1. Electrical & Computer Engineering March Break Event March 13 th, 2002

2. The Big Picture A System-level Design Circuit-level Design Device-level design Systems and Computer Engineering Electronics + Software

3. Our Focus The analysis and design of engineering systems which process and transmit information and which have computers as components. The analysis and design of circuits and devices used to transmit, store, and process information. Systems & Computer Engineering Electronics

4. Engineering @ Carleton Engineering Physics Electrical Engineering Communications Engineering Computer Systems Engineering Software Engineering Department of ElectronicsSystem and Computer Engineering The Programs The Hardware- Software Spectrum Lead Department More Hardware OrientedMore Software Oriented

5. ECE Excellence Industry Donated State-of-the-art Labs Renowned Professors (NSERC chairs and IEEE fellows) Research Excellence Centres of Excellence (CITR, CITO, MICRONET, MITACS, TLN) Annual research funding over 7 million dollars Large graduate program (130 full-time, 120 part-time students) Partnerships with local high-tech companies and government laboratories

6. Teaching/Research Areas

7. Enrolment Trends

8. Programs

9. B.Eng. In Software Engineering Software is the fuel driving the Information Technology revolution An engineering program Combines a broad foundation in the physical sciences and engineering with skills in the development of timely, well-planned, and reliable software Special strengths in the areas of object-oriented and real-time computer systems. Target first year intake: 60

10. Software Engineering …and state-of- the-art computing resources. Modern software design techniques…

11. B.Eng. In Communications Engineering First of its kind in Canada Concerned with the reliable, effective, and economical generation, distribution, and reception of information Communications Engineers will be responsible for the planning, analysis and design, implementation, operation, testing, maintenance, and management of the communication systems and distributed information systems that modern society depends on Target first year intake: 40

12. Communications Engineering

13. B.Eng. In Computer Systems Engineering Computer systems and telecommunications networks are the essential building blocks of the rapidly growing field of Information Technology A unique mixture of hardware and software knowledge, along with a significant exposure to communications topics Graduates are uniquely qualified to analyze and design engineering systems which process and transmit information and which have computers as components. Target first year intake: 140

14. Hardware and Software Synergy Computer Systems Engineering

15. B.Eng. In Electrical Engineering

16. Alien Technology? No….it’s not a flying saucer…. …it’s where imagination meets reality…Electronics! Would you believe this “wafer” contains millions of electronics devices?

20. Electrical Engineering Design Test Fabricate

21. Rare Opportunities Electronics AND Photonics offered within the same department! On-site integrated circuit fabrication facility. Located in a high-technology “hub”, with local companies heavily involved with integrated circuit design.

22. At Carleton, each fourth year student has the opportunity to design, fabricate and test integrated circuits. An example of a “rare opportunity”:

23. B.Eng. In Electrical Engineering Broad field that provides graduates with a great deal of flexibility Our program generally reflects the technology- driven industry in the Ottawa area With a wide range of elective courses in integrated circuit design and fabrication, telecommunications systems, and computer hardware and software. Target first year intake: 160

24. B.Eng. In Engineering Physics A focused education which is suitable for our rapidly-changing technological world Focus on the physics of optics, photonics and integrated circuits, which are fundamental to the infrastructure of modern society Target First Year Intake: 20

25. Engineering Physics In Eng. Phys., we like to “look under the hood”. Packaged chip Microphotograph of the chip die.

27. CO-OP @ Carleton

28. Who Does CO-OP? Limited enrolment Early Admission from high school: 85% or above in core math and science Apply after fall term of 1st year with A- or great average Apply after fall term of 2nd year with B or greater average

29. Why Do CO-OP @ Carleton? Co-op makes sense: Enhance your learning Job experience = job offers Earn while you learn Carleton = High tech The hot employers are here Our faculty members are “plugged in” “Progressive Co-op” pattern A better work experience Fewer hassles

30. Progressive CO-OP SeptemberJanuaryMay Study 1Study 2 Work 1 Study 3Study 4 Work 2 Work 3 Study 5Study 6 Work 4Work 5Work 6 Study 7Study 8

31. Why ECE at Carleton? Broad Spectrum of Programs Co-op programs Unique Specialty Labs for undergraduates (fabrication lab, VoIP lab, …) Located in the high-technology capital of Canada

32. Undergraduate Labs Labs at Carleton form an integral part of most courses. We supply the equipment….you supply the brain.

33. Advanced Lab Facilities For advanced students, we have advanced labs. High frequency “probe station”

34. High frequency probes