1. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) ECE @ UBC http://www.ece.ubc.ca 1 Carol Jaeger Alireza Nojeh http://www.ece.ubc.ca

2. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A What is Electrical & Computer Engineering? ECE @ UBC http://www.ece.ubc.ca 2

3. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE is the intelligence behind everything! ECE @ UBC http://www.ece.ubc.ca 3 Mercedes S-Class: 65 Embedded Processors More than 80% of the innovation in autos is from innovations in electronics - Daimler-Chrysler Automotive Semiconductor Market: US$13.1 billion / year

4. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE is HIGH TECH ECE @ UBC http://www.ece.ubc.ca 4

5. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE is improving the world ECE @ UBC http://www.ece.ubc.ca 5 Medical Environmental Critical Systems

6. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A What do we do? ECE @ UBC http://www.ece.ubc.ca 6 Power Systems Telecommunications Control Robotics Multimedia Signal & Image Processing Microelectronics Nanotechnology Photonics Computer Engineering Software Engineering Human-Computer Interfaces Biomedical Engineering Biomimetics

7. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE has 2 degree programs Today: Electrical Engineering March 25 th : Computer Engineering ECE @ UBC http://www.ece.ubc.ca 7

8. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 8 EE Program Options Second year –Traditional lecture-based learning. With integrated lecture system. –Project Integration Program (PIP). –Biomedical Engineering Option. Third year –Nanotechnology & Microsystems Option. Fourth year –Electrical Energy Systems Option. –Increasing diversity in elective choices. –More projects allow you to apply your knowledge.

9. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 9 More EE Program Options Two additional options are available (they generally require extra time to complete): –Honours Mathematics Option (noted on diploma) –Minor In Commerce (noted on transcript) Co-op program available with all options

10. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 10 Lecture Integrated Program Three EE courses scheduled into two daily timeslots. Daily lectures in 2 courses each week. Labs designed to combine concepts from multiple courses. Mix of single-week labs and two-week mini projects.

11. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 11 Project Integration Program (PIP)

12. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 12 Goals of the PIP Program Offer an alternate learning style. Motivate learning and understanding through projects. Understand relationships between topics. Learn teamwork skills. Encourage independent learning and research skills.

13. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 13 How is it accomplished? 4 projects per year (6 weeks each). Fewer lecture hours. More lab hours available (open labs). Group project rooms for project work. Group discussions with Professor and TAs. Independent reading of course and library materials expected.

14. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 14 Module 4: 2002 - 2003

15. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 15 Module 3: 2003 - 2004

16. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 16 Module 3: 2004 - 2005

17. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 17 Module 4: 2006 - 2007

18. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 18 Biomedical Engineering Option

19. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 19 Biomedical Engineering Option The application of engineering technology to medical system –Diagnostic tools –Imaging –Sensors & Instrumentation

20. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A Biomedical Engineering Option ECE @ UBC http://www.ece.ubc.ca 20 –Drug delivery systems –Assistive devices –Medical information systems

21. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 21 Biomedical Engineering Option An option within EE Program content starts in 2 nd year Available in PIP or lecture-based program Available with or without Co-op Must apply to BE and EE near end of 1 st year www.ece.ubc.ca/biomed

22. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 22 Electrical Energy Systems Option

23. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 23 Electrical Energy Industry Trends Oil reserves exhausted by 2040-50. Can go further with heavy oil extraction. Power engineers reserves exhausted by 2010. Power industry actively hiring across Canada (“after a 15-year drought”). Worldwide situation.

24. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A Electrical Energy Systems Option ECE @ UBC http://www.ece.ubc.ca 24 Power utilities investing little in new large generation (possible exception is nuclear). Expectation is that renewables will satisfy increasing demand. Many challenges in operating highly distributed generation systems. High-tech solutions will be essential for: Sensing Monitoring Metering Distribution

25. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 25 Electrical Energy Systems Option The ECE department has a rich history in the power area Specialized courses in: –Electro-mechanical energy conversion and transmission. –Emerging renewable sources: wind, solar, fuel cells. –Distributed energy management systems –Industrial drives, electrical vehicles. –Computer applications for online system monitoring and real time power system operation.

26. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A Electrical Energy Systems Option ECE @ UBC http://www.ece.ubc.ca 26 An option within EE Program content concentrated in 4 th year Available with or without Co-op Must apply to EESO during 3 rd year

27. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 27 Nanotechnology and Microsystems Option

28. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 28 Magnetic

29. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 29 “There’s Plenty of Room at the Bottom”, Richard Feynman, 1959 Atom 1 nm 1 m1 m 1 mm 1 m1 m Bacterium Cell Blue Whale Virus Smallest Feature ROOM!! Factor of 1000 to go!!

30. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 30

31. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 31 Nanoscale Cross-bar Devices

32. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 32 Biomedical Microdevices: BioMEMS on-chip dielectric spectroscopy single-cell characterization microelectrode arrays neural implants microfluidic networks implantable microelectrodes for recording and stimulation neuroprosthetics

33. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 33 Project Experience

34. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A We are very well equipped … + access to AMPEL through courses and projects …

35. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 35 Nanotechnology and Microsystems Nanotechnology: Combines physics and chemistry with engineering to build new devices and enable new technologies. Theory and Practice. Core Electrical + Nano/Micro. Option begins in 3 rd year. Must apply in 2 nd year.

36. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 36 Co-operative Education Program Co-op program is compatible with ECE –Complete your degree in 5 years –Obtain valuable work experience & references –Get paid (avg. salary in recent past ~ $2500/mo.) –Get practice job hunting, interviewing

37. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 37 More about our Department Our current 2 nd year intake is approximately 250 students (EE and CE combined). We have nearly 400 graduate students. We have 53 faculty members. We’ve hired 39 new faculty members in the last 10 years, including the addition of 5 Instructors.

38. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 38 Undergraduate Facilities Recent external review panel specifically commented on our world class facilities for teaching and research. These include: –Renovated computer labs –Renovated electronics labs –State-of-the-art small machines lab –Renovated classrooms –Undergraduate study rooms –Expanded student workshop

39. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 39 Electrical Engineering From the very small….. Microneedles and integrated glucose sensor Vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL)

40. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 40 Electrical Engineering North American power grid Robotics and control …to the very large…

41. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 41 Electrical Engineering …and everything in between! Medical imaging Test and measurement Sensor and device design

42. T H E U N I V E R S I T Y O F B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A ECE @ UBChttp://www.ece.ubc.ca 42 Ways to find out more: ECE Open House (March 14th, noon – 5pm, Kaiser Atrium) IEEE Project Fair (early April) Display cases in Kaiser atrium (anytime) www.ece.ubc.ca (anytime)www.ece.ubc.ca Ask me: Carol Jaeger (KAIS 3041, anytime)