2010-2011 faculty of engineering and applied science viewbook

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U N I V E R S I T Y O F O N T A R I O I N S T I T U T E O F T E C H N O L O G Y

Faculty ofEngineering andApplied Science

Table of Contents:: WELCOME FROM THE DEAN 3

:: WELCOME TO ENGINEERING AT UOIT 4

:: PROGRAMS 5

:: AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING 6

:: MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING 7

:: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 8

:: COMPREHENSIVE OPTION 9

:: ENERGY ENGINEERING OPTION 9

:: MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING OPTION 9

:: ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING 10

:: SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 11

:: ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT – TAKE YOUR DEGREE TO THE NEXT LEVEL 12

:: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES 13

:: GRADUATE STUDIES 13

:: INTERNSHIP AND CO-OP OPPORTUNITIES 14

:: INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS 15

:: WORLD-CLASS FACULTY 16

:: FACULTY HIGHLIGHTS 17

:: EVER-EXPANDING FACILITIES 19

:: LEADING-EDGE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT 20

:: CHALLENGING PLAY AND WINNING TEAMS 21

:: STUDENT LIFE 22

:: ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 23

:: CONTACT INFORMATION 24

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Welcomefrom the dean

Engineering is a key profession forenhancing life and creating the industrialsociety of the 21st century. As a universitythat focuses on technology, theUniversity of Ontario Institute ofTechnology (UOIT) has excellentEngineering degree programs in a widerange of disciplines.

I believe that your engineering educationneeds to prepare you for a career thatwill almost inevitably change direction

more than once. UOIT’s Engineering programs offer innovative coursedelivery, state-of-the-art facilities (with additional buildings under construction)and a globally experienced faculty to ensure you obtain the necessaryskills to thrive in an increasingly complex world.

An innovative educational institution, UOIT is Ontario’s first laptop-baseduniversity. This means you will be immersed in a leading-edge learningenvironment that will allow you to remain connected to your peers andprofessors anytime and anywhere, on campus and beyond. Our under-graduate courses make significant use of online opportunities to enhancethe in-class experience.

Our energetic and committed professors have come to UOIT because theywant to be part of a new kind of engineering program. UOIT’s internationallyrecognized faculty will collaborate with you in the classroom, the lab andin the field, providing you with valuable hands-on research experience andan in-depth education.

Our commitment to the future is reflected everywhere on campus, includingour environmentally progressive campus design. We are committed toproducing engineers who will help redefine the automotive industry, theenergy sector and the manufacturing trade, to name a few.

As you read through these pages, you will be introduced to our programs,faculty and facilities. I encourage you to visit our campus to see for yourselfwhat UOIT has to offer and review our website www.engineering.uoit.ca foradditional information.

I look forward to welcoming you to the UOIT engineering experience.

Dr. George Bereznai

Dean

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Engineeringat UOITThe Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at UOIT has developedinnovative programs that will prepare you to succeed as a next-generationengineer. Our growing national reputation for research excellence isreflected in the opportunity that you, as an undergraduate student, willhave to work on groundbreaking research projects in state-of-the-art-facilities.This hands-on experience will prepare you to make an impact on societyupon graduation.

Each of our programs is designed to address both your educationalneeds and the market-driven requirements of employers.

Innovative programs::: Canada’s only degree programs in Automotive Engineering andManufacturing Engineering;

:: Challenging programs in Electrical Engineering and SoftwareEngineering;

:: A comprehensive Mechanical Engineering program with optionalspecialization in Mechatronics and Energy Engineering;

:: An Engineering and Management option for all programs; and

:: Co-op and internship opportunities with leading employers.

Exceptional facilities::: An award-winning campus located less than an hour east of downtownToronto;

:: State-of-the-art laboratories; and

:: ACE-Global, the new Automotive Centre of Excellence, scheduled toopen in late 2010. The facility will feature a climatic wind tunnel largeenough to accommodate cars, buses, trucks, trains and airplane wings.

Research opportunities inside and outside the classroom::: Research projects in all programs, supervised directly by professorswith associated expertise; and

:: Active extracurricular campus teams that offer the opportunity for hands-on research and participation at national-level university competitions.


