SFU
Dean of Graduate Studies
Maggie Benston Student Services
Centre 1100
8888 University Drive
Burnaby, BC
Canada V5 A 1S6
MEMORANDUM
attention
Senate
from
Wade Parkhouse, Dean of Graduate
RE:
Studies
Faculty of Applied Sciences
TEL778.782.3042
FAX 778.782.3080
S.13-64
www.sfu.ca/Dean-
GradStudies
date
6 March 2013
No.
GS2013.07
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For information:
Acting under delegated authority at its meeting of 4 March 2013, SGSC approved the following
curriculum revision:
Effective Date is Fall 2013
Faculty of Applied Sciences
[GS2013.07]
a) Master of Engineering
1. Program Revision:
i)
MEng students are no longer required to have full time jobs
ii) International students are allowed admission
iii) Program will have two options with a 30 unit standard:
Project Option
Course Option
iv) Increase in units:
ENSC 896-6 MEng Project (Completion)
ENSC 897-6 MEng Project
v) New course added to the Course Option:
ENSC 870-0 MEng Course Option Portfolio
vi) Removal
of course requirements
vii) Specializations within the MEng program are removed
viii) Calendar language replaced with new wording
b) Master
of Applied Science and PhD in Mechatronic Systems Engineering
1. New courses related to the replication of the existing MASc
and PhD in the School of Engineering. S.13-1 1:
MSE 711-3 Introduction to MEMS
MSE 720-3 Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering
MSE 721-3 Advanced Vibrations
MSE 722-3 Fuel Cell Systems
MSE 725-3 Nano Manufacturing
MSE 726-3 Introduction to Engineering Design Optimization
MSE 727-3 Finite Element Analysis
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MSE 750-3 Real time and Embedded Control
MSE 780-3 Manufacturing Systems
MSE 782-3 Introduction to State Space Control Systems
MSE 801-3 Research and Publication Methods
MSE 811-3 Microdevice Engineering and Characterization
MSE 821-3 Advanced Conduction Heat Transfer
MSE 822-3 Advanced Convection Heat Transfer
MSE 881-3 Analysis and Control of Nonlinear Systems
GS2013.07
Changes to the Master of Engineering (MEng) Program
Faculty of Applied Sciences Graduate Program Committee
Jie Liang and Robert D. Cameron
February 20,2013
1. Proposed Program Change:
The School of Engineering Science proposes the following major changes to our Master of
Engineering (MEng) program:
•
MEng students are no longer required to have full-time jobs.
•
International students are allowed admission to the program.
•
The MEng program will have two options: Project Option and Course Option. Both
options are brought to the 30 credit standard for Master's degrees.
• The number of credits of the MEng project course (ENSC-897) is increased from 3 to 6.
Accordingly, the number
of credits of ENSC 896 (MEng Project Completion) is
increased from 1.5 to 6.
•
A portfolio course ENSC 870-0 is added to the course option, which describes the work
undertaken in each course and how the overall set of courses contributes to students'
areas of expertise and future careers.
• Specializations within the MEng program are removed.
2. Justification
for the Change
2.1 How this will benefit the existing program
Currently, the MEng program at the School of Engineering Science only accepts domestic
students who have
jobs at local companies, and an MEng project is required. However, similar
programs at other universities such as UBC and UVic all allow full-time MEng students,
international students, and course-only options. The proposed changes will improve our
competitiveness, provide flexible options, attract more MEng students, and bring in more
revenues to SFU and our school.
2.2 How this will benefit students currently in the program
Students currently in the program can complete their MEng studies by following either the old
requirement or the new requirement.
The current project-only option requires MEng students to work on an industrial project.
However, since there are not many large companies in the Vancouver area, some MEng students
MEng Program Revisions - Feb. 20, 2013
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have found it difficult to find asuitable industrial project within their companies. In addition, it
usually takes much longer time than expected to finish the project.
We have surveyed the existing MEng students (19 in total) about their preference between the
project option and course option. Seven replies have been received, and five students prefer the
course option. This is astrong indication that acourse-only option is necessary in the MEng
program.
In addition, the current MEng project only has 3units, but most students spent much more time
on it than a 3-credit course. Therefore, increasing the credits to six isamore accurate
representation ofthe efforts that the students spent on the project.
3.
Proposed Calendar Changes
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Current
Engineering Science Master ofEngineering
Program
School ofEngineering Science
I
Faculty of
Applied Sciences
•The master ofengineering science (MEng)
iprogram, for part-time study by practising
jengineers, is based on a course set normally
offered intheevenings, and a project
performed in industry.
The principal areas of study are electronics,
communications and signal processing,
intelligent systems, and control theory.
Admission Requirements
The normal admission requirement is a
bachelor'sdegree inelectrical engineering,
computer engineering, engineering science or a
related area, with a 3.0 cumulative grade point
average (CGPA) (B grade) from a recognized
university, or equivalent.
Transfer from MEng to MASc Program
Normally transfer from the MEng tothe master
ofapplied science (MASc) program will be
considered under thefollowing conditions.
•
a minimumundergraduate cumulative
grade point average (CGPA) of 3.3 is
required.
♦
on at least two courses within the
master of engineering program, a
minimum CGPA of 3.5 is required.
MEng Program Revisions - Feb. 20, 2013
Proposed
Engineering Science Master ofEngineering
Program
School ofEngineering Science
I
Faculty of
!
Applied Sciences
i
.The school offers aMaster ofEngineering in
Engineering Science (MEng) program with a
project option (Project MEng) or with a course
option (Course MEng). Students in the MEng
program are ineligible for university financial
support.
Admission Requirements
The admission requirement is a bachelor's
degree in electrical engineering, computer
jengineering, engineering science or arelated
jarea, with a3.0 cumulative grade point average
I(CGPA) (B grade) from arecognized
;university, or equivalent. International
iapplicants should also meet the university' s
requirement on English proficiency.
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Current
Course Requirements
If the subject matter of a required course has
been previously completed with graduate
credit, the course may not be completed again
for credit.
Required Courses
Students complete a total of 21 graduate course
units including
•
ENSC 820-3 Engineering Management
for Development Projects
• ENSC 896-1.5 MEng Project
(Completion)
• ENSC 897-3 MEng Project
and the specified courses in one
of the
following specializations.
Communications Specialization
Students who choose this specialization will
complete both of
•
ENSC 805-3 Advanced Digital
Communications
•
ENSC 810-3 Statistical Signal
Processing
Electronics
Specialization
Students who choose this specialization will
complete one of
•
ENSC 851-3 Integrated Circuit
Technology
• ENSC 852-3 Analog Integrated Circuits
•
ENSC 853-3 Digital Semiconductor
Circuits and Devices
Intelligent Systems or Control Theory
Specializations
Students who choose either one of these
specializations will complete
•
ENSC 801-3 Linear Systems Theory
Elective Courses
The remainder of the 21 required units are
comprised of elective courses.
Additional courses may be required to correct
background deficiencies.
Project Requirements
Students in this program complete a project
MEng Program Revisions - Feb. 20, 2013
Proposed
Project MEng Requirements
Project MEng students complete a total of
eight graduate courses (with a minimum of 24
units) and ENSC 897-6 MEng Project. The
courses must include ENSC 820-3 Engineering
Management for Development or an approved
alternative and at least four additional regular
ENSC graduate courses (not directed studies).
Students who do not complete ENSC 897-6 in
one term must register for ENSC 896-6 MEng
Project (Completion) in all subsequent terms.
Course MEng Requirements
Course MEng students complete a total of ten
graduate courses (with a minimum of 30 units)
and ENSC 870-0 MEng Course Option
Portfolio. The courses must include ENSC
820-3 Engineering Management for
Development or an approved alternative and at
least six additional regular ENSC graduate
courses (not directed studies).
Elective Course Options
Beyond the minimum requirements for regular
ENSC graduate courses in each option above,
the following courses can be used towards the
remaining requirements:
• ENSC 891 -3 Directed Studies I;
• Up to two regular graduate courses
from other academic units in the
Faculty of Applied Sciences and
Faculty of Sciences, subject to approval
of the supervisor.
International MEng students with Study Permit
should register for at least one course each
term.
Supervisory Committee
The Chair of the Graduate Program Committee
is the default senior supervisor of all MEng
students. When a faculty member agrees to
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I
Current
iinstead of writing a thesis. Theproject is
.expected to take a minimum of two full-time
equivalent months. If theproject is performed
in thestudent'sworkplace, thestudent receives
:academic supervision from the senior
isupervisor, and day-to-day supervision from
;themanager, or designated associate. Industrial
supervisors, who are on the supervisory
committee, willbe appointed by the graduate
chair inconsultation with thesenior supervisor.
In very small companies, alternate
arrangements will be made for industrial
supervision.
Inaddition tosubmission of a technical report
at project completion, the student makes an
oralpresentation to the supervisory committee
and the graduate chair. A grade will be
assigned based on the report'squality, the
presentation, andthe student'sunderstanding
of the subject. A grade of 'complete'or4in
progress'will reflect the majority decision. In
thecase of an 'inprogress'grade,
the student
re-submits theproject reportand presents it
iagain.
[Fees
.Students may complete theirprogram before
'payingthe minimum total fee. An additional
•payment is requiredprior to graduation to
jsatisfy the minimum fee requirement of six
full-time fee units. See Graduate Fees for more
details.
MEng Program Revisions - Feb. 20, 2013
Proposed
supervise a MEng student for the student's
ENSC 897-6 MEng Project course, thefaculty
jmember becomes the seniorsupervisor of the
MEng student.
I
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Transfer from MEng to MASc Program
jTransfer from the MEng to the Master of
Applied Science (MASc) program will be
Iconsidered ifthe student meets all the
admission requirements of theMASc program,
and if the proposed senior supervisorcan
provide a financial support that meets the
school's minimum requirement for MASc
students.
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Re: clarification: MEng revision for SGSC
From
:Shellagh MacDonald <sheilagh@sfu.ca>
Tue, Feb 19, 2013 01:18 PM
Subject:
Re: clarification: MEng revision for SGSC
To : Rob Cameron <cameron@cs.sfu.ca>
ok. summary will read new entry replaces previous entry; this includes the deletion of the
course requirements and list of courses.
From:
"Rob Cameron" <cameron@cs.sfu.ca>
To: "Sheilagh MacDonald" <sheilagh@sfu.ca>
Sent:
Tuesday, February 19,2013 9:00:38 AM
Subject:
Re: clarification: MEng revision for SGSC
Yes, a complete replacement should be easiest.
—
Original Message —
> Hi Rob,
>Thank you for clarifying. You are operating on a much more elevated
> level.
>
>
>Ijust need the nuts and bolts of the calendar change. This is a
>simple reference guide for me and for Kris who will be cutting and
> pasting your entry into the new calendar.
>
>
> To get down to it...
>are you replacing the entire calendar entry?
>
>
> does this mean:
>you are deleting the course requirements
> you are deleting the list of courses
>
>
>
>
> —
Original Message —
>
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Graduate Course Minor Change Form
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and signature by thefaculty graduate studies committee, this form should be forwarded to the Dean ofGraduate Studies
for approval by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee (SGSC). SGSC will forward the approval to Senate for information.
••DEPARTMENT
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DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
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and signature by the faculty graduate studies committee, this form should be forwarded to the Dean of Graduate Studies
for
approval
by the Senate Graduate Studies Committee (SGSC). SGSC will forward
the
approval to Senate for information.
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DEPARTMENT
Department / School/ Program
ENSC
Contact name
Jie Liang
Contact email
jiel@sfu.ca
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• Catalogue number
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• Lecture • Seminar
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Practicum work done in this class will involve children or
vulnerable adults (If the "Yes" box is checked, all students and
instructors will require criminal record checks)
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Subject (eg. MAPH)
ENSC
Course Title (max 80 characters)
MEng Course Option Portfolio
Number (eg. 810)870
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
MEng Course Portfolio
Wee
Units (eg.41Q
Course Description forSFU Calendar • see attached document
• Learning outcomes identified
Students in the course option of the MEng program develop a portfolio of their MEng graduate work. This
includes a brief report submitted to the Graduate Program Committee that describes the work undertaken in
each course and how the overall
set of courses contributes to their areas of expertise and future careers.
