School of Engineering Science

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9851 Applied Sciences Building, 604.291.4371 Tel, 604.291.4951 Fax, www.ensc.sfu.ca
Director
M. Saif BSEE, MSEE, PhD (Cleveland), PEng
Professors Emeriti
T.W. Calvert BSc(Eng) (Lond), MSEE (Wayne), PhD (Carnegie Tech), PEng
V. Cuperman MSc (TI Bucharest), SB, MS, PhD (Calif), PEng
D.A. George BEng (McG), MS (Stan), ScD (MIT), PEng
Professors
J.S. Bird BASc (Br Col), PhD (Car), PEng
C.R. Bolognesi BEng (McG), MEng (Car), PhD (Calif)*
J.K. Cavers BASc, PhD (Br Col), PEng, Canada Research Chair
G.H. Chapman BSc, MSc (Qu), PhD (McM), PEng
J.C. Dill BASc (Br Col), MS (N Carolina), PhD (Cal Tech), PEng
W.A. Gruver BSEE, MSEE (Penn), DIC (Imperial Coll, London), PhD (Penn)
K.K. Gupta BTech (IIT Delhi), MEng, PhD (McG), PEng
R.H.S. Hardy BSc(Eng), PhD (Alta), PEng
P.K.M. Ho BSc, BE (Sask), PhD (Qu), PEng
R.F. Hobson BSc (Br Col), PhD (Wat)
J Kuo BS (Natnl Taiwan), MS (Ohio State), PhD (Stan)
A.M. Leung BS, MS, PhD (Case W Reserve), PEng
M. Parameswaran BE (Madr), MSc, PhD (Alta)
S. Payandeh BSc, MS (Akron), MASc, PhD (Tor), PEng
A.H. Rawicz MSc (Cracow), PhD (Gliwice)
M. Saif BSc, MSc, PhD (Cleveland), PEng
S.P. Stapleton BEng, MEng, PhD (Carleton), PEng
M. Syrzycki MSc, PhD (Warsaw)
L. Trajkovic DiplElecEng (Pristina), MS (Syr), PhD (Calif)
R.G. Vaughan BE, ME (Cant), PhD (Aalborg)
Associate Professors
J.D. Jones BSc (Sus), PhD (Reading), PEng
D.I. Kim BS (Seoul Ntl), MS, PhD (S Calif)
Assistant Professors
M.F. Beg BTech (Kharagpur), MSBE (Boston), PhD (Johns H)
B.L. Gray BSc (Rensselaer), MSc, PhD (Calif)
K. Karim BASc, PhD (Wat)
J. Liang BE, ME (Xi'an Jaotong), ME (NU Singapore), PhD (John H)
Adjunct Professors
D. Gelbart BSc, MSc (Technion, Israel)
K. Iniewski MSc, PhD (Warw Tech)
D. Kokak BEng (Bom), MS (Calif)
T. Maimon BS (Col), MS, PhD (Stan)
J.A. McEwen BASc, PhD (Br Col), PEng
T. Randhawa BEng (Thapar IET), MSc (Sask), PhD (S Fraser)
J. Wu BSc (Shandong Polytech), MSc (Coventry), PhD (Wales)
Associate Members
P.N.S. Bawa, Kinesiology
R.F. Frindt, Physics
J.A. Hoffer, Kinesiology
K. Kavanagh, Physics
E. Love, Business Administration
S. Robinovitch, Kinesiology
Senior Lecturers
P. Leung BSEE (Texas Tech), PEng
S.A. Stevenson BA, MA (Br Col)
S. Whitmore BA (Nelson), MA (S Fraser)
Lecturers
A. Hajshirmohammadi BSc, MSc (Isfahan), PhD (Wat)
L. One BSc (S Fraser)
W.C. Scratchley BASc (S Fraser), PhD (Car)
Advisors
Dr. A. Hajshirmohammadi BSc, MSc (Isfahan), PhD (Wat), undergraduate advisor, 9845 Applied Sciences Building, 604.291.6966, atonsah@sfu.ca
Dr. W.C. Scratchley BASc (S Fraser), PhD (Car), undergraduate advisor, 8834 Applied Sciences Building, 604.291.4428, wcs@sfu.ca
Mr. A. Jenkins, co-op co-ordinator, 9862 Applied Sciences Building, 604.268-6703, djenkins@sfu.ca
Ms. P. Reginato, co-op co-ordinator, 9870 Applied Sciences Building, 604.291.5806, ptr@sfu.ca
*joint appointment with physics

