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  • For students in biomed having issues with HTH SCI 2L03, please make sure you are adding the safety co-requisite.
  • When selecting ELECTIVES, please make sure you have all the necessary prereqs. If you are getting the following message, "You do not have the academic requisites for the course: ___ ___," then you need permission from the instructor.
  • ECE is offering a new course for ELEC ENG students ONLY to be used as their FACULTY OF ENGINEERING ELECTIVE.
    • ELEC ENG 4PM3- POWER PROTECTION
    • Introduction to power protection devices including relays, circuit
      breaker, power monitor, control devices and other components. Current
      Transformers, PTs and substation hardware will also be covered.
  • COMP ENG 4TN4 is being offered in 2011/12, despite what the calendar says.
  • 2011-12 Fall/Winter Entry Schedule is posted here.
    • Timetables are released August 8
    • SOLAR starts to re-open
      August 10, 8:30 am
  • For level 2 Biomed students, CHEM 1AA3 is showing up as "full" in SOLAR. The Chemistry department will be manually adding seats for Biomed students. Please send an email to Chemistry and you will be added to the course.
  • 2011-12 Fall/Winter Entry Schedule is posted here.
    • Levels 4 & 5 Engineering -
      June 6, 8:30 am
    • Level 3 Engineering -
      June 9
    • Level 2 Engineering -
      June 15
    • Level 1 Engineering -
      June 29
    • Timetables are released August 8
  • For the 2011/12 Fall/Winter academic session, Comp Eng 4DM4 will NOT be offered. For students in the Comp Eng programs, this will be replaced with a Technical Elective.
  • If you are a level 4 or 5 student, please select your electives early, as once they are full, no more seats will be added.
  • ELEC ENG 4TM4 should be in term 2. We are working on switching this. Please add all other courses in the meantime.
  • 2011-12 Undergrad Calendar is now available here.
  • The homepage has changed!
    • For undergrad help, click the chat icon to "Ask ECE"
    • "Like" the new Fanpage on Facebook, and become a fan
  • OGS Result FAQ's are posted here.
  • ECE does not offer any summer courses. If you have questions about taking courses at other institutions over the summer, please see the UG Advising page.
  • Exam Room Changes
  • EE 2EI5 Midterm: CANCELLED for March 23rd. Midterm is re-scheduled for Monday, March 28 at 18:30 – 20:30 in BSB B135 and BSB B136.
  • Final Exam Schedule is now posted here. Good luck!
  • 2011-12 Fall/Winter Entry Schedule is posted here. Make sure you sign up for your classes early, as they tend to fill up quickly!
  • ECE's QR Code Challenge - The Answers
    • The 5-digit code was 2-4-3-4-7.
    • For all the clues, riddles, and answers, click here.
  • ECE's QR Code Challenge
    • Scan the following QR Code with your phone.Scannable QR Code
    • Follow the clues to create a 5-digit code.
    • Only 1 prize left. Good luck!
  • Winter 2011 Midterms here.
  • NSERC USRA AWARD:
    • Deadline - February 4, 2011 in ITB A111.
    • Click above for details.
  • Drop-and-add has been extended to January 12, 2011.
  • If you have failed EE 2CI5 in term 2, you must seek permission from the instructors if you want to make any changes to your timetable on SOLAR.
  • Graduating this year? Please double-check your degree audit to make sure you are fulfilling all degree requirements. Have questions about it? Print it and visit ECE's UG Admin Assistant.
  • In Materials and have a conflict with Eng 2MM3? Please email ECE's UG Admin Assistant with your student number.
  • Many term 2 courses have changed rooms. Please check the Master Timetable here to confirm location before attending your first class.
  • All returning undergrads should be referring to the "Current Undergrads" page, before emailing.
  • ELECTIVES: You must meet the prereqs. If you are failing the prereqs, please see the Electives page.
  • EE 4PL4 extra tutorial: T13 107 for Dec 15 from 17:30 – 18:30.
  • EE 4CL4 extra tutorial: JHE A102 for Dec 16 from 16:00 – 17:00.
  • Final Exam Timetable is now available here.