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• Lecture
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• Practicum
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Students may only register for the ENSC 870-0 during their final term.
DThis proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attached document [if this space is insufficient)
Campus at which coursewill be offered (check all that apply)
DBurnaby • Vancouver • Surrey
DGNW •
Estimated enrolment
4
Date of initial offering
Sept. 2013
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks)
DYes
EflNo
Practicum work done in this classwill involve children orvulnerable adults
(If the "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
DSee attached document (if more space isrequired)
This provides a capstone review ofwork carried outfor the course option ofthe MEng program ofthe School
of Engineering Science.
HMfeRESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty membeds) who will normally teach this course
• information about their competency to teach the course is appended
The Engineering Science Graduate Program Chair (currently Jie Liang).
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
None
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
None
Additionalspecialized equipment required in order to offer this course
• see attached document
None
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $.
None
• One-time $.
Revised April 2072
PROPOSED COURSE
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committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with by signing the appropriate space orvia aseparate memo ore-mail (attached to this form).
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once ovedap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signature(s) below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate of other Faculties affected by the proposed new course
support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
Departmental Approval
(non-departmentalized faculties need not sign]
Department Graduate Program Committee
Department Chglr
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Faculty Approval
Faculty approval indicates that all the necessary course content and ovedap concerns have been resolved, and that the
Faculty/Department commits to providing the required Library funds and any other necessary resources. '
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Senate Graduate Studies Committee Approval
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course proposals are sept to Senate-for information.
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Department / School/ Program
ENSC
Contact name
Jie Liang
Contact email
jiel@sfu.ca
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Fwd: Library Assessment: ENSC 870 MEng Course Option Portfolio
From
: Rob Cameron <cameron@cs.sfu.ca>
Mon, Feb 18, 2013 03:54 PM
Subject:
Fwd: Library Assessment: ENSC 870 MEng Course
Option Portfolio
To : Sheilagh MacDonald <sheilagh@sfu.ca>
Hi, Sheilagh.
Here is the assessment for ENSC 870-0.
Forwarded Message
From: "Megan Crouch"
<mcrouch@sfu.ca>
To: "Rob Cameron" <cameron@sfu.ca>
Cc: "Yolanda Koscielski" <ysk6@sfu.ca>, "Christine Manzer" <cmcconne@sfu.ca>, "Patty
Gallilee" <plg@sfu.ca>
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 3:44:46 PM
Subject: Library Assessment: ENSC 870 MEng Course Option Portfolio
Dear Rob,
I have reviewed the proposal for ENSC 870 MEng Course Option Portfolio and concluded
that no additional library resources will be required to support it.
The course will therefore be added to the appropriate list at
http.7/www.lib.sfu.ca/collections/course-assessments
This will be enough to indicate library sign-off as it moves through the approval process.
Best,
Megan
Megan L. Crouch
Health Sciences Librarian
Collections Librarian
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. MAPH)
ISE
Course Title (max 80 characters)
Introduction to MEMS
Number (eg. 810]
J-\ \
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Intro MEMS
Units [eg. 4) 3
Course Description for
SFU Calendar
Q see attached document
• Learning outcomes identified
Analytical tools to understand basics of fabrication, operation, and design of MEMS (microelectromechanical systems).
Fundamental microfabrication techniques and process flow design. Principles of energy transduction, sensing, and actuation
at microscopic
scales. Advantages and disadvantages of scaling on performance of MEMS. Analysis and modelling of
behaviour of simple MEMS. Students are required to complete a project.
Available Course Components:
E] Lecture
• Seminar
•Laboratory
• Practicum
DOnline
•.
Grading Basis • Letter grades •Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • In Progress/Complete
This is a capstone course IZlYes 0No
Prerequisites (ifany) • see attached document (ifmore space is required)
El This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units: MSE 311-3: lntf0ducll0n l0 MEMS
Additional course requirements for graduate students
D See attached document (if this space is insufficient)
Graduate students will have to work on a research project in order to design a specific MEMS device.
A formal report has to be handed in with details on literature survey, design problems and solutions
proposed by the student. Operation of the device has to be verified through computer simulations.
Campus at which course will be offered (check all that apply) •Burnaby
• Vancouver El Surrey • GNW •.
Estimated enrolment
10
Date of initial offering
Summer 2014
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks)
3 hrs/week for 13 weeks
• Yes El No
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or vulnerable adults
[If the "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
QSee attached document (if more space is required)
The Senate has recently approved the new MSE graduate program. The next logical step is to establish a listof new regular courses
as a part of this new
offering. This course covers topics that are relevant to a broad range of research interests in the program.
•••RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty memberls) who will normally teach this course
E] information about their competency to teach the course is appended
Dr Behraad Bahreyni
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $.
N/A
• One-time $.
Revised April 2012
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APPROVAL SIGNATURES
When a department proposes a new course it must first be sent to the chairs of each faculty graduate program
committee where there might be an overlap in
course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with by signing the
appropriate space orvia a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The new
course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signature(s) below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate of other Faculties affected bythe proposed new course
support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
Departmental Approval
(non-departmentalized faculties need not sign]
Department Graduate Program Committee
Dr Ed Park
Department Chair
Dr Ed Park
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/
Date
Senate Graduate Studies Committee Approval
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course proposals are sent to Senate for information.
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•••CONTACT
Upon approval of the course, the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies will consult with the department orschool regarding
other course attributes that may be required to enable the proper entry of the new course in the student record system.
Department / School / Program
MSE
Contact name
Dr Ed Park
Contact email
ed_park@sfu.ca
Graduate Course Information Form
Simon Fraser University
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Date: 21 January 2013
Course number:
MSE 711
Course title: Introduction to MEMS
Instructor: Dr Behraad Bahreyni
Frequency of course offering: Annual
Course description:
Analytical tools to understand the basics of the fabrication, operation, and
design of MEMS (microelectromechanical systems). Fundamental
microfabrication techniques and process flow design. Principles of energy
transduction, sensing, and actuation at microscopic scales. Advantages and
disadvantages of scaling on performance of MEMS. Analysis and modelling of
behaviour of simple MEMS. Students are required to complete a project.
Syllabus:
1. Microfabrication (6 weeks):
Overview of crystals, Lithography, Oxidation, Wet etching, Doping,
Introduction to plasma,
Physical vapour deposition, Chemical vapour deposition, Dry etching,
Packaging.
2. Transduction mechanisms (3 weeks):
Electrostatic, Electromagnetic, Thermal, Piezoelectric, Piezoresistive,
Optical, Resonance.
3. Modelling of microdevices (2 weeks):
Modelling of statics and dynamics of microstructures, FEA.
4. MEMS applications (2 weeks):
Sensors: Pressure, Inertial, Magnetic field, Microphone;
Actuators: Micromirrors; BioMEMS.
Textbook:
Introductory MEMS: Fabrication and application
By T. Adams and R. Layton, New York: Springer, 2010.
Recommended readings:
Microsystem Design, by Stephan D. Senturia
Grad course information form
Prerequisites:
Grading:
Assignments
10%
Midterm exam
20%
Final exam
30%
Course project
20%
Project report
20%
-
-
The midterm and final exams will be common with the undergraduate
students. The assignments are specifically given to the graduate students.
Graduate students are exempted from attending the lab sessions.
Does the course have a project? Yes
If yes, please provide details:
The project includes an actual device design based on surveyed literature. A
formal report in addition to all the relevant design files is handed in by the
students.
Teaching competency:
Dr
Bahreyni (PhD, PEng) is an expert in the area of the design and fabrication
of MEMS and their interface electronics. His past research has spanned
several relevant areas including the development of numerous microsensors
and resonant microdevices. He has published extensively in the area and has
authored a book on the subject of microresonator design and fabrication. At
SFU, he has developed two courses related to the engineering of
microdevices (one at graduate level and one at undergraduate/graduate
level).
Grad course information form
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. MAPH)
MSE
Number [eg. 810)720
Course Title (max 80 characters!
Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Intro Biomech Eng
Units (eg. 4)3
Course Description for
SFU Calendar
• see attached document
• Learning outcomes identified
Overview of biomechanical engineering. Mechanical theory, impact analysis, and optimization methods
with specific application to the study of human movement and injury. Medical device design, assessment,
patenting, and government regulation (FDA/Health Canada). Students are required to complete a project.
Available Course Components:
E] Lecture
DSeminar
E] Laboratory
• Practicum
• Online •
Grading Basis El Letter grades •Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • In Progress/Complete
This is a capstone course DYes El No
Prerequisites (ifany) • see attached document (ifmore space is required)
EI This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units: MSE 420'
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attached document (if this space is insufficient)
Graduate students will work on a research project that they design to complement their thesis project.
They are expected to design and conduct experiments using computation or physical models. A formal
report
will be submitted that details the research question, methods, data generated, and analysis.
Campus at which course will be offered (check all that apply) DBurnaby • Vancouver El Surrey DGNW •.
Estimated enrolment
10
Date of initial offering
Summer 2014
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks)
3 hrs/week for 13 weeks
• Yes El No
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or vulnerable adults
(If the "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
DSee attached document (if more space is required)
TheSenatehas recently approved the new MSE graduateprogram. Thenext logical step is toestablish a list ofnewregular courses as a partofthisnewoffering. This course
covers topics that are relevant to a broad range of research interests in the program,especially to those who studies biomedicalengineering and biomechanics. This course has
been offered annually since Summer 2011 as a Special Topics course.
•••RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course
E]information about theircompetency to teach the course is appended
Dr Carolyn Sparrey
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $_
N/A
• One-time $.
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Number (eg. 810) 720
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Units (eg. 4)
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The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signature(s) below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate of other Faculties affected by the proposed new course
support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
Departmental Approval
(non-departmentalized faculties need not sign
Department Graduate Program Committee
Dr Ed Park
Department Chair
Dr Ed Park
Faculty Approval
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Faculty/Department commits to providing the required Library funds and any other necessary resources.
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other course attributes that may be required to enable the proper entry of the newcourse in the student record system.
Department / School / Program
MSE
Contact name
Dr Ed Park
Contact email
ed_park@sfu.ca
Graduate Course Information Form
Simon Fraser University
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Date:
23 January 2013
Course number:
MSE
720
Course title: Introduction to Biomechanical Engineering
Instructor: Dr Carolyn Sparrey
Frequency of course offering: Annual
Course description:
Overview of biomechanical engineering. Mechanical theory, impact analysis and optimization
methods with specific application to the study of human movement and injury. Medical device
design, assessment, patenting and governmentregulation (FDA/Health Canada). Students are
required to complete a project.
Syllabus:
The course will be divided into three main themes: Skeletal Force and Motions, Tissue
Mechanics, and Device Design and Analysis. Students will be expected to integrate material
from all three themes in their final project.
Theme 1: Skeletal Forces and Motions (5 weeks)
a)
Introduction to Human Anatomy
b)
Static Analysis of Skeletal
Systems
c)
Kinematics and Dynamics of Human Movement
d)
Optimization methods
e)
Joint Contact Forces - Hertz Contact Theory
Theme 2: Tissue Mechanics (5 weeks)
a)
Impact Analysis and Human Injury
b)
Viscoelasticity of Biological Tissues
c)
Composite Beam Theory (including asymmetry)
d)
Beam on Elastic Foundation
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Theme 3: Device Design and Analysis (3 weeks)
a)
Design of Intervertebral Discs
b)
Design of Hip Replacements
c)
Regulatory Issues (Health Canada/FDA Device approval)
d)
Patents and Legal Responsibilities
Textbook:
Bartel DL, Davy DT, and Keaveny TM:
"Orthopaedic Biomechanics: Mechanics and Design in
Musculoskeletal Systems"
Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 2006.
