Undergraduate Programs :
Faculty of Engineering : Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering
Program Requirements
Computer Engineering (Biomedical Option)
Computer Engineering (Computer Music Option)
Fast Track Master’s Option
Business Minor
Minor in Computer Systems
Graduate Programs
Technical Electives*
Academic Schedule: Computer Engineering
Academic Schedule: Computer Engineering (Biomedical Option)
Academic Schedule: Computer Engineering Technical Elective Courses
This BEng program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers. Accreditation ensures that graduates of the program satisfy the academic requirements for registration with the provincial Association of Professional Engineers.
Program Requirements
Many courses are offered only one time per year. Refer to the Department web site for course scheduling information. Consult with the program adviser for schedule planning advice.
 
Year 1
CHEM 150
1.5
CSC 111
1.5
ENGR 110, 120, 1301, 141
7.0
MATH 100, 101, 110
4.5
PHYS 110, 111, or 122, 125
3.0
Total
17.5
 
Year 2
CENG 241, 242, 255, 299
6.0
CSC 116 2
1.5
ELEC 216, 220, 250, 260
6.0
MATH 200, 204
3.0
STAT 254
1.5
Total
18.0
 
Year 3
CENG 355, 356, 399, 460
6.0
ELEC 300, 310, 320, 330, 340
7.5
Two of ELEC 350, 360, 370, 380
3.0
One Natural Science Elective 3
1.5
Total
18.0
 
Year 4
CSC 349A
1.5
CENG 499
1.5
ENGR 280 or ECON 180, ENGR 297, 446
4.0
One Complementary Studies Elective4
1.5
Seven Technical Electives
10.5
Total
19.0
In addition, students must complete four Co-op work terms (ENGR 001, 002, 003, 004), as per the Faculty of Engineering Academic and Work/Other Term Schedule.
Computer Engineering (Biomedical Option)
Students are admitted to the Biomedical Option at the completion of their 1B term. Enrolment is limited and students are cautioned that they must apply for admission and be admitted before registering in any of the option-required courses. In addition to the standard Computer Engineering program courses, the Biomedical Option requires completion of the following four courses:
 
BME 200 (1.5)
Molecular and Cellular Physiology for Engineers
 
BME 201 (1.5)
Quantitative Human Physiology
ELEC 335 (1.5)
Biosensors and Instrumentation
ELEC 435 (1.5)
Medical Image Processing
This option also requires completion of the following course as one of the Technical Electives:
ELEC 434 (1.5)
Biophotonics
Notes: - Students in this option may take EPHE 141 and BIOL 225 in lieu of BME 200 and 201, but must then take BIOL 190A as their Science Elective. BIOL 190A and BIOL 225 cover prerequisite material necessary for admission to the medical program at UBC. Please refer to the UBC medical program requirements at <mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/admission-requirements>.
- This option is offered subject to resources.
Computer Engineering (Computer Music Option)
Enrolment in the Computer Music Option is limited. Students must apply for admission before registering in any of its required courses. In addition to the standard Computer Engineering program courses, the Computer Music Option requires completion of the following courses:
 
MUS 306
Recording Techniques
MUS 307
Introduction to Computer Music
Plus a total of 3.0 units from the following list:
CSC 475 (1.5)
Music Retrieval Techniques
ELEC 4845 (1.5)
Audio Signal Processing
MUS 401C (1.5)
Acoustics
MUS 406A (1.5)
Advanced Sound Recording Techniques
MUS 406B (1.5)
Sound Recording Seminar
MUS 4076 (3.0)
Computer Music Seminar
Fast Track Master’s Option
The department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers outstanding undergraduate students an opportunity for a head start in a master’s program. Qualified students will be permitted to enrol in graduate-level courses during their fourth year. These courses will be in addition to any undergraduate requirements and thus can be transferred to the MASc or MEng degree program. All of the admission and transfer credit regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies must be met. For more information, please contact the Chair or the Graduate Adviser of the department.
Business Minor
A Business Minor develops business skills that are frequently required by practicing Engineers. See Business Minor Program for requirements.
Minor in Computer Systems
A Computer Systems Minor is open to students outside of the programs in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 5. The minor requires 9 units of ELEC and CENG designated courses with a minimum of 4.5 units at the 300 level or above. For an Electrical Systems Minor, 3 or more of these units at the 300 level or above must be ELEC. For a Computer Systems Minor, 3 or more of the units at the 300 level or above must be CENG.
Courses that fulfill requirements for a Minor cannot form part of the requirements of the other program.
Graduate Programs
For information on studies leading to the MEng, MASc and PhD degrees, see the UVic Graduate Calendar.
Technical Electives1
The program requires completion of seven technical electives (10.5 units) to be chosen from the lists2 below. Students who complete three courses (4.5 units) in one of the specialization areas listed below can request a letter from the Electrical and Computer Engineering office confirming this; the area will not be shown on the transcript.
Students who entered the program via a bridge program must take at least two courses (i.e., 3.0 units) from the Special Bridge Students’ Elective List. A printable PDF version of the electives is available at <www.ece.uvic.ca/ugrad/bridge_electives.shtml>.
Note that some courses appear under more than one category. Not all technical elective courses will be offered every year. Please check the department course schedule website for planning.
 