  • Fall 2010 Midterm Schedule can be found here
  • The Centre for Leadership and Learning presents the Teaching Assistant Guide, which can be found here
  • Scholarship Deadlines (click for more info):
    • NSERC - Oct. 7, 2010 (new deadline!)
    • OGS - Oct. 12, 2010
    • UPDATES AND INFORMATION GUIDES HAVE BEEN POSTED.
  • Level 2 Biomeds:
    • If you can't enroll/course is full for CHEM 1AA3, please email Cathy in the department of Chemistry with your student number.
    • If you are having trouble enroling in BIO 1A03, please add the corequisites as laid out in the Calendar. If the course is full, please email Kathy in Biology with your student number.
  • 4PL4 is now being offered. Please check SOLAR frequently for availability. Once it reaches maximum enrollment, no seats will be added, so first-come, first-serve.
  • 4PK4 tutorial or L07 & L08 will be switched. Please do not email about this conflict as we are aware of the issue.
  • Failing the prereqs for 3PI4 or 4TM4, but have all the requirements? Email ECE's UG Admin Assistant with your student number.
  • Level 4 Biomeds: Having issues enrolling in COE 4TL4, send ECE's UG Admin Assistant an email with your student number.
  • 2010/11 Important Dates and Deadlines
  • 2010/2011 Undergraduate Calendar
  • 3DQ5 Permission Forms: Please drop them off in the labeled drop box in ITB A110. Forms can be found here. Please fill out as per the sample. For off-campus students, email the completed form directly to Dr. Nicolici.
  • Reminder: SOLAR starts to open for Level 2 students in Engineering on June 15. Make sure you enrol early!
  • 2010/11 UG Master Timetable
    • Please note 4CL4 and 4BE4 are now being offered, regardless of Calendar description.
    • 4EK4 is NOT being offered.
    • 3DQ4 is now 3DQ5.
  • 2010/2011 Entry Schedule for Registration is available here. Make sure you register early and on time--classes fill up quickly!
  • Reminder: SOLAR starts to open for Level 3 students in Engineering on June 9. Make sure you enrol early!
  • Reminder: SOLAR starts to open for Level 4/5 students in Engineering on June 8. Make sure you enrol early!
  • ECE will NOT be offering any summer courses.
  • EE 4BF3: Make up tutorial, Friday, April 9 at 13:00 - 15:00 in ITB 139.
  • Winter 2010 Final Exam Schedule is posted here. Good luck!
  • Winter 2010 Midterm Schedule has been posted here. Good luck! :)
  • LEAP (Learning Enrichment Advancement Program) Grades 9-12
  • Venture Camp Grades 1-8
  • NSERC USRA information is available here.
    • For those eligible to apply, applications are due on Febuary 5, 2010 in ITB A111 by 4:00 pm; NO exceptions.
    • Make sure you have ordered you transcripts.
    • No handwritten applications will be accepted.
  • EE 4FL4 has been CANCELLED for term 2.
  • 11/09/09: EE 4BC3 lecture will be CANCELLED today.
  • Announcement from the Provost regarding the TA Strike.
  • Final Exam Schedule has been posted here. Good luck!
  • Fall 2009 Midterm Schedule has been posted here. Good luck! :)
  • Notes have been posted from the OGS and NSERC Info Sessions, along with sample applications and notes on eligibility conditions. Please check the Scholarships Page frequently for any updates.
  • 2010-2011 OGS Competition information is available here. For those eligible to apply, applications are due on OCTOBER 13, 2009 in ITB A111 by 4:00 pm; NO exceptions. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE ORDERED YOUR TRANSCRIPTS!
  • EE 4BC3: Effective Sept. 24, classroom is moved to JHE 264.
  • COE 3DQ4: Effective Sept. 16, classroom is moved to HSC 1A4
  • ECE has officially launched its GO2ECE page. In the left menu, click on "Prospective Undergrads" to find out exactly what it is!
  • 2010/2011 NSERC applications are due TODAY (SEPTEMBER 30, 2009) in ITB A111 by 4:00 pm; NO exceptions.
  • Important information for Grad Students, click here.
