Department of Chemical Engineering

CHEM ENG 4Y04 SENIOR INDEPENDENT PROJECT

A research and design project with students working independently under the direction of a Faculty member.

• Two labs (three hours); both terms. The hours assigned can be freely scheduled to suit those involved in a particular project and may include computation classes, laboratory work, discussions, or individual study.
• Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV Chemical Engineering or Level V Chemical Engineering and Management or Level V Chemical Engineering and Society or Level V Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering; and a CA of at least 9.5

Department of Civil Engineering

CIV ENG 4Z04 INDEPENDENT STUDY

An experimental and/or analytical investigation related to any branch of civil engineering, under the direction of a
faculty member. Students choose a project from a list of department approved projects. The student may be required to present a seminar, and will submit a final written report before April 1. Design units = variable according to project

• Two labs (three hours); both terms. The hours assigned can be freely scheduled to suit those involved in a particular project and may include computation classes, laboratory work, discussion or individual study.
• Prerequisite: Registration in a final level of a Civil Engineering program, and a SA of at least 9.5.
• Enrolment is limited.

Department of Software Engineering

SFWR ENG 4G06 SOFTWARE DESIGN IV - CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECT

Student teams prepare the requirements, design, documentation, and implementation of a software system taking economic, health, safety, legal, marketing factors into account. Students must demonstrate a working system and convincing test results. Software project management.

• Three hours (lectures, discussion, group project, seminars); two terms
• Prerequisite: Registration in final level of a Software Engineering program
• Antirequisite: SFWR ENG 4G03, 4GP6, 4H03

Department of Engineering Physics

ENG PHYS 4H04 SPECIAL STUDIES IN ENGINEERING PHYSICS

A special program of studies to be arranged by mutual consent of a professor and the student with approval of the department chair, to carry out experiments and/or theoretical investigations. A written report and oral defence are required.

• Two tutorials, one lab (three hours); both terms
• Prerequisite: Registration in final level of an Engineering Physics program and a CA of at least 9.5

Department of Materials Science Engineering

MATLS 4K04 SENIOR THESIS

Individual experimental research problem with a selected supervisor. A preliminary written and oral report is required at the end of the first term. The thesis is defended orally. A minimum of six unscheduled hours each week, both terms.

• Prerequisite: A CA of at least 8.0; and registration in the final level of a Materials Engineering program or Level IV of Honours Materials Science.

Department of Mechanical Engineering

MECH ENG 4M06 PROJECT

A major mechanical or manufacturing engineering design or experimental project to be completed under the supervision or co-supervision of a faculty member holding an appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

• Two labs (three hours), first term; four labs (three hours), second term
• Prerequisite: Registration in Level IV Mechanical Engineering; or Level V Mechanical Engineering and Management or Mechanical Engineering and Society

Department of Electrical Engineering

ELEC ENG 4OJ3 RESEARCH PROJECT

A research-oriented project under the direct supervision of a faculty member to foster initiative and independent creativity while working on an advanced topic.

• Both terms
• Prerequisite: Prior arrangement with an Electrical and Computer Engineering faculty member, inclusion on the Dean's Honour List, registration in Level IV or V or permission of the instructor
• Antirequisite: COMP ENG 4OJ3