ProgramsPrograms within the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science are developedto meet the engineering needs of the new economy.

Engaged, experienced professors will be your instructors. They will teachyou how to look at things with an engineering eye and acquire problem-solving skills that will set you apart from your peers. You will work onteam projects, learn to communicate clearly and graduate with the flexibleand transferable skills essential for today’s workplace.

Engineering design principles are integrated throughout each program,culminating in a fourth-year capstone project that will provide you with theopportunity to synthesize what you have learned as a member of a smallstudent team tackling real-world research problems in collaboration witha faculty member.

A solid foundation: UOIT’s first-year common coreAs a student in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, you beginwith a common program of study. You will gain an in-depth understandingof mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing and technical communica-tions, which are the foundation of all engineering disciplines. Thisapproach ensures you will establish a solid foundation that you can buildupon. You will also have an opportunity to learn about the various programswithin the university context, offering you an opportunity to select a differentengineering discipline should you discover a new program preferenceonce you have started your studies.

Program list:

:: Automotive Engineering;

:: Manufacturing Engineering;

:: Mechanical Engineering with Comprehensive,Mechatronics and Energy Engineering options;

:: Electrical Engineering; and

:: Software Engineering

*All programs offer a five-year Management option.


AutomotiveEngineeringThe Automotive Engineering program at UOIT is poised to meet thechallenges associated with reshaping North America’s most importantindustrial sector. The urgent demand for advancements in transportationdesign is accelerating the research opportunities for alternativetechnologies such as electric and fuel cell-driven vehicles. The cars,planes, motorcycles and trucks of tomorrow will be clean, green andviable – and designed by automotive engineers being trained today.

The only program of its kind in Canada, UOIT’s Automotive Engineeringprogram takes a multidisciplinary approach, combining a central focuson mechanical engineering with elements of manufacturing and electricalengineering. Based on this approach, the program has a course rosterthat covers a broad range of topics.

State-of-the-art laboratories and facilities are being developed to furthersupport the program. ACE-Global, our new automotive centre of excellence,is scheduled to open in late 2010 and will house a climatic wind tunneland rolling road.

Program courses include::: Automotive Component and Systems Design;

:: Automotive Structural Design and Materials Selection;

:: Combustion and Engines;

:: Computer-Aided Design;

:: Mechatronics; and

:: Vehicle Dynamics and Control.

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ManufacturingEngineeringTwo million Canadians are employed in the Canadian manufacturingsector, and the need for innovative approaches to developing a strongmanufacturing base continues to grow. UOIT offers the only accreditedManufacturing Engineering program in Canada. Although the sector iscurrently facing many challenges, by the time you graduate you willbe well-positioned to lead its recovery and play a leading role in theadvancement of Canadian businesses.

As a student in the Manufacturing Engineering program you will be exposedto the design and improvement of high-tech systems for the production andmanufacturing of products. This includes the development and applicationof new and advanced technologies such as robotics, automation andintelligent controls in the manufacturing sector.

The program is interdisciplinary in approach, which is important for adiscipline that involves interfacing with other engineers to help find waysto bring their designs to fruition, bearing in mind factors such as cost,quality, reliability, appearance, etc.

Program courses include::: Artificial Intelligence in Engineering;

:: Computer-Aided Design;

:: Integrated Manufacturing Systems;

:: Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines;

:: Manufacturing and Production Processes;

:: Mechatronics;

:: Robotics and Automation; and

:: Structure and Properties of Materials.

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MechanicalEngineeringMechanical engineering overlaps significantly with other disciplines –electrical, chemical, civil, computer and software to name a few – andit is arguably the most interdisciplinary of engineering fields.

As a Mechanical Engineering student you will have the choice of threeeducational streams:

:: Comprehensive option;

:: Energy Engineering option; and

:: Mechatronics option.

The first two years are almost entirely common for all routes through theMechanical Engineering program. In the final two years, you will focus onyour area of specialization.

Comprehensive optionThe comprehensive option of the Mechanical Engineering program offersexposure to the full breadth of mechanical engineering. Graduates will bewell-positioned to find employment in a variety of public/private industriesand services, including automotive, heavy and machinery, heating,ventilation and air-conditioning, machines and mechanisms, transportation,dynamics and vibrations, prime movers, robotics and automation,telecommunications and energy/environment.

