DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL

AND
COMPUTER ENGINEERING

McMASTER UNIVERSITY

GRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

2022/2023
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Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Fall

ECE 712
Matrix Computations in Signal Processing

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

Matrix decompositions: eigen-decomposition, QR decomposition, singular value decomposition;

solution to systems of equations: Gaussian elimination, Toeplitz systems; least square methods:
ordinary, generalized and total least squares, principal component analysis.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

McMaster expects to be fully in-person in the 2022/23 academic year.

Please check with Instructor and/or Avenue to Learn for Schedule and Mode of Delivery.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. J. Reilly, PEng.

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A312
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 22895
Office Hours: by appointment

COURSE WEBSITE/S

Primarily the class Teams website. Also http://avenue.mcmaster.ca

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, the student will have acquired the necessary linear algebra
background to conduct research in signal processing, machine learning and related fields.

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

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◼ The equivalent of an engineering undergraduate course in linear algebra. This includes

the definition of matrices/vectors, arithmetic operations on matrices/vectors, solution of
systems of equations, inverses, etc., and a knowledge of fundamental calculus,
probability and linear systems. Knowledge of a high-level programming language such
as matlab or python is also required.

COURSE MATERIALS

Textbooks:

“Fundamentals of Linear Algebra for Signal Processing”, James P. Reilly, available on the
Teams website.

Other:

"Matrix Computations", 3rd edition, Golub and Van Loan, Johns Hopkins University Press
"Linear Algebra and Its Applications", 3rd edition, G. Strang

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Review of fundamental concepts of linear algebra
2 Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. basics, covariance matrices, principal component analysis
3 The Singular Value Decomposition (SVD)
4 The quadratic form and the multi—variate Gaussian probability density function
5 Floating point number systems, Gaussian Elimination, Cholesky decomposition, condition
number, and error analysis
6 The QR decomposition: Gram-Schmidt, Householder, the QR method for computing the
eigendecomposition
7 Linear Least Squares (LS) Estimation: background, normal equations, properties, Cramer-Rao
lower bound in white and coloured noise
8 The rank deficient LS problem
9 Model—building using Latent Variable methods
10 Regularization (time permitting)
11 Autoregressive Analysis (time permitting)

At certain points in the course it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

Course Evaluation

There will be two graded assignments of equal weight. All graded material must be submitted
no later than one week past the end of term.

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Term: Fall

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

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EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: 1

ECE 715
Optimal Control of Dynamical Systems

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

This course will provide an overview of the fundamentals of the theory of optimal control,
focusing on its various formulations and solution strategies using variational approaches and
dynamic programming. Topics include optimal control of discrete-time systems, calculus of
variations and optimal control in the continuous-time domain, optimal control based on dynamic
programming, classical linear quadratic regulators, and application of the Pontryagin’s minimum
principal to optimal control of dynamical systems with input and state constraints.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

This course will be offered in person.

Lecture: TBD

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Shahin Sirouspour

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-319
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 26238
Office Hours: and by appointment

COURSE WEBSITE/S

http://avenue.mcmaster.ca

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

An undergraduate or graduate course in state-space control (e.g., ELEC ENG 4CL4);

background in optimization would be helpful but not required. Please consult the course
instructor for further information.

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COURSE MATERIALS

Textbooks:

Instructor’s lecture notes

Additional Reading:
- Lewis, Frank L., Draguna Vrabie, and Vassilis L. Syrmos. Optimal control. 3rd edition, John
Wiley & Sons, 2012.
- Kirk, Donald E. Optimal control theory: an introduction. Courier Dover Publications, 2012.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Introduction and preliminary materials on static optimization
Optimal control of discrete-time systems
2 General problem formulation and necessary conditions for solution
3 Discrete-time Linear Quadratic Regulators (LQR)
4 Steady-state suboptimal LQR
Variational approach to continuous-time optimal control
5 Fundamental concepts in calculus of variations
5-6 General problem formulation and necessary conditions for solution
6 Continuous-time LQR
7 Steady-state suboptimal LQR
Final free-time and constrained optimal control
8 Final free-time problems
8 Pontryagin’s minimum principle
9 Optimal control with constraints on inputs and states
10 Minimum-time optimal control problems
Output feedback and structured control
11 LQR with output feedback
12 Tracking problem
13 Model reference control

The instructor may modify elements of the course and/or the timeline, and will notify students
accordingly (in class, on the course website).

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ASSESSMENT

Component Weight
Assignments 50%
Final Exam 50%
Total 100%

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

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Term: 1

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab Safety

Information for Laboratory Safety and Important Contacts

This document is for users of ECE instructional laboratories in the Information
Technology Building.

This document provides important information for the healthy and safe operation of ECE
instructional laboratories. This document is required reading for all laboratory
supervisors, instructors, researchers, staff, and students working in or managing

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instructional laboratories in ECE. It is expected that revisions and updates to this

document will be done continually. A McMaster University lab manual is also available
to read in every laboratory.

General Health and Safety Principles

Good laboratory practice requires that every laboratory worker and supervisor observe
the following:
1. Food and beverages are not permitted in the instructional laboratories.
2. A Laboratory Information Sheet on each lab door identifying potential hazards and
emergency contact names should be known.
3. Laboratory equipment should only be used for its designed purpose.
4. Proper and safe use of lab equipment should be known before using it.
5. The course TA leading the lab should be informed of any unsafe condition.
6. The location and correct use of all available safety equipment should be known.
7. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions should be determined, and
sufficiency of existing safety equipment should be confirmed before beginning new
operations.
8. Proper waste disposal procedures should be followed.

Location of Safety Equipment

Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit
On walls in halls outside of labs ITB A111, or dial “88” after 4:30 p.m.

Telephone Fire Alarm Pulls

On the wall of every lab near the door Near all building exit doors on all floors

Who to Contact

Emergency Medical / Security: On McMaster University campus, call Security at extension 88 or 905-522-
4135 from a cell phone.
Non-Emergency Accident or Incident: Immediately inform the TA on duty or Course Instructor.
University Security (Enquiries / Non-Emergency): Dial 24281 on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140
ext. 24281 from a cell phone.
See TA or Instructor: For problems with heat, ventilation, fire extinguishers, or immediate repairs
Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services (EOHSS): For health and safety questions dial
24352 on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140 ext. 24352 from a cell phone.
ECE Specific Instructional Laboratory Concerns: For non-emergency questions specific to the ECE
laboratories, please contact 24103.