Programs Offered

Engineering Science Program

This program leads to a BASc or BASc (Honors) degree.

Transfer to Engineering Science

A limited number of places are available for students who wish to transfer into the School of Engineering Science from other departments and institutions. Successful applicants have usually attained a CGPA of 3.25 or equivalent in a full course load of relevant courses prior to entry.

Minor in Computer and Electronics Design

This program is available to all non-engineering science majors at Simon Fraser University who have high academic standing. This program does not lead to an accredited engineering degree.

Admission

Students must be eligible for University admission and must submit applications as described in Admission and Readmission. Concurrent to the SFU admission application, students must also submit a separate application to the admissions committee, School of Engineering Science, which includes a resume and a copy of the most recent report card.
Strong performance in mathematics 12, physics 12, chemistry 12 and English 12 is expected. The School of Engineering Science makes the final decision on all applications. See "Admission and Readmission" on page 26 for complete admission requirements.
Admission to the school is competitive and enrollment is limited. The program begins each fall but some students may enter in the spring or summer semester. http://www.ensc.sfu.ca/www.ensc.sfu.ca.

Transfer Credit and Residency Requirements

Transfer students are advised that residency requirements apply to all programs offered by the School of Engineering Science. See "Residency Requirements" on page 114.

BASc Program

Engineering science students develop skills in systems design along with a high level of scientific knowledge. This demanding program is aimed at the superior student. The program's goal is to produce well educated, innovative engineer/scientists who have entrepreneurial skills and attitudes and who are oriented to new technologies. Program entry is on a competitive basis.
Students must maintain both a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and an upper division grade point average (UDGPA) of at least 3.0 to remain in the honors program. The honors program requires an undergraduate thesis.
The general degree program substitutes a final year project for the undergraduate thesis and requires a CGPA and UDGPA each of at least 2.4 for continuation. If either GPA falls below 2.4, the student is placed on probationary standing with the school. Courses available to probationary students may be limited. Each semester, probationary students must consult an advisor prior to course registration. Reinstatement from probationary standing occurs when both CGPA and UDGPA return to 2.4 or better. Continuation of probationary standing requires a semester GPA of at least 2.4.
Students undertake a basic core of pure, applied and engineering sciences followed by studies in a specialized option. The general BASc program may be completed in four years, which includes eight semesters. A BASc (honors) typically requires an additional two semesters for thesis completion.
There are four major areas of concentration where the faculty members' research strengths are interrelated with the undergraduate curriculum. Students should select one of the following options: electronics engineering option, computer engineering option, engineering physics option, systems option.
A biomedical engineering stream prepares students to pursue either graduate training or work in the interdisciplinary field of engineering as applied to the medical sciences. This stream is combined with one of the other four areas of concentration.
ENSC courses emphasize learning, conceptualization, design and analysis. Built into the program are courses on social impacts of technology, finance, management, design methods and entrepreneurship intended to complement scientific studies. A special, integrated communications course taken throughout the program ensures that all graduates have the communication skills necessary to be effective engineers.

