Engineering

This is an introduction course to the techniques and equipment used in the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electrical power. It gives a basic understanding of how a power system operates and the problems facing electricity utilities. The design and main operating features of different types of motors and generators are also covered.

This course introduces python programming, software engineering and design techniques to engineering students. It also introduces the use of libraries like SciPy, NumPy and Matplotlib for solving equations (using appropriate numerical methods) and the use of JuPyter Lab notebooks to present calculations.

This course focuses on stimulating creativity in individuals and teams to innovate engineering applications. It uses experiential methods to facilitate team design projects.

This course is in the interdisciplinary field of icing in relation to aircraft. Ultimately, this course will draw from mathematics, physics, chemistry and engineering to provide attendees with a broad overview of the field of aircraft icing, and how the problem may be approached mathematically. This  involves understanding the problem, discussing the current state of engineering solutions, and study of how mathematics can help to improve, enhance and further this field. Modelling of this phenomena is a threefold approach. Firstly, the trajectory of particles within the fluid flow concerning an oncoming aircraft is calculated. Secondly, the behavior and mechanics of impinging particles (particles that make contact with the aircraft) needs to be understood. Thirdly, how ice builds up on a surface alongside the possibility of it shedding are important.
This course serves as an introduction to understanding this field and the analytical modelling of this problem.

This course introduces students to the important mechanical properties that mechanical engineers require knowledge of and further introduces the concept and practice of materials selection.  The links between material structure, processing and properties are emphasized. Topics include tensile and fracture properties, material selection, atomic bonding, crystal structure and strengthening.  Also included is a focus on the four classes of engineering material: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites, considering the structure, properties and engineering applications of each. Practice in testing of materials is included.  

This class covers concepts and applications of scientific theory and technology according to the type of energy. Topics include fundamental physical and chemical principles of various types of energy; the differences as well as the social and environmental effects of various energy technology; and an introduction of solar energy, hydrogen energy, fuel cell, bioenergy, biomass, and related energy conversion and storage technologies.