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In Case of a Fire (Dial 88)

When calling to report a fire, give name, exact location, and building.
1. Immediately vacate the building via the nearest Exit Route. Do not use elevators!
2. Everyone is responsible for knowing the location of the nearest fire extinguisher, the
fire alarm, and the nearest fire escape.
3. The safety of all people in the vicinity of a fire is of foremost importance. But do not
endanger yourself!
4. In the event of a fire in your work area shout “Fire!" and pull the nearest fire alarm.
5. Do not attempt to extinguish a fire unless you are confident it can be done in a
prompt and safe manner utilizing a hand-held fire extinguisher. Use the appropriate fire
extinguisher for the specific type of fire. Most labs are equipped with Class A, B, and C
extinguishers. Do not attempt to extinguish Class D fires which involve combustible
metals such as magnesium, titanium, sodium, potassium, zirconium, lithium, and any
other finely divided metals which are oxidizable. Use a fire sand bucket for Class D
fires.
6. Do not attempt to fight a major fire on your own.
7. If possible, make sure the room is evacuated; close but do not lock the door and
safely exit the building.

Clothing on Fire
Do not use a fire extinguisher on people
1. Douse with water from safety shower immediately or
2. Roll on floor and scream for help or
3. Wrap with fire blanket to smother flame (a coat or other nonflammable fiber may be
used if blanket is unavailable). Do not wrap a standing person; rather, lay the victim
down to extinguish the fire. The blanket should be removed once the fire is out to
disperse the heat.

Equipment Failure or Hazard

Failure of equipment may be indicative of a safety hazard - You must report all
incidents.
Should you observe excessive heat, excessive noise, damage, and/or abnormal
behaviour of the lab equipment:
1. Immediately discontinue use of the equipment.
2. In Power Lab, press wall-mounted emergency shut-off button.
3. Inform your TA of the problem.
4. Wait for further instructions from your TA.
5. TA must file an incident report.

Protocol for Safe Laboratory Practice

Leave equipment in a safe state for the next person - if you’re not sure, ask!

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In general, leave equipment in a safe state when you finish with it. When in doubt,
consult the course TA.

Defined Roles
TA The first point of contact for lab supervision
ECE Lab Supervisor Steve Spencer- ITB 147 [email protected]
ECE Course Instructor Please contact your specific course instructor directly
ECE Administrator Kerri Hastings- ITB A111 [email protected]
ECE Chair Tim Davidson- ITB A111 [email protected]

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Term: Fall

ECE 716
Switched Reluctance Machines

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

Switched Reluctance Machine (SRM) differs from other electric machines due to its simple
construction and lack of coils or permanent magnets on the rotor. These features enable the
operation at higher speeds and harsh environment. SRM is a promising candidate for various
motor drive applications, but it can suffer from high torque ripple and acoustic noise.

The simple and low-cost construction of SRM makes the modelling, analysis, and controls more
challenging. In this course, we will explore various characteristics of SRM including modeling,
converters, control, materials, and design. Students will utilize the course material to design an
SRM in their group project assignment.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

McMaster expects to be fully in -person in the 2022/23 academic year.

Please check with instructor and/or Avenue to Learn for Schedule and Mode of Delivery.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Berker Bilgin

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A218
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 27080
Office Hours: by appointment

COURSE WEBSITE/S

http://avenue.mcmaster.ca
COURSE OBJECTIVES

The objective of the course is to develop an understanding of the fundamental operational

principles and control of switched reluctance machines (SRM). The student will be provided the
multidisciplinary principles and design aspects of SRM. The topics that will be covered throughout

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the course include electromagnetic principles, modeling, controls, converters, and materials used
in SRMs, and design of SRM. The course also targets helping the student gain hands-on
experience in simulation tools used in electric machine design.

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Understand the operational principles of SRM

• Gain an understanding of multidisciplinary design aspects in SRM
• Develop simulation models to analyze the performance of SRM
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) simulations to characterize SRM
• Gain an experience in designing an SRM for a selected application

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

The students are expected to have an understanding of the fundamentals of electric circuits,
electromagnetics, and electromechanical energy conversion.

COURSE MATERIALS

Recommended reading:
B. Bilgin, J. W. Jiang, and A. Emadi, Switched Reluctance Motor Drives:
Fundamentals to Applications, CRC Press, 2018, ISBN: 9878-1138304598
R. Krishnan, Switched Reluctance Motor Drives Modeling, Simulation, Analysis,
Design and Applications, Boca Raton, FL: CRC, 2001.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Course Overview Electric Motor Industry and SRM
2 Electromagnetic Principles of SRM
3 Derivation of Pole Configuration in SRM and Operational Principles of SRM
4 Modeling of SRM Tutorial: Modeling an SRM Drive in MATLAB/Simulink
5 Tutorial: Modeling and Analysis of SRM in JMAG and SRM in Generating Mode
6 Control of SRM; Converters in SRM; Tutorial: Optimization of control parameters of an SRM
7 Midterm Exam
8 Design Considerations in SRM
9 SRM Design Examples
10 Materials used in SRM and Mechanical Construction of SRM
11 Group Project Assessment - No Lecture
12 Group Project Presentations I; Advanced topic: Introduction to noise and vibration in SRM
13 Group Project Presentations II; Advanced topic: Thermal Management in SRM

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A more detailed time line is available on the course web site.

At certain points in the course it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

ASSESSMENT

Component Weight Due Date

Group Assignment 10% 6th week of the term (group)
Midterm Exam 25% 7th week of the term (individual)
Group Project Assessment 30% 11th week of the term (individual)
Group Project Presentation 5% 12th and 13th week of the term (group)
Group Project Report 30% 13th week of the term (group)
Total 100 %

Late submissions of assignments or project report are subject to 20% penalty per day (less than
one day is counted as one day).
No make-up midterm tests will be granted. Weight of a missed midterm test will be transferred to
final exam.

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights & Responsibilities
(the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive environment for the
academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members, whether in person or
online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2 Learn,
WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated. Outcomes may
include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course material
provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and copyright law
protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including lectures by
University instructors.

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The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by a
student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or image
may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a concern
for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster University’s
Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term in
which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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Term: Fall

ECE 718
Special Topics in Computation
Machine Learning: An Introduction

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

Linear methods for regression and classification, nearest neighbours, decision trees, bias-
variance trade-off, neural networks (including deep neural nets and convolutional nets), support
vector machines, ensemble methods, clustering, principal component analysis, basics of
reinforcement learning, including Monte Carlo, temporal-difference learning, SARSA (state-
action-reward-state-action), Q-learning, policy-gradients methods.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

The material for this course will be delivered in person if the McMaster University policy permits.
Otherwise, the material will be delivered through a mixture of online videos, textbook readings,
live online lectures and tutorials (which are also recorded), and virtualized laboratories and
projects. The platform will be Microsoft Teams.

Lecture: TBA

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Sorina Dumitrescu

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A222
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 26486
Office Hours: TBA
COURSE WEBSITE

http://avenue.mcmaster.ca

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the most
common machine learning approaches and their underlying principles.

