Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Mission Statement

Primary Mission

To provide to the Canadian Forces (CF) educational and research support in the broad field of Electrical and Computer. The undergraduate and postgraduate programs give a quality university education for cadets and officers. The department also offers a short course in software engineering for the CF, and is a major participant in course instruction for the CF School of Communications and Electronics and the Land Forces Technical Staff Course. Members of the department collaborate constantly with different defence agencies and directorates in DND on research and development project.

The Curriculum

Most courses consist of lectures, tutorials and laboratory experiments covering all aspects of electrical and computer engineering. Students may specialize in Power, Control, Communications, Electronics, Software Engineering or Computer Hardware. Second Language training, physical education and arts electives are integral parts of the curriculum. Graduates will have the necessary education and knowledge to become leaders in their respective military occupations.

Facilities

The department occupies three floors of Modules 1 and 2 of the Sawyer Building and has eight spacious undergraduate laboratories and five research laboratories. The inventory of modern equipment is ample. Computers in all departmental offices and laboratories are on a net which has links to external computer networks.

Research

Both Electrical and Computer technologies are fast evolving. Faculty members of the department keep abreast of, and contribute to, the technological advancement through active research and development programs. Many members are international experts in their fields and hold adjunct appointments in other universities. Contracts from Defense agencies provide necessary funding for research equipment and personnel. The post-graduate curriculum is current and has high defense relevance.

External Activities

Several members of the department are active members, or on the executives of APEO and IEEE and other technical associations. Others serve on community boards such as United Way and Scouts Canada.