Recommended readings:
N/A
Prerequisites:
Grading:
Project
50%
Midterm Exam
20%
Final Exam
30%
The midterm and final exams are in common with the undergraduates. The graduate students
are exempt from quizzes and assignments. The graduate students willwork on a research
project that they design to complement their thesis project. They are expected to design and
conduct experiments using computation or physical models. Aformal report will be submitted
that details the
research question, methods, data generated, and analysis.
Does the course have a project? Yes
If yes, please provide details:
Grad course information form
2
Rev A.2; Jan 2013
The project topics are proposed at the beginning of the semester by the graduate student and
approved by the instructor. Project topics are to be related to the student's research interests
when possible. The project includes a research question, a computational or experimental study,
and an analysis of the results.
Teaching competency:
Dr Sparrey (PhD, PEng) is an expert in biomechanics and human injury. Her research interests
are in human injury thresholds, medical device design and optimization. She has published
several research papers in this area as well as worked for five years as a Senior Engineering
Consultant doing accident reconstruction and injury analysis for litigation. Dr Sparrey previously
taught an Introduction to Biomechanics course at UC Berkeley and teaches two undergraduate
mechanics focused courses at SFU.
Grad courseinformation form
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. MAPH]
MSE
Course Title (max 80 characters]
Advanced Vibrations
Number (eg. 810)721
Short Titte [appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Advanced Vibrations
Units (eg. 4)3
Course Description for SFU Calendar
• see attached document
• Learning outcomes identified
Free vibration; Harmonic excitation; Base excitation; Rotating unbalance: Impulse response: Response to an arbitrary input;
Response to an arbitrary periodic input; Transform method; Multipledegree of freedom model; Lagrange's equations;
Vibrations of string or cable; Vibration of rods
and bars; Torsional vibration; Bending vibration of beams; Finite element
method; and Nonlinear vibration.
Available Course Components:
El Lecture
• Seminar
• Laboratory
• Practicum
• Online •
Grading Basis E] Letter grades • Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • InProgress/Complete
This is a capstone course DYes El No
Prerequisites (if any)
• see attached document (if more space is required)
0 This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units: MSE421
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attached document (ifthis space is insufficient)
Undergraduate students will be exposed to introductory and intermediate topics in vibration, while graduate
students will be introduced to advanced topics such as nonlinear vibration. The midterm and final exams for
graduate students will cover the advanced materials, which will be excluded from the undergraduate exams.
Campus at which course will be offered (check all that apply) DBurnaby • Vancouver El Surrey fjGNW •.
Estimated enrolment
15
Date of initial offering
Fall 2008
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks)
3 hrs/week for 13 weeks
• Yes E] No
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or vulnerable adults
(If the "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
QSee attached document (if more space is required)
The Senate hasrecently approved the new MSE graduate program. The next logical step istoestablish a list ofnew regular courses as a part olthis new offering. This course
covers topics that are relevant toa broad range ofresearch interests intheprogram. Vibration analysis isoneofthecoresubject areas ofMSE. and theknowledge is required in
order todesign mechanical systemsand structures for enhancedor suppresseo vibration. This coursehas beenoffered annually since Fall 2008 as a Special Topics course.
•••RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offerthis course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course
El information about their competency to teach the course is appepded
Dr Siamak Arzanpour
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $.
N/A
• One-time $.
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Program (eg. MAPH) |\/|SE
Course title (max 80 characters)
Advanced Vibrations
Number (eg. 810) 721
Units [eg.4) 3
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committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with by signing the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signature(s) below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate of other Faculties affected by the proposed new course
support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
Departmental Approval
(non-departmentalized faculties need not sign)
Department Graduate Program Committee
Dr Ed Park
Department Chair
Dr Ed Park
Signature /
Signa-tur^
Date
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Faculty/Department commits to providing the required Library funds and any other necessary resources.
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othercourse attributes that may be required to enable the proper entry of the new course in the student record system.
Department / School / Program
MSE
Contact name
Dr Ed Park
Contact email
ed_park@sfu.ca
Graduate Course Information Form
Simon Fraser University
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Date:
24 January 2013
Course number: MSE 721
Course title: Advanced Vibrations
Instructor: Siamak Arzanpour
Frequency of course offering: Annual
Course description:
Free vibration; Harmonic excitation; Base excitation; Rotating unbalance; Impulse response;
Response to an arbitrary input; Response to an arbitrary periodic input; Transform method;
Multiple degree of freedom model; Lagrange's equations; Vibrations of string or cable; Vibration
of rods
and bars; Torsional vibration; Bending vibration of beams; Finite element method; and
Nonlinear vibration.
Syllabus:
1. Introduction to Vibration
1.1.
Free vibration
1.2.Harmonic motion
1.3.
Viscous Damping
1.4.
Energy methods
2. Response to Harmonic Excitation
2.1.
Harmonic excitation of undamped systems
2.2.
Harmonic excitation of damped systems
2.3.
Base excitation
2.4.
Rotating unbalance
3. General Forced Response
3.1.
Impulse response
3.2.
Response to an arbitrary input
3.3.
Response to an arbitrary periodic input
3.4.
Transform method
4. Multiple Degree of Freedom
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4.1.
Two degree of freedom model
4.2.
Eigen values and natural frequencies
4.3.
Modal analysis
4.4.
More than two degrees of freedom
4.5.
Systems with viscous damping
4.6.
Modal analysis with forced response
4.7.
Lagrange's equations
5. Distributed Parameter Systems
5.1.
Vibrations of string or cable
5.2.
Modes and natural frequencies
5.3.
Vibration of rods and bars
5.4.
Torsional vibration
5.5.
Bending vibration of a beam
6. Finite Element Method
6.1.
The bar
6.2.
Three-element bar
6.3.
Beam element
7. Introduction to Nonlinear Systems
7.1.
Phase planes
7.2.
Method of Multiple Scales
7.3.
Method of averaging
7.4.
Nonlinear damped systems
7.5.
Nonlinear distributed systems
Textbook:
"Engineering Vibration" by Daniel J. Inman
"Nonlinear Oscillations" by Ali H. Nayfeh and Dean T. Mook
Recommended readings:
"Mechanical Vibrations" by Singiresu S. Rao
Prerequisites:
Grading:
Quizzes
20%
Midterm Exam
30%
Final Exam
50%
Grad course information form
2
RevA.2; Jan 2013
Both graduate and undergraduate students are required write quizzes, midterm and final exams.
The quizzes will be the same for all students, but the midterm and final exams for graduate
students will cover the advanced materials that will be excluded from the undergraduate exams.
Does the course have a project? No
If yes, please provide details:
Teaching competency:
DrArzanpour (PhD, PEng) is an expert in dynamic systems modeling, vibration analysis, smart
materials and structures, and nonlinear systems. In his research, he has been actively involved
in designing vibration systems including engine mounts, energy harvesting using vibration, and
dental material recognition from vibration. He has many publications in the area of vibration
design and analysis.
Gradcourse information form
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. MAPH]
MSE
Course Title (max 80 characters)
Fuel Cell Systems
Number leg. 810)722
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Fuel Cell Systems
Units (eg.4)3
Course Description for SFU Calendar
• see attached document
• Learning outcomes identified
Scientific and engineering principles of fuel cell systems, including fundamental electrochemistry,
applied thermodynamics, and transport phenomena. Types of fuel cells: low temperature and high
temperature fuel cell systems and applications. Students are required to complete a project.
Available Course Components:
El Lecture
ElSeminar
E] Laboratory
El Practicum
DOnline
•
Grading Basis E] Letter grades • Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • In Progress/Complete
This is a capstone course DYes
E] No
Prerequisites (ifany) • see attached document (ifmore space is required)
El This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units:
MSE 422-1
Additional course requirements for graduate students
0See attached document (if this space is insufficient)
Graduate students will work on a research project closely related to the course material. They are
expected to design and conduct numerical and/or experimental analysis of fuel cells. A formal report
will be submitted.
Campus at which course will be offered (check all that apply) •Burnaby
• Vancouver El Surrey DGNW •.
Estimated enrolment
10
Date of initial offering
Summer 2014
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks]
3 hrs/week for 13 weeks
• Yes El No
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or vulnerable adults
(Ifthe "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
DSee attached document (if more space is required)
The Senate has recently approved the new MSE graduate program. The next logicalstep is to establish a listof new regular courses as a part ot this new offering. This course
covers topics that are relevant to those who studies sustainable energy systems. This course has been offered annually since Summer 2010 as a Special Topics course.
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RESOURCES
Ifadditional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional
resources.
Faculty member(s) whowill normally teach this course
(3 information about their competency to teach the course is appended
Dr Erik Kjeang
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $.
N/A
• One-time S.
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2012
PROPOSED COURSE
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Course title (max 80 characters)
:uel Cell Systems
Number (eg. 810)
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Units (eg.
A]
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committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap
concerns have
been dealt with bysigning the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signature(s) below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate of other Faculties affected by the proposed new course
support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
Departmental Approval
(non-departmentalized faculties need not sign]
Department Graduate Program Committee
Dr Ed Park
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Faculty/Department commits to providing the required Library funds and any other necessary resources.
Faculty Graduate Program Committee
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/
Date
Senate Graduate Studies Committee Approval
SGSC approval indicates that the Library report has been seen, and all resource issues dealt with. Once approved, new
course proposals are sent to Senate for information.
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other course attributes that may be required to enable the proper entry of the new course in the student record system.
Department / School / Program
MSE
Contact name
Dr Ed Park
Contact email
ed_park@sfu.ca
Graduate Course Information Form
Simon Fraser University
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Date: 24 January 2013
Course number:
MSE 722
Course title: Fuel Cell Systems
Instructor: Dr Erik Kjeang
Frequency of course offering: Annual
Course description:
Scientific and engineering principles of fuel cell systems, including
fundamental electrochemistry, applied thermodynamics, and transport
phenomena. Types of fuel cells: low temperature and high temperature fuel
cell systems and applications. Students are required to complete a project.
Syllabus:
1. Introduction
2. Fundamental electrochemistry and thermodynamics
3. Fuel cells, operating principles, and performance
4. PEM fuel cells
5. Transport phenomena
6. Micro fuel cells
7. Solid oxide fuel cells
8. Fuel infrastructure
9. Systems and auxiliary equipment
10. Field trip
Textbook:
Fuel Cell Engines,
Matthew M. Mench, Wiley, 2008
Recommended readings:
Fuel Cell Systems Explained,
2nd Ed., James Larminie and Andrew Dicks, Wiley, 2003
Prerequisites:
Grading:
Assignments
10%
Grad course information form
Lab Reports
10%
Project
30%
Final Exam
50%
-
-
-
-
Does the course have a project? Yes
If yes, please provide details:
This
course includes an individual term project. The students will select a
research topic closely related to the course material and prepare a
project
proposal
(max one page), including defined objectives and/or milestones,
due during the third week of classes (10% of project mark). The second phase
of the project will include a full
literature review
on the selected topic, to
be presented in class during the sixth week of classes (10 min, 20% of project
mark). The focus of the third phase is on
analysis.
The analysis portion may
include mathematical modeling, numerical simulations, design, prototyping,
experimentation, and/or testing of fuel cells, and should leverage the findings
of the literature review. The analysis work is normally conducted during the
second half of the term, and written reports (max 10 pages) are due at the
last class of the term (50% of project mark). In addition, each student will
give a 10 min oral presentation during the last week of classes (20% of
project mark).
Teaching competency:
Dr Kjeang (PhD, PEng) has more than ten years of experience in fuel cell R&D
from leading organizations in Canada and Europe. Before joining SFU, Kjeang
worked at Ballard Power Systems, the world's leading fuel cell developer and
manufacturer, and has ongoing research collaboration with the fuel cell
industry. He has taught fuel cell science, technology, and engineering to both
undergraduate and graduate students at SFU since 2009 and given several
invited lectures and seminars at the leading international conferences in this
field.