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ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Programming in Python; linear algebra: basic matrix operations; calculus: computation of

derivatives; probability and statistics: understanding of probability, conditional probability,
expectation, correlation, mean, variance, covariance.

COURSE MATERIALS

Textbooks:
No required textbook

Recommended Reading:

[1] Kevin P. Murphy, Machine Learning: A probabilistic perspective, The MIT Press, 2012.
[2] T. Hastie, R. Tibshirani, and J. Friedman, The Elements of Statistical Learning, 2nd Ed.,
Springer, 2009 (ISBN 9780387848570).
[3] C. M. Bishop, Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning, Springer, 2006 (ISBN
9780387310732).
[4] M. Mohri, A. Rostamizadeh, and A. Talwalkar, Foundations of Machine Learning, 2nd
Ed.,The MIT Press, 2018 (ISBN 9780262039406).
[5] I. Goodfellow, Y. Bengio, and A. Courville, Deep Learning, The MIT Press, 2016 (ISBN
9780262035613).
[6] R. S. Sutton and A. G. Barto, Reinforcement Learning: An Introduction, 2nd Ed., The MIT
Press, 2018 (ISBN 9780262039246).

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Overview of Machine Learning. Maximum Likelihood Estimation, Bayesian Estimation, MAP,
Decision Theory.
2 Classification. Linear Regression. Regularization
3 Nearest neighbours. The curse of dimensionality. Naive Bayes.
4 Logistic regression. Discriminative versus generative classifiers.
5 Decision trees. Ensemble methods (boosting and bagging). Random forests.
6 Neural networks (perceptron, neural nets, deep neural nets, backpropagation)
7 Convolutional neural nets. Support vector machines.
8 VC dimension and generalization guarantees. Model assessment and selection.
9 K-means clustering. Principal component analysis.
10 Gaussian mixture models and the EM algorithm. Introduction to sequential decision making.
Markov Decision Processes. Value functions and Bellman equations.
11 Value Iteration algorithm. Monte Carlo methods for prediction and control.
12 Temporal-difference learning. SARSA and Q-learning. SARSA with function approximation.
13 Policy-gradient methods.

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At certain points in the course it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

ASSESSMENT

Component Weight Due Date

Assignments 40% TBA
Project 20% TBA
Midterm 20% TBA
Final Exam 20% TBA
Total 100 %

No make-up midterm tests will be granted. Weight of a missed midterm test will be transferred to
final exam.

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

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Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Fall

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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 ECE 723
Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Fall

ECE 723
Information Theory and Coding

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

Entropy and mutual information. Discrete memoryless channels and discrete memoryless
sources, capacity-cost functions and rate-distortion functions. The Gaussian channel and
source. The source-channel coding theorem. Linear codes. BCH, Goppa, Reed-Solomon, and
Golay codes. Convolutional codes. Variable-length source coding.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

McMaster expects to be fully in person in the 2022/23 academic year.

Please check with instructor and/or Avenue to Learn for Schedule and Mode of Delivery.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Jun Chen

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB/A221
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 20163
Office Hours: By appointment

COURSE WEBSITE

http://avenue.mcmaster.ca

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course will provide an introductory look into the broad areas of information theory and
coding theory. As stated in the course text,
Information theory answers two fundamental questions in communication theory:
what is the ultimate data compression (answer: the entropy H) and what is the
ultimate transmission rate of communication (answer: the channel capacity C).
In later stages of the course, coding techniques will be discussed which approach these
ultimate limits

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Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Fall

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Undergraduate senior-level ECE courses in: mathematics, probability, stochastic processes and
communications systems.

COURSE MATERIALS

Textbooks/Reference:

Thomas M. Cover and Joy A. Thomas, Elements of Information Theory, John Wiley & Sons,
1991. (ISBN 0-471-06259-6)

Stephen B. Wicker, Error Control Systems for Digital Communication and Storage, Prentice-
Hall, 1995. (ISBN 0-13-200809-2)

Papers from the literature cited by instructor.

COURSE OVERVIEW (APPROXIMATE)

Week Topic
1 Entropy: entropy, relative entropy, mutual information, chain rules, data processing inequality
2 The asymptotic equipartition property (AEP), typical sets
3 Data Compression: bounds on codeword length, source coding theorem
4 Data Compression: Prefix codes, Kraft-McMillan inequality, Shannon-Fano codes
5 Data Compression: Huffman codes, optimal binary codes, universal source coding
6 Entropy rates of stochastic processes
7 Channel Capacity: discrete channels, random coding bound and converse
8 Channel Capacity: continuous channels, Gaussian channels, coloured Gaussian noise and
optimal “water-pouring” power allocation
9 Channel Capacity: sphere packing, channel coding theorem for Gaussian channels, bandlimited
channels
10 Error Control Coding: introduction, linear block codes and their properties
11 Error Control Coding: hard-decision decoding, cyclic codes, elements of abstract algebra, BCH
and RS codes
12 Error Control Coding: convolutional codes, soft-decision decoding, Viterbi decoding algorithm
13 Advanced Coding Techniques: lattice codes, trellis coded modulation, coset codes,
multi-level codes/multi-stage decoding, iterative decoding

At certain points in the course, it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

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Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Fall

ASSESSMENT

Component Weight Due Date

Project 50%
Assignments 50%

Total 100 %

Late submissions of assignments or project report are subject to 20% penalty per day (less than
one day is counted as one day). All assignments and projects should be submitted via Avenue-
to-Learn.

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g., use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

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 ECE 723
Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Fall

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

ECE 724
Modeling, Control and Design of Electrified Vehicles

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

This course covers the modeling, control, and design of electrified vehicles, including hybrid,
plug-in hybrid, and pure electric vehicles. The high-level goal of this course is to understand the
vehicle model as a testbed for evaluating future design and control ideas.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

The material for this course will be delivered through online lectures (which are also recorded).
The platform is noted at the end of the line below.

Lecture: Tuesdays 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. (Microsoft Teams)

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Jennifer Bauman

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A220
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 27599
Office Hours: email for appointment

COURSE WEBSITE/S

The main course website is Avenue to Learn. All lecture slides and project instructions can be
found here. The recorded lectures will be available in the ECE 724 team chat in Microsoft
Teams.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course is heavily project-based, with the goal of the main project being to perform a small
research study in the electrified vehicle space that utilizes vehicle modeling to investigate
design and/or control ideas. By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• create accurate vehicle models validated to real-world data, and use these models to
evaluate new ideas.

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Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Experience using MATLAB and Simulink.