Program courses include::: Computer-Aided Design;

:: Control Systems;

:: Electric Circuits;

:: Mechatronics;

:: Statistics and Solid Mechanics; and

:: Thermodynamics.

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Energy Engineering optionThe appropriate management of energy issues is critical to a vibranteconomy. This specialization deals with all aspects of energy, from itsgeneration to its end use, and includes energy conversion, storage,transportation and distribution.

Energy engineering increasingly focuses on the efficient and environmentallybenign use of energy, as well as energy security and reliability.

Program courses include::: Advanced Power Generation;

:: Applied Thermal and Fluids Engineering;

:: Electromechanical Energy Conversion;

:: Energy and Environmental Impact;

:: Energy Engineering Systems Design;

:: Fossil Fuel Energy Conversion;

:: Sustainable and Alternative Energy Technologies; and

:: Thermal Environmental Engineering.

Mechatronics optionMechatronics engineering involves the design and application of intelligent,computer-controlled electromechanical systems. It often leads to productsand processes with significantly enhanced function and performance.

This specialization exposes students to the integration of electronics andmechanical systems using automated and intelligent computer-controlsystems to produce new devices (e.g. artificial hearts, anti-lock brakingsystems).

Program courses include::: Advanced Mechatronics;

:: Circuit Design;

:: Control Systems;

:: Electromechanical Energy Conversion;

:: Fluid Power Systems;

:: Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines;

:: Mechatronic Systems Design;

:: Microprocessors; and

:: Robotics and Automation.

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ElectricalEngineeringThe Electrical Engineering program at UOIT prepares graduates todeal with the rapid advances in technology that are intrinsic to theelectrical industrial sector. This sector powers the new economy, andthe applications for electrical engineering are far-ranging.

Our program focuses on the design and manufacturing of the compo-nents of electrical and computer technologies and the integration ofthese components into complex systems. Power generation, transmissionand distribution systems are one specialty, with an emphasis on ensuringquality and reliability while addressing such problems as the integrationof power provided by renewable energy systems. We also specialize incontrol systems, and the design and development of the building blocksfor communication systems and networks.

Electrical engineering is continually exploring new opportunities and chal-lenges. Opportunities include the significant developments in telecommu-nications networks, wireless communication, the Internet and availablecomputing power. Challenges include determining how to use technologyto tackle societal and environmental needs, such as the urgent require-ment for efficient, long-range electric vehicles. This program offer manypossibilities.

Program courses include::: Computer Architecture;

:: Computer Networks;

:: Control Systems;

:: Digital and Wireless Communications;

:: Digital Signal Processing Theory and Design;

:: Digital Systems;

:: Electrical Engineering Systems Design;

:: Electric Machines;

:: Electromagnetics;

:: Electronic Circuit Design;

:: Power Electronics; and

:: Power Systems.

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SoftwareEngineeringThe Software Engineering program at UOIT provides intensive exposureto the engineering challenges associated with the development andutilization of computer software. This elite program also addresses thedesign of computers, computer science, integration of software intocomputer systems and the applications of software systems.

Demand for software engineers continues with increased technologyadvancement and new software being introduced to consumers, businessesand industry on a global scale. The range of software engineeringapplications is growing. From special-effects software for the movieindustry, through to software controlling devices such as digital camerasand robots, and software that drives businesses and the financial sector,new opportunities and challenges are being created all of the time. Thisincludes the development of more powerful software and computers andthe growing requirement for trained professionals to meet emerging needs.

Program courses include::: Algorithm Design;

:: Computer Architecture;

:: Computer Networks and Security;

:: Data Management Systems;

:: Human-Computer Interfacing;

:: Operating Systems;

:: Programming Languages;

:: Real-Time Systems;

:: Software Engineering;

:: Software Design;

:: Software Quality; and

:: Software Project Management.