Industrial Experience

Every student must complete a co-op education program of at least three work semesters. After the first year, students typically alternate between academic and work semesters. The goal is a complementary combination of work in an industrial or research setting and study in one of the engineering options.
At least two of the three mandatory work semesters must be completed in industry (ENSC 195, 295, 395). Students may participate in additional work semesters but are encouraged to seek diversity in their experience.
The three mandatory work semesters may include one special co-op semester (ENSC 196, 296, 396). Special co-op may include, but is not restricted to, self-directed, entrepreneurial, service or research co-op work terms. Permission of the engineering science co-op office is required,
An optional non-technical work semester (ENSC 194) is also available through the engineering science co-operative education office and is often taken after the first two semesters of study. ENSC 194 does not count toward the mandatory three course requirement.
The engineering science co-operative education program will also seek opportunities for students wishing to complete their thesis requirements in an industrial setting.

BASc Requirements

All requirements of one of the four options must be completed. Each option provides a mix of basic science, general studies, engineering science, specialized engineering and science, plus project and laboratory work. For an honors in any option, a third year project (ENSC 340) and an undergraduate thesis (ENSC 498 and 499) must be completed. For a general degree with any option other than engineering physics, a capstone project course (ENSC 440) must be completed. The engineering physics option is only available with the honors.
Graduation with BASc (honors) requires both a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and an upper division grade point average (UDGPA) of at least 3.0. Graduation in the general BASC program requires a 2.4 CGPA and UDGP.
Students must complete a three semester co-op education program of practical experience in an appropriate industrial or research setting leading to a project under the technical direction of a practising engineer or scientist. The internship may be within the University but in most cases the work site is off campus. A member of the external organization and a school faculty member jointly supervise the project.
Specialized study is completed in one of four options: systems, electronics engineering, computer engineering and engineering physics (see below).
Although there is no strict requirement to follow these course sequences, taking less may lead to scheduling and prerequisite problems in subsequent semesters. Failure to take courses identified with an asterisk in the designated semester will almost certainly lead to such problems. Any semester with fewer than 15 credit hours requires prior approval by the director.
The general studies section of the program consists of non-technical courses which broaden education and develop awareness of social, economic and managerial factors affecting engineering and scientific work. All units of the engineering communication course must be completed. In complementary studies, at least one course must deal with science and technology within society and one with central issues, methodologies and thought processes of humanities and social sciences. Other complementary studies courses may contain these subjects or may be chosen from business, arts, humanities and social sciences. Permission may be required from the appropriate department, school or faculty to register in some courses. A pre-approved complementary studies course list is available from the school. Other courses may be acceptable with undergraduate curriculum committee chair approval.

Engineering Science
Common Core

Courses and Typical Schedule

Semester One (Fall)

CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and Laboratory I
ENSC 100-3 Engineering Technology and Society*
ENSC 101-1 Writing Process, Persuasion and Presentations*
ENSC 150-3 Introduction to Computer Design*
MATH 151-3 Calculus I*
PHYS 120-3 Modern Physics and Mechanics*
17 credit hours

Semester Two (Spring)

CMPT 128-3 Introduction to Computing Science and Programming for Engineers*
ENSC 102-1 Form, Style and Professional Genres*
ENSC 151-2 Digital and Computer Design Laboratory*
ENSC 250-3 Introduction to Computer Architecture*
MATH 152-3 Calculus II*
PHYS 121-3 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism*
PHYS 131-2 General Physics Laboratory B*
17 credit hours

Semester Three (Fall)

ECON 103-3 Principles of Microeconomics
ENSC 220-3 Electric Circuits I*
ENSC 350-3 Digital Systems Design (C,E)
MACM 101-3 Discrete Mathematics I* (C,S)
MATH 232-3 Elementary Linear Algebra*
MATH 251-3 Calculus III* (E,P,S)
MATH 310-3 Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations*
PHYS 211-3 Intermediate Mechanics* (P)
18 credit hours

Semester Four (Summer)