COURSE MATERIALS

Optional course textbook: “Hybrid Electric Vehicle System Modeling and Control, 2nd Edition” by
Wei Liu

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Introduction, model types, powertrain architectures, data sources
2 Standard drive cycles, fuel economy and range, model structure, modeling of: driver, chassis,
wheel, final drive
3 Modeling of: motors, control, power electronics, electrical accessories
4 Modeling of: batteries, fuel cells
5 Hybrid energy storage systems, ultracapacitors
6 Modeling of: engines, transmissions
7 Control strategies
8 Control strategies, electrified vehicle design
9 EV Charging
10 Student project presentations
11 Student project presentations
12 Student project presentations

A more detailed time line is available in the Week 1 lecture notes on the course web site.

At certain points in the course it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

ASSESSMENT

Component Weight Due Date

Project Proposal 10%
Assignment #1 35%
Project – presentation 5%
Project – final report 50%

Total 100%

Late submissions of assignments or project report are subject to 20% penalty per day (less than
one day is counted as one day).

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Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

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 ECE 724
Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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 ECE 729
Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

ECE 729
Resource Management and Performance Analysis in Wireless Communication Networks

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

This course focuses on resource management and performance analysis in transporting multimedia
traffic in wireless communication networks. Topics include traffic characteristics, connection admission
control, packet scheduling, access control, and mobility and handoff management.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

One 3-hour in-person lecture per week.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Dongmei Zhao

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A323
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 26127
Office Hours: by appointment

COURSE WEBSITE/S

Primarily the class Teams website. Also http://avenue.mcmaster.ca

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, the student will have acquired 1) the basic knowledge of main
research issues in radio resource management for wireless communication networks, and 2)
recent research progress in mobile computation offloading and digital twins.

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

◼ The equivalent of an engineering undergraduate course in probability theory and random

processes. This includes the definition of mean, variance, probability distribution
function, probability mass function, Poisson/exponential/normal distribution, Poisson

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Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

process, etc. Knowledge of a high-level programming language such as matlab or

python is also required.

COURSE MATERIALS

Lecture notes:

Posted on Avenue before each lecture.

References:

A list of recent journal and magazine publications will be provided.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Introduction to radio resource management
2 Channel propagations
3 Markov channel models
4 Wireless cellular networks
5 Centralized power control and interference management
6 Distributed power control and interference management
7 Traffic scheduling – general processor sharing
8 Weighted fair queueing
9 Effective bandwidth
10 Mobile computation offloading
11 Digital twin

At certain points in the course it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

Course Evaluation

There will be three graded assignments, one test and one final course project.

Assignments (3): 30%;

test (1): 25%;
class presentation (20min ~ 1h per student, depending on class size): 10-20%; and
final project: 25-35%

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

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 ECE 729
Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

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 ECE 729
Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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 ECE 733
Section/s: C02
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

ECE 733
Non-Linear Optimization for Engineers

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

This course addresses different concepts in nonlinear optimization with a special focus on
electrical applications. Starting with classical optimization approaches and single dimensional
methods, we move to cover unconstrained and constrained multidimensional optimization. Both
gradient-based and value-based optimization approached are covered. The course also
addresses areas of research relevant to electrical engineering. These include space mapping
(SM) optimization, global optimization approaches such as particle swarm optimization (PSO),
and adjoint variable methods (AVM). The examples and projects mainly focus on applications
relevant to electrical engineering.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

McMaster expects to be fully in person in the 2022/23 academic year.

Please check with with Instructor and/or Avenue to Learn for Schedule and Mode of Deliver.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Mohamed Bakr

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A219
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 24079
Office Hours: Thursdays 2:30pm - 4:30 pm ; and by appointment.

COURSE WEBSITE/S
http://avenue.mcmaster.ca

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• understand the difference between different optimization problems
• understand how different optimization algorithms are executed

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Section/s: C02
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

• understand the difference between optimization methods and their limitations

• evaluate first and higher order sensitivities using finite differences and using adjoint
variable methods
• utilize surrogate model optimization methods such as Space Mapping in solving practical
problems
• write MATLAB/Python codes that implement different optimization algorithms
• apply optimization methods to different areas of their research

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

COURSE MATERIALS

Textbooks:
Singiresu S. Rao, Engineering Optimization Theory and Practice, Third Edition, John Wiley and
Sons
Jorge Nocedak and Stephen Wright, Numerical Optimization, Second Edition, Springer

Other:
Collection of research papers

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Introduction
2 Classical Optimization Approaches
3 One Dimensional Search
4 Unconstrained Optimization
5 Constrained Optimization
6 Sequential Quadratic Programming
7 Linear Programming
8 Convex Optimization
9 Global Optimization Approaches
10 Space Mapping Optimization
11 Adjoint Variable Methods
12 Optimization Methods for Machine Learning
13 Applications

A more detailed timeline is available on the course web site.

At certain points in the course, it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

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Section/s: C02
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

ASSESSMENT

Component Weight Due Date

Project 1 25%
Project 2 25%
Project 3 25%
Project 4 25%

Total 100 %

Late submissions of assignments or project report are subject to 20% penalty per day (less than
one day is counted as one day).

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

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 ECE 733
Section/s: C02
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to

http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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 ECE 735
Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Fall

ECE 735
Network Information Theory

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

Network information theory deals with the fundamental limits on information flow in networks
and optimal coding techniques and protocols that achieve these limits. It extends Shannon’s
point-to-point information theory to networks with multiple sources and destinations. Although a
complete theory is yet to be developed, several beautiful results and techniques have been
developed over the past forty years with applications in wireless communication, the internet,
and other networked systems. This course aims to provide a broad coverage of key results,
techniques, and open problems in network information theory.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

McMaster expects to be fully in-person in the 2022/23 academic year.

Please check with instructor and/or Avenue to Learn for Schedule and Mode of Delivery.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Jun Chen

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A221
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 20163
Office Hours: by appointment

COURSE WEBSITE/S

https://www.ece.mcmaster.ca/~junchen/ECE735.htm

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• characterize the fundamental limits of basic network models,
• analyze practical source/channel coding systems using information-theoretic techniques.

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

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probability theory, linear algebra

COURSE MATERIALS

Textbooks:

Abbas El Gamal and Young-Han Kim, Network Information Theory, Cambridge University Press

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Entropy, Mutual Information, and Typicality
2 Point-to-Point Communication
3 Multiple Access Channels
4 Degraded Broadcast Channels
5 Interference Channels
6 Channels with State
7 General Broadcast Channels
8 Distributed Lossless Source Coding
9 Source Coding with Side Information
10 Distributed Lossy Source Coding
11 Multiple Descriptions
12 Joint Source-Channel Coding
13

A more detailed time line is available on the course web site.

At certain points in the course it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

ASSESSMENT

Component Weight Due Date

Lecture Report 50 %
Project 50 %

Total 100 %

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CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

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Term: Fall

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab Safety

Information for Laboratory Safety and Important Contacts

This document is for users of ECE instructional laboratories in the Information Technology
Building.

