosynthesis and carbon resource utilization, nitrogen nutrition and symbioses, photosensing, and responses to environmental stresses such as attack by pests and pathogens. Laboratories introduce both classical and contemporary methods in plant physiology. Prerequisites: BIOL 107; CHEM 101 or CHEM 164 or CHEM 261; and a 200-level Biological Sciences course or PL SC 221. Credit cannot be obtained for both BOT 340 and BOT 540.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
CELL 201
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
An introductory Cell Biology course suitable for students interested in pursuing Cell Biology specialization/honors. This course focuses on the molecular aspects of modern cell biology. Topics covered include the nucleus and gene expression; membrane structure and function; signal transduction; organelle biogenesis; cytoskeleton and cell motility; cell adhesion; the cell cycle; cancer; differentiation and stem cell technology. Reference will be made to key investigations and new technologies that have defined modern cell biology. Prerequisite: BIOL 107 or SCI 100. Corequisite: CHEM 261 or SCI 100. Note: Not to be taken by students with credit in BIOL 201; in addition, not available to students currently enrolled in BIOL 201.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
CHEM 211
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(first term,
3-0-4)
Principles, methods, and experimental applications emphasizing solution phase equilibria, titrimetry, volumetric laboratory skills, evaluation of experimental data, and applications of electrochemistry to analytical measurements. Includes examples of organic and inorganic analyses. Prerequisite: CHEM 102.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 63.0 Units
CHEM 213
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
3-0-4)
A continuation of CHEM 211 emphasizing the principles, methods, and experimental applications of separation techniques, atomic and molecular optical spectrometry, mass spectrometry, and evaluation of experimental data. Includes examples of organic and inorganic analyses and use of the analytical literature. Prerequisite: CHEM 211. Students who have previously taken CHEM 313 may not take CHEM 213 for credit.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 63.0 Units
Program Elective 1.2 (x1)
CHEM 303
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(first term,
3-0-0)
The chemistry of environmental processes related to climate change, the ozone hole and chemical pollution. Atmospheric chemistry; thermal and photochemical reactions of atmospheric gases including oxygen, ozone, hydroxyl radical, and oxides of nitrogen and sulfur. Aquatic chemistry; characterization, reactions, and equilibria of dissolved species, ocean acidification. Toxic substances from anthropogenic sources in the environment, such as metals and organohalides. Partitioning of contaminants, environmental fate modelling, mass balance and risk assessment. Prerequisites: CHEM 102; CHEM 261 or 264; CHEM 263 or 265; and one 200-level CHEM course or BIOCH 200, or CH E 243.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
CHEM 333
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Fundamentals of the synthesis, structure and properties of inorganic solids, thin films, and nanoscale materials, to be complemented with case studies of modern applications of inorganic materials; selected topics such as catalysis, molecular and nanoparticle-based computing, telecommunications, alternative energies, superconductivity, biomedical technologies, and information storage will be discussed. Techniques for characterization and analysis of materials on the nano and atomic level will be introduced. Prerequisite: CHEM 241.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
CHEM 479
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
Rate laws for simple and complex reactions, reaction mechanisms, potential energy surfaces, molecular dynamics, theories of reaction rates, catalysis, with application to gas and liquid phase reactions, photochemical reactions in chemistry and biology, and enzyme catalysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 273 or CHEM 373; MATH 215, PHYS 230, and a 300-level Chemistry course.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
CHEM 495
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
The fundamentals of statistical mechanics are covered to set up the theoretical framework for Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulation. The basic components of MD simulation are discussed in detail, followed by a brief foray into Monte Carlo simulation. A variety of applications are presented, including the study of structural properties of liquids, the calculation of diffusion coefficients for a solute in a solvent, and the calculation of reaction rate constants. A brief overview of methods for incorporating quantum effects into MD simulations is given. Computational exercises will be assigned to exemplify various topics encountered in the lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 282 and CHEM 371; or consent of the instructor.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
EAS 201
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
A non-laboratory introduction to the origin and evolution of the Earth and the solar system. Introduction to plate tectonics and the rock cycle. Simple energy balances and interactions between radiation and the atmosphere, land, oceans, ice masses, and the global hydrological cycle. Evolution of life, biogeography, and global climate in the context of geologic time. The carbon cycle. Human interactions with the Earth. Mineral and energy resources. This course may not be taken for credit if credit has been obtained in EAS 100 or 210. (Note: EAS 201 and EAS 200 are considered to be equivalent to EAS 100 for prerequisite purposes). [Faculty of Science]
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
EAS 209
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
An overview of the geology and landscapes of Western Canada. The spectacularly exposed rocks of the prairie and mountain parks of Alberta and British Columbia will be fitted into a regional geological framework and examples from parks such as Yoho, Banff, Jasper, Dinosaur, and Kananaskis will be highlighted. Geological processes of mountain building and past and present landscape evolution will be emphasized. Prerequisite: One of EAS 100, 101, 103, 105, 201, 210 or SCI 100. [Faculty of Science]
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
MATH 225
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
Vector spaces. Inner product spaces. Examples of n-space and the space of continuous functions. Gram-Schmidt process, QR factorization of a matrix and least squares. Linear transformations, change of basis, similarity and diagonalization. Orthogonal diagonalization, quadratic forms. Applications in a variety of fields. Prerequisites: One of MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 134, 144, 154 or SCI 100, and one of MATH 102, 125 or 127. Note: Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 225 or 227.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
MATH 241
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
Basic Euclidean geometry, congruence, parallelism, area, and similarity. Sound axiomatic development with emphasis on problem solving. Constructions and loci, inequalities, maxima and minima, circles, isometries, and additional topics. Prerequisite: Any 100-level MATH course or SCI 100.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
Program Elective 1.3 (x1)
MATH 300
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
Derivation of the classical partial differential equations of applied mathematics, solutions using separation of variables. Fourier expansions and their applications to boundary value problems. Introduction to Fourier Transforms. Emphasis on building an appropriate mathematical model from a physical problem, solving the mathematical problem, and carefully interpreting the mathematical results in the context of the original physical problem. Prerequisites: MATH 201 and 209. Notes: (1) Open only to students in Engineering and Specialization Geophysics. (2) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 300 and 337. (3) Course cannot be taken for credit if credit has been obtained in ECE 341.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
MATH 309
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(first term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
Complex numbers, analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemann equation, Cauchy Theorem, power series and Laurent expansions, residues, inverse Laplace transform. Complex inner product spaces, orthogonal expansions, Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization completeness, Fourier expansions applied to signals, Parseval's relation and Bessel's inequality. Prerequisite: MATH 209. Notes: (1) Restricted to Engineering students. (2) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 311 or 411.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | I |
MATH 311
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
Complex numbers. Complex series. Functions of a complex variable. Cauchy's theorem and contour integration. Residue Theorem and its applications. Corequisite: MATH 215 or MATH 315 or MATH 317 or MA PH 351. Note: This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 309 or 411.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D |
MATH 337
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
Boundary value problems of classical Math Physics, orthogonal expansions, classical special functions. Advanced transform techniques. Prerequisites: One of MATH 209, 215, 217, 315 or MA PH 351, and one of MATH 201, MATH 334, MATH 336, or MA PH 251. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 300 or 337. (2) Course cannot be taken for credit if credit has been obtained in ECE 341.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
MATH 371
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
Model development, computation, and analysis for problems in the life sciences. Models include differential equations, difference equations and stochastic formulations. Model evaluation and prediction. Applications are chosen from epidemiology, ecology, population biology, physiology and medicine. Prerequisites: One of MATH 102, 125 or 127, and one of MATH 209, 214 or 217. Note: No previous computing experience is needed.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
MATH 373
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
Introduction to optimization. Problem formulation. Linear programming. The simplex method and its variants (revised Simplex method, dual simplex method). Extreme points of polyhedral sets. Theory of linear inequalities (Farkas Lemma). Complementary slackness and duality. Post-optimality analysis. Interior point methods. Applications (elementary games, transportation problems, networks, etc.). Prerequisites: One of MATH 102, 125 or 127, and one of MATH 209, 214 or 217.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
MGTSC 405
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
This course is concerned with methods used to predict the uncertain nature of business trends in an effort to help managers make better decisions and plans. Such efforts often involve the study of historical data and manipulation of these data to search for patterns that can be effectively extrapolated to produce forecasts. This is a business statistics course that covers all aspects of business forecasting where the emphasis is on intuitive concepts and applications. Topics covered include the family of exponential smoothing methods, decomposition methods, dynamic regression methods, Box-Jenkins methods and judgmental forecasting methods (e.g. the Delphi method). Because forecasting is best taught through practice, the course contains numerous real, relevant, business oriented case studies and examples that students can use to practice the application of concepts. Prerequisites: MGTSC 312, MGTSC 352 or OM 352.
Accreditation Units
MICRB 265
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-4)
This course will focus on the structure and physiology of free-living and pathogenic bacteria. The diversity of their metabolic activities, the interaction of microbes with their environment, symbiotic relationships and cell-to-cell communication are major topics. Lectures and laboratory exercises are coordinated to explore topics in basic microbiology, environmental microbiology, molecular microbiology, and the production of economically or medically important products through microbial biotechnology. Prerequisites: BIOL 107 and CHEM 164 or CHEM 261.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 63.0 Units
Program Elective 1.4 (x1)
MICRB 311
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(first term,
3-0-0)
The structure, growth, and metabolic pathways used by bacteria, archaea, and unicellular eukaryotes. Emphasis is placed on the comparative biochemical aspects of microbial life. Prerequisites: MICRB 265 and BIOCH 200 or 205. Credit cannot be obtained for both MICRB 311 and 511.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
MICRB 316
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
3-0-0)
Factors that affect prokaryotic gene expression at the levels of replication, transcription, post-transcriptional and post-translational control. Topics will include mobile genetic elements and their effect on chromosome structure and gene expression; alternate sigma factors; protein modification and degradation; RNA structure, processing and decay; and DNA modification and rearrangement in gene control. Prerequisites: GENET 270, MICRB 265 and BIOCH 203/205 or BIOCH 200. Note: MICRB 316 and 516 cannot both be taken for credit.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
OM 252
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
A problem-solving course which introduces the student to deterministic and stochastic models which are useful for production planning and operations management in business and government. Note: Students are expected to have basic familiarity with microcomputer applications. Prerequisite: MATH 154 or equivalent and STAT 161 or equivalent. Students may not receive credit for both OM 252 and OM 352.
Accreditation Units
OM 422
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
Computer modelling of management systems in such functional areas as accounting, finance, marketing and operations. Basic concepts of deterministic and probabilistic (Monte Carlo) simulation and their applications. Microcomputer implementation of case studies using spreadsheets particularly emphasized. Required term project. Prerequisites: MGTSC 312 (or equivalent STAT course), MGTSC 352 or OM 352; and FIN 301 or ACCTG 311. Not to be taken by students with credit in MGTSC 422.
Accreditation Units
REN R 210
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(first term,
3-0-3)
Elementary aspects of soil formation, occurrence in natural landscapes, and classification, including basic morphological, physical, and chemical characteristics employed in the identification of soils. Introduction to soil mineralogy, water movement, reactivity, organic matter, and nutrient cycling for predicting soil performance in both managed and natural landscapes. Prerequisite: 30 units. CHEM 101 and (BIOL 208 or EAS 201) recommended.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
REN R 442
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(first term,
3-0-3)
Introduction to the main components of the soil biota; the metabolic and molecular diversity of microbial populations and their role in soil processes; the microbiology and biochemistry of decomposition of organic matter in soil; biogeochemical cycling of N, P, S, Si, base cations and metals; and the application of soil microbiology to selected environmental problems. Prerequisite: REN R 210.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
REN R 443
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(first term,
3-0-3)
Quantitative characterization of soil physical properties. Description and measurement of soil physical properties and transport processes in soils. Examples from areas of land resource management, soil remediation, agriculture, and forestry will be used to illustrate the principles. Prerequisite: 60 units. REN R 210 recommended.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
REN R 444
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
3-0-3)
Chemical processes in soil and related terrestrial environments and the consequences of these processes as they relate to soil productivity, environmental quality and pollution of soil and water. The course describes fundamental chemical concepts such as soil solution and solid phase chemistry, sorption phenomena, ion exchange, oxidation-reduction reactions and speciation of metals. These concepts are used to predict the fate (distribution, transport, bioavailability and transformation) of inorganic and organic contaminants in soil. The chemical principles provide fundamental knowledge to develop soil reclamation strategies and nutrient management practices for enhanced crop production. Prerequisites: 3 units in CHEM and REN R 210.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
Program Elective 1.5 (x1)
REN R 482
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(first term,
3-3s-0)
Principles and methods of biological, chemical, and physical remediation of soils contaminated by hazardous chemicals and other pollutants. Topics include soil-contaminant interactions, microbial processes used in remediation and process fundamentals of remediation technologies including bioremediation and phytoremediation. Other important environmental issues associated with growing industrial activities such as off-shore oil spills, and production of red mud sludge and oil sands tailings are included with potential remediation strategies to address those issues. This course describes approaches to managing contaminated sites incorporating Canadian guidelines and soil quality criteria for soil remediation. Prerequisite: 60 units. REN R 444 recommended.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
REN R 483
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
3-3s-0)
Chemical, biological, and physical properties of anthropogenic wastes, their reactions in the soil environment, theory and practice for their chemical and biological immobilization and use in agriculture, forest, and urban lands. Prerequisite: 60 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
Fall Term 1
CHEM 103
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Atoms and molecules, states of matter, chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: Chemistry 30, or equivalent. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 53.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGG 100
★ 1.1
(fi 2)(either term,
.75-.75s-0)
An introduction to the Faculty of Engineering, the engineering profession, the skills required for academic success, and the fundamentals of leadership: study and life skills; time management and goal setting; interpersonal skills; career planning; engineering and society including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and public safety.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I |
ENGG 130
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-2)
Equilibrium of planar systems. Analysis of statically determinate trusses and frames. Friction. Centroids and centres of gravity. Forces and moments in beams. Second moments of area. Note: Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Corequisite: MATH 100.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGL 199
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
This course aims to develop the student's ability to provide effective written and oral information. It will focus on instruction in fundamental writing skills, including building effective sentences and paragraphs, and on learning to communicate clearly across a range of genres and media used in academic and professional contexts, including correspondence and presentations. Students will be introduced to the principles of information gathering, analysis, and citation. Note: Restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering only.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
MATH 100
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Review of numbers, inequalities, functions, analytic geometry; limits, continuity; derivatives and applications, Taylor polynomials; log, exp, and inverse trig functions. Integration, fundamental theorem of calculus substitution, trapezoidal and Simpson's rules. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 31. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 134, 144, 154, or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
PHYS 130
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Geometrical optics, optical instruments, oscillations, waves, sound, interference, diffraction. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30. Corequisite: MATH 100 or 113 or 114 or 117 or 134 or 144 or equivalent. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
Winter Term 2
CHEM 105
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Rates of reactions, thermodynamics and equilibrium, coordination chemistry, electrochemistry, modern applications of chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or 101. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
ENCMP 100
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1.5)
Fundamentals of computer programming with emphasis on solving engineering problems. Structure and syntax of computer programs, variables, data types, data structures, control structures, functions, input/output operations, debugging, software development process.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 21.3 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
ENGG 160
★ 2.0
(fi 4)(either term or Spring/Summer,
1-0-2)
Fundamental design process and theory in a multidisciplinary context. Importance, in engineering design, of communications; team work; the engineering disciplines, career fields; professional responsibilities of the engineer including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Corequisite ENGL 199. This course is delivered in a blended format.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
EN PH 131
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; gravitation; work and energy; linear momentum; angular momentum; systems of particles; introduction to dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisites: MATH 100 or 117, and ENGG 130. Corequisite: MATH 101 or 118. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
MATH 101
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Area between curves, techniques of integration. Applications of integration to planar areas and lengths, volumes and masses. First order ordinary differential equations: separable, linear, direction fields, Euler's method, applications. Infinite series, power series, Taylor expansions with remainder terms. Polar coordinates. Rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinates in 3-dimensional space. Parametric curves in the plane and space: graphing, arc length, curvature; normal binormal, tangent plane in 3- dimensional space. Volumes and surface areas of rotation. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 136, 146, 156 or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | I |
MATH 102
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Vectors and matrices, solution of linear equations, equations of lines and planes, determinants, matrix algebra, orthogonality and applications (Gram-Schmidt), eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications, complex numbers. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 102, 125, or 127. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D |
Fall Term 3
CH E 243
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
An introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 101.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
CHEM 261
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and the hydroxy group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions. Prerequisite CHEM 101 or 103. Note: Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 264 cannot take CHEM 261 for credit. Engineering students who take this course will receive 4.5 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D |
CME 200
★ 0.5
(fi 1)(first term,
1 day)
Topics of interest to second year Chemical and Materials Engineering students, with special reference to industries in Alberta, including coverage of elements of ethics, equity, indigenization, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Offered in a single day during the first week of September. Restricted to students registered in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D | I | I | I |
CME 265
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Basic process principles; material and energy balances, transient processes, introduction to computer-aided balance calculations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100, MATH 102 and CHEM 105. Corequisites: CH E 243 and MATH 209 or equivalent. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
MATH 209
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Partial differentiation, derivatives of integrals. Multiple integration using rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Vector Field Theory. Prerequisite: MATH 101. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 102. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 215, MATH 315, MATH 317 or MA PH 351. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
ITS Elective
An ITS elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 4
BIOL 107
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
An introduction to cell structure and function. Major topics include the molecules and structures that comprise prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the mechanisms by which energy is harvested and used by cells, how cells reproduce, and how information is stored and used within a cell via the processes of DNA replication, transcription, and translation. Prerequisites: Biology 30 and Chemistry 30. Note: BIOL 107 is not a prerequisite for BIOL 108. BIOL 107 and 108 can be taken in either term.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 63.0 Units
CH E 312
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid behavior; hydrostatics; buoyancy, application of Bernoulli and momentum equations; frictional losses through pipes, ducts, and fittings; pipe networks; pumps; drag on submerged bodies and flow through porous media. Prerequisites: CH E 243 EN PH 131 and MATH 209. Corequisite: MATH 201.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
ECE 209
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3/2)
Physical concepts of passive circuit elements, Kirchhoff's laws and DC circuit equations. Energy concepts, time domain analysis of AC circuits. Impedance, complex numbers and phasor algebra. AC power concepts, resonance, three phase circuits, introduction to machines. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 209, E E 239, ECE 202, or E E 240, unless approved by the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
MATH 201
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1)
First-order equations; second-order linear equations: reduction of order, variation of parameters; Laplace transform; linear systems; power series; solution by series; separation of variables for PDEs. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 209 or 214. Notes: (1) Open only to students in Engineering and Specialization Geophysics. (2) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 201, MATH 334, MATH 336, or MA PH 251. (3) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
MAT E 202
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1.5s/2-)
An introduction to the science of materials relating their mechanical, thermal, electronic, and chemical properties to atomic, molecular, and crystal structure. Ceramic and metallic crystals, glasses, polymers, and composite materials. Multi-phase materials, phase transformations, and strengthening processes. Laboratories and seminars include mechanical properties of materials, microstructure, heat treatment of steel, and hands on design experiments. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or consent of Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
STAT 235
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1.5)
Descriptive data analysis. Calculus of Probability. Binomial, multinomial, Poisson, normal, beta, exponential, gamma, hypergeometric, and Weibull distributions. Sampling distributions. Estimation, testing hypotheses, goodness-of-fit tests, and one-way analysis of variance. Linear correlation and regression. Sampling. Quality control. Use of a microcomputer software package for statistical analyses in engineering applications. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Corequisite: MATH 101. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in one of STAT 151, 161, 222, 265, 266, 276, 281; KIN 109, PEDS 109, PSYCH 211, PTHER 352, SCI 151 or SOC 320. (2) Intended for Engineering students. (2) Intended for Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3.0 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I |
Fall Term 5
CH E 314
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Principles of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Design and performance analysis of thermal systems based on these principles. Prerequisites: MATH 201, CH E 312. Corequisite: CH E 374.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
CH E 343
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Thermodynamics of non-ideal gases and liquids; vapour-liquid equilibrium, thermodynamics of chemical processes and multicomponent systems. Prerequisite: CH E 243. Corequisite: CME 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.0 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I |
CH E 351
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
2-0-3)
Technical report writing; thermodynamics, material, and energy balances, and calibration experiments. Prerequisites: ENGL 199 or equivalent, CME 265 and CH E 243. Corequisite: CH E 312, CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D | I | I | I |
CH E 374
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Formulation and solution of chemical and materials engineering problems; solution of systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations; numerical interpolation, differentiation and integration; numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100 (or equivalent). MATH 102, 201 and 209.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 17.6 Units
Engineering Science: 13.2 Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 6
CH E 316
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Design of separation processes with emphasis on the equilibrium stage concept, distillation, absorption and extraction. Design of rate based separations, membranes, membrane cascades, adsorption. Introduction to the use of process simulators for designing the separation processes. Prerequisites: CH E 343, 314. Corequisite: CH E 318.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 318
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Molecular and turbulent diffusion; mass transfer coefficients; mass transfer equipment design including absorption and cooling towers, adsorption and ion exchange. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 312 and CH E 343. Corequisite: CH E 314. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 418.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 345
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Kinetics of chemical reactions and design of ideal chemical reactors. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 343 and CH E 374. Corequisite: CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 358
★ 5.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-4)
Statistical analysis of process data from chemical process plants and course laboratory experiments. Topics covered include linear and nonlinear regression, dimensionality reduction, classification, deep learning, and design of experiments. Prerequisites: CH E 351 and STAT 235. Corequisites: CH E 314 and CH E 345.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 31.5 Units
Engineering Science: 15.8 Units
Engineering Design: 15.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 31.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | D |
ENG M 310
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of economics to engineering alternatives in planning, developing and managing industrial projects. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, 401, ENG M 310 or 401.