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Engineering andmanagement – takeyour degree to thenext levelTo meet the growing need for engineers with the leadership ability tosucceed in a business environment, our programs offer an innovativemanagement variation. You can choose to complement the technicalstudies of your engineering program with business and managementcourses, by opting for a five-year Bachelor of Engineering andManagement program in one of the following areas:

:: Automotive Engineering and Management;

:: Manufacturing Engineering and Management;

:: Mechanical Engineering and Management;

:: Electrical Engineering and Management; and

:: Software Engineering and Management.

Start your career with the business skills you need to leadOur challenging Engineering and Management programs allow you to gaincritical business operations management skills in key areas, including:

:: Engineering operations and project management;

:: Finance;

:: Financial and managerial accounting;

:: Marketing; and

:: Organizational behaviour and management of human resources.

You will complete the first three years of your engineering program followedby a specialized Business and Management year. The final year you willfinish your engineering program, while incorporating aspects of theknowledge gained during your Business and Management year.

If you are interested in applying to an Engineering and Management program,you are required to apply to the engineering program that you wish topursue. Once accepted, you can apply to enrol in the Engineering andManagement program. It is possible to transfer into the Business andManagement option at any time before your third year.


Undergraduateresearch opportunitiesResearch opportunities for undergraduate students are a key differentiatorbetween UOIT and traditional higher-learning institutions.

Our faculty members are eager to provide you with opportunities to under-take research projects and understand that hands-on experience will giveyou an edge in getting a job or pursuing graduate studies and researchcareers. Student–faculty research collaboration happens at UOIT on anongoing basis and this unique one-on-one model is an important part ofour student experience.

The following are some examples of projects that our students haveworked on.

Automatic door opening mechanism designAs part of their Capstone Design course, four engineering studentsdesigned an innovative automatic door opening mechanism prototype thatstores energy in the form of compressed air each time the door is manuallyopened, subsequently using the stored energy for assisted automaticopenings. The door remains functional during emergency situations orpower loss, which is extremely beneficial for people who rely on automaticdoors as part of an accessible community, and is energy-efficient since itdoes not rely on electricity for operation.

The prototype won first place at the UOIT Capstone Design competition inthe fall of 2007, followed by a second-place finish in the Minerva CanadaJames Ham Safe Design Awards contest. In addition, the students wereselected as one of two teams to represent Canada at Talente 2008, heldin Munich, Germany

EcoCAR ChallengeUOIT won a spot amongst 16 elite teams across Canada and the UnitedStates to participate in EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge, a competition thatbegan in Fall 2008. The competition aims to convert a Saturn Vuecrossover into an eco-friendly vehicle. UOIT selected a fully electricvehicle model.

The team, guided by Dr. Greg Rohrauer, an assistant professor with theFaculty of Engineering and Applied Science and academic director forACE-Global, will compete over three years, with the students developingtheir designs in the first year and then building, testing and refining theprototype for the final two years. A competition will be held at the end ofyears 2 and 3, which will be subject to a screening similar to thosecompleted on pre-production prototypes.

For more information about UOIT’s EcoCAR, please visitwww.uoit.ca/ecocar/.

Graduate studiesIf you wish to continue your studies after completing your undergraduatedegree at UOIT, we continue to introduce new graduate engineeringopportunities.

UOIT presently offers the following graduate programs:

:: Master of Applied Science (MASc) and Master of Engineering (MEng)in Automotive Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering; andMechanical Engineering; and

:: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Computer Engineering; andMechanical Engineering.

:: For more details about graduate studies at UOIT, please visitwww.gradstudies.uoit.ca.


Internship andco-op opportunitiesUOIT’s strong partnerships provide students with outstanding optional,paid internship, placement and co-op opportunities. This real-worldexperience from leading employers will allow you to gain a competitiveedge upon graduation and enable you to develop engineering andbusiness skills that will in turn enhance your:

:: Confidence level;

:: Understanding of the role of engineering; and

:: Marketability to future employers.

Students who participate in our co-op and internship programs canaccumulate credit of up to 12 months towards their professional engineerdesignation based on relevant working experience.

Co-opOur co-op program offers you valuable practical hands-on experience thatwill enable you to explore your career options in a two- to four-monthplacement that typically occurs doing the summer months. If you chooseto participate in one of our engineering placements, you can do so at anystage of your academic studies.