This document provides important information for the healthy and safe operation of ECE
instructional laboratories. This document is required reading for all laboratory
supervisors, instructors, researchers, staff, and students working in or managing
instructional laboratories in ECE. It is expected that revisions and updates to this
document will be done continually. A McMaster University lab manual is also available
to read in every laboratory.

General Health and Safety Principles

Good laboratory practice requires that every laboratory worker and supervisor observe
the following:

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1. Food and beverages are not permitted in the instructional laboratories.

2. A Laboratory Information Sheet on each lab door identifying potential hazards and
emergency contact names should be known.
3. Laboratory equipment should only be used for its designed purpose.
4. Proper and safe use of lab equipment should be known before using it.
5. The course TA leading the lab should be informed of any unsafe condition.
6. The location and correct use of all available safety equipment should be known.
7. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions should be determined, and
sufficiency of existing safety equipment should be confirmed before beginning new
operations.
8. Proper waste disposal procedures should be followed.

Location of Safety Equipment

Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit
On walls in halls outside of labs ITB A111, or dial “88” after 4:30 p.m.

Telephone Fire Alarm Pulls

On the wall of every lab near the door Near all building exit doors on all floors

Who to Contact

Emergency Medical / Security: On McMaster University campus, call Security at extension 88 or 905-522-
4135 from a cell phone.
Non-Emergency Accident or Incident: Immediately inform the TA on duty or Course Instructor.
University Security (Enquiries / Non-Emergency): Dial 24281 on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140 ext.
24281 from a cell phone.
See TA or Instructor: For problems with heat, ventilation, fire extinguishers, or immediate repairs
Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services (EOHSS): For health and safety questions dial 24352
on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140 ext. 24352 from a cell phone.
ECE Specific Instructional Laboratory Concerns: For non-emergency questions specific to the ECE
laboratories, please contact 24103.

In Case of a Fire (Dial 88)

When calling to report a fire, give name, exact location, and building.
1. Immediately vacate the building via the nearest Exit Route. Do not use elevators!
2. Everyone is responsible for knowing the location of the nearest fire extinguisher, the
fire alarm, and the nearest fire escape.
3. The safety of all people in the vicinity of a fire is of foremost importance. But do not

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endanger yourself!
4. In the event of a fire in your work area shout “Fire!" and pull the nearest fire alarm.
5. Do not attempt to extinguish a fire unless you are confident it can be done in a
prompt and safe manner utilizing a hand-held fire extinguisher. Use the appropriate fire
extinguisher for the specific type of fire. Most labs are equipped with Class A, B, and C
extinguishers. Do not attempt to extinguish Class D fires which involve combustible
metals such as magnesium, titanium, sodium, potassium, zirconium, lithium, and any
other finely divided metals which are oxidizable. Use a fire sand bucket for Class D
fires.
6. Do not attempt to fight a major fire on your own.
7. If possible, make sure the room is evacuated; close but do not lock the door and
safely exit the building.

Clothing on Fire
Do not use a fire extinguisher on people
1. Douse with water from safety shower immediately or
2. Roll on floor and scream for help or
3. Wrap with fire blanket to smother flame (a coat or other nonflammable fiber may be
used if blanket is unavailable). Do not wrap a standing person; rather, lay the victim
down to extinguish the fire. The blanket should be removed once the fire is out to
disperse the heat.

Equipment Failure or Hazard

Failure of equipment may be indicative of a safety hazard - You must report all incidents.
Should you observe excessive heat, excessive noise, damage, and/or abnormal
behaviour of the lab equipment:
1. Immediately discontinue use of the equipment.
2. In Power Lab, press wall-mounted emergency shut-off button.
3. Inform your TA of the problem.
4. Wait for further instructions from your TA.
5. TA must file an incident report.

Protocol for Safe Laboratory Practice

Leave equipment in a safe state for the next person - if you’re not sure, ask!
In general, leave equipment in a safe state when you finish with it. When in doubt,
consult the course TA.

Defined Roles
TA The first point of contact for lab supervision
ECE Lab Supervisor Steve Spencer- ITB 147 [email protected]

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ECE Course Instructor Please contact your specific course instructor directly
ECE Administrator Kerri Hastings- ITB A111 [email protected]
ECE Chair Tim Davidson- ITB A111 [email protected]

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ECE 736
3D Image Processing and Computer Vision

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

Central to computer vision are the mathematical models governing image formation and methods for
processing and recovering information based on the model and the image data. In this course we
concentrate on statistical and geometrical models of visual data. Assuming a statistical model for the
visual data, we talk about learning and inference. We cover modeling of the data densities, regression
and classification methods and how we can use graphical models (e.g., Vitterbi, belief propagation) to
solve learning and inference problems. In the other half of the course we take a geometrical approach to
image formation and look at problems such as image blending and stitching and 3D reconstruction.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

The material for this course will be delivered in person. Course notes and supplementary
material will be posted online on Avenue to Learn.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Shahram Shirani,

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A225
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext.
Office Hours: by appointment

COURSE WEBSITE/S

Primarily the class Teams website. Also http://avenue.mcmaster.ca

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Learning Objectives:
• Model image formation in single camera and multi-camera setups
• Mathematically understand the relation between the 3D world and its projection in 2D
images and learn how to reconstruct a 3D scene model from several 2D images

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• Extract features from images and match/track them

• Find appropriate models for complex data densities
• Choose the right regression model for a vision problem
• Choose the right classifier for a vision problem
• Employ the RANSAC algorithm to remove the effects of outliers
• Be able to apply computational photography techniques in order to solve image
processing and computer vision problems

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

• Undergraduate level DSP, undergraduate level probability, undergraduate level image

processing

COURSE MATERIALS

Textbooks:
• C. M. Bishop, “Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning”, Springer, 2006.
Available online.
• Richard Hartley, Andrew Zisserman, “Multiple View Geometry in Computer
Vision” Second Edition, Cambridge University Press, 2004. Electronic version
available online.
• Richard Szeliski, “Computer Vision: Algorithms and Applications”, Springer;
2011. Electronic version of the book is available free at: http://szeliski.org/Book/
• Gareth James, Daniela Witten, Trevor Hastie, Robert Tibshirani, “An Introduction
to Statistical Learning”, Springer Science, Business Media, New York 2017,
available online.
Reference Books:
• Simon J.D. Prince, “Computer vision: models, learning and inference”,
Cambridge University Press, 2012.
Electronic version of the book is available free at:
http://www.computervisionmodels.com

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Pinhole camera model
Camera calibration
3D reconstruction
Stereo correspondence

2 Epipolar geometry and structure from motion

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Edge detection
Interest points, corners and local image features