Grad course information form
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. maph)
Nano Manufacturing
Number leg. 810) MSE 725
Course Title (max 80 characters!
Nano Manufacturing
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters]
Nano
Manufacturing
Units (eg. 4) 3
Course Description for SFU Calendar
• see attached document
D Learning outcomes identified
Overview of nano manufacturing methods for the next-generation micro/nano-patterning. Nano lithography and other nano fabrication
techniques, including: nano fabrication by photons,
nano fabrication by charged beams, nano fabrication by scanning probes, nano
fabrication by replication and imprint, picoliter printing, nanoscale pattern transfer, indirect nano fabrication, nano fabrication by
self-assembly, directed assembly of nano structures, and polymeric nano manufacturing.
Students are required to complete a project.
Available Course Components:
EDLecture
DSeminar [TjLaboratory
• Practicum
[TJOnline •.
Grading Basis E] Letter grades • Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • In Progress/Complete
This is a capstone course ("jYes 0 No
Prerequisites (ifany) • see attached document (ifmore space is required)
E] This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units: MSE 425"4
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attached document (if this space is insufficient)
Graduate students are required to answer different (advanced) problems on final exam. Graduate students are
exempted from attending the lab sessions. Instead, they are required to complete project, which includes an actual
nano manufacturing process implementation based on surveyed recent literature. They will submit a final report on
their project.
Campus at which course will be offered (check all that apply) DBurnaby • Vancouver 0 Surrey DGNW •.
Estimated enrolment
10
Date of initial offering
Summer 2014
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks)
3 hrs/week
for
13
weeks
• Yes 0 No
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or vulnerable adults
(Ifthe "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks!
Justification
DSee attached document (if more space is required)
The Senate has recently approvec the new MSE graduate program. The nextlogical step is to establisha listof new regularcourses as a partof this new offering. Thiscourse
covers topics that are relevant to a broad range of research interests in the program. Itcan also provide depth of knowledge required for students with specific research interests in
fabrication of devices at micro- and nano-scales. This course has been offered annually since Summer 2011 as a Special Topics course.
•••RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offerthis course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course
[3 information about their competency to teach the course is appended
Dr Woo Soo Kim
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course
• see attached document
N/A
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $.
N/A
• One-time $.
Revised April 2012
PROPOSED COURSE
from first
page
Program (eg. MAPH)
Nano
Manufacturing
Number (eg. 810) MSE 725
Course title (max 80 characters)
Nano Manufacturing
Units (eg. 4]
Q
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When a department proposes a new course it must first be sent to the chairs of each faculty graduate program
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been dealt with by signing the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
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MSE
Contact name
Dr Ed Park
Contact email
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Graduate Course Information Form
Simon Fraser University
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Date: 22 January 2013
Course number:
MSE
725
Course title: Nano Manufacturing
Instructor: Dr Woo Soo Kim
Frequency of course offering: Annual
Course description:
Overview of nano manufacturing methods for the next-generation micro/nano-patterning. Nano
lithography and other nano fabrication techniques, including: nano fabrication by photons, nano
fabrication by charged beams, nano fabrication by scanning probes, nano fabrication by
replication and imprint, picoliter printing, nanoscale pattern transfer, indirect nano fabrication,
nano fabrication by self-assembly, directed assembly of nano structures, and polymeric nano
manufacturing. Students are required to complete a project.
Syllabus:
1.
Basic Nano Lithography
Week 1: Introduction
Week 2: Nanofabrication by Photons
Week 3: Nanofabrication by Charged Beams
Week 4: Electron Beam Lithography of Nanostructures
2. Advanced Nano Lithography
Week 5: Nanofabrication by Scanning Probes
Week 6: Nano fabrication by Replication & Imprint
Week 7: Picoliter Printing
Week 8: Nanoscale Pattern Transfer
Week 9: Indirect Nanofabrication
3. Other Nano Fabrication Techniques
Week 10: Term Project Presentation
Week 11: Nanofabrication by Self-Assembly
Week 12: Directed Assembly of Nanostructures
Week 13: Polymeric Nanomanufacturing
Textbook:
Nanofabrication by Zheng Cui, Springer
Grad course information form
Recommended readings:
Handbook of Nanofabrication by Gary Wiederrecht, Academic Press
Prerequisites:
Grading:
Homework/Assignments
15%
Midterm Exam
30%
Project
15%
Final Exam
40%
-
-
-
-
The midterm exam will be common to both graduate and undergraduate
students. However, graduate students are required to answer different
(advanced) problems on the final exam. Graduate students are exempted
from attending the lab sessions. Instead, they are required to complete
project (see below for more information).
Does the course have a project? Yes
If yes, please provide details:
The project includes an actual nano manufacturing process implementation
based on surveyed recent literature. Students will submit a final report on
their project.
Teaching competency:
Dr Kim (PhD) has extensive experience on nano manufacturing and
fabrication for more than 10 years in both cutting-edge academic and
industrial research settings. At SFU, he developed and taught the proposed
course in Summer 2011, in addition to MSE 220 (ENSC 231 previously) -
Engineering Materials.
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. MAPH)
MSE
Number (eg. 810)726
Course Title (max 80 characters)
Introduction to Engineering Design Optimization
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Intro Design Optimization
Units (eg. 4)3
Course Description for SFU Calendar
• see attached document
• Learning outcomes identified
Theories, methods, and applications of optimization in support of engineering design. Topics include
classic optimization methods, metaheuristics and evolutionary algorithms, Design of Experiments,
and metamodel-based design optimization approaches. Students are required to complete a project.
Available Course Components: 0 Lecture
DSeminar
GD Laboratory
DPracticum
DOnline
•
Grading Basis E] Letter grades • Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • In Progress/Complete
This is a capstone course DYes E]No
Prerequisites (if any)
• see attached document(if morespace is required)
E]This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units: MSE 426-4 <Pla"MW"
Additional course requirements for graduate students
EI See attached document (if this space is insufficient)
Graduate students have an additional project, which requires students delve into the state-of-the-art
in design optimization to either apply the recent optimization methods to field problems or develop
new ideas for the advancement of the field.
Campus at which coursewill be offered (check all that apply)
DBurnaby • Vancouver
El Surrey DGNW Q.
Estimated enrolment
15
Date of initial offering
Fall 2013
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13weeks)
3
hrs/week for 13 weeks
• Yes 0 No
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or vulnerable adults
[If the "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
DSee attached document (if more space is required)
The Senate has recently approved the new MSE graduate program. The next logical step is to establish a list of new regular courses asa part of this new offering. This course
covers topics that are relevant toa broad range of research interests in the program. This course has been offered annually since Spring 2011 as a Special Topics course.
•••RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course
• information about their competency to teach the course is appended
Dr Gary Wang
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course
• see attached document
N/A
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $
N/A
• One-time S_
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Number (eg. 8101 726
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Units (eg. 4]
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When a department proposes a new course it must first be sent to the chairs of each faculty graduate program
committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with bysigning the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signature(s) below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate of other Faculties affected by the proposed new course
support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
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(non-departmentalized faculties need not sigji
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Faculty approval indicates that all the necessary course content and overlap concerns have been resolved, and that the
Faculty/Department commits to providing the required Library funds and any other necessary resources.
Faculty Graduate Program Committee
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SGSC approval indicates that the Library report has been seen, and all resource issues dealt with. Once approved, new
course proposals are sent to Senate for information.
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Department / School / Program
MSE
Contact name
Dr Ed Park
Contact email
ed_park@sfu.ca
Graduate Course Information Form
Simon Fraser University
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Date: 28 January 2013
Course number:
MSE 726
Course title: Introduction to Engineering Design Optimization
Instructor: Dr Gary Wang
Frequency of course offering: Annual
Course description:
Theories, methods, and applications of optimization in support of engineering
design. Topics include classic optimization methods, metaheuristics and
evolutionary algorithms, Design of Experiments, and metamodel-based
design optimization approaches. Students are required to complete a project.
Syllabus:
1. Introduction to Optimization
• Elements of optimization
• Basic mathematical concepts
• Classification of optimization problems
• Problem formulation
2. Optimum Design Concepts with Graphical Solution
3. Single-variable Optimization Techniques
4. Single-variable Optimization with Programming in Matlab
5. Unconstrained Multivariate Optimization
• Principles of search in n-Dimensions
• Gradient methods
6. Unconstrained Multivariate Optimization
• Newton's method
• Quasi-Newton methods
7. Constrained Optimization
• Lagrange's method
• Penalty method
8. Constrained Optimization
•
KKT optimality condition
• Feasible directions
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• Transformation methods for constrained optimization
9. Global Optimization
• Local and global optimum
• Stochasticglobal optimization (Genetic Algorithm)
10. Basics of Design of Experiments (DOE)
11. Response Surface Method
12. Metamodel-based Design Optimization
• General procedure
• Mode pursuing sampling method
• Pareto-set pursing method
13. Other Design Optimization Topics
• Multi-objective Optimization
• Multidisciplinary Design Optimization
• Probabilistic Optimization
Textbook:
Arora, J. S.,
Introduction to Optimum Design,
McGraw-Hill, New York, 2nd Edition, 2004.
Recommended readings:
1. Montgomery, D.,
Design and Analysis of Experiments,
7th edition, Wiley, 2009.
2. Papalambros, P. Y.f and Wilde, D.,
Principles of Optimal Design,
Cambridge
University Press, 2000
Prerequisites:
Grading:
Assignments
10%
Labs
15%
Term Tests
30%
Project 1
15%
Project 2
30%
-
-
Project 2 is just for graduate students. Undergraduate students only need to
do Project 1, which is focused on problem formulation and application of
optimization tools to solve the formulated problem. Project 2 requires
research content and novelty, which could be either the application of the
recent advanced design optimization method to students' field problem, or
Grad course information form
development of new ideas to advance the field of design optimization.
Research process and method will be the training objective.
Does the course have a project? Yes
If yes, please provide details:
Project 1: Application of design optimization
This project focuses on the application of what you learn in the course to your domain
problems.
You could consult with the instructor, however not mandatory, to define a
problem of a minimum of 5 to 10 design variables, choose an optimization technique,
and apply optimization to solve the problem.
Project 2: Research report on design optimization
This project
has to be research based. Candidate topics will be given later in class;
students can also initiate topics of research nature.
Continuation of Project 1, if of
research nature, may also be accepted. Students may be grouped to
teams for this
project. Project 2 topics have to be approved by the instructor and should start as early
as possible.
Teaching competency:
Dr Wang's lab is among the top three world-leading research labs in the area
of design optimization, especially on metamodel-based design optimization. A
series of methods and tools have been developed from his lab. This area
presents his core competence and his team has successfully applied design
optimization in many fields including aerospace, automotive, new energy,
healthcare, and many other industries.
Grad course information form
SFU
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. MAPH)
MSE
Course Title (max 80 characters]
Finite Element Analysis
Number (eg. 810)727
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters]
FEA
Units (eg. 4)3
Course Description for SFU Calendar
0 see attached document
• Learning outcomes identified
Overview of the finite element method (FEM) and its use in industry; finite element procedures with applications to the
solution of general problems in 2-D and 3-D solid, structural, fluid mechanics, and heat and mass transfer: continuum
mechanics equations: Galerkin and other residual methods: potential energy method: practice with FEA software tools with
guidelines for real-world application. Students are required to complete a project.
Available Course Components:
El Lecture
DSeminar El Laboratory
• Practicum
DOnline
•
Grading Basis Q Letter grades •Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • In Progress/Complete
This is a capstone course CDYes 0 No
Prerequisites (ifany) • see attached document (ifmore space is required]
Students who have taken ENSC 888 may not take this course for further credit.