Accreditation Units
OR
ENG M 401
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of engineering economics, financial analysis and market assessment to engineering alternatives in the planning, development and ongoing management of industrial enterprises. The course covers the use of engineering, economic, financial and market assessment information in investment and business operation decisions in technology oriented companies. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, ENGG 401, ENG M 310, or ENG M 401.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | D |
ENGG 404
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-3s/2-0)
Basic concepts of risk and consequences of loss incidents; risk management principles and practices; incident investigation, causation, root cause analysis; process safety management; the roles of government agencies, professional bodies and industry associations; workplace safety; risk-based decision-making processes; leadership and the human-factors side of risk management. The course focuses on the principles and practices of leadership towards the effective application and implementation of risk management in major organizations across all engineering disciplines. Industry virtual tours, case studies, seminars and team projects specific to the student's engineering program will be used to develop competencies and proficiencies in applying leadership and organizational effectiveness for successful risk management.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | A | A | D | D |
Fall Term 7
CH E 445
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Analysis and design of non-ideal chemical reactors for industrial product synthesis. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 318 and 345.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A |
CH E 446
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/3)
Introduction to process modeling and transient response analysis; design and analysis of feedback systems; stability analysis; process control applications; process control using digital computers. Prerequisites: CME 265, MATH 201 and 209. Corequisite: CH E 312.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A | I |
CH E 464
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3)
Engineering design concepts; cost estimation; project planning and scheduling; plant safety and hazards analysis; selected project design examples. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 345, 316 or 416, and ENG M 310 or 401. Corequisite: ENGG 404. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 365.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D | A | D | D | D |
CME 481
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
Communication and oral presentations. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: 85 units completed or consent of instructor.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I | D |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 8
CH E 454
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
1-0-4)
Experiments in kinetics and mass transfer. Prerequisites: CH E 318, 345, 358, and 416.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 465
★ 6.0
(fi 6)(second term,
4-0-4)
Integration of chemical engineering practice, theory and economics into capital project proposal, sustainable design and evaluation. Course work requires team and project work. Prerequisites: CH E 446, 464, and ENGG 404.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 75.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 484
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1)
Engineering analysis of processes such as cell growth and fermentation, purification of products, waste management, and bioremediation. Prerequisites: CME 265 and BIOL 107.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D | D | I |
CH E 581
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Analysis and design of bioreactors. Characterization, Mechanisms and models of biocatalysis by cultures, whole cells and enzymes. Design and modification of biocatalytic systems. Introduction to the concepts of metabolic and enzyme engineering. Lab or simulated lab component. Prerequisites: CME 265 and BIOL 107
Accreditation Units
ENGG 400
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
The technical and professional duties and responsibilities of the engineer; the ethics of the engineering profession; technical and professional organizations. The role of the engineer in the social environment including elements of equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students. Must be taken in last term of program.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | A | D | A | A |
Program and Technical (Engineering Science) Electives
BIOCH 200
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
An introduction to the fundamental principles of biochemistry. Protein structure and function; enzymes; lipids and the structure of biological membranes; nucleotides and the structure of nucleic acids; bioenergetics and the catabolism of carbohydrates. Prerequisites: CHEM 101 and CHEM 261 or CHEM 164, or SCI 100.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A |
MICRB 265
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-4)
This course will focus on the structure and physiology of free-living and pathogenic bacteria. The diversity of their metabolic activities, the interaction of microbes with their environment, symbiotic relationships and cell-to-cell communication are major topics. Lectures and laboratory exercises are coordinated to explore topics in basic microbiology, environmental microbiology, molecular microbiology, and the production of economically or medically important products through microbial biotechnology. Prerequisites: BIOL 107 and CHEM 164 or CHEM 261.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 63.0 Units
Fall Term 1
CHEM 103
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Atoms and molecules, states of matter, chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: Chemistry 30, or equivalent. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 53.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGG 100
★ 1.1
(fi 2)(either term,
.75-.75s-0)
An introduction to the Faculty of Engineering, the engineering profession, the skills required for academic success, and the fundamentals of leadership: study and life skills; time management and goal setting; interpersonal skills; career planning; engineering and society including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and public safety.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I |
ENGG 130
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-2)
Equilibrium of planar systems. Analysis of statically determinate trusses and frames. Friction. Centroids and centres of gravity. Forces and moments in beams. Second moments of area. Note: Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Corequisite: MATH 100.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGL 199
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
This course aims to develop the student's ability to provide effective written and oral information. It will focus on instruction in fundamental writing skills, including building effective sentences and paragraphs, and on learning to communicate clearly across a range of genres and media used in academic and professional contexts, including correspondence and presentations. Students will be introduced to the principles of information gathering, analysis, and citation. Note: Restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering only.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
MATH 100
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Review of numbers, inequalities, functions, analytic geometry; limits, continuity; derivatives and applications, Taylor polynomials; log, exp, and inverse trig functions. Integration, fundamental theorem of calculus substitution, trapezoidal and Simpson's rules. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 31. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 134, 144, 154, or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
PHYS 130
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Geometrical optics, optical instruments, oscillations, waves, sound, interference, diffraction. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30. Corequisite: MATH 100 or 113 or 114 or 117 or 134 or 144 or equivalent. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
Winter Term 2
CHEM 105
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Rates of reactions, thermodynamics and equilibrium, coordination chemistry, electrochemistry, modern applications of chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or 101. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
ENCMP 100
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1.5)
Fundamentals of computer programming with emphasis on solving engineering problems. Structure and syntax of computer programs, variables, data types, data structures, control structures, functions, input/output operations, debugging, software development process.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 21.3 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
ENGG 160
★ 2.0
(fi 4)(either term or Spring/Summer,
1-0-2)
Fundamental design process and theory in a multidisciplinary context. Importance, in engineering design, of communications; team work; the engineering disciplines, career fields; professional responsibilities of the engineer including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Corequisite ENGL 199. This course is delivered in a blended format.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
EN PH 131
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; gravitation; work and energy; linear momentum; angular momentum; systems of particles; introduction to dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisites: MATH 100 or 117, and ENGG 130. Corequisite: MATH 101 or 118. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
MATH 101
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Area between curves, techniques of integration. Applications of integration to planar areas and lengths, volumes and masses. First order ordinary differential equations: separable, linear, direction fields, Euler's method, applications. Infinite series, power series, Taylor expansions with remainder terms. Polar coordinates. Rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinates in 3-dimensional space. Parametric curves in the plane and space: graphing, arc length, curvature; normal binormal, tangent plane in 3- dimensional space. Volumes and surface areas of rotation. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 136, 146, 156 or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | I |
MATH 102
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Vectors and matrices, solution of linear equations, equations of lines and planes, determinants, matrix algebra, orthogonality and applications (Gram-Schmidt), eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications, complex numbers. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 102, 125, or 127. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D |
Fall Term 3
CH E 243
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
An introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 101.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
CHEM 261
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and the hydroxy group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions. Prerequisite CHEM 101 or 103. Note: Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 264 cannot take CHEM 261 for credit. Engineering students who take this course will receive 4.5 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D |
CME 200
★ 0.5
(fi 1)(first term,
1 day)
Topics of interest to second year Chemical and Materials Engineering students, with special reference to industries in Alberta, including coverage of elements of ethics, equity, indigenization, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Offered in a single day during the first week of September. Restricted to students registered in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D | I | I | I |
CME 265
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Basic process principles; material and energy balances, transient processes, introduction to computer-aided balance calculations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100, MATH 102 and CHEM 105. Corequisites: CH E 243 and MATH 209 or equivalent. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
EAS 208
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
Natural and anthropogenic causes of global scale environmental change; the role of the atmosphere, oceans, biosphere and cryosphere in the processes of environmental change; relationships between levels of technology and development and the character of environmental change associated with human activity. Prerequisite: Any 100-level Science course. [Faculty of Science]
Accreditation Units
MATH 209
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Partial differentiation, derivatives of integrals. Multiple integration using rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Vector Field Theory. Prerequisite: MATH 101. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 102. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 215, MATH 315, MATH 317 or MA PH 351. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
Winter Term 4
CH E 312
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid behavior; hydrostatics; buoyancy, application of Bernoulli and momentum equations; frictional losses through pipes, ducts, and fittings; pipe networks; pumps; drag on submerged bodies and flow through porous media. Prerequisites: CH E 243 EN PH 131 and MATH 209. Corequisite: MATH 201.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
ECE 209
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3/2)
Physical concepts of passive circuit elements, Kirchhoff's laws and DC circuit equations. Energy concepts, time domain analysis of AC circuits. Impedance, complex numbers and phasor algebra. AC power concepts, resonance, three phase circuits, introduction to machines. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 209, E E 239, ECE 202, or E E 240, unless approved by the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
MAT E 202
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1.5s/2-)
An introduction to the science of materials relating their mechanical, thermal, electronic, and chemical properties to atomic, molecular, and crystal structure. Ceramic and metallic crystals, glasses, polymers, and composite materials. Multi-phase materials, phase transformations, and strengthening processes. Laboratories and seminars include mechanical properties of materials, microstructure, heat treatment of steel, and hands on design experiments. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or consent of Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
MATH 201
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1)
First-order equations; second-order linear equations: reduction of order, variation of parameters; Laplace transform; linear systems; power series; solution by series; separation of variables for PDEs. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 209 or 214. Notes: (1) Open only to students in Engineering and Specialization Geophysics. (2) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 201, MATH 334, MATH 336, or MA PH 251. (3) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
STAT 235
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1.5)
Descriptive data analysis. Calculus of Probability. Binomial, multinomial, Poisson, normal, beta, exponential, gamma, hypergeometric, and Weibull distributions. Sampling distributions. Estimation, testing hypotheses, goodness-of-fit tests, and one-way analysis of variance. Linear correlation and regression. Sampling. Quality control. Use of a microcomputer software package for statistical analyses in engineering applications. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Corequisite: MATH 101. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in one of STAT 151, 161, 222, 265, 266, 276, 281; KIN 109, PEDS 109, PSYCH 211, PTHER 352, SCI 151 or SOC 320. (2) Intended for Engineering students. (2) Intended for Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3.0 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I |
ITS Elective
An ITS elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Fall Term 5
CH E 314
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Principles of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Design and performance analysis of thermal systems based on these principles. Prerequisites: MATH 201, CH E 312. Corequisite: CH E 374.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
CH E 343
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Thermodynamics of non-ideal gases and liquids; vapour-liquid equilibrium, thermodynamics of chemical processes and multicomponent systems. Prerequisite: CH E 243. Corequisite: CME 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.0 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I |
CH E 351
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
2-0-3)
Technical report writing; thermodynamics, material, and energy balances, and calibration experiments. Prerequisites: ENGL 199 or equivalent, CME 265 and CH E 243. Corequisite: CH E 312, CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D | I | I | I |
CH E 374
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Formulation and solution of chemical and materials engineering problems; solution of systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations; numerical interpolation, differentiation and integration; numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100 (or equivalent). MATH 102, 201 and 209.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 17.6 Units
Engineering Science: 13.2 Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
ENG M 310
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of economics to engineering alternatives in planning, developing and managing industrial projects. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, 401, ENG M 310 or 401.