3 Feature matching and tracking

Model fitting and RANSAC

4 Optical Flow
Deformable contours

5 Regression models

6 Classification models

7 Digital camera pipeline

Image blending and compositing
Image retargeting
Texture synthesis and transfer
Modeling complex data densities and Expectation Maximization
Kernel methods
Support Vector Machine (SVM)

8 Digital camera pipeline

Image blending and compositing
Image retargeting
Texture synthesis and transfer

9 Image completion / inpainting

High dynamic range imaging

10 Image stitching and panorama

Image-based rendering

11 Recognition overview and bag of features

At certain points in the course it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

Course Evaluation

• Homework: 80%
• Project: 20%

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive

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environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be

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communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily

News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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Term: Fall

ECE 742
Sensor Technology
COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

Introduction to the fundamental principles of various state-of-the-art sensors and sensor

technologies, their practical performance characteristics and design issues for specific
applications of high societal importance. The course will cover measurement, theory, design
and performance of state-of-the art sensors using micro and non-fabrication technologies.
Emphasis will be on sensors that are small, consume little power, and are inexpensive. Also
discussion on how to construct practical sensing systems including the sensor interface and
display devices.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

The material for this course will be delivered through live in-person lectures

Lectures: Three hours per week

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Jamal Deen FRSC ….

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-104
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 27137
Office Hours: Open office hours or by appointment

COURSE WEBSITE/S

Primarily the class Teams website. Also http://avenue.mcmaster.ca

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, student will

• Have a basic understanding of the fundamental principles various sensors used for health and
environmental applications
• Understand how to design and measure key performance parameters of common sensors and
how to report results using statistical analyses

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• Be able to use sensor systems for practical applications according to targeted design
specifications
• Appreciate different material systems and technologies used in sensor systems

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Basic understanding (at undergraduate level) of physics, mathematics/statistics, engineering design

principles, low-cost technologies. Note that these topics will be reviewed at the beginning of the
lectures that require such knowledge.

COURSE MATERIALS

Reference Textbooks:
J. Fraden, Handbook of Modern Sensors: Physics, Designs, and Applications, Springer, 2015.
G. Meijer et al, Ed., Smart Sensor Systems: Emerging Technologies and Applications, Wiley, 2014.
M. J. McGrath, C. N. Scanaill and D. Nafus, Sensor Technologies: Healthcare, Wellness and
Environmental Applications, Apress, 2013.
W.Y. Du, Resistive, Capacitive, Inductive and Magnetic Sensor Technologies, CRC Press, 2015.
Other:
Course slides for each lecture will be provided to students.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Introduction - Sensors for and health and environmental applications
2-3 Measurement issues – mean, variance, error/uncertainty, correlation, error propagation,
calibration
4 Elements of a sensor and sensor configurations
5-6 Sensors – biological, bio-chemical, biomedical, chemical, flow, magnetic, optical, pH,
pressure/sound/acoustic, radiation, thermal – Fundamental principles, performance
characteristics, design issues and practical applications
7-8 Sensor signals, performance characteristics, non-idealities, noise and calibration
9 Sensor interface circuits and sensor systems
10-11 Smart sensors including some high-impact applications such as Internet-of-Things,
Personalized medical imaging systems and Water quality monitoring.
12 Most recent examples of practical sensor systems for healthcare applications
13 Most recent examples of practical sensor systems for environmental applications

At certain points in the course it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

COURSE ASSESSMENT

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Component Weight Due Date

Assignments 50% One week after assignment given
Project 35% Last day of classes
Presentations 15% One week’s notice given
Total 100 %

Two sample research projects will be provided.

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

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ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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Term: Winter

ECE 746
Analysis and Design of RF ICs for Communications

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

This course provides a fundamental and in-depth knowledge of the analysis and design of
radiofrequency (RF) integrated circuits (IC) in CMOS technology for wireless communications.
The topics include the modeling of active and passive components for AC and noise analysis,
design examples of amplifiers, filters, oscillators, PLL and frequency synthesizers. Circuit
performance will be evaluated by both hand calculations and computer simulations. A good
understanding of circuit analysis and CAD tools (e.g. HSPICE or SpectreRF) is required.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

McMaster expects to be fully in person in the 2022/23 academic year.

Please check with instructor and/or Avenue to Learn for Schedule and Mode of Delivery.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Chih-Hung (James) Chen

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A321
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 27084
Office Hours: By appointment on Microsoft Teams

COURSE WEBSITE/S

http://avenue.mcmaster.ca

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, students should be able to demonstrate their competency and be
knowledgeable on the operating principles, design methodologies, and analysis techniques of
radio frequency (RF) integrated circuits (IC) and their applications. They will be measured using
three metrics:
• Knowledge Base for Engineering - Competence in Specialized Engineering
Knowledge Related to Electronic Devices and Circuits.
• Problem Analysis - Obtain substantiated conclusions as a result of a problem solution,

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including recognizing the limitations of the solutions.

• Investigation - Capable of selecting appropriate model and methods and identify
assumptions and constraints.

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Good knowledge in circuit theory, microelectronics, and microwave engineering. Special

emphasis is on the semiconductor devices, small-signal models, scattering parameters, linear
two-port network theory, circuit design (e.g., single-stage and differential amplifiers, passive and
active filters, and negative feedback circuits), and circuit analysis (in both time and frequency
domains).

COURSE MATERIALS

Textbooks:
Bosco Leung, VLSI for Wireless Communications, Prentice-Hall, TK7874.75.L48, 2002

Reference Texts:
1. B. Razavi, RF Microelectronics, Prentice-Hall Inc., 1998.
2. T.H. Lee, The Design of CMOS Radio-Frequency Integrated Circuits, Cambridge University
Press, 1998.
3. G. Gonzalez, Microwave Transistor Amplifiers: Analysis and Design, 2nd ed., Prentice-Hall
Inc., 1997.
4. Lawrence P. Huelsman, Active and Passive Analog Filter Design: An Introduction, McGraw-
Hill, 1993.
5. D.A. Johns and K. Martin, Analog Integrated Circuit Design, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New
York, 1997.
6. P.E. Allan and D.R. Holberg, CMOS Analog Circuit Design, 2nd ed.,Oxford Press, 2002.
7. B. Razavi, Design of Analog CMOS Integrated Circuits, McGraw-Hill, 2001.
8. Clarke and Hess, Communication Circuits: Analysis and Design, Krieger, Reprint, 1994.
9. H.L. Krauss, C.W. Bostian, F.H. Raab, Solid State Radio Engineering, Wiley, 1980.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Passive and Active Components at RF
2-3 Noise Theory
4-5 Design of Low-noise Amplifiers
6-7 Nonideality
8 Design of Active Mixers
9 - 10 Volterra Series

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11 Voltage-controlled Oscillators (VCO) and Phase Noise

12 - 13 Design of Phase-locked Loop (PLL)

At certain points in the course, it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

ASSESSMENT

Component Weight Note

Assignments 60% Three assignments (LNA, Mixer, and VCO)
Term Project 40%

Total 100%

Late submissions of assignments or project report are subject to 20% penalty per day (less than
one day is counted as one day).

