Electrical & Computer EngineeringMarch Break EventMarch 13th, 2002
The Big PictureThe Big Picture
A
System-level Design
Circuit-level Design
Device-level design
Systems and Systems and Computer Computer EngineeringEngineering
ElectronicsElectronics
+ Software
Our FocusOur Focus
The analysis and design of engineering systems which process and transmit information and which have computers as components.
The analysis and design of circuits and devices used to transmit, store, and process information.
Systems & Computer Engineering
Electronics
Engineering @ CarletonEngineering @ Carleton
Engineering Physics
Electrical Engineering
Communications Engineering
Computer Systems Engineering
Software Engineering
Department of Electronics System and Computer Engineering
The Programs
The Hardware-Software Spectrum
Lead Department
More Hardware Oriented More Software Oriented
ECE ExcellenceECE Excellence
• Industry Donated State-of-the-art Labs• Renowned Professors (NSERC chairs and IEEE
fellows)• Research Excellence
• Centres of Excellence (CITR, CITO, MICRONET, MITACS, TLN)
• Annual research funding over 7 million dollars• Large graduate program (130 full-time, 120 part-time
students)
• Partnerships with local high-tech companies and government laboratories
Teaching/Research AreasTeaching/Research Areas
Enrolment TrendsEnrolment Trends
ProgramsPrograms
B.Eng. In Software B.Eng. In Software EngineeringEngineering
• Software is the fuel driving the Information Technology revolution
• An engineering program
• Combines a broad foundation in the physical sciences and engineering with skills in the development of timely, well-planned, and reliable software
• Special strengths in the areas of object-oriented and real-time computer systems.
• Target first year intake: 60
Software EngineeringSoftware Engineering
…and state-of-the-art computing
resources.
Modern software design techniques…
B.Eng. InB.Eng. In Communications Engineering Communications Engineering
• First of its kind in Canada
• Concerned with the reliable, effective, and economical generation, distribution, and reception of information
• Communications Engineers will be responsible for the planning, analysis and design, implementation, operation, testing, maintenance, and management of the communication systems and distributed information systems that modern society depends on
• Target first year intake: 40
CommunicationsCommunicationsEngineeringEngineering
Without communications engineering.
With communications
engineering.
Voice/Data copper pairs
1Gb/s Fiber/Ethernet
B.Eng. In ComputerB.Eng. In Computer Systems Engineering Systems Engineering
• Computer systems and telecommunications networks are the essential building blocks of the rapidly growing field of Information Technology
• A unique mixture of hardware and software knowledge, along with a significant exposure to communications topics
• Graduates are uniquely qualified to analyze and design engineering systems which process and transmit information and which have computers as components.
• Target first year intake: 140
Hardware and Hardware and Software SynergySoftware Synergy
Computer Systems Computer Systems EngineeringEngineering
B.Eng. In Electrical B.Eng. In Electrical EngineeringEngineering
• Broad field that provides graduates with a great deal of flexibility
• Our program generally reflects the technology-driven industry in the Ottawa area
• With a wide range of elective courses in integrated circuit design and fabrication, telecommunications systems, and computer hardware and software.
• Target first year intake: 160
Electrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Design
TestFabricate
B.Eng. InB.Eng. In Engineering Physics Engineering Physics
• A focused education which is suitable for our rapidly-changing technological world
• Focus on the physics of optics, photonics and integrated circuits, which are fundamental to the infrastructure of modern society
• Target First Year Intake: 20
Engineering PhysicsEngineering Physics
In Eng. Phys., we like to “look under
the hood”.
Packaged chip
Microphotograph of the chip die.
CO-OP @ CarletonCO-OP @ Carleton
Who Does CO-OP?Who Does CO-OP?
• Limited enrolment• Early Admission from high school:
85% or above in core math and science
• Apply after fall term of 1st year with A- or great average
• Apply after fall term of 2nd year with B or greater average
Why Do CO-OPWhy Do CO-OP @ Carleton? @ Carleton?
• Co-op makes sense: • Enhance your learning• Job experience = job offers• Earn while you learn
• Carleton = High tech• The hot employers are here• Our faculty members are “plugged in”
• “Progressive Co-op” pattern• A better work experience• Fewer hassles
Which ProgramsWhich Programs are CO-OP? are CO-OP?
• Communications Engineering (regular or co-op)
• Computer Systems Engineering (regular or co-op)
• Electrical Engineering (regular or co-op)
• Engineering Physics (co-op only)
• Software Engineering (regular or co-op)
Progressive CO-OPProgressive CO-OP
Why ECE at Carleton?Why ECE at Carleton?
• Broad Spectrum of Programs• Co-op programs• Unique Specialty Labs for
undergraduates (fabrication lab, VoIP lab, …)
• Located in the high-technology capital of Canada
Undergraduate LabsUndergraduate Labs
Labs at Carleton form an integral part of most courses.
We supply the equipment….you supply the brain.
Advanced Lab FacilitiesAdvanced Lab FacilitiesFor advanced students, we have advanced labs.
High frequency “probe station” High frequency probes