InternshipThe internship experience gives students the chance to handle complex,challenging work projects and be treated as employees of an organization.Most often, students find that their internship experience exceeds theirexpectations, resulting in conditional offers of employment upongraduation.

Internships are available during your third-year of studies and are 12 to16 months in duration.


Opportunities with leading employers:

:: Aiolos

:: Bruce Power;

:: Cameco Corporation;

:: CAMI Automotive;

:: Celestica;

:: Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission;

:: DDACE;

:: General Dynamics Canada;

:: General Electric;

:: General Motors of Canada;

:: Hydro One;

:: IBM;

:: Johnson Controls;

:: Klenzoid;

:: Linamar Corporation;

:: Magna International;

:: Messier-Dowty;

:: Morrison Lamothe;

:: Ontario Power Generation;

:: Research in Motion;

:: Roll Form Group; and

:: Smurfit-MBI.

IndustryconnectionsEach of our innovative programs is created in collaboration with ourstrong industry connections. This means that the education you receiveat UOIT is current and you will graduate with the skills that today’semployers demand.


World-classfacultyProfessors at UOIT are experts in their fields from aroundthe world. These men and women will challenge and inspireyou to push your own boundaries of thinking and learningwhile broadening your knowledge and understanding inyour chosen field.

Dean – George Bereznai, BE, MEng, PhD,PEng Associate dean, Research and Graduate Studies

– Greg Naterer, BMath, MASc, PhD, PEng,FCSME, FASME Associate dean, Accreditation and

Undergraduate Studies – Michael Bennett,BSc, MA, PhD, PEng, PMP Director, Automotive,

Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering programs –

Hossam Kishawy, BSc, MSc, PhD, PEngDirector, Electrical and Software Engineering programs

– Mikael Eklund, BSc, MSc, PhD, PEng

Core facultyIbrahim Dincer, BSc, MSc,PhD, PEng Min Dong, BEng,PhD Mikael Eklund, BSc,MSc, PhD, PEng EbrahimEsmailzadeh, BSc(Hons)(Eng), MPhil, PhDCEng, PEng, FASME, FCSME,FIMechE, SMIEEE KamielGabriel, BSc, MBA, MSc,PhD, PEng Ali Grami, BSc,MEng, PhD, PEng, SMIEEEMarnie Ham, EngineeringTechnology diploma, BSc,BSc, MASc, PhD, PEngYuping He, BASc, MASc,PhD, PEng Hossam Kishawy,BSc, MSc, PhD, PEng RamiroLiscano, BSc (Eng), MSc

Before arriving at UOIT, AssistantProfessor Dr. Min Dong was leadresearcher and developer for theCorporate Research and DevelopmentDivision at Qualcomm Incorporated inSan Diego, California. While in thisposition, Dr. Dong pursued innovationsin advanced wireless technologies anddata solutions. She has made signifi-cant contributions to the design andstandardization of orthogonal fre-quency-division multiple access tech-nologies for the next generationbroadband mobile communicationsand is the co-inventor of 12 pendingpatents.

Her current research is focused onsignal processing, wireless communi-cations and broadband mobile net-works. Facing the increasingly limitedspectrum and energy availability forwireless communications, she isfocusing on improving resource utiliza-tion efficiency for future wireless com-munication systems and networks. Dr.Dong seeks to identify the fundamen-tal limitations and trade-offs forresource-limited communications,and develop technologies andmethodologies to leverage the intelli-gence of system and network opera-tion to be control efficient, link adap-tive and user co-operative.


