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First ( Fall ) Semester ( TOTAL = 15 cr )
CIVE 281. Analytical Mechanics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Civil Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
Kinematics of particles, dynamics of particles. Work, conservative forces, potential energy. Relative motion and general moving frames of reference. Central force fields and orbits. Dynamics of a system of particles. General motion of rigid bodies, angular momentum and kinetic energy of rigid bodies. Generalized coordinates and forces, Lagrange's equations.
- (3-1-5)
- Corequisites: MATH 262, MATH 263.
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COMP 202. Foundations of Programming.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Computer Science (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
Introduction to computer programming in a high level language: variables, expressions, primitive types, methods, conditionals, loops. Introduction to algorithms, data structures (arrays, strings), modular software design, libraries, file input/output, debugging, exception handling. Selected topics.
- 3 hours
- Restrictions: Not open to students who have taken or are taking COMP 204, COMP 208, or GEOG 333; not open to students who have taken or are taking COMP 206 or COMP 250.
- COMP 202 is intended as a general introductory course, while COMP 204 is intended for students in life sciences, and COMP 208 is intended for students in physical sciences and engineering.
- To take COMP 202, students should have a solid understanding of pre-calculus fundamentals such as polynomial, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions.
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ECSE 200. Electric Circuits 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Electrical & Computer Engr (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
Circuit variables. Analysis of resistive circuits, network theorems (Kirchhoff’s laws, Ohm’s law, Norton and Thevenin equivalent). Ammeters, Voltmeters, and Ohmmeters. Analysis methods (nodal and mesh analysis, linearity, superposition). Dependent sources and Op-Amps. Energy storage elements. First and second order circuits.
- (4-2-3)
- Prerequisite: PHYS 142 or CEGEP equivalent.
- Corequisite: MATH 263
- Tutorials assigned by instructor.
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Credits: 3
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
Series and power series, including Taylor's theorem. Brief review of vector geometry. Vector functions and curves. Partial differentiation and differential calculus for vector valued functions. Unconstrained and constrained extremal problems. Multiple integrals including surface area and change of variables.
- (3-1-5)
- Prerequisites: MATH 141, MATH 133 or equivalent.
- Restrictions: Open only to students in the Faculty of Engineering. Not open to students who are taking or have taken MATH 151, MATH 152, OR MATH 222.
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MATH 263. Ordinary Differential Equations for Engineers.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
First order ODEs. Second and higher order linear ODEs. Series solutions at ordinary and regular singular points. Laplace transforms. Linear systems of differential equations with a short review of linear algebra.
- (3-1-5)
- Corequisite: MATH 262.
- Restrictions: Open only to students in the Faculty of Engineering. Not open to students who are taking or have taken MATH 315 or MATH 325.
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Second ( Winter ) Semester ( TOTAL = 17 cr )
ECSE 210. Electric Circuits 2.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Electrical & Computer Engr (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
Second-order circuits. Sinusoidal sources and phasors. AC steady-state analysis. AC steady-state power. Laplace transform. Circuit analysis in the s-Domain. Two-port circuits. Elementary continuous signals, impulse functions, basic properties of continuous linear time-invariant (LTI) systems. Frequency analysis of continuous-time LTI systems.
- (4-2-3)
- Prerequisite: ECSE 200
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ECSE 211. Design Principles and Methods.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Electrical & Computer Engr (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
Engineering process: design specifications, parameters, optimization, implementation, troubleshooting and refinement; project management: scheduling, risk analysis, project control; case studies; design examples and project.
- (2-6-1)
- Prerequisite(s): ECSE 200 and (ECSE 202 or COMP 202)
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MATH 264. Advanced Calculus for Engineers.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Summer 2025, Fall 2025, Winter 2026
Description
Review of multiple integrals. Differential and integral calculus of vector fields including the theorems of Gauss, Green, and Stokes. Introduction to partial differential equations, separation of variables, Sturm-Liouville problems, and Fourier series.
- (3-1-5)
- Prerequisite: MATH 262 or MATH 151 or MATH 152 or equivalent.
- Corequisite: MATH 263
- Restrictions: Open only to students in the Faculty of Engineering. Not open to students who are taking or have taken MATH 319 or MATH 475.
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MIME 262. Properties of Materials in Electrical Engineering.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Mining & Materials Engineering (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
Properties of a material continuum and crystalline state; properties of atoms in materials; conduction electrons in materials; electronic properties of semiconductors and metals; magnetic and thermal properties of materials; applications of electronic materials in semiconductor technology, recording media and transducers.
- (3-1-5)
- Restriction: Not open to students who have taken or are taking ECSE 212.
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Third ( Fall ) Semester (TOTAL = 15 cr )
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MATH 271. Linear Algebra and Partial Differential Equations.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Engineering)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Applied Linear Algebra. Linear Systems of Ordinary Differential Equations. Power Series Solutions. Partial Differential Equations. Sturm-Liouville Theory and Applications. Fourier Transforms.