CMPT 225-3 Data Structures and Programming* (C,S)
ENSC 204-1 Graphical Communication for Engineering*
ENSC 201-3 The Business of Engineering
ENSC 225-4 Microelectronics I*
MATH 251-3 Calculus III* (C)
MATH 252-3 Vector Calculus* (P,E)
PHYS 221-3 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism* (P,E,S)
STAT 270-3 Introduction to Probability and Statistics*
17 credit hours
*should be taken in the designated semester; consequences of deviating from this schedule are the responsibility of the student.
Courses are only required by the program option that appears in parenthesis next to them: C (computer engineering option), E (electronics engineering option), P (engineering physics option), and S (systems option). As an example, a student in the systems option in his/her third semester would be expected to carry 18 credit hours, and should take MACM 101 and MATH 251.

Electronics Engineering Option

This specialization within electrical engineering directly relates to microelectronics and its applications in communications, control and computing. Engineers in this field are involved with the design and fabrication of systems utilizing electronic components and subsystems.

Courses and Typical Schedule

The courses and typical schedule for both the general degree and the honors degree are listed below. The notation (G) is used for requirements applying to the general degree only, while the notation (H) is used for requirements applying to the honors degree only.

Semester Five (Spring)

ENSC 304-1 Human Factors and Usability Engineering*
ENSC 320-3 Electric Circuits II*
ENSC 330-4 Engineering Materials
ENSC 351-4 Real Time and Embedded Systems*
ENSC 380-3 Linear Systems*
PHYS 324-3 Electromagnetics 18 credit hours

Semester Six (Fall)

Cmpl I-3 first complementary elective1 (G)
ENSC 305-1 Project Documentation and Team Dynamics* (H)
ENSC 325-4 Microelectronics II*
ENSC 327-4 Communication Systems*
ENSC 340-4 Engineering Science Project* (H)
ENSC 383-4 Feedback Control Systems*
Scie I-3 science elective3 (G)
18 credit hours (G); 17 credit hours (H)

Semester Seven (Spring)

Cmpl I-3 first complementary elective1 (H)
ENSC 305-1 Project Documentation and Team Dynamics* (G)
ENSC 440-4 Capstone Engineering Science Project (G)
Ensc I-4 first Engineering Science elective2
Ensc II-4 second Engineering Science elective2
ENSC 406-2 Social Responsibility and Professional Practice*
MACM 316-3 Numerical Analysis I
Tech I-3 technical (computing science, science or math) elective3
21 credit hours (G); 19 credit hours (H)

Semester Eight (Fall)

Cmpl II-3 second complementary studies elective1
Ensc III-4 third Engineering Science elective2
Ensc IV-4 fourth Engineering Science elective2
Ensc V-4 fifth Engineering Science elective2 (G)
Scie I-3 science elective3 (H)
Tech I-3 technical (computing science, science or math) elective3 (G)
Tech II-3 or Ensc V-42 (H)
18 credit hours (G); 17 credit hours (H)

Other Requirements

ENSC 498-3 Engineering Science Thesis Proposal (H)
ENSC 499-9 Engineering Science Undergraduate Thesis (H)
Total 144 credit hours (G); 152 credit hours (H)
*should be taken at this point in the program; consequences of deviations from this schedule are the responsibility of the student.
1must be an approved course. A pre-approved list of complementary studies courses is available from the School of Engineering Science.
2chosen from ENSC 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 450, 481, 483, 488, 489, 495. With permission of the undergraduate curriculum committee chair, students may replace one of their engineering science electives by either a directed study or a special project laboratory course. Special Topics courses that have been approved by the undergraduate curriculum committee chair and the director may be counted here.
3must be an approved course; consult pre-approved electives list available from the school. Under special circumstances, approval for other courses from the undergraduate curriculum committee chair may be granted.
Note: In the typical schedule shown above, honors students will start their thesis work (ENSC 498 and 499) between semesters seven and eight. This work can be done on or off campus, either integrated with an optional (or mandatory) work term or as independent work with appropriate supervision.