(Eng), PhD, PEng, SMIEEELixuan Lu, BES, MES, PhD,PEng Richard Marceau,BEng, MScA, PhD, PEng,FCAE Ruth Milman, BASc,MASc, PhD Greg Naterer,BMath, MASc, PhD, PEng,FCSME, FASME ScottNokleby, BEng, MASc, PhD,PEng Remon Pop-Iliev, BASc,MASc, PhD, PEng ShahryarRahnamayan, BSc, MSc, PhDBale Reddy, BTech, MTech,PhD Jing Ren, BSc, MSc,PhD, PEng Ghaus Rizvi, BE,MS, MASc, PhD, PEng GregRohrauer, DEC, BEng, PhD,PEng Marc Rosen, BASc,MASc, PhD, PEng, FASME,

FCSME, FEIC, FIEF, FCAEShahram Shahbazpanahi,BSc, MSc, PhD, PEngVijay Sood, BSc, MASc, PhD,FIEEE, FEIC, OIQ Ying Wang,BEng, MASc, PhD, PEng DanZhang, BASc, MASc, PhD,PEng Ying Zhu, BSc, MSc,PhD

Complementary facultyAhmad Barari, BSc, MSc,PhD, PEng Michael Bennett,BSc, MA, PhD, PEng, PMPDaniel Fischer, BASc, MASc,PhD, PEng Jurgen Hecht,BSc, MASc Vinh Quan,BASC, MASc, PhD, PEngYuelei Yang, BE, MS, PhD

Dr. Greg Naterer, Tier 1 CanadaResearch Chair in Advanced EnergySystems, professor and associatedean, Research and GraduateStudies, and his team are developingnew clean-energy technologies, with afocus on nuclear hydrogen productionand electric vehicle batteries.

Leading a consortium that includesAtomic Energy of Canada Limited(AECL), Argonne National Laboratoryin Illinois, and several others, Dr.Naterer’s team is testing the world’sfirst lab-scale copper-chlorine (Cu-Cl)cycle for hydrogen production bythermochemical water splitting atUOIT. Hydrogen is a clean fuel forcars, trains, homes, etc., and potentiallya major solution to climate change.When linked with nuclear stations,waste heat and/or solar energy, theCu-Cl cycle is a much cleaner andlower-cost alternative to existingtechnologies, such as those used forAlberta's oil sands.

The research interests of Dr. RemonPop-Iliev, associate professor andNatural Sciences and EngineeringResearch Council of Canada(NSERC) – General Motors of CanadaLimited (GMCL) Senior Chair inInnovative Design Engineering,include engineering design, manu-facturing engineering, engineeringmaterials, and technologies for themanufacturing of cellular materialsand composites.

His nationally recognized researchfocuses on the design, development,and optimization of polymer process-ing technologies for the manufactur-ing of polyolefin foams and foamedcomposites blown by environmental-ly safe chemical blowing agents. Hehas pioneered the use of polypropy-lene in single-charge integral-skinrotational foam moulding for bothfoamed core and solid skin applica-tions. In addition he is developinginnovative polymer processing tech-nologies for cellular composites,novel lightweight long-reach compos-ite robotic arms and plug-in extend-ed range hybrid vehicles that usehydrogen as a fuel.

Dr. Vijay Sood brings decades ofengineering and research experienceto UOIT in his present role as anassociate professor. For more than30 years, Dr. Sood was a researcherat IREQ (Hydro-Quebec) in Montrealand during that time he became rec-ognized as an industry expert withstrong links to academia.

Dr. Sood has extensive experience inHigh Voltage DC transmission andflexible AC transmission systems(FACTS) and their controllers. Hisresearch focuses on the monitoring,controlling and protection of powersystems and on the integration ofrenewable energies in the smart grid.

A member of the Ordre desingènieurs du Québec, a Fellow ofthe Institute of Electrical andElectronic Engineers (IEEE) and aFellow of the Engineering Institute ofCanada, Dr. Sood also serves as thedirector of the IEEE CanadianFoundation and is the editor of theIEEE Transactions on Power Delivery.


Ever-expandingfacilitiesAs Ontario’s first laptop-based university, we’ve combined the latesteducational technology with state-of-the-art classrooms and labs so yougraduate with the skills necessary to succeed in the new economy.

ACE-GlobalOur students have the opportunity to be part of automotive history – playinga key role in the reinvention of the automotive manufacturing sector. Asan Automotive Engineering student you will have access to ACE-Global(Automotive Centre of Excellence), an innovative, world-class testingcentre for research and development focused on automotive manufacturingand industrial applications. Construction began in 2009 on this 146,000square-foot facility, which will be equipped to support automotive-relatedundergraduate and graduate teaching, and collaborative and industry-sponsored research.