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by

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Term: Winter

a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab Safety

Information for Laboratory Safety and Important Contacts

This document is for users of ECE instructional laboratories in the Information Technology
Building.

This document provides important information for the healthy and safe operation of ECE
instructional laboratories. This document is required reading for all laboratory
supervisors, instructors, researchers, staff, and students working in or managing
instructional laboratories in ECE. It is expected that revisions and updates to this
document will be done continually. A McMaster University lab manual is also available
to read in every laboratory.

General Health and Safety Principles

Good laboratory practice requires that every laboratory worker and supervisor observe
the following:
1. Food and beverages are not permitted in the instructional laboratories.
2. A Laboratory Information Sheet on each lab door identifying potential hazards and
emergency contact names should be known.
3. Laboratory equipment should only be used for its designed purpose.
4. Proper and safe use of lab equipment should be known before using it.
5. The course TA leading the lab should be informed of any unsafe condition.
6. The location and correct use of all available safety equipment should be known.
7. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions should be determined, and
sufficiency of existing safety equipment should be confirmed before beginning new
operations.
8. Proper waste disposal procedures should be followed.

Location of Safety Equipment

Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit
On walls in halls outside of labs ITB A111, or dial “88” after 4:30 p.m.

Telephone Fire Alarm Pulls

On the wall of every lab near the door Near all building exit doors on all floors

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Who to Contact

Emergency Medical / Security: On McMaster University campus, call Security at extension 88 or 905-522-
4135 from a cell phone.
Non-Emergency Accident or Incident: Immediately inform the TA on duty or Course Instructor.
University Security (Enquiries / Non-Emergency): Dial 24281 on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140 ext.
24281 from a cell phone.
See TA or Instructor: For problems with heat, ventilation, fire extinguishers, or immediate repairs
Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services (EOHSS): For health and safety questions dial 24352
on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140 ext. 24352 from a cell phone.
ECE Specific Instructional Laboratory Concerns: For non-emergency questions specific to the ECE
laboratories, please contact 24103.

In Case of a Fire (Dial 88)

When calling to report a fire, give name, exact location, and building.
1. Immediately vacate the building via the nearest Exit Route. Do not use elevators!
2. Everyone is responsible for knowing the location of the nearest fire extinguisher, the
fire alarm, and the nearest fire escape.
3. The safety of all people in the vicinity of a fire is of foremost importance. But do not
endanger yourself!
4. In the event of a fire in your work area shout “Fire!" and pull the nearest fire alarm.
5. Do not attempt to extinguish a fire unless you are confident it can be done in a
prompt and safe manner utilizing a hand-held fire extinguisher. Use the appropriate fire
extinguisher for the specific type of fire. Most labs are equipped with Class A, B, and C
extinguishers. Do not attempt to extinguish Class D fires which involve combustible
metals such as magnesium, titanium, sodium, potassium, zirconium, lithium, and any
other finely divided metals which are oxidizable. Use a fire sand bucket for Class D
fires.
6. Do not attempt to fight a major fire on your own.
7. If possible, make sure the room is evacuated; close but do not lock the door and
safely exit the building.

Clothing on Fire
Do not use a fire extinguisher on people
1. Douse with water from safety shower immediately or
2. Roll on floor and scream for help or
3. Wrap with fire blanket to smother flame (a coat or other nonflammable fiber may be
used if blanket is unavailable). Do not wrap a standing person; rather, lay the victim
down to extinguish the fire. The blanket should be removed once the fire is out to

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disperse the heat.

Equipment Failure or Hazard

Failure of equipment may be indicative of a safety hazard - You must report all incidents.
Should you observe excessive heat, excessive noise, damage, and/or abnormal
behaviour of the lab equipment:
1. Immediately discontinue use of the equipment.
2. In Power Lab, press wall-mounted emergency shut-off button.
3. Inform your TA of the problem.
4. Wait for further instructions from your TA.
5. TA must file an incident report.

Protocol for Safe Laboratory Practice

Leave equipment in a safe state for the next person - if you’re not sure, ask!
In general, leave equipment in a safe state when you finish with it. When in doubt,
consult the course TA.

Defined Roles
TA The first point of contact for lab supervision
ECE Lab Supervisor Steve Spencer- ITB 147 [email protected]
ECE Course Instructor Please contact your specific course instructor directly
ECE Administrator Kerri Hastings- ITB A111 [email protected]
ECE Chair Tim Davidson- ITB A111 [email protected]

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Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Fall

ECE 753
Modern Antennas in Wireless Telecommunications

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

This course provides fundamental knowledge in the theory and practice of antenna design and
deployment in modern wireless telecommunication systems. The theory of electromagnetic
radiation is introduced and the fundamental antenna parameters are explained. Basic antenna
measurement techniques are introduced and practiced in a 6-hour laboratory session. The
principles of analysis and design of antenna arrays are discussed. Special attention is paid to
antennas used in mobile (cellular, satellite) communications. The fundamental limitations of
electrically small antennas as well as the principles of smart antennas are briefly introduced
through seminar sessions.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

McMaster expects to be fully in person in the 2022/23 academic year.

Please check with instructor and/or Avenue to Learn for Schedule and Mode of Delivery

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Natalia Nikolova

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A308
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 27141
Office hours: by appointment

COURSE WEBSITE/S

http://www.ece.mcmaster.ca/faculty/nikolova/antennas.htm

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Understand the meaning of the fundamental antenna performance parameters such as
gain, directivity, radiation patterns and their characteristics, input impedance and
impedance match, efficiency, polarization, and fidelity.

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• Use professional design tools to design basic antenna types (dipoles, loop, patch).
• Predict the performance of the open-space communication channel.
• Measure the impedance match and the radiation patterns of antennas.

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Applied Electromagnetics (ElecEng 2FL3) OR Electromagnetics 1 (ElecEng 2FH4)

AND
Electromagnetics 2 (ElecEng 3FK4)

COURSE MATERIALS

Textbooks:

C. A. Balanis, Antenna Theory, 3rd ed., Wiley-Interscience, New York, 2005.

Other:

Lecture Notes (distributed in class and available for download)

Additional Sources:
Antenna Textbooks
W. L. Stutzman and G. A. Thiele, Antenna Theory and Design, 2nd ed., Wiley, 1998.
J. D. Kraus and R. J. Marhefka, Antennas (for all Applications), 3rd ed., McGraw-Hill, 2002.
(the previous editions authored by Kraus only are fine, too).
R. S. Elliot, Antenna Theory and Design, A Classical Reissue, IEEE Press, 2003.
Elsherbeni and Inman, Antenna Design & Visualization Using MATLAB, Scitech, 2006.