- Fall and Winter
- (3-1-5)
- Prerequisites: MATH 263, MATH 264.
- Not open to students who have taken MATH 266.
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Fourth ( Winter ) Semester ( TOTAL = 16 cr )
ECSE 303. Signals and Systems 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Electrical & Computer Engr (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Elementary continuous and discrete-time signals, impulse functions, basic properties of discrete and continuous linear time-invariant (LTI) systems, Fourier representation of continuous-time periodic and aperiodic signals, the Laplace transform, time and frequency analysis of continuous-time LTI systems, application of transform techniques to electric circuit analysis.
- (3-2-4)
- Prerequisites: ECSE 210, MATH 247 or MATH 270 or MATH 271.
- Corequisite: MATH 249 or MATH 381
- Tutorials assigned by instructor.
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ECSE 330. Introduction to Electronics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Electrical & Computer Engr (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Introduction to electronic circuits using operational amplifiers, PN junction diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), and MOS field-effect transistors (MOSFETs), including: terminal characteristics, large- and small-signal models; configuration and frequency response of single-stage amplifiers with discrete biasing. Introduction to SPICE. Simulation experiments.
- (3-2-4)
- Prerequisite: ECSE 210
- Tutorials assigned by instructor.
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PHYS 271. Introduction to Quantum Physics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Physics (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The observed properties of atoms and radiation from atoms. Electron waves. The Schroedinger Equation in one dimension. Quantum mechanics of the hydrogen atom. Angular momentum and spin. Quantum mechanics of many electron systems. Basic ideas of electrons in solids and solid state physics.
- Winter
- (3-0-6)
- Prerequisite: PHYS 251 or CIVE 281
- Restriction: This course is not available to any student enrolled in any Majors or Honours program involving Physics.
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Fifth ( Fall ) Semester ( TOTAL = 15 cr )
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ECSE 305. Probability and Random Signals 1.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Electrical & Computer Engr (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
The basic probability model, the heuristics of model-building and the additivity of probability; classical models; conditional probability and Bayes rule; random variables and vectors, distribution and density functions, expectation; statistical independence, laws of large numbers, central limit theorem; introduction to random processes and random signal analysis.
- (3-2-4)
- Prerequisite: ECSE 303 or ECSE 306.
- Tutorials assigned by instructor.
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ECSE 334. Introduction to Microelectronics.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Electrical & Computer Engr (Faculty of Engineering)
This course is not offered this catalogue year.
Description
Single-stage integrated-circuit amplifiers; differential and multistage amplifiers, integrated-circuit biasing techniques; non-ideal characteristics, frequency response; feedback amplifiers, output stages; digital CMOS logic circuits.
- (3-2-4)
- Prerequisites: ECSE 291, ECSE 303 or ECSE 306, ECSE 330.
- Tutorials assigned by instructor.
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Sixth ( Winter ) Semester ( TOTAL = 15 cr )
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ECSE 4xx t1<(3) Technical Complementary 1
ECSE 4xx t2 <(3) Technical Complementary 2
XXXX xxx g1 <(3) General Complementary 1
Seventh ( Fall ) Semester ( TOTAL = 16 or 17 cr )
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ECSE 4xx t3 <(3) Technical Complementary 3
ECSE 4xx t4 <(3) Technical Complementary 4
ECSE 4xx <(2-3) Lab Complementary
ECSE 4xx g2 <(3) General Complementary 2
NOTES
All courses are core courses except for technical complementaries, laboratory complementaries and general complementaries. Core courses are shown in boldface above. All core courses must be passed with a grade "C" or better. Also, a grade of "C" is required for an ECSE xxx core course in order to proceed with its follow-on ECSE xxx course(s), and a grade of "C" is required for a MATH xxx course in order to proceed with its follow-on MATH xxx course(s). A grade of "D" is only acceptable for non-core courses (ie - technical, laboratory, and general complementaries).
Technical Complementary courses are selected from this list.
The Lab Complementary course is normally taken in conjuction with a technical complementary. The courses ECSE 426 - Microprocessor Systems, ECSE 431 - Intro. to VLSI CAD, ECSE 435 - Mixed Signal Test Techniques, ECSE 436 Signal Processing Hardware and ECSE 450 Electromagnetic Compatibility, can be taken as a technical complementary or a lab complementary. If taken as a lab, they are still 3 credits courses.
General Complementary courses must be chosen according to the rules in Section 8.3.4 of the 2007-2008 McGill University Calendar, page 225.
This sample curriculum is only for students who wish to complete their degree requirements in 7 semesters. Students may, at any time, deviate from this structure. However, it will be the student's responsibility to devise a study plan that has no course conflicts or prerequisite/corequisite violations. Academic advisors are available for course selection.