Communications3
CENG 460
Communication Networks
ELEC 404
Microwaves and Fiber Optics
ELEC 405
Error Control Coding and Sequences
ELEC 417
Software Defined Radio
ELEC 450
Communications Theory and Systems II
ELEC 456
Mobile Communications
Directed studies, selected topics, or thesis courses4
 
Computational Intelligence3
CENG 420
Artificial Intelligence
CENG 421
Computer Vision
ELEC 435
Medical Image Processing
ELEC 485
Pattern Recognition
Directed studies, selected topics, or thesis courses4
Computer Systems3
CENG 448
Hardware Security
CENG 450
Computer Systems and Architecture
CENG 453
Parallel and Cluster Computing
CENG 455
Real Time Computer Systems Design Project
SENG 422
Advanced Software Architecture
SENG 426
Software Quality Engineering
Directed studies, selected topics, or thesis courses4
 
Digital and Embedded Systems3
CENG 441
Design of Digital and VLSI Systems
CENG 448
Hardware Security
CENG 450
Computer Systems and Architecture
CENG 455
Real Time Computer Systems Design Project
ELEC 466
System-on-Chip Engineering for Signal Processing
SENG 440
Embedded Systems
Directed studies, selected topics, or thesis courses4
 
Digital Signal Processing3
ELEC 403
Engineering Design by Optimization
ELEC 407
Digital Signal Processing II
ELEC 417
Software Defined Radio
ELEC 435
Medical Image Processing
ELEC 459
Applications of Digital Signal Processing Techniques
ELEC 483
Digital Video Processing: Algorithms and Applications in Media
ELEC 484
Audio Signal Processing
ELEC 486
Multiresolution Signal and Geometry Processing with C++
Directed studies, selected topics, or thesis courses4
 
Electrical Energy Systems3
ELEC 410
Power Electronics
ELEC 482
Electrical Drive Systems
ELEC 488
Electrical Power Systems
Directed studies, selected topics, or thesis courses4
 
Electromagnetics and Photonics3
ELEC 404
Microwaves and Fiber Optics
ELEC 434
Biophotonics
ELEC 452
Optical Communication Technology
ELEC 453
Antennas and Propagation
ELEC 454
Engineering Components for Wireless Systems
Directed studies, selected topics, or thesis courses4
 
Electronics3
CENG 441
Design of Digital and VLSI Systems
ELEC 410
Power Electronics
ELEC 412
Electronic Devices II
ELEC 420
Nanotechnology
ELEC 481
Analog VLSI Systems
Directed studies, selected topics, or thesis courses4
Mechatronics3
CENG 455
Real Time Computer Systems Design Project
ELEC 460
Control Theory and Systems II
ELEC 482
Electrical Drive Systems
Each of the following courses, which will require additional prerequisites and permission from the offering department:
MECH 458
Mechatronics
MECH 464
Mechatronics Design Project
MECH 466
Microelectromechanical Systems
SENG 466
Software for Embedded and Mechatronics Systems
Directed studies, selected topics, or thesis courses4
 
Networks, Security, and Privacy3
CENG 448
Hardware Security
CENG 461
Design and Analysis of Computer Networks
ELEC 456
Mobile Communications
SENG 460
Practice of Information Security and Privacy
SENG 461
Network Security
SENG 462
Distributed Systems and the Internet
Directed studies, selected topics, or thesis courses4
 
Others Technical Electives
CENG 412
Human Factors in Engineering
CENG 496
Selected Topics in Computer Engineering
ELEC 461
Dynamics and Control of Switched Mode Power Supplies
ELEC 462
Motor Drive Dynamics
ELEC 496
Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering
SENG 410
Media Applications
Each of the following courses, which will require additional prerequisites and permission from the offering department:
MECH 410
Computer Aided Design
MECH 460
Computer Aided Manufacture
Directed studies, selected topics, or thesis courses4
 