  • Timetable changes have been made to 2MM3, 3TP4, 3TP3, 3CL4, 2DP4, and many other courses. Please check the Master Timetable for updates, as they are occurring daily.
  • EE 4PK4 has been moved to term 2. For those who have already enrolled in the course, please ensure you are enrolled in the term 2 offering once SOLAR re-opens.
  • Term I and II course listings have been updated. Keep checking for Course Outline and Website Updates. The Electives page has also been updated!
  • The 2009/2010 Undergraduate Calendar has been posted here.
  • Registration via SOLAR:
    • Levels 4 & 5: June 15
    • Level 3: June 19
    • Level 2: June 22
    • Level 1: June 29
    • SOLAR closes for sectioning August 3rd, 10:30 pm.
    • Timetables are released August 11, 8:30 am.
    • SOLAR begins to reopen August 13, 8:30 am and reopens for ALL students August 18, 12:01 am.
  • Please note that EE 4EL4 - Introduction to Nanotechnology has been cancelled for 2009/2010.
  • The 2008/2009 Fall/Winter term is officially over! From all of us in ECE, have a safe and happy summer and good luck to all of our recent grads!
  • Comp Eng 4TN3 final exam has been moved to JHE/238 on April 23, 2009 at 19:00. The room change will appear on timetables over night.
  • Final Exam Timetable has been posted here.
  • COE 2DP4: Tutorial is CANCELLED for Mar. 19, but class is still on.
  • COE 2DP4: Class is CANCELLED for Mar. 10.
  • EE 4BI6: Tutorials has been moved to ITB 139 effective Jan. 28th. Days and times remain the same.
  • COE 4DS4: Class is CANCELLED for Jan. 30.
  • The Term II Midterms have been posted on the Current Events calendar.
  • NSERC USRA applications are due in ITB A111 by February 9th. Need more info? See our Scholarships Page.
  • COE 4DN4: Lectures will now be located in HH 305.
  • Preliminary Exam Schedule has been posted here.
  • We have updated our website! Navigate around and explore. Can't find something? Ask ECE!
  • COE 2SI4 T02 has been moved to Mondays at 9:30 in T13 107.
  • Happy Holidays from the ECE Department! We all look forward to seeing everyone in the New Year!
  • COE 3DR4: T01 has been moved to Tuesdays @ 8:30 am in T13 106.
  • COE 2SI4: C01 is now combined with C02 and will be Mon, Wed @ 11:30 and Fri @ 1:30 in ABB 102.  Both T03 and T04 have been moved to Monday at 3:30.  Rooms stay the same.
  • COE 2DI4: A review session has been scheduled for Dec. 4 at 1:30 pm in ITB AB102.
  • COE 2DI4: A review session has been scheduled for Nov. 18th at 4:30 pm in ITB 137.
  • COE 2DI4: Nov 19. 19:00-20:00 the Refectory has been changed to T29/101
  • Elec Eng 3TQ4 old midterm solutions are availble in ITB A111 in HARD COPY only.
  • October 10, 2008: Elec Eng 4BC3 lecture is CANCELLED for today.
  • OGS Information Package Available here Acrobat Reader Format Don't forget, applications are due in ITB-A111 OCTOBER 15th, 2008 by 3:00 pm.
  • NSERC Information Package available here. Don't forget, applications are due in ITB A111 OCTOBER 1st, 2008 by 3:00 pm.
  • Classroom change for Eng 2MM3. Wednesday's lecture is now moved to MDCL 1102 and the Friday lecture is now Tuesday's at 5:30 pm in MDCL 1102.
  • We have placed a Latex File ZIP Format in the grad section for thesis preparation.
  • EE 4BI6 T01 (term 1 only) has been changed to Tu 08:30-10:30 in ITB/139
    the term 2 remains Mo,We 08:30-09:30

    EE 4BC3 T01 has been moved to We 13:30 in T13/105
  • Course outlines are now available for Term 1 Under "Academic Programs." Keep checking back for more updates.
  • ECE has added a "Current Events" section with all of the important dates and deadlines coming up for the department
  • Elec Eng 3CK3 has now replaced Math 3KO3