Accreditation Units
OR
ENG M 401
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of engineering economics, financial analysis and market assessment to engineering alternatives in the planning, development and ongoing management of industrial enterprises. The course covers the use of engineering, economic, financial and market assessment information in investment and business operation decisions in technology oriented companies. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, ENGG 401, ENG M 310, or ENG M 401.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | D |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 6
CH E 316
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Design of separation processes with emphasis on the equilibrium stage concept, distillation, absorption and extraction. Design of rate based separations, membranes, membrane cascades, adsorption. Introduction to the use of process simulators for designing the separation processes. Prerequisites: CH E 343, 314. Corequisite: CH E 318.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 318
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Molecular and turbulent diffusion; mass transfer coefficients; mass transfer equipment design including absorption and cooling towers, adsorption and ion exchange. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 312 and CH E 343. Corequisite: CH E 314. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 418.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 345
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Kinetics of chemical reactions and design of ideal chemical reactors. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 343 and CH E 374. Corequisite: CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 358
★ 5.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-4)
Statistical analysis of process data from chemical process plants and course laboratory experiments. Topics covered include linear and nonlinear regression, dimensionality reduction, classification, deep learning, and design of experiments. Prerequisites: CH E 351 and STAT 235. Corequisites: CH E 314 and CH E 345.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 31.5 Units
Engineering Science: 15.8 Units
Engineering Design: 15.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 31.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | D |
Group 1 Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Group 1 Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Fall Term 7
CH E 445
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Analysis and design of non-ideal chemical reactors for industrial product synthesis. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 318 and 345.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A |
CH E 446
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/3)
Introduction to process modeling and transient response analysis; design and analysis of feedback systems; stability analysis; process control applications; process control using digital computers. Prerequisites: CME 265, MATH 201 and 209. Corequisite: CH E 312.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A | I |
CH E 464
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3)
Engineering design concepts; cost estimation; project planning and scheduling; plant safety and hazards analysis; selected project design examples. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 345, 316 or 416, and ENG M 310 or 401. Corequisite: ENGG 404. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 365.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D | A | D | D | D |
CME 481
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
Communication and oral presentations. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: 85 units completed or consent of instructor.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I | D |
ENGG 404
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-3s/2-0)
Basic concepts of risk and consequences of loss incidents; risk management principles and practices; incident investigation, causation, root cause analysis; process safety management; the roles of government agencies, professional bodies and industry associations; workplace safety; risk-based decision-making processes; leadership and the human-factors side of risk management. The course focuses on the principles and practices of leadership towards the effective application and implementation of risk management in major organizations across all engineering disciplines. Industry virtual tours, case studies, seminars and team projects specific to the student's engineering program will be used to develop competencies and proficiencies in applying leadership and organizational effectiveness for successful risk management.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | A | A | D | D |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 8
CH E 454
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
1-0-4)
Experiments in kinetics and mass transfer. Prerequisites: CH E 318, 345, 358, and 416.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 465
★ 6.0
(fi 6)(second term,
4-0-4)
Integration of chemical engineering practice, theory and economics into capital project proposal, sustainable design and evaluation. Course work requires team and project work. Prerequisites: CH E 446, 464, and ENGG 404.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 75.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 541
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Introduction to energy conversion technologies, impact of energy sources on the planet/environment, energy analysis, heat integration and energy efficiency, conventional and non-conventional renewable energy conversion technologies, CO2 mitigation technologies, conversion of renewable carbon resources to produce bulk and fine chemicals. Life cycle and return on investment analysis for analyzing the effectiveness of different energy and chemical systems, sustainability metrics. Prerequisite: CH E 343, CH E 314
Accreditation Units
CH E 542
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Principles of electrochemistry including physical chemistry of electrolyte solutions, ion transport in solution, ionic conductivity, electrode equilibrium, reference electrodes, electrode kinetics, heat effects in electrochemical cells, electrochemical energy conversion, fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, and electrocatalytic systems, electrolytic production of hydrogen.
Accreditation Units
ENGG 400
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
The technical and professional duties and responsibilities of the engineer; the ethics of the engineering profession; technical and professional organizations. The role of the engineer in the social environment including elements of equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students. Must be taken in last term of program.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | A | D | A | A |
Program and Electives 1 (x2)
CH E 543
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Introduction to legislative regulations and hierarchy of integrated solid waste management, policy instruments on waste management, Waste handling and quantification, waste-disposal methods, circular economy in relation to waste management, characterization of solid waste, pretreatment of solid waste, thermochemical conversion of solid waste to energy, case studies on resource recovery from solid waste.
Accreditation Units
CH E 544
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
First and second generation biomass, bioenergy production technologies, biofuels, transformation of lignocellulosic biomass, biochemical conversion routes, selective catalytic conversion routes and high temperature thermochemical conversion, including pyrolysis and gasification, reaction chemistry of model cellulosic and lignin compounds. Computer-based process simulations for thermochemical transformation, reactor design problems related to biomass transformation.
Accreditation Units
MAT E 491
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Classical mechanics and its limitations; basic quantum mechanics; band theory; band diagrams for metals, insulators; Semiconductor and dielectric materials, piezoelectrics and thermoelectrics, and magnetic materials; Intrinsic and doped semiconductors; Optical properties of materials; Light-matter interactions, Prerequisite: PHYS 130, MAT E 202, or by consent of instructor.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
CME 458
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
0-0-7)
Projects in Chemical and Materials Engineering. This course is open only to Chemical and Materials Engineering students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the previous two academic terms. Variable meeting times. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been earned in CH E 458, 459, MAT E 468 or 469. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | D |
OR
CME 459
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
0-0-7)
Projects in Chemical and Materials Engineering. This course is open only to Chemical and Materials Engineering students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the previous two academic terms. Variable meeting times. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been earned in CH E 458, 459, MAT E 468 or 469. Prerequisite: CME 458 and consent of the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | D |
Fall Term 1
CHEM 103
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Atoms and molecules, states of matter, chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: Chemistry 30, or equivalent. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 53.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGG 100
★ 1.1
(fi 2)(either term,
.75-.75s-0)
An introduction to the Faculty of Engineering, the engineering profession, the skills required for academic success, and the fundamentals of leadership: study and life skills; time management and goal setting; interpersonal skills; career planning; engineering and society including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and public safety.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I |
ENGG 130
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-2)
Equilibrium of planar systems. Analysis of statically determinate trusses and frames. Friction. Centroids and centres of gravity. Forces and moments in beams. Second moments of area. Note: Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Corequisite: MATH 100.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGL 199
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
This course aims to develop the student's ability to provide effective written and oral information. It will focus on instruction in fundamental writing skills, including building effective sentences and paragraphs, and on learning to communicate clearly across a range of genres and media used in academic and professional contexts, including correspondence and presentations. Students will be introduced to the principles of information gathering, analysis, and citation. Note: Restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering only.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
MATH 100
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Review of numbers, inequalities, functions, analytic geometry; limits, continuity; derivatives and applications, Taylor polynomials; log, exp, and inverse trig functions. Integration, fundamental theorem of calculus substitution, trapezoidal and Simpson's rules. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 31. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 134, 144, 154, or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
PHYS 130
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Geometrical optics, optical instruments, oscillations, waves, sound, interference, diffraction. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30. Corequisite: MATH 100 or 113 or 114 or 117 or 134 or 144 or equivalent. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
Winter Term 2
CHEM 105
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Rates of reactions, thermodynamics and equilibrium, coordination chemistry, electrochemistry, modern applications of chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or 101. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
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ENCMP 100
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1.5)
Fundamentals of computer programming with emphasis on solving engineering problems. Structure and syntax of computer programs, variables, data types, data structures, control structures, functions, input/output operations, debugging, software development process.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 21.3 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
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ENGG 160
★ 2.0
(fi 4)(either term or Spring/Summer,
1-0-2)
Fundamental design process and theory in a multidisciplinary context. Importance, in engineering design, of communications; team work; the engineering disciplines, career fields; professional responsibilities of the engineer including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Corequisite ENGL 199. This course is delivered in a blended format.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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EN PH 131
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; gravitation; work and energy; linear momentum; angular momentum; systems of particles; introduction to dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisites: MATH 100 or 117, and ENGG 130. Corequisite: MATH 101 or 118. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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MATH 101
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Area between curves, techniques of integration. Applications of integration to planar areas and lengths, volumes and masses. First order ordinary differential equations: separable, linear, direction fields, Euler's method, applications. Infinite series, power series, Taylor expansions with remainder terms. Polar coordinates. Rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinates in 3-dimensional space. Parametric curves in the plane and space: graphing, arc length, curvature; normal binormal, tangent plane in 3- dimensional space. Volumes and surface areas of rotation. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 136, 146, 156 or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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MATH 102
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Vectors and matrices, solution of linear equations, equations of lines and planes, determinants, matrix algebra, orthogonality and applications (Gram-Schmidt), eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications, complex numbers. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 102, 125, or 127. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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Fall Term 3
CH E 243
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
An introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 101.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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CHEM 261
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and the hydroxy group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions. Prerequisite CHEM 101 or 103. Note: Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 264 cannot take CHEM 261 for credit. Engineering students who take this course will receive 4.5 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| A | D |
CME 200
★ 0.5
(fi 1)(first term,
1 day)
Topics of interest to second year Chemical and Materials Engineering students, with special reference to industries in Alberta, including coverage of elements of ethics, equity, indigenization, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Offered in a single day during the first week of September. Restricted to students registered in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
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ECE 202
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(first term,
3-1s-3/2)
Circuit element definitions. Circuit laws: Ohm's, KVL, KCL. Resistive voltage and current dividers. Basic loop and nodal analysis. Dependent sources. Circuit theorems: linearity, superposition, maximum power transfer, Thevenin, Norton. Time domain behavior of inductance and capacitance, energy storage. Sinusoidal signals, complex numbers, phasor and impedance concepts. Magnetically coupled networks. Single phase power and power factor. Prerequisites: MATH 101, 102. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 202, E E 240, ECE 209 or E E 239, unless approved by the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.4 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 53.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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ECE 210
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Boolean algebra, truth tables, Karnaugh maps. Switching devices and their symbology with an introduction to NAND and NOR logic. Number systems, codes, minimization procedures, synthesis of combinational networks. Synchronous sequential circuits, flip-flops, counters. Arithmetic circuits. Introduction to computer-aided design and simulation tools for digital design and implementation. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 210, E E 280 or CMPUT 329.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 35.4 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| D | D | D | D | D | D |
MATH 209
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Partial differentiation, derivatives of integrals. Multiple integration using rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Vector Field Theory. Prerequisite: MATH 101. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 102. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 215, MATH 315, MATH 317 or MA PH 351. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| D | D |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 4
CME 265
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Basic process principles; material and energy balances, transient processes, introduction to computer-aided balance calculations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100, MATH 102 and CHEM 105. Corequisites: CH E 243 and MATH 209 or equivalent. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| D | D | D | I | I | I |
CH E 312
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid behavior; hydrostatics; buoyancy, application of Bernoulli and momentum equations; frictional losses through pipes, ducts, and fittings; pipe networks; pumps; drag on submerged bodies and flow through porous media. Prerequisites: CH E 243 EN PH 131 and MATH 209. Corequisite: MATH 201.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
MAT E 202
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1.5s/2-)
An introduction to the science of materials relating their mechanical, thermal, electronic, and chemical properties to atomic, molecular, and crystal structure. Ceramic and metallic crystals, glasses, polymers, and composite materials. Multi-phase materials, phase transformations, and strengthening processes. Laboratories and seminars include mechanical properties of materials, microstructure, heat treatment of steel, and hands on design experiments. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or consent of Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| D | D | D | I | I | I |
MATH 201
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1)
First-order equations; second-order linear equations: reduction of order, variation of parameters; Laplace transform; linear systems; power series; solution by series; separation of variables for PDEs. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 209 or 214. Notes: (1) Open only to students in Engineering and Specialization Geophysics. (2) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 201, MATH 334, MATH 336, or MA PH 251. (3) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
STAT 235
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1.5)
Descriptive data analysis. Calculus of Probability. Binomial, multinomial, Poisson, normal, beta, exponential, gamma, hypergeometric, and Weibull distributions. Sampling distributions. Estimation, testing hypotheses, goodness-of-fit tests, and one-way analysis of variance. Linear correlation and regression. Sampling. Quality control. Use of a microcomputer software package for statistical analyses in engineering applications. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Corequisite: MATH 101. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in one of STAT 151, 161, 222, 265, 266, 276, 281; KIN 109, PEDS 109, PSYCH 211, PTHER 352, SCI 151 or SOC 320. (2) Intended for Engineering students. (2) Intended for Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3.0 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| D | D | I |
Fall Term 5
CH E 314
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Principles of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Design and performance analysis of thermal systems based on these principles. Prerequisites: MATH 201, CH E 312. Corequisite: CH E 374.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
CH E 343
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Thermodynamics of non-ideal gases and liquids; vapour-liquid equilibrium, thermodynamics of chemical processes and multicomponent systems. Prerequisite: CH E 243. Corequisite: CME 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.0 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I |
CH E 351
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
2-0-3)
Technical report writing; thermodynamics, material, and energy balances, and calibration experiments. Prerequisites: ENGL 199 or equivalent, CME 265 and CH E 243. Corequisite: CH E 312, CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| D | D | D | D | D | I | I | I |
CH E 374
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Formulation and solution of chemical and materials engineering problems; solution of systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations; numerical interpolation, differentiation and integration; numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100 (or equivalent). MATH 102, 201 and 209.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 17.6 Units
Engineering Science: 13.2 Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
ENGG 404
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-3s/2-0)
Basic concepts of risk and consequences of loss incidents; risk management principles and practices; incident investigation, causation, root cause analysis; process safety management; the roles of government agencies, professional bodies and industry associations; workplace safety; risk-based decision-making processes; leadership and the human-factors side of risk management. The course focuses on the principles and practices of leadership towards the effective application and implementation of risk management in major organizations across all engineering disciplines. Industry virtual tours, case studies, seminars and team projects specific to the student's engineering program will be used to develop competencies and proficiencies in applying leadership and organizational effectiveness for successful risk management.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| D | D | D | A | A | D | D |
ITS Elective
An ITS elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 6
CH E 316
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Design of separation processes with emphasis on the equilibrium stage concept, distillation, absorption and extraction. Design of rate based separations, membranes, membrane cascades, adsorption. Introduction to the use of process simulators for designing the separation processes. Prerequisites: CH E 343, 314. Corequisite: CH E 318.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 318
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Molecular and turbulent diffusion; mass transfer coefficients; mass transfer equipment design including absorption and cooling towers, adsorption and ion exchange. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 312 and CH E 343. Corequisite: CH E 314. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 418.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 345
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Kinetics of chemical reactions and design of ideal chemical reactors. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 343 and CH E 374. Corequisite: CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 358
★ 5.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-4)
Statistical analysis of process data from chemical process plants and course laboratory experiments. Topics covered include linear and nonlinear regression, dimensionality reduction, classification, deep learning, and design of experiments. Prerequisites: CH E 351 and STAT 235. Corequisites: CH E 314 and CH E 345.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 31.5 Units
Engineering Science: 15.8 Units
Engineering Design: 15.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 31.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 574
★ 4.0
(fi 8)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-3/3)
Modeling and solving optimization problems in process systems engineering (PSE) applications. Topics covered include solving systems of nonlinear equations, optimality conditions, linear programming, unconstrained/constrained nonlinear programming, mixed integer programming, optimization modeling tools, and selected PSE applications. Prerequisites: MATH 102, 209, and CME 265. Corequisites: CH E 314, 318 and 345.
Accreditation Units
ENG M 310
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of economics to engineering alternatives in planning, developing and managing industrial projects. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, 401, ENG M 310 or 401.