Computer Engineering Option

The dynamic, on-going development and application of computer and digital systems requires computer systems engineers to have a balanced capability in software and hardware, and a solid engineering base.

Courses and Typical Schedule

The courses and typical schedule for both general and honors are listed. The notation (G) is for general degree requirements only, while (H) is for requirements applying to the honors degree only.

Semester Five (Spring)

CMPT 275-4 Software Engineering*
MACM 201-3 Discrete Mathematics II*
ENSC 304-1 Human Factors and Usability Engineering*
ENSC 320-3 Electric Circuits II*
ENSC 351-4 Real Time and Embedded Systems*
ENSC 380-3 Linear Systems* 18 credit hours

Semester Six (Fall)

Cmpl I-3 first complementary elective1 (G)
ENSC 305-1 Project Documentation and Team Dynamics* (H)
ENSC 325-4 Microelectronics II*
ENSC 327-4 Communication Systems*
ENSC 340-4 Engineering Science Project* (H)
ENSC 383-4 Feedback Control Systems*
Scie I-3 first science elective3 (G)
18 credit hours (G); 17 credit hours (H)

Semester Seven (Spring)

Cmpl I-3 first complementary elective1 (H)
CMPT 300-3 Operating Systems I
ENSC 305-1 Project Documentation and Team Dynamics* (G)
ENSC 440-4 Capstone Engineering Science Project (G)
Ensc I-4 first Engineering Science elective2
ENSC 406-2 Social Responsibility and Professional Practice*
MACM 316-3 Numerical Analysis I
Scie I-3 first science elective3 (H)
17 credit hours (G); 18 credit hours (H)

Semester Eight (Fall)

Cmpl II-3 second complementary studies elective1
Ensc II-4 second Engineering Science elective2
ENSC 450-4 VLSI Systems Design
Scie II-3 second science elective3
Scie III-3 third science elective3
17 credit hours (G); 17 credit hours (H)

Other Requirements

ENSC 498-3 Engineering Science Thesis Proposal (H)
ENSC 499-9 Engineering Science Undergraduate Thesis (H)
Total 139 credit hours (G); 151 credit hours (H)
*should be taken in the designated semester; consequences of deviating from this schedule are the responsibility of the student.
1must be an approved course. A pre-approved list of complementary studies courses is available from the School of Engineering Science.
2chosen from ENSC 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 481, 483, 488, 489, 495. With permission of the undergraduate curriculum committee chair, students may replace one of their engineering science electives by either a directed study or a special project laboratory course. Special Topics courses that have been approved by the undergraduate curriculum committee chair and the director may be counted here.
3must be an approved course; consult the pre-approved electives list available from the school. Under special circumstances, approval for other courses from the undergraduate curriculum committee chair may be granted.
Note: In the typical schedule shown above, honors students will start their thesis work (ENSC 498 and 499) between semesters seven and eight. This work can be done on or off campus, either integrated with an optional (or mandatory) work term or as independent work with appropriate supervision.

Engineering Physics (Electronics) Option

This option prepares for work in engineering, applied sciences and is strongly dependent on a sound knowledge of physics and engineering fundamentals.

Courses and Typical Schedule

The courses and typical schedule for the honors degree are listed below. The Engineering Physics option is not available through the general degree.

Semester Five (Spring)

Cmpl I-3 first complementary elective1
ENSC 304-1 Human Factors and Usability Engineering*
ENSC 320-3 Electric Circuits II*
ENSC 351-4 Real Time and Embedded Systems*
ENSC 380-3 Linear Systems*
PHYS 233-2 Introductory Physics Laboratory A*
PHYS 324-3 Electromagnetics* 19 credit hours

Semester Six (Fall)

ENSC 305-1 Project Documentation and Team Dynamics*
ENSC 325-4 Microelectronics II*
ENSC 327-4 Communication Systems*
ENSC 340-4 Engineering Science Project*
ENSC 383-4 Feedback Control Systems*
17 credit hours