It will also be home to a climatic wind tunnel that is sized to accommodatecars, buses, trucks, trains and airplane wings.

Integrated Manufacturing CentreOur Integrated Manufacturing Centre is a fully automated, industrial-grade, flexible, manufacturing facility capable of fabricating andassembling a wide range of products from raw materials. Students useadvanced technologies to create fully functional, automated work cells,which they can integrate and program in robotic assembly facilities.

Ontario Power GenerationEngineering buildingThe 40,000-square-foot, three-storey OPG Engineering building includes17 laboratories designed to give you the latest in hands-on skills. Thesestate-of-the-art learning areas include a rapid prototyping and manufacturinglab, a combustion and engines lab, a mechatronics and robotics lab andan emerging energy systems lab with solar, wind, hydrogen and fuel-celltechnology.


Leading-edgelearning environmentUOIT is a leader among North American universities in implementingand using course- and industry-specific software for laptop learning. Youwill receive a high-end laptop at the beginning of your studies and yourprofessors also develop sophisticated course content using a powerfulcampus-wide online learning management system.

Mobile learningYou’ve never experienced education like this before. UOIT’s nationalaward-winning mobile learning environment allows you to connect withyour professors and peers any time, anywhere – and puts you one stepahead come graduation.

One of the greatest advantages of our Mobile Learning program is thatall students have equal access to the same technology, resources andservices.

UOIT’s Student Laptop Ownership program means you graduate with yourdegree in one hand and your laptop in the other. After completing yourfinal year of studies in a full-time, multi-year program you will be eligibleto purchase a laptop for $1 upon graduation.

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Smart classroomsA great advantage to learning at UOIT is that our campus is comprised ofsmart classrooms that are equipped with data projectors, state-of-the-artlecture podiums, wireless access throughout and areas that include wiredand electric drop plugs for improved computing access. State-of-the-artpodiums are outfitted with a data projector, Internet connection and controlsfor the lights, microphone and screens. They also enable faculty toconnect their laptop to the podium desktop computer and simultaneouslyproject their lectures.

Tablet computersResembling laptops, tablet computers are designed to convert to a note-book by manually turning the screen and folding it down. Using a styluspen, professors can easily compose handwritten notes and sketchesdirectly on the screen with ease and project them for the entire class toview during lectures. Special software is available to allow professors toconvert handwritten notes into typed text documents for distribution tostudents, giving you more time to focus on lectures rather than worryingabout taking notes. Professors are also able to label or make notesduring lectures, which can later be saved and accessed.

Tablet computers are particularly useful for math and technical text notationsas they provide the ability to scroll back for clarification, an option notavailable when using a blackboard or whiteboard.


Challenging playand winning teamsUOIT Engineering students continue to prove that they are a cut abovethe rest, participating in on-campus design competitions as well asregional, national and international events and a number vehicle teamchallenges.

External design competitionsAs a UOIT Engineering student, you can challenge yourself outside ofthe classroom by getting involved in external design competitions thatbring together engineering students from a variety of other educationalinstitutions.

Here are a few examples of the extraordinary accomplishments ourengineering students have achieved:

Ontario Engineering Competition;

:: 2009 first place – Senior Design Competition;

:: 2007 first place – Junior Design Competition;

:: 2007 third place – Senior Design Competition; and

:: 2006 third place – Junior Design Competition.

Canadian Engineering Competition;

:: 2009 third place – Senior Design Competition.

2007 Formula SAE West Competition:

:: William C. Mitchell Rookie Award – Best finish for a first-year team; and

:: Second-best Canadian team overall.

Being involved with a vehicle team is another popular choice for UOITEngineering students, giving them an opportunity to design, build and testnext-generation vehicles. Other teams include:

:: EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge team;

:: Formula Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Car team; and

:: Omega Solar: UOIT’s solar vehicle team.


Student lifeUOIT understands that your university experience is about more than justthe challenges you face in the classroom. From your first day on campusyou’ll find activities and pursuits that meet your own unique interests.

A variety of fun activities and informative sessions will welcome you tocampus and assist you with the transition to university. In addition, theStudent Life office offers a comprehensive first-year student orientationprogram throughout the academic year.

