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