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El This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units: MSE
A27'A
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Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attached document (if this space is insufficient)
Graduate students will work on research related projects that are beyond the content taught in the
class. A formal report will be required on detailed literature survey, the specific research issue,
solutions and methods applied in solving the problems, and result analysis.
Campus at which course will be offered (check all that apply] DBurnaby DVancouver E]Surrey DGNW •.
Estimated enrolment
15
Date of initial offering
Spring 2014
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks]
3 hrs/week for 13 weeks
• Yes El No
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or vulnerable adults
(If the "Yes'* box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
QSee attached document (if more space is required]
The Senate has recently approved the new MSE graduate program. The nextlogical step is to establisha listof new regularcourses as a partot this new offering. Thiscourse
covers topicsthat are relevant to a broad range of research interests in the program. Thiscourse is being offered for the first time in Spring2013 as a Special Topics course.
••» RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course
E information abouttheir competency to teach the course is appended
Dr Gary Wang
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course • see attached document
This course requires software ANSYS, which needs to be renewed annually and shared with the combined undergraduate course.
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $.
N/A
• One-time $.
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Number (eg. 810] 727
Units (eg. 4] 3
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When a department proposes a new course it must first be sent to the chairs of each faculty graduate program
committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with by signing the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail [attached to this form).
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signature(s) below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate of other Faculties affected by the proposed new course
support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
Departmental Approval
(non-departmentalized faculties need not sign]
Department Graduate Program Committee
Dr Ed Park
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other course attributes that may be required to enable the proper entry of the new course in the student record system.
Department / School / Program
MSE
Contact name
Dr Ed Park
Contact email
ed_park@sfu.ca
Graduate Course Information Form
Simon Fraser University
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Date: 24 January 2013
Course number:
MSE 727
Course title: Finite Element Analysis
Instructor: Dr Gary Wang
Frequency of course offering: Biennial
Course description:
Overview of the finite element method (FEM) and its use in industry; finite element procedures
with applications to the solution of general problems in 2-D and 3-D solid, structural, fluid
mechanics, and heat and mass transfer; continuum mechanics equations; Galerkin and other
residual methods; potential energy method; practice with FEA software tools with guidelines for
real-world application. Students are required to complete a project.
Syllabus:
1.
Introduction
2.
Stiffness (displacement) method
3.
Truss and beam equations
4.
Computer program for truss and beam analysis
5.
Frame and grid equations
6.
Plane stress and strain stiffness equations
7.
Modeling and interpreting FEA results
8.
Introduction to ANSYS
9.
3D stress analysis
10.
Heat transfer and fluid problems
11.
Practical application of FEA
Textbook:
A First Course in the Finite Element Method, 2012, 5th edition, by Daryl L. Logan.
CL-Engineering
Recommended readings:
J. An Introduction to the Finite Element Method, by J. N. Reddy. McGraw-Hill
2. The Finite Element Method for Engineers, by Kenneth H. Huebner. Donald L
Dewhirst. Douglas E. Smith, Ted G. Byrom. Wiley
Grad course information form
3. The Finite Element Method Using MATLAB, by Young W. Kwon. Hyochoong
Bang. CRC
Prerequisites: Students who have taken ENSC 888 may not take this course for further
credit.
Grading:
Labs
10%
Term Tests
20%
Project
30%
Final Exam
40%
-
-
-
-
The components of grading are the same for undergraduate students, but the
weighting for the project component is heavier for graduate students.
Does the course have a project? Yes
If yes, please provide details:
All students are required to identify a practical engineering problem that
could be solved by using FEA methods or tools. Students can either develop
the FEA program by themselves or solve the problem with commercial tools.
Graduate students will work on research related projects that are beyond the
content taught in the class. A formal report will be required on detailed
literature survey, the specific research issue, solutions and methods applied
in solving the problems, and result analysis.
Teaching competency:
Dr. Gary Wang (PhD, PEng) has been using finite element analysis through
most of his career. In 2009, he and his student developed a FEA tool in Matlab
that has been used in ENSC 281 and ENSC 384 for simple truss and beam
systems.
Grad course information form
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. MAPH]
MSE
Course Title (max 80 characters!
Real Time and Embedded Control
Number (eg. 810) 75Q.
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters]
Real Time & Emb Control
Units (eg. 4] 3
Course Description for
SFU Calendar
0see attached document
• Learning outcomes identified
Implementation and design techniques for embedded systems with a focus on control applications: design
methodologies, fundamental programming skills, hardware components, interfacing, real-time operating systems,
and implementation
issues. Students are required to complete a project related to a mechatronic application.
Available Course Components:
E] Lecture
DSeminar • Laboratory
• Practicum
dOnline
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Grading Basis 0 Letter grades • Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • In Progress/Complete
This is a capstone course DYes E]No
Prerequisites
(if any) • see attached document (if more space is required)
El This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units:
MSE'
Additional course requirements for graduate students
D See attached document (if this space is insufficient)
Graduate students will perform a major project, which is very different from lab projects given to
undergraduate students. Graduate students are exempted from attending the lab sessions.
Campus at which course will be offered (check all that apply) DBurnaby • Vancouver El Surrey DGNW •.
Estimated enrolment
10
Date of initial offering
Summer 2010
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks)
3 hrs/week for 13 weeks
• Yes 0 No
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or vulnerable adults
(If the "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
DSee attached document (if more space is required)
The Senate has recently approved thenew MSE graduate program. The next logical stepistoestablish a list of new regular courses as a part otthis new ottering. This course
coverstopics thatare relevant to a broad rangeolresearchinterests inthe program, especially tothosewho studiescontrol systems. This coursehas been ollered biennially since
Spring 2009 as a Special Topics course.
•••RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offerthis course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course
Elinformation about their competency to teach thecourse isappended
Dr M. Moallem
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course
• see attached document
N/A
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $.
N/A
• One-time $_
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Number (eg. 810) 759
Units (eg. 4)
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APPROVAL SIGNATURES
When a department proposes a new course it must first be sent to the chairs of each faculty graduate program
committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with by signing the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signature(s) below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate of other Faculties affected by the proposed new course
support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
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(non-departmentalized faculties need not sign
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Signatu/iQ
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Department / School / Program
MSE
Contact name
Dr Ed Park
Contact email
ed_park@sfu.ca
Graduate Course Information Form
Simon Fraser University
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Date: 21 January 2013
Course number:
MSE 750
Course title: Real Time and Embedded Systems
Instructor: Dr Mehrdad Moallem
Frequency of course offering: Biennial
Course description:
Implementation and design techniques for embedded systems with a focus
on control applications: design methodologies, modular software/hardware
components, interfacing, real-time design and implementation issues.
Students are required to complete a project related to a mechatronic
application.
Syllabus:
- Introduction to embedded systems, design methodologies, formalisms for
system design.
- Embedded processors, programming model, data operations, flow of control,
Assembly vs C.
- I/O, Input and output mechanisms, Interrupts, CPU performance, Pipelining,
CPU power consumption, embedded design case studies
- Introduction to multi-tasking and concurrent programming: Cyclic executive
systems, preemptive systems, real-time operating systems, scheduling
techniques, rate monotonic and earliest deadline first algorithms.
- Implementation issues in computer controlled systems: The sampling
process, approximation of continuous time controllers, anti-aliasing filters,
control discretization, real time design and implementation issues.
Textbook:
Computers as Components: Principles of Embedded Computing System Design, Wayne
Wolf, Morgan Kaufmann Publishers (2008). ISBN 1-55860-541-X
Grad course information form
Recommended readings:
- Ashort course on computer control, by B. Wittenmark, K.J. Astrom, and K-E Arzen
(downloadable file: http://www.control.lth.se/~kursdr/ifac.pdfV
- Handouts, articles, application notes, etc, given in class, emailed to students, or
available online.
Prerequisites:
Grading:
Assignments
10%
Midterm Exam
20%
Final Exam
40%
Project
30%
-
-
-
-
The midterm and final exams will be common with undergraduate students.
Graduate students will perform a major project, which is very different from
lab projects given to undergraduate students.
Does the course have a project? Yes
If yes, please provide details:
The project includes implementation of an embedded control system for a
mechatronic application.
Teaching competency:
Dr Moallem (PhD, PEng) is
an expert in the area of control systems. His past
and current research has spanned several areas related to the course
material including the development of control systems for mechatronic
applications. He has published extensively in the above areas.
Grad course information form
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. MAPH)
MSE
Course Title (max 80 characters)
Manufacturing Systems
Number (eg. 810)780
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Manufacturing Systems
Units (eg. 4)3
Course Description for SFU Calendar
• see attached document
• Learning outcomes identified
Overview of manufacturing systems: industrial robotics, numerical control and metal cutting, manufacturing system
components and definitions, material
handling systems, production lines, assembly systems, robotic celldesign, cellular
manufacturing, flexible manufacturing systems, quality control, and manufacturing support systems. Students are required to
complete a project.
Available Course Components:
El Lecture
DSeminar
E] Laboratory
• Practicum
LTJOnline
•
Grading Basis 0 Letter grades • Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • In Progress/Complete
This is a capstone course
DYes
E]No
Prerequisites (if any) • see attached document (if more space is required)
ED This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units: MSE 48°"
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attached document (if this space is insufficient)
Graduate students are required to complete a comprehensive research project involving the identification of a
manufacturing system from the recent literature. This includes analysis, modeling and simulation to reproduce
results. In addition, graduate students are required to answer additional (advanced) problems on course midterm
and final exams.
Campus at which course will be offered (check all that apply)
DBurnaby DVancouver
ElSurrey DGNW
Q.
Estimated enrolment
10
Date of initial offering
Spring 2014
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks)
3 hrs/week for 13 weeks
DYes EJNo
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or vulnerable adults
(If the "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks!
Justification
DSee attached document (if more space is required)
The Senate has recently approved the new MSE graduate program. The next logical step is to establish a list of new regular courses asa part of this new offering. This course
covers topics that are relevant to a broad range of research interests in the program. Graduate students in the MSE program often require an understanding of manufacturing
systems for their research.This coursehas been offered annually sinceSpring 2011 as a Special Topics course.
•••RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course
EI information about their competency to teach the course is appended
Dr Kevin Oldknow or Dr. Ed Park
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course D see attached document
Laboratory space (currently established in SRY 4328)
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course • see attached document
Laboratory setups (small scale robotic arm / vision systems - already in place)
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $
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committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with by signing the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
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support(s) the approval of the new course.
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Department / School / Program
MSE
Contact name
Dr Ed Park
Contact email
ed_park@sfu.ca
Graduate Course Information Form
Simon Fraser University
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Date:
24 January 2013
Course number:
MSE 780
Course title: Manufacturing Systems
Instructor: Dr Kevin Oldknow or Dr Ed Park
Frequency of course offering: Annual
Course description:
Overview of manufacturing systems: industrial robotics, numerical control and metal cutting,
manufacturing system components and definitions, material handling systems, production lines,
assembly systems, robotic cell design, cellular manufacturing, flexible manufacturing systems,
quality control, and manufacturing support systems. Students are required to complete a
project.
Syllabus:
1. Introduction and Overview of Manufacturing (1 week)
Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Models and Metrics
2. Automation and Control Technologies (1 week)
Introduction to Automation, Industrial Control Systems, Hardware Components for
Automation and Process Control, Discrete Control
3. Numerical Control (2 weeks)
Metal Cutting Operations (Turning, Milling), Servo Axis Control in Machining
4. Industrial Robotics (5 weeks)
Introduction to Robotics, Rigid Motions and Homogeneous Transformations, Forward and
Inverse Kinematics, Velocity Kinematics
5. Material Handling and Identification Technologies (2 weeks)
Material Transport Systems, Storage Systems, Automatic Identification and Data Capture
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6. Manufacturing Systems (2 weeks)
Introduction to Manufacturing Systems, Single-Station Manufacturing Cells, Manual Assembly
Lines, Automated Production Lines, Automated Assembly Lines, Cellular Manufacturing,
Flexible Manufacturing Systems
Textbook:
Automation, Production Systems, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 3rd Edition, Mikell P.
