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.

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. Students who have taken ENSC 888 may not take this course for further credit.

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.

The goal of MSE 801 is to improve the ability of students to successfully complete graduate-level research by equipping and supporting them with knowledge and strategies related to writing in an engineering graduate context. Course content will address strategies related to the writing for publication process, including common writing problems as well as the purpose of and information included in engineering research manuscripts. Course activities will be selected based on an initial assessment of graduate student developmental trajectories and will include exercises to apply relevant strategies to writing processes such as: rhetorical analysis, collaborating with a supervisor, identifying areas for investigation, proposing a writing project, locating relevant primary literature, managing research, organizing disciplinary knowledge through concept maps and developing outlines, iteratively honing writing skills through progressive manuscript drafts, applying rubrics to peer-to peer feedback, and developing oral presentation skills. Assessments will be based on participation in class activities and completion of writing assignments. Graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Students who have taken ENSC 803 may not take this course for further credit.

Engineering economics, standard and codes, law and ethics, introduction to engineering management, and other topics related to practicing engineering in Canada. Seminars from practicing engineers and managers will be given in the course. This course does not count towards the units required for a MASc or PhD degree. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing.

Hands-on practice with solid modeling, machine shop, measuring, and rapid prototyping tools. Knowledge and skills in geometric modeling, engineering materials, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and quality control. Students gain understanding of the advantages and limitation of geometric modeling and machines tools, and know to utilize these tools for rapid product realization. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the Professional Master's program in Mechatronic Product Realization.

Students work in teams with industry and academic advisors on practical product realization projects. Students will conceive and design a mechatronic product. Students need to interact with project sponsors to define the design problem, perform patent, literature and information search, generate concepts, analyze concepts, and perform detailed designs. Project management, documentation, and technical communication are essential components of the course. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in the Professional Master's program in Mechatronic Product Realization.

Students work in teams with industry and academic advisors on practical product realization projects. Students will build prototypes, perform pertinent tests, and improve the product as designed in MSE 921. Project management, documentation, and technical communication are essential components of the course. Prerequisite: MSE 921: Product Realization Project I.