Accreditation Units
OR
ENG M 401
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of engineering economics, financial analysis and market assessment to engineering alternatives in the planning, development and ongoing management of industrial enterprises. The course covers the use of engineering, economic, financial and market assessment information in investment and business operation decisions in technology oriented companies. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, ENGG 401, ENG M 310, or ENG M 401.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
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Fall Term 7
CH E 446
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/3)
Introduction to process modeling and transient response analysis; design and analysis of feedback systems; stability analysis; process control applications; process control using digital computers. Prerequisites: CME 265, MATH 201 and 209. Corequisite: CH E 312.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A | I |
CH E 464
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3)
Engineering design concepts; cost estimation; project planning and scheduling; plant safety and hazards analysis; selected project design examples. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 345, 316 or 416, and ENG M 310 or 401. Corequisite: ENGG 404. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 365.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D | A | D | D | D |
CME 481
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
Communication and oral presentations. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: 85 units completed or consent of instructor.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
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Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 8
CH E 454
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
1-0-4)
Experiments in kinetics and mass transfer. Prerequisites: CH E 318, 345, 358, and 416.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 465
★ 6.0
(fi 6)(second term,
4-0-4)
Integration of chemical engineering practice, theory and economics into capital project proposal, sustainable design and evaluation. Course work requires team and project work. Prerequisites: CH E 446, 464, and ENGG 404.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 75.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 573
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(second term,
3-0-3/2)
Time and frequency domain representation of signals; Fourier Transform; spectral analysis of data; analysis of multivariate data; treatment of outliers and missing values in industrial data; filter design. Prerequisites: CH E 358 and 446.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 23.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A |
CH E 576
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(second term,
3-0-3/2)
Digital and multivariable process control techniques; discrete-time analysis of dynamic systems; digital feedback control; Kalman filter and linear quadratic optimal control; model predictive control. Prerequisite: CH E 446 or equivalent.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 23.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A |
ENGG 400
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
The technical and professional duties and responsibilities of the engineer; the ethics of the engineering profession; technical and professional organizations. The role of the engineer in the social environment including elements of equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students. Must be taken in last term of program.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| D | A | D | A | A |
Fall Term 1
CHEM 103
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Atoms and molecules, states of matter, chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: Chemistry 30, or equivalent. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 53.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGG 100
★ 1.1
(fi 2)(either term,
.75-.75s-0)
An introduction to the Faculty of Engineering, the engineering profession, the skills required for academic success, and the fundamentals of leadership: study and life skills; time management and goal setting; interpersonal skills; career planning; engineering and society including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and public safety.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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ENGG 130
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-2)
Equilibrium of planar systems. Analysis of statically determinate trusses and frames. Friction. Centroids and centres of gravity. Forces and moments in beams. Second moments of area. Note: Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Corequisite: MATH 100.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGL 199
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
This course aims to develop the student's ability to provide effective written and oral information. It will focus on instruction in fundamental writing skills, including building effective sentences and paragraphs, and on learning to communicate clearly across a range of genres and media used in academic and professional contexts, including correspondence and presentations. Students will be introduced to the principles of information gathering, analysis, and citation. Note: Restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering only.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
MATH 100
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Review of numbers, inequalities, functions, analytic geometry; limits, continuity; derivatives and applications, Taylor polynomials; log, exp, and inverse trig functions. Integration, fundamental theorem of calculus substitution, trapezoidal and Simpson's rules. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 31. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 134, 144, 154, or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
PHYS 130
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Geometrical optics, optical instruments, oscillations, waves, sound, interference, diffraction. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30. Corequisite: MATH 100 or 113 or 114 or 117 or 134 or 144 or equivalent. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
Winter Term 2
CHEM 105
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Rates of reactions, thermodynamics and equilibrium, coordination chemistry, electrochemistry, modern applications of chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or 101. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
ENCMP 100
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1.5)
Fundamentals of computer programming with emphasis on solving engineering problems. Structure and syntax of computer programs, variables, data types, data structures, control structures, functions, input/output operations, debugging, software development process.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 21.3 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
ENGG 160
★ 2.0
(fi 4)(either term or Spring/Summer,
1-0-2)
Fundamental design process and theory in a multidisciplinary context. Importance, in engineering design, of communications; team work; the engineering disciplines, career fields; professional responsibilities of the engineer including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Corequisite ENGL 199. This course is delivered in a blended format.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
EN PH 131
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; gravitation; work and energy; linear momentum; angular momentum; systems of particles; introduction to dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisites: MATH 100 or 117, and ENGG 130. Corequisite: MATH 101 or 118. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
MATH 101
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Area between curves, techniques of integration. Applications of integration to planar areas and lengths, volumes and masses. First order ordinary differential equations: separable, linear, direction fields, Euler's method, applications. Infinite series, power series, Taylor expansions with remainder terms. Polar coordinates. Rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinates in 3-dimensional space. Parametric curves in the plane and space: graphing, arc length, curvature; normal binormal, tangent plane in 3- dimensional space. Volumes and surface areas of rotation. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 136, 146, 156 or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | I |
MATH 102
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Vectors and matrices, solution of linear equations, equations of lines and planes, determinants, matrix algebra, orthogonality and applications (Gram-Schmidt), eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications, complex numbers. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 102, 125, or 127. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D |
Fall Term 3
CH E 243
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
An introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 101.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
CME 200
★ 0.5
(fi 1)(first term,
1 day)
Topics of interest to second year Chemical and Materials Engineering students, with special reference to industries in Alberta, including coverage of elements of ethics, equity, indigenization, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Offered in a single day during the first week of September. Restricted to students registered in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D | I | I | I |
CME 265
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Basic process principles; material and energy balances, transient processes, introduction to computer-aided balance calculations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100, MATH 102 and CHEM 105. Corequisites: CH E 243 and MATH 209 or equivalent. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
CHEM 261
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and the hydroxy group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions. Prerequisite CHEM 101 or 103. Note: Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 264 cannot take CHEM 261 for credit. Engineering students who take this course will receive 4.5 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D |
MATH 209
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Partial differentiation, derivatives of integrals. Multiple integration using rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Vector Field Theory. Prerequisite: MATH 101. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 102. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 215, MATH 315, MATH 317 or MA PH 351. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 4
CH E 312
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid behavior; hydrostatics; buoyancy, application of Bernoulli and momentum equations; frictional losses through pipes, ducts, and fittings; pipe networks; pumps; drag on submerged bodies and flow through porous media. Prerequisites: CH E 243 EN PH 131 and MATH 209. Corequisite: MATH 201.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
ECE 209
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3/2)
Physical concepts of passive circuit elements, Kirchhoff's laws and DC circuit equations. Energy concepts, time domain analysis of AC circuits. Impedance, complex numbers and phasor algebra. AC power concepts, resonance, three phase circuits, introduction to machines. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 209, E E 239, ECE 202, or E E 240, unless approved by the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
MAT E 202
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1.5s/2-)
An introduction to the science of materials relating their mechanical, thermal, electronic, and chemical properties to atomic, molecular, and crystal structure. Ceramic and metallic crystals, glasses, polymers, and composite materials. Multi-phase materials, phase transformations, and strengthening processes. Laboratories and seminars include mechanical properties of materials, microstructure, heat treatment of steel, and hands on design experiments. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or consent of Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
MATH 201
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1)
First-order equations; second-order linear equations: reduction of order, variation of parameters; Laplace transform; linear systems; power series; solution by series; separation of variables for PDEs. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 209 or 214. Notes: (1) Open only to students in Engineering and Specialization Geophysics. (2) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 201, MATH 334, MATH 336, or MA PH 251. (3) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
STAT 235
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1.5)
Descriptive data analysis. Calculus of Probability. Binomial, multinomial, Poisson, normal, beta, exponential, gamma, hypergeometric, and Weibull distributions. Sampling distributions. Estimation, testing hypotheses, goodness-of-fit tests, and one-way analysis of variance. Linear correlation and regression. Sampling. Quality control. Use of a microcomputer software package for statistical analyses in engineering applications. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Corequisite: MATH 101. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in one of STAT 151, 161, 222, 265, 266, 276, 281; KIN 109, PEDS 109, PSYCH 211, PTHER 352, SCI 151 or SOC 320. (2) Intended for Engineering students. (2) Intended for Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3.0 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I |
ITS Elective
An ITS elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Fall Term 5
CH E 314
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Principles of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Design and performance analysis of thermal systems based on these principles. Prerequisites: MATH 201, CH E 312. Corequisite: CH E 374.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
CH E 343
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Thermodynamics of non-ideal gases and liquids; vapour-liquid equilibrium, thermodynamics of chemical processes and multicomponent systems. Prerequisite: CH E 243. Corequisite: CME 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.0 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I |
CH E 351
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
2-0-3)
Technical report writing; thermodynamics, material, and energy balances, and calibration experiments. Prerequisites: ENGL 199 or equivalent, CME 265 and CH E 243. Corequisite: CH E 312, CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D | I | I | I |
CH E 374
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Formulation and solution of chemical and materials engineering problems; solution of systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations; numerical interpolation, differentiation and integration; numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100 (or equivalent). MATH 102, 201 and 209.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 17.6 Units
Engineering Science: 13.2 Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
ENG M 310
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of economics to engineering alternatives in planning, developing and managing industrial projects. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, 401, ENG M 310 or 401.
Accreditation Units
OR
ENG M 401
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of engineering economics, financial analysis and market assessment to engineering alternatives in the planning, development and ongoing management of industrial enterprises. The course covers the use of engineering, economic, financial and market assessment information in investment and business operation decisions in technology oriented companies. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, ENGG 401, ENG M 310, or ENG M 401.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | D |
Winter Term 6
CH E 316
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Design of separation processes with emphasis on the equilibrium stage concept, distillation, absorption and extraction. Design of rate based separations, membranes, membrane cascades, adsorption. Introduction to the use of process simulators for designing the separation processes. Prerequisites: CH E 343, 314. Corequisite: CH E 318.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 318
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Molecular and turbulent diffusion; mass transfer coefficients; mass transfer equipment design including absorption and cooling towers, adsorption and ion exchange. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 312 and CH E 343. Corequisite: CH E 314. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 418.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 345
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Kinetics of chemical reactions and design of ideal chemical reactors. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 343 and CH E 374. Corequisite: CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 358
★ 5.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-4)
Statistical analysis of process data from chemical process plants and course laboratory experiments. Topics covered include linear and nonlinear regression, dimensionality reduction, classification, deep learning, and design of experiments. Prerequisites: CH E 351 and STAT 235. Corequisites: CH E 314 and CH E 345.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 31.5 Units
Engineering Science: 15.8 Units
Engineering Design: 15.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 31.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | D |
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
ENGG 404
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-3s/2-0)
Basic concepts of risk and consequences of loss incidents; risk management principles and practices; incident investigation, causation, root cause analysis; process safety management; the roles of government agencies, professional bodies and industry associations; workplace safety; risk-based decision-making processes; leadership and the human-factors side of risk management. The course focuses on the principles and practices of leadership towards the effective application and implementation of risk management in major organizations across all engineering disciplines. Industry virtual tours, case studies, seminars and team projects specific to the student's engineering program will be used to develop competencies and proficiencies in applying leadership and organizational effectiveness for successful risk management.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | A | A | D | D |
Fall Term 7
CH E 445
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Analysis and design of non-ideal chemical reactors for industrial product synthesis. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 318 and 345.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A |
CH E 446
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/3)
Introduction to process modeling and transient response analysis; design and analysis of feedback systems; stability analysis; process control applications; process control using digital computers. Prerequisites: CME 265, MATH 201 and 209. Corequisite: CH E 312.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A | I |
CH E 464
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3)
Engineering design concepts; cost estimation; project planning and scheduling; plant safety and hazards analysis; selected project design examples. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 345, 316 or 416, and ENG M 310 or 401. Corequisite: ENGG 404. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 365.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D | A | D | D | D |
CME 481
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
Communication and oral presentations. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: 85 units completed or consent of instructor.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I | D |
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 8
CH E 435
★ 6.0
(fi 6)(second term,
4-0-4)
Integration of chemical engineering practice, theory and economics into capital project proposal, sustainable design and evaluation. Course work requires team and project work. Prerequisites: CH E 445, 446, 464, and ENGG 404. Registration restricted to students in the Oil Sands Elective.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 75.6 Units
CH E 454
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
1-0-4)
Experiments in kinetics and mass transfer. Prerequisites: CH E 318, 345, 358, and 416.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 522
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-3/3)
Introduction to the physical, chemical and engineering principles required for the design and operation of plants used for the upgrading of heavy oils and bitumens. Prerequisite: CH E 345.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | I | I |
CH E 534
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/3)
Application of fluid mechanics, interfacial phenomena and colloid science to bitumen extraction. Prerequisites: CH E 312 and 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGG 400
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
The technical and professional duties and responsibilities of the engineer; the ethics of the engineering profession; technical and professional organizations. The role of the engineer in the social environment including elements of equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students. Must be taken in last term of program.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | A | D | A | A |
Fall Term 1
CHEM 103
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Atoms and molecules, states of matter, chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: Chemistry 30, or equivalent. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 53.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGG 100
★ 1.1
(fi 2)(either term,
.75-.75s-0)
An introduction to the Faculty of Engineering, the engineering profession, the skills required for academic success, and the fundamentals of leadership: study and life skills; time management and goal setting; interpersonal skills; career planning; engineering and society including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and public safety.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I |
ENGG 130
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-2)
Equilibrium of planar systems. Analysis of statically determinate trusses and frames. Friction. Centroids and centres of gravity. Forces and moments in beams. Second moments of area. Note: Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Corequisite: MATH 100.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGL 199
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
This course aims to develop the student's ability to provide effective written and oral information. It will focus on instruction in fundamental writing skills, including building effective sentences and paragraphs, and on learning to communicate clearly across a range of genres and media used in academic and professional contexts, including correspondence and presentations. Students will be introduced to the principles of information gathering, analysis, and citation. Note: Restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering only.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
MATH 100
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Review of numbers, inequalities, functions, analytic geometry; limits, continuity; derivatives and applications, Taylor polynomials; log, exp, and inverse trig functions. Integration, fundamental theorem of calculus substitution, trapezoidal and Simpson's rules. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 31. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 134, 144, 154, or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
PHYS 130
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Geometrical optics, optical instruments, oscillations, waves, sound, interference, diffraction. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30. Corequisite: MATH 100 or 113 or 114 or 117 or 134 or 144 or equivalent. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
Winter Term 2
CHEM 105
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Rates of reactions, thermodynamics and equilibrium, coordination chemistry, electrochemistry, modern applications of chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or 101. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
ENCMP 100
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1.5)
Fundamentals of computer programming with emphasis on solving engineering problems. Structure and syntax of computer programs, variables, data types, data structures, control structures, functions, input/output operations, debugging, software development process.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 21.3 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
ENGG 160
★ 2.0
(fi 4)(either term or Spring/Summer,
1-0-2)
Fundamental design process and theory in a multidisciplinary context. Importance, in engineering design, of communications; team work; the engineering disciplines, career fields; professional responsibilities of the engineer including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Corequisite ENGL 199. This course is delivered in a blended format.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
EN PH 131
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; gravitation; work and energy; linear momentum; angular momentum; systems of particles; introduction to dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisites: MATH 100 or 117, and ENGG 130. Corequisite: MATH 101 or 118. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
MATH 101
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Area between curves, techniques of integration. Applications of integration to planar areas and lengths, volumes and masses. First order ordinary differential equations: separable, linear, direction fields, Euler's method, applications. Infinite series, power series, Taylor expansions with remainder terms. Polar coordinates. Rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinates in 3-dimensional space. Parametric curves in the plane and space: graphing, arc length, curvature; normal binormal, tangent plane in 3- dimensional space. Volumes and surface areas of rotation. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 136, 146, 156 or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | I |
MATH 102
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Vectors and matrices, solution of linear equations, equations of lines and planes, determinants, matrix algebra, orthogonality and applications (Gram-Schmidt), eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications, complex numbers. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 102, 125, or 127. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D |
Fall Term 3
CH E 243
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
An introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 101.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
CHEM 261
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and the hydroxy group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions. Prerequisite CHEM 101 or 103. Note: Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 264 cannot take CHEM 261 for credit. Engineering students who take this course will receive 4.5 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D |
CME 200
★ 0.5
(fi 1)(first term,
1 day)
Topics of interest to second year Chemical and Materials Engineering students, with special reference to industries in Alberta, including coverage of elements of ethics, equity, indigenization, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Offered in a single day during the first week of September. Restricted to students registered in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D | I | I | I |
ENGG 299
★ 1.5
(fi 2)(first term,
1-1s-0)
An examination of the history, philosophy and objectives of Cooperative Education; introduction to the operation of the Cooperative Education Program; self-assessment of transferable skills and work values; preparation of the resume; practice of job interview skills; goal setting on the job; ethics; human rights; and public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: This course is only open to students registered in the Cooperative Education Program and must be taken prior to a student's first work placement.
Accreditation Units
MAT E 202
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1.5s/2-)
An introduction to the science of materials relating their mechanical, thermal, electronic, and chemical properties to atomic, molecular, and crystal structure. Ceramic and metallic crystals, glasses, polymers, and composite materials. Multi-phase materials, phase transformations, and strengthening processes. Laboratories and seminars include mechanical properties of materials, microstructure, heat treatment of steel, and hands on design experiments. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or consent of Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
MATH 209
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Partial differentiation, derivatives of integrals. Multiple integration using rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Vector Field Theory. Prerequisite: MATH 101. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 102. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 215, MATH 315, MATH 317 or MA PH 351. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
ITS Elective
An ITS elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 4
BIOL 107
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
An introduction to cell structure and function. Major topics include the molecules and structures that comprise prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, the mechanisms by which energy is harvested and used by cells, how cells reproduce, and how information is stored and used within a cell via the processes of DNA replication, transcription, and translation. Prerequisites: Biology 30 and Chemistry 30. Note: BIOL 107 is not a prerequisite for BIOL 108. BIOL 107 and 108 can be taken in either term.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 63.0 Units
CH E 312
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid behavior; hydrostatics; buoyancy, application of Bernoulli and momentum equations; frictional losses through pipes, ducts, and fittings; pipe networks; pumps; drag on submerged bodies and flow through porous media. Prerequisites: CH E 243 EN PH 131 and MATH 209. Corequisite: MATH 201.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
CME 265
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Basic process principles; material and energy balances, transient processes, introduction to computer-aided balance calculations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100, MATH 102 and CHEM 105. Corequisites: CH E 243 and MATH 209 or equivalent. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
ECE 209
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3/2)
Physical concepts of passive circuit elements, Kirchhoff's laws and DC circuit equations. Energy concepts, time domain analysis of AC circuits. Impedance, complex numbers and phasor algebra. AC power concepts, resonance, three phase circuits, introduction to machines. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 209, E E 239, ECE 202, or E E 240, unless approved by the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
MATH 201
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1)
First-order equations; second-order linear equations: reduction of order, variation of parameters; Laplace transform; linear systems; power series; solution by series; separation of variables for PDEs. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 209 or 214. Notes: (1) Open only to students in Engineering and Specialization Geophysics. (2) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 201, MATH 334, MATH 336, or MA PH 251. (3) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
STAT 235
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1.5)
Descriptive data analysis. Calculus of Probability. Binomial, multinomial, Poisson, normal, beta, exponential, gamma, hypergeometric, and Weibull distributions. Sampling distributions. Estimation, testing hypotheses, goodness-of-fit tests, and one-way analysis of variance. Linear correlation and regression. Sampling. Quality control. Use of a microcomputer software package for statistical analyses in engineering applications. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Corequisite: MATH 101. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in one of STAT 151, 161, 222, 265, 266, 276, 281; KIN 109, PEDS 109, PSYCH 211, PTHER 352, SCI 151 or SOC 320. (2) Intended for Engineering students. (2) Intended for Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3.0 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I |
Summer Co-op Term 1
WKEXP 901
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide the student with exposure to the practical application of engineering and the general work environment. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: ENGG 299.
Accreditation Units
Fall Co-op Term 2
WKEXP 902
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide the student with exposure to the practical application of engineering and the general work environment. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 901.