Groover, Pearson-Prentice Hall, 2007, ISBN: 0-13-239321-2
Recommended readings:
Robot Modelling and Control, Mark W. Spong, Seth Hutchinson and M. Vidyasagar, Wiley, 2005,
ISBN: 0-471-64990-2
Metal Cutting, 4th Edition, Edward M. Trent and Paul K. Wright, Butterworth-Heinemann, 2000,
ISBN: 9780750670692
Prerequisites:
Grading:
Problem Sets
Labs
20%
Research Project
20%
Mid-Term Exam
20%
Final Exam
40%
Mid-term and final exams will be held in conjunction with the undergraduate students; however,
graduate students will be required to answer one or more additional (higher level) questions.
Graduate students are required to complete a comprehensive research project including
identification of a manufacturing system from the recent literature, analysis, modelling and
simulation. Undergraduate students are not required to complete the research project. Both
graduate and undergraduate students are required to attend the lab sessions.
Does the course have a project? Yes
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If yes, please provide details:
Graduate students are required to complete a comprehensive research project including
identification of a manufacturing system from the recent literature, analysis, modelling and
simulation.
Teaching competency:
Dr Oldknow (PhD) is an expert in the area of manufacturing controls, dynamics and metal
cutting. His research has included work in the areas of dynamically reconfigurable machining
systems, and the development of novel control architectures and algorithms for the
incorporation of process feedback in high speed motion control. He has published several
papers in these areas, both in conference proceedings and refereed journals such as the
International Journal of Machine Tools and Manufacture, and IEEE Transactions on
Mechatronics. In addition, Dr Oldknow's academic work has been augmented by more than 10
years of industrial experience including extensive experience in the fields of manufacturing and
automation, as well as having direct responsibility for manufacturing facilities in the capacity of
Vice President and Kelsan Technologies Corp. (subsequently Portec Rail Products Inc. and L.B.
Foster Co.).
Dr Park (PhD, PEng) is an expert in the areas of mechatronics, robotics, and automated
manufacturing. He has published extensively in these areas over the past 10 years. At SFU, he
has developed two courses related to manufacturing systems, the proposed course itself that
was initially offered as a Special Topic (ENSC 894, Spring 2011) and MSE 310 (ENSC 387
previously) -Sensors and Actuators.
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. MAPH)
MSE
Number [eg. 810) 782
Course Title (max 80 characters)
Introduction to State Space Control Systems
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Intro State Space Control
Units (eg. 4) 3
Course Description for
SFU Calendar
0 see attached document
• Learning outcomes identified
Overview of state space methods used for design and analysis of feedback control systems: system
modeling concepts, state-space modeling, controllability and observability, stability concepts, state
feedback control design, observers, and observer-based compensators, and introduction to optimal control.
Available Course Components:
El Lecture
• Seminar
• Laboratory
• Practicum
DOnline
•
Grading Basis 0 Letter grades • Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • In Progress/Complete
This is a capstone course
DYes 0No
Prerequisites (if any)
• see attached document (if more space is required)
Recommended: MSE 381 or equivalent.
0 This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units: MSE ,1S2"' (pianned!
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attached document (if this space is insufficient)
Graduate students will perform a major project, which is very different from lab projects given to
undergraduate students. Graduate students are exempted from attending the lab sessions.
Campus at which course will be offered (check all that apply)
DBurnaby
D Vancouver 0 Surrey DGNW •.
Estimated enrolment
10
Date of initial offering
Spring 2014
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks)
3
hrs/week for 13 weeks
0Yes El No
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or vulnerable adults
[If the "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
0See attached document (if more space is required)
The Senate has recently approved the new MSE graduate program. The next logical step is to establish a list of new regular courses asa part of this new offering. This course
covers topics that are relevant to a broad range of research interests in the program, especially to those who stuoies control systems. This course is being offered in Spring 2013 as
a Special Topics course.
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RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course
D information about their competency to teach the course is appended
Dr Mehrdad Moallem
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course D see attached document
N/A
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course
• see attached document
N/A
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $
N/A
D One-time $.
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USE
Number (eg. 810) 732
Units (eg. 4)
3
Course title (max 80 characters)
ntroduction to State Space Control Systems
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When a department proposes a new course it must first be sent to the chairs of each faculty graduate program
committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with bysigning the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signature(s) below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate of other Faculties affected by the proposed new course
support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
Departmental Approval
(non-departmentalized faculties need not sijjp)
Department Graduate Program Committee
Dr Ed Park
Department Chair
Dr Ed Park
Signature
Signature
Faculty Approval
Faculty approval indicates that all the necessary course content and overlap concerns have been resolved, and that the
Faculty/Department commits to providing the required Library funds and any other necessary resources.
Date
Date
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Siqnature^
/ '
Date
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other course attributes that may be required to enable the properentryofthe newcourse in the student record system.
Department / School / Program
MSE
Contact name
Dr Ed Park
Contact email
ed_park@sfu.ca
Graduate Course Information Form
Simon Fraser University
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Date: 21 January 2013
Course number:
MSE 782
Course title: Introduction to State Space Control Systems
Instructor: Dr Mehrdad Moallem
Frequency of course offering: Biennial
Course description:
Overview of state space methods used for design and analysis of feedback control
systems: system modeling concepts, state-space representation, controllability and
observability, stability concepts, state feedback control design, observers, observer-
based compensators, and introduction to optimal control.
Syllabus:
• Review of dynamical system modeling concepts and introduction to state-
space modeling
• State space fundamentals: Solution of state equations, state-space
realization, coordinate
transformations
• Controllability
• Observability
• Minimal realizations
• Dynamic behavior and stability concepts: Internal, Input/Output, and
Asymptotic Stability
• Linear State Feedback Control Design
• Observers and observer-based compensators
• Introduction to optimal control
Textbook:
Robert L. Williams, II, Douglas A. Lawrence,
Linear State-Space Control Systems,
John _
Wiley and Sons, 2007.
Recommended readings:
Grad course information form
K.J. Astrom and R.M. Murray,
Feedback Systems, An Introduction for Scientists and
Engineers,
Princeton University Press, 2012
Lecture notes: Will be a combination of the material from above textbooks and other
texts and papers.
Prerequisites:
Recommended: MSE 381 or equivalent.
Grading:
Assignments
10%
Midterm Exam
20%
Final Exam
40%
Course Project
30%
-
-
-
-
The midterm and final exams will be common with the undergraduate
students. Graduate students will perform a major project which is very
different from lab projects given to undergraduate students.
Does the course have a project? Yes
If yes, please provide details:
The project includes simulation and analytical study of a state space control
system
Teaching competency: Dr Moallem (PhD, PEng) is an expert in the area of control
systems. His past and current research has spanned several areas related to the course
material including the development of control systems for mechatronic applications. He
has published extensively in the above areas.
Grad course information form
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. MAPH)
MSE
Number (eg. 810) 801
Units (eg. 4) 3
Course Title (max 80 characters)
Research and Publication Methods
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Research &
Pub
Methods
Course Description for SFU Calendar
• see attached document
• Learning outcomes identified
Thiscourse is designed to improve the ability of graduate students to successfully complete graduate-level research byequipping
them with knowledge and strategies related to technical writing and research methods. Topics relate to the publication process,
including qualitative and quantitative research, technical writing, and presentations. Assessments consist primarily of writing and
presentation assignments that simulate the research and writing cycle in an academic engineering context.
Available Course Components:
El Lecture
DSeminar
• Laboratory
• Practicum
DOnline
•
Grading Basis 0 Letter grades • Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • In Progress/Complete
This is a capstone course DYes E]No
Prerequisites (if any) • see attached document (if more space is required)
Students who
have taken ENSC 803 may
not
take
this course for
further credit.
D This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course:Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attached document (if this space is insufficient)
Campus at which course will be offered (check all thai apply) DBurnaby • Vancouver 0 Surrey DGNW •.
Estimated enrolment
20
Date of initial offering
Fall 2013
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks)
3 hrs/week for 13 weeks
DYes El No
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or vulnerable adults
(If the "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
QSee attached document (if more space is required)
The Senate has recently approved the new MSE graduate program. The next logical step istoestablish a list ofnew regular courses as a part ofthis new offering. The ability toconduct research and disseminate
research findngs are fundamental skills needed by researchers This course isdesigned to improve the ability of graduate students to successfully complete graduate-level research by equipping them
knowledge and strategies related totechnical writing andresearch methods inanacademic publication context. The Publication Methods pari ofthis course has beenoffered inMSE since Fall 2011 as
with
ENSC 803
•••RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course
\H
information about their competency to teach the course is appended
Maureen Hindy and Dr Ed Park
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course
D see attached document
N/A
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $.
N/A
• One-time $.
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Program [eg. MAPH) MSE
Course title (max 80 characters)
Research and Publication Methods
Number [eg. 810)
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Units [eg.
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3
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APPROVAL SIGNATURES
When a department proposes a new course it must first be sent to the chairs of each faculty graduate program
committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with bysigning the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail [attached to this form).
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signature(s) below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate of other Faculties affected by the proposed new course
support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
Departmental Approval
(non-departmentalized faculties need not sign)
Department Graduate Program Committee
Dr Ed Park
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Date
Department Chair
Dr Ed Park
Signature
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Faculty/Department commits to providing the required Library funds and any
other necessary resources.
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Date
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other course attributes that may be required to enable the proper entry ofthe new course in the student recordsystem.
Department / School / Program
MSE
Contact name
Dr Ed Park
Contact email
ed_park@sfu.ca
Graduate Course Information Form
Simon Fraser University
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Date: 22 January 2013
Course number:
MSE 801
Course title: Research and Publication Methods
Instructors: Maureen Hindy and Dr Ed Park
Frequency of course offering: Annual
Course description:
This course is designed to improve the ability of graduate students to successfully
complete graduate-level research by equipping them with knowledge and strategies
related to technical writing and research methods. Topics relate to the publication
process, including qualitative and quantitative research, technical writing, and
presentations. Assessments consist primarily of writing and presentation
assignments that simulate the research and writing cycle in an academic
engineering context.
Syllabus:
1.
The Writing Process (1 week):
Planning & Organizing, Drafting Strategies, Revising Strategies.
2. Principles of Informing and Persuading (1 week):
Rhetorical Strategies, Proposals, Technical Reports.
3. Writing for Publication (2 weeks):
Abstracts and Paragraphing, Vocabulary, Sentence Structure, Literature Review.
4. Style issues (3 weeks):
Understanding Conventions, Order, Connection, Conciseness, Clarity, Principles of
Punctuation.
5. Presentations (3 weeks):
Oral presentations, Using multi-media, Poster Presentations, Graphics.
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6. Research Methods (3 weeks):
Quantitative and qualitative research, the scientific method, experimental design,
performance evaluation and statistics.
Textbook:
None.
Recommended readings:
Whitmore, S. and Stevenson, S. 2002.
Strategies for Engineering Communication.
John Wiley & Sons Inc. (Available at the SFU bookstore and the SFU Library.)
Prerequisites:
Students who have taken ENSC 803 may not take this course for further credit.
Grading:
Participation/in-class
assignments and quizzes
20%
Research Proposal
15%
Journal Article
20%
Peer Review
10%
Presentation
20%
Poster
15%
Does the course have a project? No
If yes, please provide details:
Teaching competency:
Hindy (BA, LLB) has 8 years experience teaching writing intensive courses within Legal,
Business and Engineering post-secondary educational programs, including:
Legal Research
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and Writing, Communications for the Legal Profession, Professional Responsibility & Legal
Ethics, Introduction to Professional Communications,
ENSC 105W
[Process, Form, and
Convention in Professional Genres),
ENSC 305W
[Project Documentation and Group
Dynamics),
ENSC 803
(Writing for Publication).