Topics and Thesis Courses
CENG 490
Directed Studies
CENG 496
Selected Topics in Computer Engineering
CENG 498
Honours Thesis
ELEC 490
Directed Studies
ELEC 496
Selected Topics in Electrical Engineering
ELEC 498
Honours Thesis
Academic Schedules Notes
1.
Not all technical electives will be offered every year. Please check the department course schedule website for planning.
2.
Other 400-level or graduate courses may be considered as a Technical Elective with the permission of the department and Dean of Graduate Studies as required, refer to Registration in Graduate Courses by Undergraduates.
3.
Courses other than those listed may be counted for credit towards a specialization with the permission of the Department.
4.
Can be used for only one specialization letter, when deemed related to the specialization area by the course instructor.
Academic Schedule: Computer Engineering
 
Term 1A7
Term 1B7
CSC 111
CHEM 150
ENGR 110
ENGR 120
ENGR 1301
ENGR 141
MATH 100
MATH 101
MATH 110
PHYS 111
PHYS 110
 
 
Term 2A
Term 2B
CENG 241
CENG 242
CENG 255
CENG 299
CSC 1162
ELEC 216
ELEC 250
ELEC 220
MATH 200
ELEC 260
STAT 254
MATH 204
Term 3A
Term 3B
CENG 460
CENG 355
ELEC 300
CENG 356
ELEC 310
CENG 399
ELEC 320
2 of ELEC 350, 360, 370, or 380
ELEC 330
1 Natural Science Elective3
ELEC 340
 
 
Term 4A
Term 4B
CENG 499
CSC 349A
ENGR 280 or ECON 180
ENGR 4468
ENGR 297
1 Complementary Studies Elective4
Technical Electives*
Technical Electives*
* Students in Computer Engineering must take a total of seven Technical electives.
Academic Schedule: Computer Engineering (Biomedical Option)
 
Term 1A
Term 1B
Term 1CSummer
CSC 111
CHEM 150
1 Natural Science Elective3
ENGR 110
ENGR 120
CENG 242
ENGR 1301
ENGR 141
CSC 1162
MATH 100
MATH 101
ENGR 297
MATH 110
PHYS 111
 
PHYS 110
 
 
 
Term 2A
Term 2B
BME 200
BME 201
CENG 241
CENG 299
CENG 255
ELEC 216
ELEC 250
ELEC 220
MATH 200
ELEC 260
STAT 254
MATH 204
 
Term 3A1
Term 3B
CENG 460
CENG 355
ELEC 300
CENG 356
ELEC 310
CENG 399
ELEC 320
ELEC 335
ELEC 330
2 of: ELEC 350, 360, 370, or 380
ELEC 340
 
Term 4A
Term 4B
CENG 499
CSC 349A
ELEC 435
ELEC 434
ENGR 280 or ECON 180
ENGR 4468
Technical Electives*
1 Complementary Studies Elective4
Technical Electives*
* Students taking this program option must take a total of seven Technical Electives including ELEC 434.
Academic Schedule: Computer Engineering Technical Elective Courses
A list of available courses, and the terms in which they are normally offered, can be found at: <www.ece.uvic.ca/ugrad/electives-schedule.shtml>.
Not all technical electives will be offered every year. Not all courses are offered in the terms listed. Please check the department course schedule website for planning: <www.ece.uvic.ca/ugrad/courses.shtml>.
Academic Schedules Notes
1.
Students normally must successfully complete ENGR 130 (Introduction to Professional Practice) before undertaking their first work term.
2.
CSC 115 may be substituted in a term when CSC 116 is not offered. CSC 116 is strongly recommended.
3.
A course in natural science as required by CEAB guidelines. A current list of acceptable courses may be obtained from the ECE Office.
4.
A Complementary Studies Elective course dealing with central issues in humanities or social sciences, as required by CEAB guidelines for complementary studies, and as approved by the Faculty of Engineering. A current list of acceptable replacement courses may be obtained from the Engineering Undergraduate Office.
5.
Or acceptable replacement.
6.
MUS 407 is a two-term course taken in the fall and spring.
7.
Alternate first year schedules for spreading the first year course load over three terms may be available, see First Year Schedule.
8.
Students normally take ENGR 446 in the term preceding the final term of their academic programme (academic or work term.)