Semester Seven (Spring)

Cmpl II-3 second complementary elective1
Ensc I-4 first Engineering Science elective2
ENSC 406-2 Social Responsibility and Professional Practice*
PHYS 344-3 Thermal Physics
PHYS 365-3 Semiconductor Device Physics
PHYS 385-3 Quantum Physics 18 credit hours

Semester Eight (Fall)

Ensc II-4 second Engineering Science elective2
Ensc III-4 third Engineering Science elective2
PHYS 332-3 Intermediate Laboratory
PHYS 384-3 Methods of Theoretical Physics
PHYS 355-3 Optics
Phys 4XX-3 physics elective 20 credit hours

Other Requirements

ENSC 498-3 Engineering Science Thesis Proposal
ENSC 499-9 Engineering Science Undergraduate Thesis Total 155 credits
*should be taken in the designated semester; consequences of deviating from this schedule are the responsibility of the student.
1must be an approved course. A pre-approved list of complementary studies courses is available from the School of Engineering Science.
2chosen from ENSC 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 450, 481, 483, 488, 489, 495. With permission of the undergraduate curriculum committee chair, students may replace one engineering science elective by either a directed study or a special project laboratory course. Special Topics courses that have been approved by the undergraduate curriculum committee chair and the director may be counted here.
3 must be an approved course; consult pre-approved electives list available from the school. Under special circumstances, approval for other courses from the undergraduate curriculum committee chair may be granted.
Note: In the typical schedule shown above, students will start their thesis work (ENSC 498 and 499) between semesters seven and eight. Theses can be done on or off campus, either integrated with an optional (or mandatory) work term or as independent work with appropriate supervision.

Systems Option

This option prepares for careers in design and integration of computer-controlled machines, and provides for graduate study in robotics, control and mechatronic systems. Students integrate knowledge from electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer engineering into the fundamental design process. This focused program includes study of mechanical structures and mechanisms, electro-mechanical sensors and actuators, control engineering, and real-time systems. Electives may be used to tailor curriculum to specific interests.

Courses and Typical Schedule

The courses and typical schedule for both the general degree and the honors degree are listed below. The notation (G) is used for requirements applying to the general degree only, while the notation (H) is used for requirements applying to the honors degree only.

Semester Five (Spring)

ENSC 230-4 Introduction to Mechanical Design*
ENSC 304-1 Human Factors and Usability Engineering*
ENSC 320-3 Electric Circuits II*
ENSC 330-4 Engineering Materials
ENSC 351-4 Real Time and Embedded Systems*
ENSC 380-3 Linear Systems* 19 credit hours

Semester Six (Fall)

Cmpl I-3 first complementary elective1 (G)
ENSC 305-1 Project Documentation and Team Dynamics* (H)
ENSC 325-4 Microelectronics II*
ENSC 340-4 Engineering Science Project* (H)
ENSC 383-4 Feedback Control Systems*
ENSC 387-4 Introduction to Electromechanical Sensors and Actuators*
Scie I-3 science elective3 (G)
18 credit hours (G); 17 credit hours (H)

Semester Seven (Spring)

Cmpl I-3 first complementary elective1 (H)
ENSC 305-1 Project Documentation and Team Dynamics* (G)
ENSC 440-4 Capstone Engineering Science Project (G)
Ensc I-4 first Engineering Science elective2
ENSC 406-2 Social Responsibility and Professional Practice*
ENSC 483-4 Modern Control Systems*
MACM 316-3 Numerical Analysis I
18 credit hours (G); 16 credit hours (H)

Semester Eight (Fall)

Cmpl II-3 second complementary studies elective1
ENSC 488-4 Introduction to Robotics*
ENSC 489-4 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing*
Ensc II-4 second Engineering Science elective2
Scie I-3 science elective3 (H)
15 credit hours (G); 18 credit hours (H)