She will cover the Publication Methods part
of the proposed course.
Dr Park (PhD, PEng) is an expert in the area of (bio)mechatronics with over 10 years of
experience in
researching as PI and supervising graduate students. Dr Park has a vibrant
and cutting edge research program that draws equally on experimentation (laboratory and
clinical), modeling, and product development, and has published extensively in the above
area. He will cover the Research Methods part of the proposed course.
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SFU
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject leg. MAPHl
ISE
Number (eg. 810] 811
Course Title (max 80 characters)
Microdevice Engineering and Characterization
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Microdevice Eng & Char
Units leg. 4) 3
Course Description for SFU Calendar
• see attached document
• Learning outcomes identified
Analytical methods used in design of microdevices. Exact and approximate methods for analysis of static, dynamic, and
thermal behaviour of microdevices. Techniques for electro-mechanical conversions and development of reduced order
models. Principles for computer simulation of microdevices. Common material and device characterization techniques,
includingatomic force microscopy, thin film stress/thickness measurement, and scanning electron microscopy.
Available Course Components:
E] Lecture
DSeminar
• Laboratory
• Practicum
DOnline
•
Grading Basis 0 Letter grades • Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • In Progress/Complete
Thisis a capstone course DYes
0No
Prerequisites (if any) • see attached document (if more space is required)
Recommended: MSE 311, MSE 711 or equivalent.
• This proposedcourse is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attached document (if this space is insufficient)
Campus at which course will be offered [check all that apply) DBurnaby • Vancouver E] Surrey DGNW •-
Estimated enrolment
10
Date of initial offering
Spring 2014
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks)
3
hrs/week for
13 weeks
• Yes El No
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or vulnerable adults
(If the "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
DSee attached document (if morespace is required)
TheSenate hasrecently approved thenew MSE graduate program. The next logical stepis toestablish a list ofnew regular courses as a part ofthis new offering. This course
covers topics thatare relevantto a broad range of research interestsin the program Itcan also provide depthof knowledge requiredforstudents with specific research interestsin
design,
fabrication and characterization of devices at micro- and nano-scales Thiscourse has initially been offered in Spring 2010 as a SpecialTopics course.
•••RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course,
the
department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty memberls) who will normally teach this course
0 information about their competency to teach the course isappended
Dr Behraad
Bahreyni
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course
• see attached document
N/A
Additional Library resources required [append details)
• Annually $.
N/A
• One-time $_
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Number (eg. 810) g-j -]
Units (eg
"
3
Course title (max 80 characters)
Vlicrodevice Engineering and Characterization
•Bt APPROVAL SIGNATURES
When a department proposes a new course it must first be sent to the chairs of each faculty graduate program
committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with by signing the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signaturels) below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate of other Faculties affected by the proposed new course
support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
Departmental Approval
(non-departmentalized faculties need not sign)
Department Graduate Program Committee
Dr Ed Park
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Date
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Dr Ed Park
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Date
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Faculty/Department commits to providing the required Library funds and any other necessary resources.
Faculty Graduate Program Committee
Signatur
Senate Graduate Studies Committee Approval
SGSC approval indicates that the Library report has been seen, and all resource issues dealt with. Once approved, new
course proposals are sent to Senate for information.
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other course attributes that may be required to enable the proper entry of the new course in the student record system.
Department / School / Program
MSE
Contact name
Dr Ed Park
Contact email
ed_park@sfu.ca
Graduate Course Information Form
Simon Fraser University
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Date: 21 January 2013
Course number:
MSE 811
Course title: Microdevice Engineering and Characterization
Instructor: Dr
Behraad Bahreyni
Frequency of course offering: Biennial
Course description:
Analytical methods used in the design of microdevices. Exact and approximate
methods for the analysis of static, dynamic, and thermal behaviour of microdevices.
Techniques for electro-mechanical conversions and development of reduced order
models. Principles for computer simulation of devices. Common material and device
characterization techniques, including atomic force microscopy, thin film
stress/thickness measurement, and scanning electron microscopy.
Syllabus:
1. Fabrication (1 week):
Overview of crystals; Lithography; Oxidation; Wet etching; Doping; Introduction to
plasma;
Physical vapour deposition; Chemical vapour deposition; Dry etching.
2. Transduction mechanisms (2 weeks):
Electrostatic, Electromagnetic, Thermal, Piezoelectric, Piezoresistive, Optical,
Resonance.
3. Modelling of microdevices (3 weeks):
Modeling of statics and dynamics of beams and plates; Thermal conduction and
convection;
Approximate methods; Electro-mechanical conversions; FEA.
4. Process characterisation (3 weeks):
Thin film stress/thickness measurement; AFM; SEM; STM; XRD; XPS.
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5. Characterisation of microdevices (2 weeks):
Electrical measurement techniques(e.g., using VNA, Lock-in-Amplifier);
Mechanical
characterisation (e.g., using vibration tables and test structures); Optical (e.g.,
Interferometry,
Beam bounce, Doppler) measurement techniques.
6. Micromachined transducers (2 weeks):
Sensors: Pressure, Inertial, Magnetic field, Electric field, Chemical, Thermal,
Optical;
Actuators: Micromirrors, Motors, Microfluidic pumps.
Textbook:
N/A
Recommended readings:
MEMS and Microsystems by Tai-Ran Hsu, Wiley, 2008.
MEMS Mechanical Sensors by Steve P. Beeby et al, Artech House, 2004.
Microsystem Design by Stephen D. Senturia, Kluwer, 2001.
Fundamentals of Microfabrication by Marc J. Madou, CRC, 2009.
Prerequisites:
Recommended: MSE 311, MSE 711 or equivalent.
Grading:
Assignments
20%
Final exam
40%
Research project
20%
Design project
20%
-
-
-
-
Grad course informationform
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The final exam is an open book examination of the course material.
There will be two to four invited lectures to discuss state of the art in specific areas
towards the end of the term.
Does the course have a project? Yes
If yes, please provide details:
The research project will be about a particular family of devices or technology
chosen according to the student background.
The design project is tied to the research project and will be about the complete
design, modeling, and fabrication (process flow design) of a micro-device.
Each student will present his/her project to the class and submits a paper-like report
on it (covering both the research and design parts).
Teaching competency:
Dr Bahreyni (PhD, PEng) is an expert in the area of the design and fabrication of
MEMS and their interface electronics. His past research has spanned several
relevant areas including the development of numerous microsensors and resonant
microdevices. He has published extensively in the area and has authored a book on
the subject of microresonator design and fabrication. At SFU, he has developed two
courses related to the engineering of microdevices (one at graduate level and one
at undergraduate/graduate level).
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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. MAPHI
MSE
Course Title (max 80 characters)
Advanced Conduction Heat Transfer
Number (eg. 810)821
Short Title [appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Adv Conduction Heat Trans
Units [eg. 4) 3
Course Description for
SFU Calendar
0 see attached document • Learning outcomes identified
Advanced course on conduction heat and mass transfer. Fundamental elements of heat conduction. Laplace's equation
and its applications. Analysis and modelling of engineering systems involving conduction heat transfer. Experimental
methods related to conductive
heat transfer. Introduction to cooling systems commonly used in microelectronics industry.
Available Course Components:
0Lecture
DSeminar LTJLaboratory
DPracticum
[TJOnline •
Grading Basis 0 Letter grades D Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • In Progress/Complete
Thisis a capstone course DYes
0No
Prerequisites (if any) Dsee attached document (if more space is required)
Recommended: MSE 223 and MSE 321 or their equivalents.
D This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attached document (if this space is insufficient)
Campus at which course will be offered [check all that
apply) DBurnaby • Vancouver 0 Surrey QGNW •.
Estimated enrolment
10
Date of initial offering
Spring 2014
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks)
3 hrs/week for 13 weeks
D Yes 0 No
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or vulnerable adults
(Ifthe "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
DSee attached document (if more space is required)
TheSenate hasrecently approved thenew MSE graduate program The next logical stepis toestablish a list ofnew regular courses as a part ofthis new offering. This course
covers topics that are relevant toenergy-related research projects involving advanced heatand masstransfer. This course has beenoffered since Spring 2008 as a Special Topics
course.
•H&
RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty memberls) who will normally teach this course
0 information about their competency to teach thecourse isappended
Dr Majid Bahrami
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course D see attached document
N/A
Additional Library resources required (append details)
D Annually $.
N/A
O One-time $.
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April 2012
PROPOSED COURSE
from first page
Program (eg. MAPH) MSE
Number
eg. 810) 821
Units (eg. 4)
3
Course title (max 80 characters)
Advanced Conduction Heat Transfer
•B& APPROVAL SIGNATURES
When a department proposes a new course it must first be sent to the chairs of each faculty graduate program
committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with bysigning the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The new course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signaturels) below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate of other Faculties affected by the proposed new course
support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
Departmental Approval
(non-departmentalized faculties need not sign]
Department Graduate Program Committee
Dr Ed Park
Department Chair
Dr Ed Park
Signature
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Faculty Approval
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other course attributes that may be required to enable the proper entry of the new course in the student record system.
Department / School / Program
MSE
Contact name
Dr Ed Park
Contact email
ed_park@sfu.ca
Graduate Course Information Form
Simon Fraser University
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Date: 21 January 2013
Course number:
MSE 821
Course title: Advanced Conduction Heat Transfer
Instructor: Dr Majid Bahrami
Frequency of course offering: Biennial
Course description:
Advanced course on conduction heat and mass transfer. Fundamental elements of heat conduction.
Laplace's equation and its applications. Analysis and modelling of engineering systems involving
conduction heat transfer. Experimental methods related to conductive heat transfer. Introduction to
cooling systems commonly used in microelectronics industry.
Syllabus:
1. Steady and transient heat conduction in isotropic media
2. Review of fundamental principles of heat conduction and boundary conditions
3. Introduction to the concept of thermal resistance of systems and of thermal
constriction resistance
4. Derivation of gradient, divergence, Laplacian, conduction equation, boundary
conditions and thermal resistance in general orthogonal curvilinear co-ordinates
5. Solutions of conduction equations in several co-ordinate systems
6. A review on contact mechanics and thermal joint resistance
7. Thermal interstitial materials (TIM) and experimental methods
8. Asymptotic solutions and blending methods
Textbook:
Notes and selected papers will be provided.
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Recommended readings:
1) Conduction Heat Transfer, Vedat S. Arpaci, Addison-Wesley Pub. Co, 1966, ISBN
0201003597, 9780201003598, 550 pages.
2) Analytical Methods in Conduction Heat Transfer, Glen E. Myers, McGraw-Hill,
1971, ISBN 0070442150, 9780070442153, 508 pages.
Prerequisites:
Recommended: MSE 223 and MSE 321 or their equivalents.
Grading:
Assignments
10%
Midterm Exam
20%
Final Exam
50%
Project
20%
-
-
-
-
Does the course have a project? Yes
If yes, please provide details:
Students will work on a research project in order todesign and analyze a conduction/diffusion problem. A
formal technical report will be handed in with details on literature survey, the targeted issues, and
solutions proposed by the student. Student will also present their work in a seminar-like session at the end
of the course.
Teaching competency:
Dr Bahrami (PhD, PEng) is an expert in the area of heat transfer, fluid flow and
energy conversion systems. His past research has spanned several relevant areas
including the development of numerous thermal solutions for power electronics and
electronic systems. He has published extensively in the area all in prestigious
journals. At SFU, he has developed three undergraduate courses related to the
thermo-fluidic engineering and two graduate courses.
Grad course information form
Rev A.2; Jan 2013
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. MAPHI
MSE
Course Title (max 80 characters)
Advanced Convection Heat Transfer
Number (eg. 8101 822
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Adv Convection Heat Trans
Units (eg.