There are dozens of campus clubs, including program-related groups suchas Engineers Without Borders, the National Society of Black Engineersand Women in Engineering. You will also find students who share yourother interests through groups such as the UOIT Triathlon Club, whileorganizations such as Boycott the Bottle and Rotaract work toward abetter world by advocating on key social issues.

We even offer a Co-curricular Recognition program that supports andrecognizes your participation and leadership in campus activities.Leadership awards and recognition ceremonies are held for graduatingstudents in the spring.

E.P. Taylor’s, one of UOIT’s campus pubs, is located in the Student Centreand is a popular spot to catch great entertainment for all ages.

If your interests run more towards the political arena, you may want toconsider the Student Association, which works to serve the needs of allstudents. If you’re more the happy host, our Student Ambassador programcould be just your thing. Student ambassadors are proactive leaders whointroduce prospective students and their families to the UOIT communityby leading campus tours and providing a current student’s perspective.

RecreationWhen you’re not challenging your mind in the classroom, UOIT offersplenty of opportunity on campus to stay active and physically challengeyour body. Our spectacular Campus Recreation and Wellness Centre(CRWC) includes five gymnasiums, an elevated indoor walking/joggingtrack and the Flex, a 10,000-sq.-ft. fitness centre featuring state-of-the-artcardio and weight machines. For more information, please visitwww.campusrecreationcentre.com

We also offer squash courts, covered tennis courts and an indoor golfdriving facility.

Of course, if you are simply interested in meeting new people and havingfun, we offer intramural sports and activities such as basketball, volleyball,hockey, soccer, group fitness, badminton and jiu-jitsu.


Admission requirementsand scholarshipsOntario admission requirementsPrerequisites:

:: Minimum overall average of 70 per cent on six 4U or 4M credits includingENG4U (minimum 60 per cent), MHF4U, MCV4U, SCH4U and SPH4U;

:: Students presenting MCB4U (Advanced Functions and IntroductoryCalculus – Old),will also require MCV4U (Calculus and Vectors – New);

:: Students presenting MGA4U (Geometry and Discrete Mathematics –Old) will also require MHF4U (Advanced Functions – New); and

:: Combined minimum average of 70 per cent in math and science courses.

Strong applicants missing one of the prerequisites are still encouraged tocontact our student academic advisor or associate dean to discuss thepossibilities.

For more information, visit www.engineering.uoit.ca.

ScholarshipsBecause your education is one of the most important investments you’llever make, our Financial Aid and Awards office works hard to ensure youhave everything you need to meet your financial obligations. UOIT iscommitted to helping support the financial aspect of your post-secondaryjourney and encourages you to take advantage of budget counselling andon-campus and summer employment opportunities to assist with the costof your tuition, books and other fees.

Engineering faculty scholarships are awarded to selected Ontario secondaryschool students who are admitted to UOIT and possess an outstandingadmissions average. We also offer a number of High AchievementRecognition Awards and Awards of Recognition that are based on youradmission average and do not require an application.

In addition, thanks to the generosity of donors, there are a variety ofbursaries and other student awards available if you are in financial needand in good academic standing. The Ontario Student Assistance Program(OSAP) and the Canada Student Loans program will also provide financialassistance if you qualify.

For more information, please visit www.uoit.ca/scholarships.

Scholarships requiring an application:: Chancellor’s scholarship – one valued at $28,000;

:: President’s scholarship – two valued at $24,000 each; and

:: Founder’s scholarship – two valued at $20,000 each.

Please note: Renewal is subject to maintaining a minimum grade pointaverage (GPA).

ContactinformationThe best way to experience UOIT is to participate in oneof our campus tours.Our student ambassadors will introduce you to the university and takeyou on an exciting tour of our diverse campus. You will have the opportunityto see our buildings, classrooms, residences and student services.During your tour you will have the opportunity to ask questions and learnmore about campus facilities and student life.

To tour our campus, please call 905.721.3190 or visit www.uoit.ca/tours.

If you are unable to visit us, feel free to send your questions along toDr. Michael Bennett, associate dean, Accreditation and UndergraduateStudies, at [email protected].

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