Accreditation Units
Winter Term 5
CH E 314
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Principles of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Design and performance analysis of thermal systems based on these principles. Prerequisites: MATH 201, CH E 312. Corequisite: CH E 374.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
CH E 343
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Thermodynamics of non-ideal gases and liquids; vapour-liquid equilibrium, thermodynamics of chemical processes and multicomponent systems. Prerequisite: CH E 243. Corequisite: CME 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.0 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I |
CH E 351
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
2-0-3)
Technical report writing; thermodynamics, material, and energy balances, and calibration experiments. Prerequisites: ENGL 199 or equivalent, CME 265 and CH E 243. Corequisite: CH E 312, CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D | I | I | I |
CH E 374
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Formulation and solution of chemical and materials engineering problems; solution of systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations; numerical interpolation, differentiation and integration; numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100 (or equivalent). MATH 102, 201 and 209.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 17.6 Units
Engineering Science: 13.2 Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Summer Term 6
CH E 316
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Design of separation processes with emphasis on the equilibrium stage concept, distillation, absorption and extraction. Design of rate based separations, membranes, membrane cascades, adsorption. Introduction to the use of process simulators for designing the separation processes. Prerequisites: CH E 343, 314. Corequisite: CH E 318.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 318
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Molecular and turbulent diffusion; mass transfer coefficients; mass transfer equipment design including absorption and cooling towers, adsorption and ion exchange. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 312 and CH E 343. Corequisite: CH E 314. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 418.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 345
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Kinetics of chemical reactions and design of ideal chemical reactors. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 343 and CH E 374. Corequisite: CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 358
★ 5.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-4)
Statistical analysis of process data from chemical process plants and course laboratory experiments. Topics covered include linear and nonlinear regression, dimensionality reduction, classification, deep learning, and design of experiments. Prerequisites: CH E 351 and STAT 235. Corequisites: CH E 314 and CH E 345.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 31.5 Units
Engineering Science: 15.8 Units
Engineering Design: 15.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 31.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | D |
ENG M 310
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of economics to engineering alternatives in planning, developing and managing industrial projects. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, 401, ENG M 310 or 401.
Accreditation Units
OR
ENG M 401
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of engineering economics, financial analysis and market assessment to engineering alternatives in the planning, development and ongoing management of industrial enterprises. The course covers the use of engineering, economic, financial and market assessment information in investment and business operation decisions in technology oriented companies. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, ENGG 401, ENG M 310, or ENG M 401.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | D |
ENGG 404
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-3s/2-0)
Basic concepts of risk and consequences of loss incidents; risk management principles and practices; incident investigation, causation, root cause analysis; process safety management; the roles of government agencies, professional bodies and industry associations; workplace safety; risk-based decision-making processes; leadership and the human-factors side of risk management. The course focuses on the principles and practices of leadership towards the effective application and implementation of risk management in major organizations across all engineering disciplines. Industry virtual tours, case studies, seminars and team projects specific to the student's engineering program will be used to develop competencies and proficiencies in applying leadership and organizational effectiveness for successful risk management.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | A | A | D | D |
Fall Co-op Term 3
WKEXP 903
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 902.
Accreditation Units
Winter Term 7
CH E 445
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Analysis and design of non-ideal chemical reactors for industrial product synthesis. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 318 and 345.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A |
CH E 446
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/3)
Introduction to process modeling and transient response analysis; design and analysis of feedback systems; stability analysis; process control applications; process control using digital computers. Prerequisites: CME 265, MATH 201 and 209. Corequisite: CH E 312.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A | I |
CH E 464
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3)
Engineering design concepts; cost estimation; project planning and scheduling; plant safety and hazards analysis; selected project design examples. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 345, 316 or 416, and ENG M 310 or 401. Corequisite: ENGG 404. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 365.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D | A | D | D | D |
CME 481
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
Communication and oral presentations. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: 85 units completed or consent of instructor.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I | D |
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Summer Co-op Term 4
WKEXP 904
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 903.
Accreditation Units
Fall Co-op Term 5
WKEXP 905
★ 3.0
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 904.
Accreditation Units
Winter Term 8
CH E 454
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
1-0-4)
Experiments in kinetics and mass transfer. Prerequisites: CH E 318, 345, 358, and 416.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 465
★ 6.0
(fi 6)(second term,
4-0-4)
Integration of chemical engineering practice, theory and economics into capital project proposal, sustainable design and evaluation. Course work requires team and project work. Prerequisites: CH E 446, 464, and ENGG 404.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 75.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 484
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1)
Engineering analysis of processes such as cell growth and fermentation, purification of products, waste management, and bioremediation. Prerequisites: CME 265 and BIOL 107.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D | D | I |
CH E 581
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Analysis and design of bioreactors. Characterization, Mechanisms and models of biocatalysis by cultures, whole cells and enzymes. Design and modification of biocatalytic systems. Introduction to the concepts of metabolic and enzyme engineering. Lab or simulated lab component. Prerequisites: CME 265 and BIOL 107
Accreditation Units
ENGG 400
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
The technical and professional duties and responsibilities of the engineer; the ethics of the engineering profession; technical and professional organizations. The role of the engineer in the social environment including elements of equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students. Must be taken in last term of program.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | A | D | A | A |
Fall Term 1
CHEM 103
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Atoms and molecules, states of matter, chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: Chemistry 30, or equivalent. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 53.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGG 100
★ 1.1
(fi 2)(either term,
.75-.75s-0)
An introduction to the Faculty of Engineering, the engineering profession, the skills required for academic success, and the fundamentals of leadership: study and life skills; time management and goal setting; interpersonal skills; career planning; engineering and society including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and public safety.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I |
ENGG 130
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-2)
Equilibrium of planar systems. Analysis of statically determinate trusses and frames. Friction. Centroids and centres of gravity. Forces and moments in beams. Second moments of area. Note: Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Corequisite: MATH 100.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGL 199
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
This course aims to develop the student's ability to provide effective written and oral information. It will focus on instruction in fundamental writing skills, including building effective sentences and paragraphs, and on learning to communicate clearly across a range of genres and media used in academic and professional contexts, including correspondence and presentations. Students will be introduced to the principles of information gathering, analysis, and citation. Note: Restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering only.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
MATH 100
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Review of numbers, inequalities, functions, analytic geometry; limits, continuity; derivatives and applications, Taylor polynomials; log, exp, and inverse trig functions. Integration, fundamental theorem of calculus substitution, trapezoidal and Simpson's rules. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 31. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 134, 144, 154, or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
PHYS 130
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Geometrical optics, optical instruments, oscillations, waves, sound, interference, diffraction. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30. Corequisite: MATH 100 or 113 or 114 or 117 or 134 or 144 or equivalent. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
Winter Term 2
CHEM 105
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Rates of reactions, thermodynamics and equilibrium, coordination chemistry, electrochemistry, modern applications of chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or 101. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
ENCMP 100
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1.5)
Fundamentals of computer programming with emphasis on solving engineering problems. Structure and syntax of computer programs, variables, data types, data structures, control structures, functions, input/output operations, debugging, software development process.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 21.3 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
ENGG 160
★ 2.0
(fi 4)(either term or Spring/Summer,
1-0-2)
Fundamental design process and theory in a multidisciplinary context. Importance, in engineering design, of communications; team work; the engineering disciplines, career fields; professional responsibilities of the engineer including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Corequisite ENGL 199. This course is delivered in a blended format.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
EN PH 131
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; gravitation; work and energy; linear momentum; angular momentum; systems of particles; introduction to dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisites: MATH 100 or 117, and ENGG 130. Corequisite: MATH 101 or 118. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
MATH 101
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Area between curves, techniques of integration. Applications of integration to planar areas and lengths, volumes and masses. First order ordinary differential equations: separable, linear, direction fields, Euler's method, applications. Infinite series, power series, Taylor expansions with remainder terms. Polar coordinates. Rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinates in 3-dimensional space. Parametric curves in the plane and space: graphing, arc length, curvature; normal binormal, tangent plane in 3- dimensional space. Volumes and surface areas of rotation. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 136, 146, 156 or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | I |
MATH 102
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Vectors and matrices, solution of linear equations, equations of lines and planes, determinants, matrix algebra, orthogonality and applications (Gram-Schmidt), eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications, complex numbers. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 102, 125, or 127. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D |
Fall Term 3
CH E 243
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
An introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 101.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
CME 200
★ 0.5
(fi 1)(first term,
1 day)
Topics of interest to second year Chemical and Materials Engineering students, with special reference to industries in Alberta, including coverage of elements of ethics, equity, indigenization, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Offered in a single day during the first week of September. Restricted to students registered in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D | I | I | I |
CHEM 261
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and the hydroxy group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions. Prerequisite CHEM 101 or 103. Note: Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 264 cannot take CHEM 261 for credit. Engineering students who take this course will receive 4.5 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D |
EAS 208
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
Natural and anthropogenic causes of global scale environmental change; the role of the atmosphere, oceans, biosphere and cryosphere in the processes of environmental change; relationships between levels of technology and development and the character of environmental change associated with human activity. Prerequisite: Any 100-level Science course. [Faculty of Science]
Accreditation Units
ENGG 299
★ 1.5
(fi 2)(first term,
1-1s-0)
An examination of the history, philosophy and objectives of Cooperative Education; introduction to the operation of the Cooperative Education Program; self-assessment of transferable skills and work values; preparation of the resume; practice of job interview skills; goal setting on the job; ethics; human rights; and public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: This course is only open to students registered in the Cooperative Education Program and must be taken prior to a student's first work placement.
Accreditation Units
MAT E 202
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1.5s/2-)
An introduction to the science of materials relating their mechanical, thermal, electronic, and chemical properties to atomic, molecular, and crystal structure. Ceramic and metallic crystals, glasses, polymers, and composite materials. Multi-phase materials, phase transformations, and strengthening processes. Laboratories and seminars include mechanical properties of materials, microstructure, heat treatment of steel, and hands on design experiments. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or consent of Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
MATH 209
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Partial differentiation, derivatives of integrals. Multiple integration using rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Vector Field Theory. Prerequisite: MATH 101. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 102. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 215, MATH 315, MATH 317 or MA PH 351. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 4
CH E 312
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid behavior; hydrostatics; buoyancy, application of Bernoulli and momentum equations; frictional losses through pipes, ducts, and fittings; pipe networks; pumps; drag on submerged bodies and flow through porous media. Prerequisites: CH E 243 EN PH 131 and MATH 209. Corequisite: MATH 201.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
CME 265
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Basic process principles; material and energy balances, transient processes, introduction to computer-aided balance calculations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100, MATH 102 and CHEM 105. Corequisites: CH E 243 and MATH 209 or equivalent. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
ECE 209
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3/2)
Physical concepts of passive circuit elements, Kirchhoff's laws and DC circuit equations. Energy concepts, time domain analysis of AC circuits. Impedance, complex numbers and phasor algebra. AC power concepts, resonance, three phase circuits, introduction to machines. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 209, E E 239, ECE 202, or E E 240, unless approved by the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
MATH 201
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1)
First-order equations; second-order linear equations: reduction of order, variation of parameters; Laplace transform; linear systems; power series; solution by series; separation of variables for PDEs. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 209 or 214. Notes: (1) Open only to students in Engineering and Specialization Geophysics. (2) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 201, MATH 334, MATH 336, or MA PH 251. (3) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
STAT 235
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1.5)
Descriptive data analysis. Calculus of Probability. Binomial, multinomial, Poisson, normal, beta, exponential, gamma, hypergeometric, and Weibull distributions. Sampling distributions. Estimation, testing hypotheses, goodness-of-fit tests, and one-way analysis of variance. Linear correlation and regression. Sampling. Quality control. Use of a microcomputer software package for statistical analyses in engineering applications. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Corequisite: MATH 101. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in one of STAT 151, 161, 222, 265, 266, 276, 281; KIN 109, PEDS 109, PSYCH 211, PTHER 352, SCI 151 or SOC 320. (2) Intended for Engineering students. (2) Intended for Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3.0 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I |
ITS Elective
An ITS elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Summer Co-op Term 1
WKEXP 901
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide the student with exposure to the practical application of engineering and the general work environment. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: ENGG 299.
Accreditation Units
Fall Co-op Term 2
WKEXP 902
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide the student with exposure to the practical application of engineering and the general work environment. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 901.
Accreditation Units
Winter Term 5
CH E 314
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Principles of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Design and performance analysis of thermal systems based on these principles. Prerequisites: MATH 201, CH E 312. Corequisite: CH E 374.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
CH E 343
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Thermodynamics of non-ideal gases and liquids; vapour-liquid equilibrium, thermodynamics of chemical processes and multicomponent systems. Prerequisite: CH E 243. Corequisite: CME 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.0 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I |
CH E 351
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
2-0-3)
Technical report writing; thermodynamics, material, and energy balances, and calibration experiments. Prerequisites: ENGL 199 or equivalent, CME 265 and CH E 243. Corequisite: CH E 312, CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D | I | I | I |
CH E 374
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Formulation and solution of chemical and materials engineering problems; solution of systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations; numerical interpolation, differentiation and integration; numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100 (or equivalent). MATH 102, 201 and 209.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 17.6 Units
Engineering Science: 13.2 Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Summer Term 6
CH E 316
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Design of separation processes with emphasis on the equilibrium stage concept, distillation, absorption and extraction. Design of rate based separations, membranes, membrane cascades, adsorption. Introduction to the use of process simulators for designing the separation processes. Prerequisites: CH E 343, 314. Corequisite: CH E 318.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 318
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Molecular and turbulent diffusion; mass transfer coefficients; mass transfer equipment design including absorption and cooling towers, adsorption and ion exchange. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 312 and CH E 343. Corequisite: CH E 314. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 418.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 345
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Kinetics of chemical reactions and design of ideal chemical reactors. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 343 and CH E 374. Corequisite: CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 358
★ 5.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-4)
Statistical analysis of process data from chemical process plants and course laboratory experiments. Topics covered include linear and nonlinear regression, dimensionality reduction, classification, deep learning, and design of experiments. Prerequisites: CH E 351 and STAT 235. Corequisites: CH E 314 and CH E 345.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 31.5 Units
Engineering Science: 15.8 Units
Engineering Design: 15.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 31.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | D |
ENG M 310
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of economics to engineering alternatives in planning, developing and managing industrial projects. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, 401, ENG M 310 or 401.
Accreditation Units
OR
ENG M 401
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of engineering economics, financial analysis and market assessment to engineering alternatives in the planning, development and ongoing management of industrial enterprises. The course covers the use of engineering, economic, financial and market assessment information in investment and business operation decisions in technology oriented companies. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, ENGG 401, ENG M 310, or ENG M 401.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | D |
ENGG 404
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-3s/2-0)
Basic concepts of risk and consequences of loss incidents; risk management principles and practices; incident investigation, causation, root cause analysis; process safety management; the roles of government agencies, professional bodies and industry associations; workplace safety; risk-based decision-making processes; leadership and the human-factors side of risk management. The course focuses on the principles and practices of leadership towards the effective application and implementation of risk management in major organizations across all engineering disciplines. Industry virtual tours, case studies, seminars and team projects specific to the student's engineering program will be used to develop competencies and proficiencies in applying leadership and organizational effectiveness for successful risk management.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | A | A | D | D |
Fall Co-op Term 3
WKEXP 903
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 902.
Accreditation Units
Winter Term 7
CH E 445
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Analysis and design of non-ideal chemical reactors for industrial product synthesis. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 318 and 345.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A |
CH E 446
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/3)
Introduction to process modeling and transient response analysis; design and analysis of feedback systems; stability analysis; process control applications; process control using digital computers. Prerequisites: CME 265, MATH 201 and 209. Corequisite: CH E 312.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A | I |
CH E 464
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3)
Engineering design concepts; cost estimation; project planning and scheduling; plant safety and hazards analysis; selected project design examples. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 345, 316 or 416, and ENG M 310 or 401. Corequisite: ENGG 404. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 365.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D | A | D | D | D |
CME 481
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
Communication and oral presentations. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: 85 units completed or consent of instructor.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I | D |
Group 1 Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Group 1 Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Summer Co-op Term 4
WKEXP 904
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 903.
Accreditation Units
Fall Co-op Term 5
WKEXP 905
★ 3.0
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 904.
Accreditation Units
Winter Term 8
CH E 454
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
1-0-4)
Experiments in kinetics and mass transfer. Prerequisites: CH E 318, 345, 358, and 416.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 465
★ 6.0
(fi 6)(second term,
4-0-4)
Integration of chemical engineering practice, theory and economics into capital project proposal, sustainable design and evaluation. Course work requires team and project work. Prerequisites: CH E 446, 464, and ENGG 404.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 75.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 541
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Introduction to energy conversion technologies, impact of energy sources on the planet/environment, energy analysis, heat integration and energy efficiency, conventional and non-conventional renewable energy conversion technologies, CO2 mitigation technologies, conversion of renewable carbon resources to produce bulk and fine chemicals. Life cycle and return on investment analysis for analyzing the effectiveness of different energy and chemical systems, sustainability metrics. Prerequisite: CH E 343, CH E 314
Accreditation Units
CH E 542
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Principles of electrochemistry including physical chemistry of electrolyte solutions, ion transport in solution, ionic conductivity, electrode equilibrium, reference electrodes, electrode kinetics, heat effects in electrochemical cells, electrochemical energy conversion, fuel cells, batteries, supercapacitors, and electrocatalytic systems, electrolytic production of hydrogen.
Accreditation Units
ENGG 400
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
The technical and professional duties and responsibilities of the engineer; the ethics of the engineering profession; technical and professional organizations. The role of the engineer in the social environment including elements of equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students. Must be taken in last term of program.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | A | D | A | A |
Program electives 1 (x2)
CH E 543
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Introduction to legislative regulations and hierarchy of integrated solid waste management, policy instruments on waste management, Waste handling and quantification, waste-disposal methods, circular economy in relation to waste management, characterization of solid waste, pretreatment of solid waste, thermochemical conversion of solid waste to energy, case studies on resource recovery from solid waste.