A)
3
Course Description for SFU Calendar
• see attached document
• Learning outcomes identified
Advanced course on convection heat and mass transfer. Fundamental elements of fluid flow and heat transfer using
conservation principles. Analysis
and modelling of engineering systems involving convective heat transfer. Experimental
methods related to convective
heat transfer. Heat/mass transfer and cooling/heating systems commonly used in energy
management systems such as microelectronics industry, HVAC systems, fuel cell technologies, and automotive industry.
Available Course Components:
H Lecture
• Seminar
• Laboratory
• Practicum
DOnline
•
Grading Basis 0 Lettergrades • Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • In Progress/Complete
This is a capstone course DYes
ElNo
Prerequisites (if any)
• see attached document (if more space is required)
Recommended: MSE 223 and MSE 321 or their equivalents.
• This proposed course is combined with an undergrad course: Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attached document (if this space is insufficient)
Campus at which course will be offered (check all that
apply) DBurnaby • Vancouver • Surrey DGNW Q.
Estimated enrolment
10
Date of initial offering
Spring 2014
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks)
3 hrs/week for 13 weeks
• Yes 0 No
Practicum work done in this class will involve children or vulnerable adults
(If the "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
DSee attached document (if more space is required)
TheSenate has recently approved thenew MSE graduate program The next logical stepis toestablish a list ofnew regular courses as a part ofthis new offering. This course
covers topics thatare relevant toenergy-related researchprojects involving advanced heatand mass transfer This coursehas initially beenoffered inSpring 2012as a Special
Topics course.
•••RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty memberls) who will normally teach this course
EI information about their competency to teach thecourse is appended
Dr Majid Bahrami
Numberof additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $.
N/A
• One-time $.
Revised April
2012
PROPOSED COURSE
from first page
Program (eg. MAPH) MSE
Course title (max 80 characters)
Advanced Convection Heat Transfer
Number (eg. 8101
Q22
Units (eg.
h)
3
WmBt
APPROVAL SIGNATURES
When a department proposes a new course it must first be sent to the chairs of each faculty graduate program
committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with by signing the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The new
course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signaturels) below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate ofother Faculties affected by the proposed new course
support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
Departmental Approval
(non-departmentalized faculties need not sign)
Department Graduate Program Committee
It
Dr Ed
Park
Department Chair
Dr Ed Park
Signature
Signature
Date
Date
Faculty Approval
Faculty approval indicates that all the necessary course content and overlap concerns have been resolved, and that the
Faculty/Department commits to providing the required Library funds and any other necessary resources.
Faculty Graduate Program Committee
Signatu/O
/
Date
Senate Graduate Studies Committee Approval
SGSC approval indicates that the Library report has been seen, and allresource issues dealt with. Once approved, new
course proposals are sent to Senate for information.
Senate G
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•••CONTACT
Upon approval of the course, the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies will consult with the department or school regarding
other course attributes that may be required to enable the proper entry of the new course in the student record system.
Department / School / Program
MSE
Contact name
Dr Ed Park
Contact email
ed_park@sfu.ca
Graduate Course Information Form
Simon Fraser University
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Date: 21 January 2013
Course number:
MSE 822
Course title: Advanced Convection Heat Transfer
Instructor: Dr Majid Bahrami
Frequency of course offering: Biennial
Course description:
Advanced course on convection heat and mass transfer. Fundamental elements of
fluid flow and heat transfer using conservation principles. Analysis and modelling of
engineering systems involving convective heat transfer. Experimental methods
related to convective heat transfer. Heat/mass transfer and cooling/heating systems
commonly used in energy management systems such as microelectronics industry,
HVAC systems, fuel cell technologies, and automotive industry.
Syllabus:
1. Derivation of the general continuity, momentum, and energy equation.
2. Parameters required for determination of heat transfer in laminar and turbulent
flows.
3. Fully numerical solutions, exact solutions, scale analysis, similarity solutions, and
approximate solutions for internal flows
4. Asymptotic solutions and blending methods
5. External natural convection, scale analysis, similarity solutions and heatsink
design
6. Internal natural convection, transient heating, enclosures
7. Special topics such as microscale heat transfer, heat transfer in microstructured
(and porous) materials, and thermal management of lithium-ion batteries will be
discussed.
If interest is indicated, heat transfer by boiling, condensation and evaporation will
be discussed.
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Textbook:
Notes and selected papers will be provided.
Recommended readings:
1) Convection Heat Transfer, Adrian Bejan, John Willey, 2004, 694 pages.
2) Convection Heat Transfer, Louis Burmeister, John Willey, 1993, 619 pages
3) Convective Heat and Mass Transfer, Kays, Crawford, and Weigand, McGraw-Hill,
2005, 546 pages.
Prerequisites:
Recommended: MSE 223 and MSE 321 or their equivalents.
Grading:
Assignments
10%
Midterm Exam
20%
Final Exam
50%
Project
20%
-
-
-
-
Does the course have a project? Yes
If yes, please provide details:
Students will work on a research project in order to design and analyze a convection
problem. A formal technical report will be handed in with details on literature
survey, the targeted issues, and solutions proposed by the student. Students will
also present their work in a seminar-like session at the end of the course.
Teaching competency:
Dr Bahrami (PhD, PEng) is an expert in the area of heat transfer, fluid flow and
energy conversion systems. His past research has spanned several relevant areas
including the development of numerous thermal solutions for power electronics and
electronic systems. He has published extensively in the area all in prestigious
journals. At SFU, he has developed three undergraduate courses related to the
thermo-fluidic engineering and two graduate courses.
Gradcourse information form
Rev A.2; Jan 2013
SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
DEAN OF GRADUATE STUDIES
New Graduate Course Proposal Form
PROPOSED COURSE
Subject (eg. MAPH)
ISE
Number (eg. 8101 881
Units leg. A| 3
Course Title (max 80 characters)
Analysis and Control of Nonlinear Systems
Short Title (appears on transcripts, max 25 characters)
Anal & Cont Nonlin Syst
Course Description for SFU Calendar
• see attached document
• Learning outcomes identified
Analysis and design techniques for nonlinear systems with a focus on control applications. Dynamical
systems and modelling equations. Describing functions. Lyapunov stabilitytheory. Sliding mode control.
Linearizing state feedback control. Applications of nonlinear control. Introduction to adaptive control.
Available Course Components:
El Lecture
DSeminar
• Laboratory
D Practicum
DOnline
•
Grading Basis El Letter grades • Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory • In Progress/Complete
This is a capstone course DYes
ElNo
Prerequisites (if any)
• see attached document (if morespace is required)
Recommended: MSE 381 and MSE 782 or their equivalents.
DThis proposed course is combined with an undergrad course:Course number and units:
Additional course requirements for graduate students
• See attacheddocument (if this space is insufficient)
Campus at which course will be offered (check all that apply)
DBurnaby
• Vancouver
ElSurrey
DGNW
•.
Estimated enrolment
10
Date of initial offering
Spring 2014
Course delivery (eg. 3 hrs/week for 13 weeks)
3
hrs/week for 13 weeks
• Yes 0 No
Practicum work done in this class will involvechildren or vulnerable adults
(If the "Yes" box is checked, all students will require criminal record checks)
Justification
DSee attached document (if more space is required)
The Senate has recently approved the new MSE graduate program The next logical step is to establish alist of new regular courses as apart of this new offering This course
covers topics that are relevant to a broad range of research interests in the program, especially to those who studies control systems. This course has been offered annually since
Spring 2011 as a Special Topics course.
•••RESOURCES
If additional resources are required to offer this course, the department proposing the course should be prepared to
provide information on the source(s) of those additional resources.
Faculty member(s) who will normally teach this course
\B
information about their competency to teach the course is appended
DrMehdad Moallem
Number of additional faculty members required in order to offer this course
N/A
Additional space required in order to offer this course • see attached document
N/A
Additional specialized equipment required in order to offer this course
• see attached document
N/A
Additional Library resources required (append details)
• Annually $.
N/A
• One-time $.
Revised April 2012
PROPOSED COURSE
from first page
Program (eg. MAPH) MSE
Number (eg. 810) 33-|
Units leg. 4)
3
Course title (max 80 characters)
Analysis and Control of Nonlinear Systems
••» APPROVAL SIGNATURES
When a department proposes a new course it must first be sent to the chairs of each faculty graduate program
committee where there might be an overlap in course content. The chairs will indicate that overlap concerns have
been dealt with by signing
the appropriate space or via a separate memo or e-mail (attached to this form).
The new
course proposal must also be sent to the Library for a report on library resources.
Once overlap concerns have been dealt with, signatures indicate approval by the department, home faculty and
Senate Graduate Studies Committee.
Other Faculties
The signaturels) below indicate that the Dean(s) or designate ofother Faculties affected by the proposed newcourse
support(s) the approval of the new course.
Name of Faculty
Signature of Dean or Designate
Date
Departmental Approval
(non-departmentalized faculties need not sign)
Department Graduate Program Committee
Dr Ed Park
Department Chair
Dr Ed Park
Faculty Approval
Faculty approval indicates that all the necessary course content and overlap concerns have been resolved, and that the
Faculty/Department commits to providing the required Library funds and any other necessary resources.
Faculty Graduate Program Committee
Date
Date
Date
Senate Graduate Studies Committee Approval
SGSC approval indicates that the Library report has been seen, and all resource issues dealt with. Once approved, new
course proposals are sent to Senate for information.
Senate
P^e^ttljedsh!
Signature
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•••CONTACT
Upon approval of the course, the Office of the Dean of Graduate Studies will consult with the department or school regarding
other course attributes that may be required to enable the proper entry of the new course in the student record system.
Department / School / Program
MSE
Contact name
Dr Ed Park
Contact email
ed_park@sfu.ca
Graduate Course Information Form
Simon Fraser University
Mechatronic Systems Engineering
Date: 21 January 2013
Course number:
MSE 881
Course title: Analysis and Control of Nonlinear Systems
Instructor: Dr Mehrdad Moallem
Frequency of course offering: Biennial
Course description:
Analysis and design techniques for nonlinear systems with a focus on control
applications. Dynamical systems and modelling equations. Describing functions.
Lyapunov stability theory. Sliding mode control. Linearizing state feedback control.
Applications of nonlinear control. Introduction to adaptive control. Advanced topics
in nonlinear control.
Syllabus:
• Review of dynamical systems and modeling equations
• Analysis of modeling equations,
state-plane analysis, linearization and linear
systems, describing functions
• Review of basic concepts in linear control systems: Controllability, observability,
state estimators, state feedback control
• Lyapunov Stability Theory: Basic stability and instability theorems, LaSalle's
theorem, Lyapunov methods for stability analysis
• Sliding mode control
• Feedback linearization
• Advanced topics in nonlinear systems: Adaptive control, averaging, perturbation
methods, neural computing, etc
Textbook:
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Stanislaw H. Zak,
Systems and Control,
Oxford University Press, USA, 2003
Recommended readings:
•
Slotine,
J.J.E., and Li, W.,
Applied Nonlinear Control,
Prentice-Hall, 1991.
•
Mark W. Spong, Seth Hutchinson M. Vidyasagar,
Robot Modeling and Control,
Wiley
2006.
•
Hassan K. Khalil,
Nonlinear Systems,
Prentice Hail, 2002.
•
Other references: Articles, books, lecture notes.
Prerequisites:
Recommended: MSE 381 and MSE 782 or their equivalents.
Grading:
Assignments
10%
Final Exam
65%
Project
35%
-
-
-
-
-
-
Does the course have a project? Yes
If yes, please provide details:
The students will perform a final project/case-study which would involve theoretical
studies and/or simulations related to applications in nonlinear control systems. The
project topic should be discussed with the instructor and approved beforehand.
There will be presentations at the end of semester on the topics by each student.
Teaching competency:
Dr Moallem (PhD, PEng) is an expert in the area of control systems. His past and
current research has spanned several areas related to the course material including
the development of control systems for mechatronic applications. He has published
extensively in the above areas.
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