Other Requirements

ENSC 498-3 Engineering Science Thesis Proposal (H)
ENSC 499-9 Engineering Science Undergraduate Thesis (H)
Total 139 credit hours (G); 151 credit hours (H)
*should be taken in the designated semester; consequences of deviating from this schedule are the responsibility of the student.
1must be an approved course. A pre-approved list of complementary studies courses is available from the School of Engineering Science.
2chosen from ENSC 424, 425, 426, 427, 428, 429, 450, 481, 495. With permission of the undergraduate curriculum committee chair, students may replace one of their engineering science electives by either a directed study or a special project laboratory course. Special Topics courses that have been approved by the undergraduate curriculum committee chair and the director may be counted here.
3must be an approved course; consult pre-approved electives list available from the school. Under special circumstances, approval for other courses from the undergraduate curriculum committee chair may be granted.
Note: In the typical schedule shown above, honors students will start thesis work (ENSC 498 and 499) between semesters seven and eight. This work can be done on or off campus, either integrated with an optional (or mandatory) work term or as independent work with appropriate supervision.

Biomedical Engineering Stream

This stream concerns engineering problems encountered in medical and surgical treatment, in human interactions in a variety of environments, in medical instrumentation, and in biomechanics. Being interdisciplinary, the stream consists of a basic undergraduate engineering degree in one of the existing options, plus additional undergraduate biomedical-related courses. These requirements enhance the student's background before pursuing graduate training in biomedical engineering.
Students should fulfil course requirements for one of these options: electronics engineering, engineering physics, systems, or computer engineering. As well, the following courses are required.
BISC 101-4 General Biology
KIN 205-3 Introduction to Human Physiology
MBB 221-3 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry
and one of
KIN 305-3 Human Physiology I
KIN 306-3 Human Physiology II (Principles of Physiological Regulation)
Two additional upper division courses are also required from the biomedical area, with the school's approval. A list of eligible courses is available from the School of Engineering Science.
It is recommended that students choose from the above courses for their science electives in their undergraduate option.
Students intending to pursue an MASc degree can co-ordinate their undergraduate proposal and thesis (ENSC 498 and 499) with their MASc proposal, thereby satisfying both requirements. Contact the departmental assistant for further details.

Minor in Computer and
Electronics Design

Admission Requirements

Minor program entrance is open to all SFU non-engineering science majors. Apply by letter to the Admissions Chair, School of Engineering Science, after completing a minimum of 15 credit hours, including CMPT 150 or ENSC 150, with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5. Enrolment is limited.

Program Requirements

This program is comprised of courses from the computer engineering option and the electronics engineering option. Students must complete all of
ENSC 150-3 Introduction to Computer Design
ENSC 151-2 Digital and Computer Design Laboratory
ENSC 220-3 Electric Circuits I
ENSC 250-3 Introduction to Computer Architecture
ENSC 305-1 Project Documentation and Group Dynamics
ENSC 320-3 Electric Circuits II
ENSC 340-3 Engineering Science Project
ENSC 380-3 Linear Systems
plus at least one of
ENSC 225-4 Microelectronics I
ENSC 351-4 Real time and Embedded Systems
plus at least three, and no more than five (students cannot count the same course twice) of the following
ENSC 225-4 Microelectronics I
ENSC 325-4 Microelectronics II
ENSC 327-4 Communication Systems
ENSC 350-3 Digital Systems Design
ENSC 351-4 Real Time and Embedded Systems
ENSC 424-4 Multimedia Communications Engineering
ENSC 425-4 Electronic System Design
ENSC 427-4 Communication Networks
ENSC 429-4 Discrete Time Systems
ENSC 450-4 VLSI Systems Design
ENSC 489-4 Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing
ENSC 495-4 Introduction to Microelectronic Fabrication
The engineering science graduation GPA in the above courses must be 2.4 or better. If it drops below 2.4, the student may be required to withdraw from the program.