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Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE)

Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE). Carol Jaeger Alireza Nojeh http://www.ece.ubc.ca. What is Electrical & Computer Engineering?. ECE is the intelligence behind everything!. Mercedes S-Class: 65 Embedded Processors

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Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE)

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  1. Electrical & Computer Engineering(ECE) Carol Jaeger AlirezaNojeh http://www.ece.ubc.ca http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  2. What is Electrical & Computer Engineering? http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  3. ECE is the intelligence behind everything! Mercedes S-Class: 65 Embedded Processors More than 80% of the innovation in autos is from innovations in electronics - Daimler-Chrysler Automotive Semiconductor Market: US$13.1 billion / year http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  4. ECE is HIGH TECH http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  5. ECE is improving the world Medical Critical Systems Environmental http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  6. What do we do? Power Systems Telecommunications Control Signal & Image Processing Robotics Multimedia Microelectronics Computer Engineering Nanotechnology Software Engineering Photonics Biomedical Engineering Human-Computer Interfaces Biomimetics http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  7. ECE has 2 degree programs • Today: Electrical Engineering • March 25th: Computer Engineering http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  8. EE Program Options • Second year • Traditional lecture-based learning. • With integrated lecture system. • Project Integration Program (PIP). • Biomedical Engineering Option. • Third year • Nanotechnology & Microsystems Option. • Fourth year • Electrical Energy Systems Option. • Increasing diversity in elective choices. • More projects allow you to apply your knowledge. http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  9. More EE Program Options • Two additional options are available (they generally require extra time to complete): • Honours Mathematics Option (noted on diploma) • Minor In Commerce (noted on transcript) • Co-op program available with all options http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  10. Lecture Integrated Program • Three EE courses scheduled into two daily timeslots. • Daily lectures in 2 courses each week. • Labs designed to combine concepts from multiple courses. • Mix of single-week labs and two-week mini projects. http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  11. Project Integration Program (PIP) http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  12. Goals of the PIP Program • Offer an alternate learning style. • Motivate learning and understanding through projects. • Understand relationships between topics. • Learn teamwork skills. • Encourage independent learning and research skills. http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  13. How is it accomplished? • 4 projects per year (6 weeks each). • Fewer lecture hours. • More lab hours available (open labs). • Group project rooms for project work. • Group discussions with Professor and TAs. • Independent reading of course and library materials expected. http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  14. Module 4: 2002 - 2003 http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  15. Module 3: 2003 - 2004 http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  16. Module 3: 2004 - 2005 http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  17. Module 4: 2006 - 2007 http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  18. Biomedical Engineering Option http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  19. Biomedical Engineering Option • The application of engineering technology to medical system • Diagnostic tools • Imaging • Sensors & Instrumentation http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  20. Biomedical Engineering Option • Drug delivery systems • Assistive devices • Medical information systems http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  21. Biomedical Engineering Option • An option within EE • Program content starts in 2nd year • Available in PIP or lecture-based program • Available with or without Co-op • Must apply to BE and EE near end of 1st year • www.ece.ubc.ca/biomed http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  22. Electrical Energy Systems Option http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  23. Electrical Energy Industry Trends • Oil reserves exhausted by 2040-50. • Can go further with heavy oil extraction. • Power engineers reserves exhausted by 2010. • Power industry actively hiring across Canada (“after a 15-year drought”). • Worldwide situation. http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  24. Electrical Energy Systems Option • Power utilities investing little in new large generation (possible exception is nuclear). • Expectation is that renewables will satisfy increasing demand. • Many challenges in operating highly distributed generation systems. • High-tech solutions will be essential for: • Sensing • Monitoring • Metering • Distribution http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  25. Electrical Energy Systems Option • The ECE department has a rich history in the power area • Specialized courses in: • Electro-mechanical energy conversion and transmission. • Emerging renewable sources: wind, solar, fuel cells. • Distributed energy management systems • Industrial drives, electrical vehicles. • Computer applications for online system monitoring and real time power system operation. http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  26. Electrical Energy Systems Option • An option within EE • Program content concentrated in 4th year • Available with or without Co-op • Must apply to EESO during 3rd year http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  27. Nanotechnology and Microsystems Option http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  28. Magnetic http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  29. “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom”, Richard Feynman, 1959 Smallest Feature ROOM!! 1mm 1mm 1nm 1m Virus Bacterium Atom Blue Whale Cell Factor of 1000 to go!! http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  30. http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  31. Nanoscale Cross-bar Devices http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  32. on-chip dielectric spectroscopy single-cell characterization microelectrode arrays neural implants Biomedical Microdevices: BioMEMS neuroprosthetics microfluidic networks implantable microelectrodesfor recording and stimulation http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  33. Project Experience http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  34. We are very well equipped … + access to AMPEL through courses and projects …

  35. Nanotechnology and Microsystems • Nanotechnology: Combines physics and chemistry with engineering to build new devices and enable new technologies. • Theory and Practice. • Core Electrical + Nano/Micro. • Option begins in 3rd year. • Must apply in 2nd year. http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  36. Co-operative Education Program • Co-op program is compatible with ECE • Complete your degree in 5 years • Obtain valuable work experience & references • Get paid (avg. salary in recent past ~ $2500/mo.) • Get practice job hunting, interviewing http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  37. More about our Department • Our current 2nd year intake is approximately 250 students (EE and CE combined). • We have nearly 400 graduate students. • We have 53 faculty members. • We’ve hired 39 new faculty members in the last 10 years, including the addition of 5 Instructors. http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  38. Undergraduate Facilities • Recent external review panel specifically commented on our world class facilities for teaching and research. These include: • Renovated computer labs • Renovated electronics labs • State-of-the-art small machines lab • Renovated classrooms • Undergraduate study rooms • Expanded student workshop http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  39. Electrical Engineering From the very small….. Microneedles and integrated glucose sensor Vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  40. Electrical Engineering …to the very large… North American power grid Robotics and control http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  41. Electrical Engineering …and everything in between! Medical imaging Sensor and device design Test and measurement http://www.ece.ubc.ca

  42. Ways to find out more: • ECE Open House (March 14th, noon – 5pm, Kaiser Atrium) • IEEE Project Fair (early April) • Display cases in Kaiser atrium (anytime) • www.ece.ubc.ca (anytime) • Ask me: Carol Jaeger (KAIS 3041, anytime) http://www.ece.ubc.ca

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