College of Engineering

Engineering Systems and Computing - the application of systems thinking and interdisciplinary engineering to solve complex, multi-faceted, meaningful problems by analyzing, modelling, and designing computer- based systems, including biomedical applications, robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-centred computing. These systems typically include a heterogeneous set of hardware and software components integrated into a unified framework to achieve an optimal, computer-controlled system solution. Systems thinking enables the understanding and modelling of industrial and societal processes as interconnected elements working together to serve a larger purpose. Graduates from Engineering Systems and Computing are systems thinkers who analyze, model, and design engineering systems with the aid of modern computational tools. Students in this major have the opportunity to take electives in areas such as control systems, biomedical, robotics, mechatronics, embedded systems, internet of things, software-hardware systems, and human-centred computing.

Major Requirements (Honours)

This is a major within the degree: Bachelor of Engineering. 

Credit Summary (23.00 Total Credits)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required Core Courses		18.75
Technical Electives		2.75
Complementary Studies Electives 1		1.50
Total Credits		23

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Consult BENG degree overview page for a full list of courses eligible for Complementary Studies Electives.

All students are admitted into the Co-op stream. Students who withdraw from the Co-op stream must speak with their Academic Advisor about completing the other program requirements. At least one summer academic semester will be required for students who complete the non-Co-op stream.

Core Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
CHEM*1140	General Chemistry I	0.50
CIS*2520	Data Structures	0.50
ENGG*1100	Engineering and Design I	0.75
ENGG*1210	Engineering Mechanics I	0.50
ENGG*1410	Introductory Programming for Engineers	0.50
ENGG*1420	Object-Oriented Programming for Engineers	0.50
ENGG*1500	Engineering Analysis	0.50
ENGG*2100	Engineering and Design II	0.75
ENGG*2120	Material Science	0.50
ENGG*2230	Fluid Mechanics	0.50
ENGG*2400	Engineering Systems Analysis	0.50
ENGG*2410	Digital Systems Design Using Descriptive Languages	0.50
ENGG*2450	Electric Circuits	0.50
ENGG*3100	Engineering and Design III	0.75
ENGG*3130	Modelling Complex Systems	0.50
ENGG*3240	Engineering Economics	0.50
ENGG*3260	Thermodynamics	0.50
ENGG*3390	Signal Processing	0.50
ENGG*3410	Systems and Control Theory	0.50
ENGG*3430	Heat and Mass Transfer	0.50
ENGG*3450	Electronic Devices	0.50
ENGG*3640	Microcomputer Interfacing	0.50
ENGG*4000	Proposal for Engineering Design IV	0.00
ENGG*4120	Engineering Systems and Computing Design IV	1.00
ENGG*4420	Real-time Systems Design	0.75
ENGG*4450	Large-Scale Software Architecture Engineering	0.50
ENGG*4490	Sampled Data Control Design	0.75
HIST*1250	Science and Technology in a Global Context	0.50
MATH*1200	Calculus I	0.50
MATH*1210	Calculus II	0.50
MATH*2130	Numerical Methods	0.50
MATH*2270	Applied Differential Equations	0.50
PHYS*1010	Introductory Electricity and Magnetism	0.50
PHYS*1130	Physics with Applications	0.50
STAT*2120	Probability and Statistics for Engineers	0.50

Technical Electives

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ESC-1 Engineering Systems and Computing Electives
Select 2.75 credits from the following:
BIOM*2000	Concepts in Human Physiology	0.50
CIS*2750	Software Systems Development and Integration	0.50
CIS*3110	Operating Systems I	0.50
CIS*3210	Computer Networks	0.50
ENGG*2340	Kinematics and Dynamics	0.50
ENGG*3050	Embedded Reconfigurable Computing Systems	0.50
ENGG*3380	Computer Organization and Design	0.50
ENGG*3490	Introduction to Mechatronic Systems Design	0.75
ENGG*3700	Optimization for Engineers	0.50
ENGG*4050	Quality Control	0.50
ENGG*4080	Micro and Nano-Scale Electronics	0.50
ENGG*4200	Wireless Sensor Networks	0.50
ENGG*4390	Bio-instrumentation Design	0.75
ENGG*4430	Neuro-Fuzzy and Soft Computing Systems	0.50
ENGG*4460	Robotic Systems	0.50
ENGG*4480	Advanced Mechatronic Systems Design	0.75
ENGG*4550	VLSI Digital Design	0.50
ENGG*4560	Embedded System Design	0.75
ENGG*4660	Medical Image Processing	0.50
PSYC*2390	Sensation and Perception	0.50

Co-op Requirements (Honours)

This is a major within the degree: Bachelor of Engineering. 

The Co-op program in Engineering Systems and Computing is a five year program, including five work terms. Students must follow the academic work schedule as outlined below (also found on the Co-operative Education website: https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/). 