Accreditation Units
CH E 544
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
First and second generation biomass, bioenergy production technologies, biofuels, transformation of lignocellulosic biomass, biochemical conversion routes, selective catalytic conversion routes and high temperature thermochemical conversion, including pyrolysis and gasification, reaction chemistry of model cellulosic and lignin compounds. Computer-based process simulations for thermochemical transformation, reactor design problems related to biomass transformation.
Accreditation Units
MAT E 491
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Classical mechanics and its limitations; basic quantum mechanics; band theory; band diagrams for metals, insulators; Semiconductor and dielectric materials, piezoelectrics and thermoelectrics, and magnetic materials; Intrinsic and doped semiconductors; Optical properties of materials; Light-matter interactions, Prerequisite: PHYS 130, MAT E 202, or by consent of instructor.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
CME 458
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
0-0-7)
Projects in Chemical and Materials Engineering. This course is open only to Chemical and Materials Engineering students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the previous two academic terms. Variable meeting times. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been earned in CH E 458, 459, MAT E 468 or 469. Prerequisite: consent of the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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OR
CME 459
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
0-0-7)
Projects in Chemical and Materials Engineering. This course is open only to Chemical and Materials Engineering students with a GPA of 3.0 or greater during the previous two academic terms. Variable meeting times. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been earned in CH E 458, 459, MAT E 468 or 469. Prerequisite: CME 458 and consent of the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| A | A | A | D | D |
Fall Term 1
CHEM 103
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Atoms and molecules, states of matter, chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: Chemistry 30, or equivalent. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 53.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| I | I |
ENGG 100
★ 1.1
(fi 2)(either term,
.75-.75s-0)
An introduction to the Faculty of Engineering, the engineering profession, the skills required for academic success, and the fundamentals of leadership: study and life skills; time management and goal setting; interpersonal skills; career planning; engineering and society including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and public safety.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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ENGG 130
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-2)
Equilibrium of planar systems. Analysis of statically determinate trusses and frames. Friction. Centroids and centres of gravity. Forces and moments in beams. Second moments of area. Note: Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Corequisite: MATH 100.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGL 199
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
This course aims to develop the student's ability to provide effective written and oral information. It will focus on instruction in fundamental writing skills, including building effective sentences and paragraphs, and on learning to communicate clearly across a range of genres and media used in academic and professional contexts, including correspondence and presentations. Students will be introduced to the principles of information gathering, analysis, and citation. Note: Restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering only.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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MATH 100
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Review of numbers, inequalities, functions, analytic geometry; limits, continuity; derivatives and applications, Taylor polynomials; log, exp, and inverse trig functions. Integration, fundamental theorem of calculus substitution, trapezoidal and Simpson's rules. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 31. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 134, 144, 154, or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
PHYS 130
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Geometrical optics, optical instruments, oscillations, waves, sound, interference, diffraction. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30. Corequisite: MATH 100 or 113 or 114 or 117 or 134 or 144 or equivalent. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Winter Term 2
CHEM 105
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Rates of reactions, thermodynamics and equilibrium, coordination chemistry, electrochemistry, modern applications of chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or 101. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
ENCMP 100
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1.5)
Fundamentals of computer programming with emphasis on solving engineering problems. Structure and syntax of computer programs, variables, data types, data structures, control structures, functions, input/output operations, debugging, software development process.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 21.3 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
ENGG 160
★ 2.0
(fi 4)(either term or Spring/Summer,
1-0-2)
Fundamental design process and theory in a multidisciplinary context. Importance, in engineering design, of communications; team work; the engineering disciplines, career fields; professional responsibilities of the engineer including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Corequisite ENGL 199. This course is delivered in a blended format.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
EN PH 131
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; gravitation; work and energy; linear momentum; angular momentum; systems of particles; introduction to dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisites: MATH 100 or 117, and ENGG 130. Corequisite: MATH 101 or 118. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
MATH 101
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Area between curves, techniques of integration. Applications of integration to planar areas and lengths, volumes and masses. First order ordinary differential equations: separable, linear, direction fields, Euler's method, applications. Infinite series, power series, Taylor expansions with remainder terms. Polar coordinates. Rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinates in 3-dimensional space. Parametric curves in the plane and space: graphing, arc length, curvature; normal binormal, tangent plane in 3- dimensional space. Volumes and surface areas of rotation. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 136, 146, 156 or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | I |
MATH 102
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Vectors and matrices, solution of linear equations, equations of lines and planes, determinants, matrix algebra, orthogonality and applications (Gram-Schmidt), eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications, complex numbers. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 102, 125, or 127. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D |
Fall Term 3
CH E 243
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
An introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 101.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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CHEM 261
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and the hydroxy group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions. Prerequisite CHEM 101 or 103. Note: Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 264 cannot take CHEM 261 for credit. Engineering students who take this course will receive 4.5 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D |
CME 200
★ 0.5
(fi 1)(first term,
1 day)
Topics of interest to second year Chemical and Materials Engineering students, with special reference to industries in Alberta, including coverage of elements of ethics, equity, indigenization, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Offered in a single day during the first week of September. Restricted to students registered in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
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ECE 202
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(first term,
3-1s-3/2)
Circuit element definitions. Circuit laws: Ohm's, KVL, KCL. Resistive voltage and current dividers. Basic loop and nodal analysis. Dependent sources. Circuit theorems: linearity, superposition, maximum power transfer, Thevenin, Norton. Time domain behavior of inductance and capacitance, energy storage. Sinusoidal signals, complex numbers, phasor and impedance concepts. Magnetically coupled networks. Single phase power and power factor. Prerequisites: MATH 101, 102. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 202, E E 240, ECE 209 or E E 239, unless approved by the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.4 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 53.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
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| I | I | I | I | I |
ECE 210
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Boolean algebra, truth tables, Karnaugh maps. Switching devices and their symbology with an introduction to NAND and NOR logic. Number systems, codes, minimization procedures, synthesis of combinational networks. Synchronous sequential circuits, flip-flops, counters. Arithmetic circuits. Introduction to computer-aided design and simulation tools for digital design and implementation. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 210, E E 280 or CMPUT 329.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 35.4 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D | D |
ENGG 299
★ 1.5
(fi 2)(first term,
1-1s-0)
An examination of the history, philosophy and objectives of Cooperative Education; introduction to the operation of the Cooperative Education Program; self-assessment of transferable skills and work values; preparation of the resume; practice of job interview skills; goal setting on the job; ethics; human rights; and public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: This course is only open to students registered in the Cooperative Education Program and must be taken prior to a student's first work placement.
Accreditation Units
MATH 209
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Partial differentiation, derivatives of integrals. Multiple integration using rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Vector Field Theory. Prerequisite: MATH 101. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 102. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 215, MATH 315, MATH 317 or MA PH 351. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 4
CH E 312
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid behavior; hydrostatics; buoyancy, application of Bernoulli and momentum equations; frictional losses through pipes, ducts, and fittings; pipe networks; pumps; drag on submerged bodies and flow through porous media. Prerequisites: CH E 243 EN PH 131 and MATH 209. Corequisite: MATH 201.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
CME 265
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Basic process principles; material and energy balances, transient processes, introduction to computer-aided balance calculations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100, MATH 102 and CHEM 105. Corequisites: CH E 243 and MATH 209 or equivalent. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
MAT E 202
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1.5s/2-)
An introduction to the science of materials relating their mechanical, thermal, electronic, and chemical properties to atomic, molecular, and crystal structure. Ceramic and metallic crystals, glasses, polymers, and composite materials. Multi-phase materials, phase transformations, and strengthening processes. Laboratories and seminars include mechanical properties of materials, microstructure, heat treatment of steel, and hands on design experiments. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or consent of Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
MATH 201
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1)
First-order equations; second-order linear equations: reduction of order, variation of parameters; Laplace transform; linear systems; power series; solution by series; separation of variables for PDEs. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 209 or 214. Notes: (1) Open only to students in Engineering and Specialization Geophysics. (2) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 201, MATH 334, MATH 336, or MA PH 251. (3) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
STAT 235
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1.5)
Descriptive data analysis. Calculus of Probability. Binomial, multinomial, Poisson, normal, beta, exponential, gamma, hypergeometric, and Weibull distributions. Sampling distributions. Estimation, testing hypotheses, goodness-of-fit tests, and one-way analysis of variance. Linear correlation and regression. Sampling. Quality control. Use of a microcomputer software package for statistical analyses in engineering applications. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Corequisite: MATH 101. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in one of STAT 151, 161, 222, 265, 266, 276, 281; KIN 109, PEDS 109, PSYCH 211, PTHER 352, SCI 151 or SOC 320. (2) Intended for Engineering students. (2) Intended for Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3.0 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Summer Co-op Term 1
WKEXP 901
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide the student with exposure to the practical application of engineering and the general work environment. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: ENGG 299.
Accreditation Units
Fall Co-op Term 2
WKEXP 902
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide the student with exposure to the practical application of engineering and the general work environment. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 901.
Accreditation Units
Winter Term 5
CH E 314
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Principles of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Design and performance analysis of thermal systems based on these principles. Prerequisites: MATH 201, CH E 312. Corequisite: CH E 374.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
CH E 343
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Thermodynamics of non-ideal gases and liquids; vapour-liquid equilibrium, thermodynamics of chemical processes and multicomponent systems. Prerequisite: CH E 243. Corequisite: CME 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.0 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I |
CH E 351
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
2-0-3)
Technical report writing; thermodynamics, material, and energy balances, and calibration experiments. Prerequisites: ENGL 199 or equivalent, CME 265 and CH E 243. Corequisite: CH E 312, CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D | I | I | I |
CH E 374
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Formulation and solution of chemical and materials engineering problems; solution of systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations; numerical interpolation, differentiation and integration; numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100 (or equivalent). MATH 102, 201 and 209.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 17.6 Units
Engineering Science: 13.2 Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
ITS Elective
An ITS elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Summer Term 6
CH E 316
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Design of separation processes with emphasis on the equilibrium stage concept, distillation, absorption and extraction. Design of rate based separations, membranes, membrane cascades, adsorption. Introduction to the use of process simulators for designing the separation processes. Prerequisites: CH E 343, 314. Corequisite: CH E 318.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 318
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Molecular and turbulent diffusion; mass transfer coefficients; mass transfer equipment design including absorption and cooling towers, adsorption and ion exchange. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 312 and CH E 343. Corequisite: CH E 314. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 418.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 345
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Kinetics of chemical reactions and design of ideal chemical reactors. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 343 and CH E 374. Corequisite: CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 358
★ 5.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-4)
Statistical analysis of process data from chemical process plants and course laboratory experiments. Topics covered include linear and nonlinear regression, dimensionality reduction, classification, deep learning, and design of experiments. Prerequisites: CH E 351 and STAT 235. Corequisites: CH E 314 and CH E 345.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 31.5 Units
Engineering Science: 15.8 Units
Engineering Design: 15.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 31.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | D |
ENG M 310
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of economics to engineering alternatives in planning, developing and managing industrial projects. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, 401, ENG M 310 or 401.
Accreditation Units
OR
ENG M 401
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of engineering economics, financial analysis and market assessment to engineering alternatives in the planning, development and ongoing management of industrial enterprises. The course covers the use of engineering, economic, financial and market assessment information in investment and business operation decisions in technology oriented companies. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, ENGG 401, ENG M 310, or ENG M 401.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | D |
ENGG 404
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-3s/2-0)
Basic concepts of risk and consequences of loss incidents; risk management principles and practices; incident investigation, causation, root cause analysis; process safety management; the roles of government agencies, professional bodies and industry associations; workplace safety; risk-based decision-making processes; leadership and the human-factors side of risk management. The course focuses on the principles and practices of leadership towards the effective application and implementation of risk management in major organizations across all engineering disciplines. Industry virtual tours, case studies, seminars and team projects specific to the student's engineering program will be used to develop competencies and proficiencies in applying leadership and organizational effectiveness for successful risk management.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | A | A | D | D |
Fall Co-op Term 3
WKEXP 903
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 902.
Accreditation Units
Winter Term 7
CH E 446
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/3)
Introduction to process modeling and transient response analysis; design and analysis of feedback systems; stability analysis; process control applications; process control using digital computers. Prerequisites: CME 265, MATH 201 and 209. Corequisite: CH E 312.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A | I |
CH E 464
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3)
Engineering design concepts; cost estimation; project planning and scheduling; plant safety and hazards analysis; selected project design examples. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 345, 316 or 416, and ENG M 310 or 401. Corequisite: ENGG 404. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 365.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D | A | D | D | D |
CH E 574
★ 4.0
(fi 8)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-3/3)
Modeling and solving optimization problems in process systems engineering (PSE) applications. Topics covered include solving systems of nonlinear equations, optimality conditions, linear programming, unconstrained/constrained nonlinear programming, mixed integer programming, optimization modeling tools, and selected PSE applications. Prerequisites: MATH 102, 209, and CME 265. Corequisites: CH E 314, 318 and 345.
Accreditation Units
CME 481
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
Communication and oral presentations. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: 85 units completed or consent of instructor.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I | D |
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Summer Co-op Term 4
WKEXP 904
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 903.
Accreditation Units
Fall Co-op term 5
WKEXP 905
★ 3.0
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 904.
Accreditation Units
Winter Term 8
CH E 454
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
1-0-4)
Experiments in kinetics and mass transfer. Prerequisites: CH E 318, 345, 358, and 416.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 465
★ 6.0
(fi 6)(second term,
4-0-4)
Integration of chemical engineering practice, theory and economics into capital project proposal, sustainable design and evaluation. Course work requires team and project work. Prerequisites: CH E 446, 464, and ENGG 404.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 75.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 573
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(second term,
3-0-3/2)
Time and frequency domain representation of signals; Fourier Transform; spectral analysis of data; analysis of multivariate data; treatment of outliers and missing values in industrial data; filter design. Prerequisites: CH E 358 and 446.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 23.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A |
CH E 576
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(second term,
3-0-3/2)
Digital and multivariable process control techniques; discrete-time analysis of dynamic systems; digital feedback control; Kalman filter and linear quadratic optimal control; model predictive control. Prerequisite: CH E 446 or equivalent.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 23.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A |
ENGG 400
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
The technical and professional duties and responsibilities of the engineer; the ethics of the engineering profession; technical and professional organizations. The role of the engineer in the social environment including elements of equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students. Must be taken in last term of program.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | A | D | A | A |
Fall Term 1
CHEM 103
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Atoms and molecules, states of matter, chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: Chemistry 30, or equivalent. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 53.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGG 100
★ 1.1
(fi 2)(either term,
.75-.75s-0)
An introduction to the Faculty of Engineering, the engineering profession, the skills required for academic success, and the fundamentals of leadership: study and life skills; time management and goal setting; interpersonal skills; career planning; engineering and society including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and public safety.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I |
ENGG 130
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-2)
Equilibrium of planar systems. Analysis of statically determinate trusses and frames. Friction. Centroids and centres of gravity. Forces and moments in beams. Second moments of area. Note: Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Corequisite: MATH 100.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGL 199
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
This course aims to develop the student's ability to provide effective written and oral information. It will focus on instruction in fundamental writing skills, including building effective sentences and paragraphs, and on learning to communicate clearly across a range of genres and media used in academic and professional contexts, including correspondence and presentations. Students will be introduced to the principles of information gathering, analysis, and citation. Note: Restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering only.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
MATH 100
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Review of numbers, inequalities, functions, analytic geometry; limits, continuity; derivatives and applications, Taylor polynomials; log, exp, and inverse trig functions. Integration, fundamental theorem of calculus substitution, trapezoidal and Simpson's rules. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 31. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 134, 144, 154, or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
PHYS 130
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Geometrical optics, optical instruments, oscillations, waves, sound, interference, diffraction. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30. Corequisite: MATH 100 or 113 or 114 or 117 or 134 or 144 or equivalent. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
Winter Term 2
CHEM 105
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Rates of reactions, thermodynamics and equilibrium, coordination chemistry, electrochemistry, modern applications of chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or 101. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
ENCMP 100
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1.5)
Fundamentals of computer programming with emphasis on solving engineering problems. Structure and syntax of computer programs, variables, data types, data structures, control structures, functions, input/output operations, debugging, software development process.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 21.3 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
ENGG 160
★ 2.0
(fi 4)(either term or Spring/Summer,
1-0-2)
Fundamental design process and theory in a multidisciplinary context. Importance, in engineering design, of communications; team work; the engineering disciplines, career fields; professional responsibilities of the engineer including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Corequisite ENGL 199. This course is delivered in a blended format.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
EN PH 131
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; gravitation; work and energy; linear momentum; angular momentum; systems of particles; introduction to dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisites: MATH 100 or 117, and ENGG 130. Corequisite: MATH 101 or 118. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
MATH 101
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Area between curves, techniques of integration. Applications of integration to planar areas and lengths, volumes and masses. First order ordinary differential equations: separable, linear, direction fields, Euler's method, applications. Infinite series, power series, Taylor expansions with remainder terms. Polar coordinates. Rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinates in 3-dimensional space. Parametric curves in the plane and space: graphing, arc length, curvature; normal binormal, tangent plane in 3- dimensional space. Volumes and surface areas of rotation. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 136, 146, 156 or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | I |
MATH 102
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Vectors and matrices, solution of linear equations, equations of lines and planes, determinants, matrix algebra, orthogonality and applications (Gram-Schmidt), eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications, complex numbers. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 102, 125, or 127. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D |
Fall Term 3
CH E 243
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
An introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 101.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
CHEM 261
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and the hydroxy group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions. Prerequisite CHEM 101 or 103. Note: Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 264 cannot take CHEM 261 for credit. Engineering students who take this course will receive 4.5 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D |
CME 200
★ 0.5
(fi 1)(first term,
1 day)
Topics of interest to second year Chemical and Materials Engineering students, with special reference to industries in Alberta, including coverage of elements of ethics, equity, indigenization, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Offered in a single day during the first week of September. Restricted to students registered in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D | I | I | I |
CME 265
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Basic process principles; material and energy balances, transient processes, introduction to computer-aided balance calculations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100, MATH 102 and CHEM 105. Corequisites: CH E 243 and MATH 209 or equivalent. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
ENGG 299
★ 1.5
(fi 2)(first term,
1-1s-0)
An examination of the history, philosophy and objectives of Cooperative Education; introduction to the operation of the Cooperative Education Program; self-assessment of transferable skills and work values; preparation of the resume; practice of job interview skills; goal setting on the job; ethics; human rights; and public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: This course is only open to students registered in the Cooperative Education Program and must be taken prior to a student's first work placement.