Academic and Co-op Work Term Schedule

Co-op Information

Year	Fall	Winter	Summer
1	Academic Semester 1	Academic Semester 2	Off
2	Academic Semester 3 COOP*1100	Academic Semester 4	COOP*1000 Work Term I
3	Academic Semester 5	COOP*2000 Work Term II	Academic Semester 6
4	COOP*3000 Work Term III	COOP*4000 Work Term IV	COOP*5000 Work Term V
5	Academic Semester 7	Academic Semester 8	N/A

Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to work term performance grading, work term report grading and program completion requirements.

For additional program information students should consult with their Co-op Co-ordinator and Co-op Faculty Advisor, listed on the Co-operative Education web site.

Credit Summary

(25.50 Total Credits)

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Required Core Courses		18.75
ESC Engineering Systems and Computing Electives		2.75
Complementary Studies Electives		1.50
Co-op Work Terms		2.50
Total Credits		25.5

Recommended Program Sequence

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Semester 1 - Fall
CHEM*1140	General Chemistry I	0.50
ENGG*1100	Engineering and Design I	0.75
ENGG*1410	Introductory Programming for Engineers	0.50
MATH*1200	Calculus I	0.50
PHYS*1130	Physics with Applications	0.50
Semester 2 - Winter
ENGG*1210	Engineering Mechanics I	0.50
ENGG*1420	Object-Oriented Programming for Engineers	0.50
ENGG*1500	Engineering Analysis	0.50
MATH*1210	Calculus II	0.50
PHYS*1010	Introductory Electricity and Magnetism	0.50
Summer Semester
No academic semester or work term
Semester 3 - Fall
CIS*2520	Data Structures	0.50
COOP*1100	Introduction to Co-operative Education	0.00
ENGG*2230	Fluid Mechanics	0.50
ENGG*2400	Engineering Systems Analysis	0.50
ENGG*2410	Digital Systems Design Using Descriptive Languages	0.50
MATH*2270	Applied Differential Equations	0.50
Semester 4 - Winter
ENGG*2100	Engineering and Design II	0.75
ENGG*2120	Material Science	0.50
ENGG*2450	Electric Circuits	0.50
HIST*1250	Science and Technology in a Global Context	0.50
MATH*2130	Numerical Methods	0.50
STAT*2120	Probability and Statistics for Engineers	0.50
Summer Semester
COOP*1000	Co-op Work Term I	0.50
Semester 5 - Fall
ENGG*3260	Thermodynamics	0.50
ENGG*3390	Signal Processing	0.50
ENGG*3450	Electronic Devices	0.50
ENGG*3640	Microcomputer Interfacing	0.50
ENGG*4450	Large-Scale Software Architecture Engineering	0.50
0.50 restricted electives		0.50
Winter Semester
COOP*2000	Co-op Work Term II	0.50
Semester 6 - Summer
ENGG*3100	Engineering and Design III	0.75
ENGG*3130	Modelling Complex Systems	0.50
ENGG*3410	Systems and Control Theory	0.50
ENGG*3430	Heat and Mass Transfer	0.50
1.00 restricted electives		1.00
Fall Semester
COOP*3000	Co-op Work Term III	0.50
Winter Semester
COOP*4000	Co-op Work Term IV	0.50
Summer Semester
COOP*5000	Co-op Work Term V	0.50
Semester 7 - Fall
ENGG*3240	Engineering Economics	0.50
ENGG*4000	Proposal for Engineering Design IV	0.00
ENGG*4420	Real-time Systems Design	0.75
1.50 restricted electives		1.50
Semester 8 - Winter
ENGG*4120	Engineering Systems and Computing Design IV	1.00
ENGG*4490	Sampled Data Control Design	0.75
1.25 electives		1.25

Restricted Electives

The Engineering Program requires Engineering Systems and Computing students to complete the following combination of elective credits, totaling a minimum of 4.25 credits, to complete their program. 

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
1.50 credits from Complementary Studies Electives:
Consult the Program Guide for a full list of courses eligible for Complementary Studies Electives.
ESC-1 Technical Electives (2.75 Credits Required)
BIOM*2000	Concepts in Human Physiology	0.50
CIS*2750	Software Systems Development and Integration	0.50
CIS*3110	Operating Systems I	0.50
CIS*3210	Computer Networks	0.50
ENGG*2340	Kinematics and Dynamics	0.50
ENGG*3050	Embedded Reconfigurable Computing Systems	0.50
ENGG*3380	Computer Organization and Design	0.50
ENGG*3490	Introduction to Mechatronic Systems Design	0.75
ENGG*3700	Optimization for Engineers	0.50
ENGG*4050	Quality Control	0.50
ENGG*4080	Micro and Nano-Scale Electronics	0.50
ENGG*4200	Wireless Sensor Networks	0.50
ENGG*4390	Bio-instrumentation Design	0.75
ENGG*4430	Neuro-Fuzzy and Soft Computing Systems	0.50
ENGG*4460	Robotic Systems	0.50
ENGG*4480	Advanced Mechatronic Systems Design	0.75
ENGG*4550	VLSI Digital Design	0.50
ENGG*4560	Embedded System Design	0.75
ENGG*4660	Medical Image Processing	0.50
PSYC*2390	Sensation and Perception	0.50