Accreditation Units
MATH 209
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Partial differentiation, derivatives of integrals. Multiple integration using rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Vector Field Theory. Prerequisite: MATH 101. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 102. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 215, MATH 315, MATH 317 or MA PH 351. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Co-op Term 1
WKEXP 901
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide the student with exposure to the practical application of engineering and the general work environment. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: ENGG 299.
Accreditation Units
Summer Term 4
CH E 312
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid behavior; hydrostatics; buoyancy, application of Bernoulli and momentum equations; frictional losses through pipes, ducts, and fittings; pipe networks; pumps; drag on submerged bodies and flow through porous media. Prerequisites: CH E 243 EN PH 131 and MATH 209. Corequisite: MATH 201.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
ECE 209
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3/2)
Physical concepts of passive circuit elements, Kirchhoff's laws and DC circuit equations. Energy concepts, time domain analysis of AC circuits. Impedance, complex numbers and phasor algebra. AC power concepts, resonance, three phase circuits, introduction to machines. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 209, E E 239, ECE 202, or E E 240, unless approved by the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
ENG M 310
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of economics to engineering alternatives in planning, developing and managing industrial projects. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, 401, ENG M 310 or 401.
Accreditation Units
OR
ENG M 401
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of engineering economics, financial analysis and market assessment to engineering alternatives in the planning, development and ongoing management of industrial enterprises. The course covers the use of engineering, economic, financial and market assessment information in investment and business operation decisions in technology oriented companies. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, ENGG 401, ENG M 310, or ENG M 401.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | D |
MAT E 202
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1.5s/2-)
An introduction to the science of materials relating their mechanical, thermal, electronic, and chemical properties to atomic, molecular, and crystal structure. Ceramic and metallic crystals, glasses, polymers, and composite materials. Multi-phase materials, phase transformations, and strengthening processes. Laboratories and seminars include mechanical properties of materials, microstructure, heat treatment of steel, and hands on design experiments. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or consent of Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
MATH 201
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1)
First-order equations; second-order linear equations: reduction of order, variation of parameters; Laplace transform; linear systems; power series; solution by series; separation of variables for PDEs. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 209 or 214. Notes: (1) Open only to students in Engineering and Specialization Geophysics. (2) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 201, MATH 334, MATH 336, or MA PH 251. (3) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
STAT 235
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1.5)
Descriptive data analysis. Calculus of Probability. Binomial, multinomial, Poisson, normal, beta, exponential, gamma, hypergeometric, and Weibull distributions. Sampling distributions. Estimation, testing hypotheses, goodness-of-fit tests, and one-way analysis of variance. Linear correlation and regression. Sampling. Quality control. Use of a microcomputer software package for statistical analyses in engineering applications. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Corequisite: MATH 101. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in one of STAT 151, 161, 222, 265, 266, 276, 281; KIN 109, PEDS 109, PSYCH 211, PTHER 352, SCI 151 or SOC 320. (2) Intended for Engineering students. (2) Intended for Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3.0 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I |
Fall Term 5
CH E 314
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Principles of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Design and performance analysis of thermal systems based on these principles. Prerequisites: MATH 201, CH E 312. Corequisite: CH E 374.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
CH E 343
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Thermodynamics of non-ideal gases and liquids; vapour-liquid equilibrium, thermodynamics of chemical processes and multicomponent systems. Prerequisite: CH E 243. Corequisite: CME 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.0 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I |
CH E 351
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
2-0-3)
Technical report writing; thermodynamics, material, and energy balances, and calibration experiments. Prerequisites: ENGL 199 or equivalent, CME 265 and CH E 243. Corequisite: CH E 312, CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D | I | I | I |
CH E 374
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Formulation and solution of chemical and materials engineering problems; solution of systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations; numerical interpolation, differentiation and integration; numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100 (or equivalent). MATH 102, 201 and 209.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 17.6 Units
Engineering Science: 13.2 Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Co-op Term 2
WKEXP 902
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide the student with exposure to the practical application of engineering and the general work environment. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 901.
Accreditation Units
Summer Co-op Term 3
WKEXP 903
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 902.
Accreditation Units
Fall Term 6
CH E 316
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Design of separation processes with emphasis on the equilibrium stage concept, distillation, absorption and extraction. Design of rate based separations, membranes, membrane cascades, adsorption. Introduction to the use of process simulators for designing the separation processes. Prerequisites: CH E 343, 314. Corequisite: CH E 318.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 318
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Molecular and turbulent diffusion; mass transfer coefficients; mass transfer equipment design including absorption and cooling towers, adsorption and ion exchange. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 312 and CH E 343. Corequisite: CH E 314. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 418.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 345
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Kinetics of chemical reactions and design of ideal chemical reactors. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 343 and CH E 374. Corequisite: CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 358
★ 5.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-4)
Statistical analysis of process data from chemical process plants and course laboratory experiments. Topics covered include linear and nonlinear regression, dimensionality reduction, classification, deep learning, and design of experiments. Prerequisites: CH E 351 and STAT 235. Corequisites: CH E 314 and CH E 345.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 31.5 Units
Engineering Science: 15.8 Units
Engineering Design: 15.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 31.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | D |
ITS Elective
An ITS elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
ENGG 404
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-3s/2-0)
Basic concepts of risk and consequences of loss incidents; risk management principles and practices; incident investigation, causation, root cause analysis; process safety management; the roles of government agencies, professional bodies and industry associations; workplace safety; risk-based decision-making processes; leadership and the human-factors side of risk management. The course focuses on the principles and practices of leadership towards the effective application and implementation of risk management in major organizations across all engineering disciplines. Industry virtual tours, case studies, seminars and team projects specific to the student's engineering program will be used to develop competencies and proficiencies in applying leadership and organizational effectiveness for successful risk management.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | A | A | D | D |
Winter Term 7
CH E 445
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Analysis and design of non-ideal chemical reactors for industrial product synthesis. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 318 and 345.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A |
CH E 446
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/3)
Introduction to process modeling and transient response analysis; design and analysis of feedback systems; stability analysis; process control applications; process control using digital computers. Prerequisites: CME 265, MATH 201 and 209. Corequisite: CH E 312.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A | I |
CH E 464
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3)
Engineering design concepts; cost estimation; project planning and scheduling; plant safety and hazards analysis; selected project design examples. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 345, 316 or 416, and ENG M 310 or 401. Corequisite: ENGG 404. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 365.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D | A | D | D | D |
CME 481
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
Communication and oral presentations. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: 85 units completed or consent of instructor.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I | D |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Summer Co-op Term 4
WKEXP 904
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 903.
Accreditation Units
Fall Co-op Term 5
WKEXP 905
★ 3.0
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 904.
Accreditation Units
Winter Term 8
CH E 435
★ 6.0
(fi 6)(second term,
4-0-4)
Integration of chemical engineering practice, theory and economics into capital project proposal, sustainable design and evaluation. Course work requires team and project work. Prerequisites: CH E 445, 446, 464, and ENGG 404. Registration restricted to students in the Oil Sands Elective.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 75.6 Units
CH E 454
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
1-0-4)
Experiments in kinetics and mass transfer. Prerequisites: CH E 318, 345, 358, and 416.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 522
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-3/3)
Introduction to the physical, chemical and engineering principles required for the design and operation of plants used for the upgrading of heavy oils and bitumens. Prerequisite: CH E 345.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | I | I |
CH E 534
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/3)
Application of fluid mechanics, interfacial phenomena and colloid science to bitumen extraction. Prerequisites: CH E 312 and 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGG 400
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
The technical and professional duties and responsibilities of the engineer; the ethics of the engineering profession; technical and professional organizations. The role of the engineer in the social environment including elements of equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students. Must be taken in last term of program.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | A | D | A | A |
Fall Term 1
CHEM 103
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Atoms and molecules, states of matter, chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: Chemistry 30, or equivalent. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 53.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGG 100
★ 1.1
(fi 2)(either term,
.75-.75s-0)
An introduction to the Faculty of Engineering, the engineering profession, the skills required for academic success, and the fundamentals of leadership: study and life skills; time management and goal setting; interpersonal skills; career planning; engineering and society including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and public safety.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I |
ENGG 130
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-2)
Equilibrium of planar systems. Analysis of statically determinate trusses and frames. Friction. Centroids and centres of gravity. Forces and moments in beams. Second moments of area. Note: Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Corequisite: MATH 100.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGL 199
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
This course aims to develop the student's ability to provide effective written and oral information. It will focus on instruction in fundamental writing skills, including building effective sentences and paragraphs, and on learning to communicate clearly across a range of genres and media used in academic and professional contexts, including correspondence and presentations. Students will be introduced to the principles of information gathering, analysis, and citation. Note: Restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering only.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
MATH 100
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Review of numbers, inequalities, functions, analytic geometry; limits, continuity; derivatives and applications, Taylor polynomials; log, exp, and inverse trig functions. Integration, fundamental theorem of calculus substitution, trapezoidal and Simpson's rules. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 31. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 134, 144, 154, or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
PHYS 130
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Geometrical optics, optical instruments, oscillations, waves, sound, interference, diffraction. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30. Corequisite: MATH 100 or 113 or 114 or 117 or 134 or 144 or equivalent. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
Winter Term 2
CHEM 105
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Rates of reactions, thermodynamics and equilibrium, coordination chemistry, electrochemistry, modern applications of chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or 101. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
ENCMP 100
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1.5)
Fundamentals of computer programming with emphasis on solving engineering problems. Structure and syntax of computer programs, variables, data types, data structures, control structures, functions, input/output operations, debugging, software development process.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 21.3 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
ENGG 160
★ 2.0
(fi 4)(either term or Spring/Summer,
1-0-2)
Fundamental design process and theory in a multidisciplinary context. Importance, in engineering design, of communications; team work; the engineering disciplines, career fields; professional responsibilities of the engineer including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Corequisite ENGL 199. This course is delivered in a blended format.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
EN PH 131
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; gravitation; work and energy; linear momentum; angular momentum; systems of particles; introduction to dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisites: MATH 100 or 117, and ENGG 130. Corequisite: MATH 101 or 118. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
MATH 101
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Area between curves, techniques of integration. Applications of integration to planar areas and lengths, volumes and masses. First order ordinary differential equations: separable, linear, direction fields, Euler's method, applications. Infinite series, power series, Taylor expansions with remainder terms. Polar coordinates. Rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinates in 3-dimensional space. Parametric curves in the plane and space: graphing, arc length, curvature; normal binormal, tangent plane in 3- dimensional space. Volumes and surface areas of rotation. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 136, 146, 156 or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | I |
MATH 102
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Vectors and matrices, solution of linear equations, equations of lines and planes, determinants, matrix algebra, orthogonality and applications (Gram-Schmidt), eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications, complex numbers. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 102, 125, or 127. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D |
Fall Term 3
CH E 243
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
An introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 101.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
CME 200
★ 0.5
(fi 1)(first term,
1 day)
Topics of interest to second year Chemical and Materials Engineering students, with special reference to industries in Alberta, including coverage of elements of ethics, equity, indigenization, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Offered in a single day during the first week of September. Restricted to students registered in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D | I | I | I |
CHEM 261
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and the hydroxy group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions. Prerequisite CHEM 101 or 103. Note: Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 264 cannot take CHEM 261 for credit. Engineering students who take this course will receive 4.5 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D |
ENGG 299
★ 1.5
(fi 2)(first term,
1-1s-0)
An examination of the history, philosophy and objectives of Cooperative Education; introduction to the operation of the Cooperative Education Program; self-assessment of transferable skills and work values; preparation of the resume; practice of job interview skills; goal setting on the job; ethics; human rights; and public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: This course is only open to students registered in the Cooperative Education Program and must be taken prior to a student's first work placement.
Accreditation Units
MAT E 202
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1.5s/2-)
An introduction to the science of materials relating their mechanical, thermal, electronic, and chemical properties to atomic, molecular, and crystal structure. Ceramic and metallic crystals, glasses, polymers, and composite materials. Multi-phase materials, phase transformations, and strengthening processes. Laboratories and seminars include mechanical properties of materials, microstructure, heat treatment of steel, and hands on design experiments. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or consent of Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
MATH 209
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Partial differentiation, derivatives of integrals. Multiple integration using rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Vector Field Theory. Prerequisite: MATH 101. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 102. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 215, MATH 315, MATH 317 or MA PH 351. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Term 4
CME 265
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Basic process principles; material and energy balances, transient processes, introduction to computer-aided balance calculations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100, MATH 102 and CHEM 105. Corequisites: CH E 243 and MATH 209 or equivalent. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
CH E 312
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid behavior; hydrostatics; buoyancy, application of Bernoulli and momentum equations; frictional losses through pipes, ducts, and fittings; pipe networks; pumps; drag on submerged bodies and flow through porous media. Prerequisites: CH E 243 EN PH 131 and MATH 209. Corequisite: MATH 201.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
ECE 209
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3/2)
Physical concepts of passive circuit elements, Kirchhoff's laws and DC circuit equations. Energy concepts, time domain analysis of AC circuits. Impedance, complex numbers and phasor algebra. AC power concepts, resonance, three phase circuits, introduction to machines. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 209, E E 239, ECE 202, or E E 240, unless approved by the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
MATH 201
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1)
First-order equations; second-order linear equations: reduction of order, variation of parameters; Laplace transform; linear systems; power series; solution by series; separation of variables for PDEs. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 209 or 214. Notes: (1) Open only to students in Engineering and Specialization Geophysics. (2) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 201, MATH 334, MATH 336, or MA PH 251. (3) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
ITS Elective
An ITS elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
STAT 235
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1.5)
Descriptive data analysis. Calculus of Probability. Binomial, multinomial, Poisson, normal, beta, exponential, gamma, hypergeometric, and Weibull distributions. Sampling distributions. Estimation, testing hypotheses, goodness-of-fit tests, and one-way analysis of variance. Linear correlation and regression. Sampling. Quality control. Use of a microcomputer software package for statistical analyses in engineering applications. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Corequisite: MATH 101. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in one of STAT 151, 161, 222, 265, 266, 276, 281; KIN 109, PEDS 109, PSYCH 211, PTHER 352, SCI 151 or SOC 320. (2) Intended for Engineering students. (2) Intended for Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3.0 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I |
Summer Co-op Term 1
WKEXP 901
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide the student with exposure to the practical application of engineering and the general work environment. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: ENGG 299.
Accreditation Units
Fall Co-op Term 2
WKEXP 902
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide the student with exposure to the practical application of engineering and the general work environment. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 901.
Accreditation Units
Winter Term 5
CH E 314
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Principles of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Design and performance analysis of thermal systems based on these principles. Prerequisites: MATH 201, CH E 312. Corequisite: CH E 374.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
CH E 343
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Thermodynamics of non-ideal gases and liquids; vapour-liquid equilibrium, thermodynamics of chemical processes and multicomponent systems. Prerequisite: CH E 243. Corequisite: CME 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.0 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I |
CH E 351
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
2-0-3)
Technical report writing; thermodynamics, material, and energy balances, and calibration experiments. Prerequisites: ENGL 199 or equivalent, CME 265 and CH E 243. Corequisite: CH E 312, CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D | I | I | I |
CH E 374
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Formulation and solution of chemical and materials engineering problems; solution of systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations; numerical interpolation, differentiation and integration; numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100 (or equivalent). MATH 102, 201 and 209.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 17.6 Units
Engineering Science: 13.2 Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Summer Term 6
CH E 316
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Design of separation processes with emphasis on the equilibrium stage concept, distillation, absorption and extraction. Design of rate based separations, membranes, membrane cascades, adsorption. Introduction to the use of process simulators for designing the separation processes. Prerequisites: CH E 343, 314. Corequisite: CH E 318.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 318
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Molecular and turbulent diffusion; mass transfer coefficients; mass transfer equipment design including absorption and cooling towers, adsorption and ion exchange. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 312 and CH E 343. Corequisite: CH E 314. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 418.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 345
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Kinetics of chemical reactions and design of ideal chemical reactors. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 343 and CH E 374. Corequisite: CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 358
★ 5.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-4)
Statistical analysis of process data from chemical process plants and course laboratory experiments. Topics covered include linear and nonlinear regression, dimensionality reduction, classification, deep learning, and design of experiments. Prerequisites: CH E 351 and STAT 235. Corequisites: CH E 314 and CH E 345.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 31.5 Units
Engineering Science: 15.8 Units
Engineering Design: 15.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 31.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | D |
ENG M 310
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of economics to engineering alternatives in planning, developing and managing industrial projects. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, 401, ENG M 310 or 401.
Accreditation Units
OR
ENG M 401
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of engineering economics, financial analysis and market assessment to engineering alternatives in the planning, development and ongoing management of industrial enterprises. The course covers the use of engineering, economic, financial and market assessment information in investment and business operation decisions in technology oriented companies. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, ENGG 401, ENG M 310, or ENG M 401.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | D |
ENGG 404
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-3s/2-0)
Basic concepts of risk and consequences of loss incidents; risk management principles and practices; incident investigation, causation, root cause analysis; process safety management; the roles of government agencies, professional bodies and industry associations; workplace safety; risk-based decision-making processes; leadership and the human-factors side of risk management. The course focuses on the principles and practices of leadership towards the effective application and implementation of risk management in major organizations across all engineering disciplines. Industry virtual tours, case studies, seminars and team projects specific to the student's engineering program will be used to develop competencies and proficiencies in applying leadership and organizational effectiveness for successful risk management.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | A | A | D | D |
Fall Co-op Term 3
WKEXP 903
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 902.
Accreditation Units
Winter Term 7
CH E 445
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Analysis and design of non-ideal chemical reactors for industrial product synthesis. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 318 and 345.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A |
CH E 446
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/3)
Introduction to process modeling and transient response analysis; design and analysis of feedback systems; stability analysis; process control applications; process control using digital computers. Prerequisites: CME 265, MATH 201 and 209. Corequisite: CH E 312.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A | I |
CH E 464
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3)
Engineering design concepts; cost estimation; project planning and scheduling; plant safety and hazards analysis; selected project design examples. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 345, 316 or 416, and ENG M 310 or 401. Corequisite: ENGG 404. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 365.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D | A | D | D | D |
CME 481
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
Communication and oral presentations. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: 85 units completed or consent of instructor.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I | D |
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Summer Co-op Term 4
WKEXP 904
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 903.
Accreditation Units
Fall Co-op Term 5
WKEXP 905
★ 3.0
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 904.
Accreditation Units
Winter Term 8
CH E 454
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
1-0-4)
Experiments in kinetics and mass transfer. Prerequisites: CH E 318, 345, 358, and 416.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 465
★ 6.0
(fi 6)(second term,
4-0-4)
Integration of chemical engineering practice, theory and economics into capital project proposal, sustainable design and evaluation. Course work requires team and project work. Prerequisites: CH E 446, 464, and ENGG 404.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 75.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
ENGG 400
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
The technical and professional duties and responsibilities of the engineer; the ethics of the engineering profession; technical and professional organizations. The role of the engineer in the social environment including elements of equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students. Must be taken in last term of program.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | A | D | A | A |
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Fall Term 1
CHEM 103
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Atoms and molecules, states of matter, chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: Chemistry 30, or equivalent. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 53.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGG 100
★ 1.1
(fi 2)(either term,
.75-.75s-0)
An introduction to the Faculty of Engineering, the engineering profession, the skills required for academic success, and the fundamentals of leadership: study and life skills; time management and goal setting; interpersonal skills; career planning; engineering and society including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and public safety.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I |
ENGG 130
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-2)
Equilibrium of planar systems. Analysis of statically determinate trusses and frames. Friction. Centroids and centres of gravity. Forces and moments in beams. Second moments of area. Note: Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Corequisite: MATH 100.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
ENGL 199
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
This course aims to develop the student's ability to provide effective written and oral information. It will focus on instruction in fundamental writing skills, including building effective sentences and paragraphs, and on learning to communicate clearly across a range of genres and media used in academic and professional contexts, including correspondence and presentations. Students will be introduced to the principles of information gathering, analysis, and citation. Note: Restricted to students in the Faculty of Engineering only.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
MATH 100
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Review of numbers, inequalities, functions, analytic geometry; limits, continuity; derivatives and applications, Taylor polynomials; log, exp, and inverse trig functions. Integration, fundamental theorem of calculus substitution, trapezoidal and Simpson's rules. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1 and Mathematics 31. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 100, 113, 114, 117, 134, 144, 154, or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
PHYS 130
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Geometrical optics, optical instruments, oscillations, waves, sound, interference, diffraction. Prerequisites: Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 31, Physics 30. Corequisite: MATH 100 or 113 or 114 or 117 or 134 or 144 or equivalent. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I |
Winter Term 2
CHEM 105
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3/2)
Rates of reactions, thermodynamics and equilibrium, coordination chemistry, electrochemistry, modern applications of chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or 101. Note: Restricted to Engineering students only. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D |
ENCMP 100
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1.5)
Fundamentals of computer programming with emphasis on solving engineering problems. Structure and syntax of computer programs, variables, data types, data structures, control structures, functions, input/output operations, debugging, software development process.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 21.3 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
ENGG 160
★ 2.0
(fi 4)(either term or Spring/Summer,
1-0-2)
Fundamental design process and theory in a multidisciplinary context. Importance, in engineering design, of communications; team work; the engineering disciplines, career fields; professional responsibilities of the engineer including elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Corequisite ENGL 199. This course is delivered in a blended format.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I | I | I | I | I |
EN PH 131
★ 4.3
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/2)
Kinematics and dynamics of particles; gravitation; work and energy; linear momentum; angular momentum; systems of particles; introduction to dynamics of rigid bodies. Prerequisites: MATH 100 or 117, and ENGG 130. Corequisite: MATH 101 or 118. Restricted to Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science: 26.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
MATH 101
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Area between curves, techniques of integration. Applications of integration to planar areas and lengths, volumes and masses. First order ordinary differential equations: separable, linear, direction fields, Euler's method, applications. Infinite series, power series, Taylor expansions with remainder terms. Polar coordinates. Rectangular, spherical and cylindrical coordinates in 3-dimensional space. Parametric curves in the plane and space: graphing, arc length, curvature; normal binormal, tangent plane in 3- dimensional space. Volumes and surface areas of rotation. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 101, 115, 118, 136, 146, 156 or SCI 100. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | I |
MATH 102
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Vectors and matrices, solution of linear equations, equations of lines and planes, determinants, matrix algebra, orthogonality and applications (Gram-Schmidt), eigenvalues and eigenvectors and applications, complex numbers. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 100. Notes: (1) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 102, 125, or 127. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D |
Fall Term 3
CH E 243
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
An introduction to the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 101.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | I |
CHEM 261
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
The correlation of structure and chemical bonding in carbon compounds with the physical properties and chemical reactivity of organic molecules. Discussion will be based on functional groups with emphasis on hydrocarbons and derivatives that contain halogens, oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, and the hydroxy group. Introduction to stereochemistry, three dimensional structure, reaction mechanisms, especially addition to double bonds, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions. Prerequisite CHEM 101 or 103. Note: Students who have obtained credit for CHEM 264 cannot take CHEM 261 for credit. Engineering students who take this course will receive 4.5 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | D |
CME 200
★ 0.5
(fi 1)(first term,
1 day)
Topics of interest to second year Chemical and Materials Engineering students, with special reference to industries in Alberta, including coverage of elements of ethics, equity, indigenization, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Offered in a single day during the first week of September. Restricted to students registered in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | D | I | I | I |
CME 265
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-3)
Basic process principles; material and energy balances, transient processes, introduction to computer-aided balance calculations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100, MATH 102 and CHEM 105. Corequisites: CH E 243 and MATH 209 or equivalent. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
ENGG 299
★ 1.5
(fi 2)(first term,
1-1s-0)
An examination of the history, philosophy and objectives of Cooperative Education; introduction to the operation of the Cooperative Education Program; self-assessment of transferable skills and work values; preparation of the resume; practice of job interview skills; goal setting on the job; ethics; human rights; and public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: This course is only open to students registered in the Cooperative Education Program and must be taken prior to a student's first work placement.
Accreditation Units
MATH 209
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-1)
Partial differentiation, derivatives of integrals. Multiple integration using rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates. Vector Field Theory. Prerequisite: MATH 101. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 102. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in MATH 215, MATH 315, MATH 317 or MA PH 351. (2) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. (3) Restricted to Engineering students. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Co-op Term 1
WKEXP 901
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide the student with exposure to the practical application of engineering and the general work environment. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: ENGG 299.
Accreditation Units
Summer Term 4
CH E 312
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid behavior; hydrostatics; buoyancy, application of Bernoulli and momentum equations; frictional losses through pipes, ducts, and fittings; pipe networks; pumps; drag on submerged bodies and flow through porous media. Prerequisites: CH E 243 EN PH 131 and MATH 209. Corequisite: MATH 201.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
ECE 209
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3/2)
Physical concepts of passive circuit elements, Kirchhoff's laws and DC circuit equations. Energy concepts, time domain analysis of AC circuits. Impedance, complex numbers and phasor algebra. AC power concepts, resonance, three phase circuits, introduction to machines. Credit may be obtained in only one of ECE 209, E E 239, ECE 202, or E E 240, unless approved by the Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
MAT E 202
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1.5s/2-)
An introduction to the science of materials relating their mechanical, thermal, electronic, and chemical properties to atomic, molecular, and crystal structure. Ceramic and metallic crystals, glasses, polymers, and composite materials. Multi-phase materials, phase transformations, and strengthening processes. Laboratories and seminars include mechanical properties of materials, microstructure, heat treatment of steel, and hands on design experiments. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or consent of Department.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I | I |
MATH 201
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1)
First-order equations; second-order linear equations: reduction of order, variation of parameters; Laplace transform; linear systems; power series; solution by series; separation of variables for PDEs. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 209 or 214. Notes: (1) Open only to students in Engineering and Specialization Geophysics. (2) Credit can be obtained in at most one of MATH 201, MATH 334, MATH 336, or MA PH 251. (3) Students in all sections of this course will write a common final examination. Non-Engineering students who take this course will receive 3 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D |
ENG M 310
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of economics to engineering alternatives in planning, developing and managing industrial projects. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, 401, ENG M 310 or 401.
Accreditation Units
OR
ENG M 401
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-0-0)
The application of the fundamentals of engineering economics, financial analysis and market assessment to engineering alternatives in the planning, development and ongoing management of industrial enterprises. The course covers the use of engineering, economic, financial and market assessment information in investment and business operation decisions in technology oriented companies. Note: Credit cannot be obtained for more than one of ENGG 310, ENGG 401, ENG M 310, or ENG M 401.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | D |
STAT 235
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-1.5)
Descriptive data analysis. Calculus of Probability. Binomial, multinomial, Poisson, normal, beta, exponential, gamma, hypergeometric, and Weibull distributions. Sampling distributions. Estimation, testing hypotheses, goodness-of-fit tests, and one-way analysis of variance. Linear correlation and regression. Sampling. Quality control. Use of a microcomputer software package for statistical analyses in engineering applications. Prerequisite: MATH 100. Corequisite: MATH 101. Notes: (1) This course may not be taken for credit if credit has already been obtained in one of STAT 151, 161, 222, 265, 266, 276, 281; KIN 109, PEDS 109, PSYCH 211, PTHER 352, SCI 151 or SOC 320. (2) Intended for Engineering students. (2) Intended for Engineering students. Other students who take this course will receive 3.0 units.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 47.2 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I |
Fall Term 5
CH E 314
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Principles of conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Design and performance analysis of thermal systems based on these principles. Prerequisites: MATH 201, CH E 312. Corequisite: CH E 374.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
CH E 343
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Thermodynamics of non-ideal gases and liquids; vapour-liquid equilibrium, thermodynamics of chemical processes and multicomponent systems. Prerequisite: CH E 243. Corequisite: CME 265.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 11.0 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | I |
CH E 351
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
2-0-3)
Technical report writing; thermodynamics, material, and energy balances, and calibration experiments. Prerequisites: ENGL 199 or equivalent, CME 265 and CH E 243. Corequisite: CH E 312, CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D | I | I | I |
CH E 374
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Formulation and solution of chemical and materials engineering problems; solution of systems of linear and nonlinear algebraic equations; numerical interpolation, differentiation and integration; numerical solution of ordinary and partial differential equations. Prerequisites: ENCMP 100 (or equivalent). MATH 102, 201 and 209.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 17.6 Units
Engineering Science: 13.2 Units
Engineering Design: 13.2 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 26.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | I | D |
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Winter Co-op Term 2
WKEXP 902
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide the student with exposure to the practical application of engineering and the general work environment. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 901.
Accreditation Units
Summer Co-op Term 3
WKEXP 903
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 902.
Accreditation Units
Fall Term 6
CH E 316
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Design of separation processes with emphasis on the equilibrium stage concept, distillation, absorption and extraction. Design of rate based separations, membranes, membrane cascades, adsorption. Introduction to the use of process simulators for designing the separation processes. Prerequisites: CH E 343, 314. Corequisite: CH E 318.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 318
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-2)
Molecular and turbulent diffusion; mass transfer coefficients; mass transfer equipment design including absorption and cooling towers, adsorption and ion exchange. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 312 and CH E 343. Corequisite: CH E 314. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 418.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 12.6 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 345
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-1s-0)
Kinetics of chemical reactions and design of ideal chemical reactors. Prerequisites: CME 265, CH E 343 and CH E 374. Corequisite: CH E 314.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | D | D |
CH E 358
★ 5.0
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-4)
Statistical analysis of process data from chemical process plants and course laboratory experiments. Topics covered include linear and nonlinear regression, dimensionality reduction, classification, deep learning, and design of experiments. Prerequisites: CH E 351 and STAT 235. Corequisites: CH E 314 and CH E 345.
Accreditation Units
Math and Natural Sciences: 31.5 Units
Engineering Science: 15.8 Units
Engineering Design: 15.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 31.5 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | D |
ITS Elective
An ITS elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
ENGG 404
★ 3.8
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-3s/2-0)
Basic concepts of risk and consequences of loss incidents; risk management principles and practices; incident investigation, causation, root cause analysis; process safety management; the roles of government agencies, professional bodies and industry associations; workplace safety; risk-based decision-making processes; leadership and the human-factors side of risk management. The course focuses on the principles and practices of leadership towards the effective application and implementation of risk management in major organizations across all engineering disciplines. Industry virtual tours, case studies, seminars and team projects specific to the student's engineering program will be used to develop competencies and proficiencies in applying leadership and organizational effectiveness for successful risk management.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | D | A | A | D | D |
Winter Term 7
CH E 445
★ 3.5
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-0)
Analysis and design of non-ideal chemical reactors for industrial product synthesis. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 318 and 345.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 19.8 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 44.1 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A |
CH E 446
★ 4.0
(fi 6)(either term,
3-1s-3/3)
Introduction to process modeling and transient response analysis; design and analysis of feedback systems; stability analysis; process control applications; process control using digital computers. Prerequisites: CME 265, MATH 201 and 209. Corequisite: CH E 312.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Design: 18.9 Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 50.4 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | D | A | I |
CH E 464
★ 4.5
(fi 6)(either term or Spring/Summer,
3-0-3)
Engineering design concepts; cost estimation; project planning and scheduling; plant safety and hazards analysis; selected project design examples. Prerequisites: CH E 314, 345, 316 or 416, and ENG M 310 or 401. Corequisite: ENGG 404. Credit may not be obtained in this course if previous credit has been obtained for CH E 365.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 56.7 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D | A | D | D | D |
CME 481
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
Communication and oral presentations. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: 85 units completed or consent of instructor.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | D | I | D |
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Complementary Elective
A complementary elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Summer Co-op Term 4
WKEXP 904
★ 0.5
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 903.
Accreditation Units
Fall Co-op Term 5
WKEXP 905
★ 3.0
(fi 7)(either term or Spring/Summer,
unassigned)
A four-month work placement for Engineering students registered in the Cooperative Education Program. This work experience will provide students with personal involvement in the practice of their engineering discipline commensurate with their level of academic preparation. Evaluation will be based on the employer's performance appraisal, the student's work term report, and the student's ability to learn from the experiences of the work term. Prerequisite: WKEXP 904.
Accreditation Units
Winter Term 8
CH E 454
★ 3.0
(fi 6)(second term,
1-0-4)
Experiments in kinetics and mass transfer. Prerequisites: CH E 318, 345, 358, and 416.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 37.8 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
CH E 465
★ 6.0
(fi 6)(second term,
4-0-4)
Integration of chemical engineering practice, theory and economics into capital project proposal, sustainable design and evaluation. Course work requires team and project work. Prerequisites: CH E 446, 464, and ENGG 404.
Accreditation Units
Engineering Science and Engineering Design: 75.6 Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | A | D |
ENGG 400
★ 1.0
(fi 2)(either term,
1-0-0)
The technical and professional duties and responsibilities of the engineer; the ethics of the engineering profession; technical and professional organizations. The role of the engineer in the social environment including elements of equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act. Note: Restricted to fourth-year traditional and fifth-year co-op engineering students. Must be taken in last term of program.
Accreditation Units
Graduate Attributes
| KB | PA | IN | DE | ET | TW | CS | PR | IS | EE | EP | LL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | A | D | A | A |
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.
Program/Technical Elective
A program/technical elective of the student's choice. Please consult the calendar for more information.