On Propagation
R. E. Collin, Antennas and Radiowave Propagation, McGraw-Hill, Inc. 1985.
K. Siwiak, Radiowave Propagation and Antennas for Personal Communications, 2nd ed.,
Artech House, Inc., Norwood, MA, 1998.
J. Doble, Introduction to Radio Propagation for Fixed and Mobile Communications, Artech
House, Inc., Norwood, MA, 1996.

On Smart Antennas
T. K. Sarkar, M. C. Wicks, M. Salazar-Palma, R. J. Bonneau, Smart Antennas, Wiley, 2003.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic

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1 Introduction into antenna theory and practice

2 Radiation integrals and auxiliary potential functions; basic EM theorems in antenna problems
3 Fundamental antenna parameters
4 Antenna measurements
5 Infinitesimal dipole; wire and loop radiating elements
6 Wire antennas – dipoles, monopoles, Yagi-Uda array
7 Impedance matching and baluns
8 Arrays – analysis and design
9 Printed antennas
10 Reflector antennas
11 Horn antennas
12 Seminar - Fundamental limitations of electrically small antennas
13 Preparation for labs

A more detailed time line is available on the course web site.

At certain points in the course it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

LABORATORY OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Gain of Pyramidal Horn Antennas
2 Experiments with λ/2, λ, and 3λ/2 Dipoles
3 Half-wave Folded Dipole Antennas and Impedance Transformation with Baluns
4 Circular Polarization and Helical Antennas

ASSESSMENT

Component Weight Due Date

Laboratory 20 %
Weekly Assignments 40 %
Project 40 %

Total 100 %

Late submissions of assignments or project reports are subject to 25% penalty per day (less
than one day is counted as one day).

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

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Term: Fall

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

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Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Fall

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab Safety

Information for Laboratory Safety and Important Contacts

This document is for users of ECE instructional laboratories in the Information Technology
Building.

This document provides important information for the healthy and safe operation of ECE
instructional laboratories. This document is required reading for all laboratory
supervisors, instructors, researchers, staff, and students working in or managing
instructional laboratories in ECE. It is expected that revisions and updates to this
document will be done continually. A McMaster University lab manual is also available
to read in every laboratory.

General Health and Safety Principles

Good laboratory practice requires that every laboratory worker and supervisor observe
the following:
1. Food and beverages are not permitted in the instructional laboratories.

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2. A Laboratory Information Sheet on each lab door identifying potential hazards and
emergency contact names should be known.
3. Laboratory equipment should only be used for its designed purpose.
4. Proper and safe use of lab equipment should be known before using it.
5. The course TA leading the lab should be informed of any unsafe condition.
6. The location and correct use of all available safety equipment should be known.
7. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions should be determined, and
sufficiency of existing safety equipment should be confirmed before beginning new
operations.
8. Proper waste disposal procedures should be followed.

Location of Safety Equipment

Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit
On walls in halls outside of labs ITB A111, or dial “88” after 4:30 p.m.

Telephone Fire Alarm Pulls

On the wall of every lab near the door Near all building exit doors on all floors

Who to Contact

Emergency Medical / Security: On McMaster University campus, call Security at extension 88 or 905-522-
4135 from a cell phone.
Non-Emergency Accident or Incident: Immediately inform the TA on duty or Course Instructor.
University Security (Enquiries / Non-Emergency): Dial 24281 on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140 ext.
24281 from a cell phone.
See TA or Instructor: For problems with heat, ventilation, fire extinguishers, or immediate repairs
Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services (EOHSS): For health and safety questions dial 24352
on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140 ext. 24352 from a cell phone.
ECE Specific Instructional Laboratory Concerns: For non-emergency questions specific to the ECE
laboratories, please contact 24103.

In Case of a Fire (Dial 88)

When calling to report a fire, give name, exact location, and building.
1. Immediately vacate the building via the nearest Exit Route. Do not use elevators!
2. Everyone is responsible for knowing the location of the nearest fire extinguisher, the
fire alarm, and the nearest fire escape.
3. The safety of all people in the vicinity of a fire is of foremost importance. But do not
endanger yourself!

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4. In the event of a fire in your work area shout “Fire!" and pull the nearest fire alarm.
5. Do not attempt to extinguish a fire unless you are confident it can be done in a
prompt and safe manner utilizing a hand-held fire extinguisher. Use the appropriate fire
extinguisher for the specific type of fire. Most labs are equipped with Class A, B, and C
extinguishers. Do not attempt to extinguish Class D fires which involve combustible
metals such as magnesium, titanium, sodium, potassium, zirconium, lithium, and any
other finely divided metals which are oxidizable. Use a fire sand bucket for Class D
fires.
6. Do not attempt to fight a major fire on your own.
7. If possible, make sure the room is evacuated; close but do not lock the door and
safely exit the building.

Clothing on Fire
Do not use a fire extinguisher on people
1. Douse with water from safety shower immediately or
2. Roll on floor and scream for help or
3. Wrap with fire blanket to smother flame (a coat or other nonflammable fiber may be
used if blanket is unavailable). Do not wrap a standing person; rather, lay the victim
down to extinguish the fire. The blanket should be removed once the fire is out to
disperse the heat.

Equipment Failure or Hazard

Failure of equipment may be indicative of a safety hazard - You must report all incidents.
Should you observe excessive heat, excessive noise, damage, and/or abnormal
behaviour of the lab equipment:
1. Immediately discontinue use of the equipment.
2. In Power Lab, press wall-mounted emergency shut-off button.
3. Inform your TA of the problem.
4. Wait for further instructions from your TA.
5. TA must file an incident report.

Protocol for Safe Laboratory Practice

Leave equipment in a safe state for the next person - if you’re not sure, ask!
In general, leave equipment in a safe state when you finish with it. When in doubt,
consult the course TA.

Defined Roles
TA The first point of contact for lab supervision
ECE Lab Supervisor Steve Spencer- ITB 147 [email protected]
ECE Course Instructor Please contact your specific course instructor directly

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ECE Administrator Kerri Hastings- ITB A111 [email protected]

ECE Chair Tim Davidson- ITB A111 [email protected]

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ECE 754
Modelling and Simulation of Photonic Devices

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

Photonic devices are key components to lightwave generation, amplification, transmission, and
detection in many application systems. Photonic devices that utilize primarily photons, in
conjunction with electrons can offer a tremendous bandwidth in these applications, especially in
broadband communication systems and networks. This course focuses on the modeling of
various passive, active, and functional photonic devices through numerical approaches,
simulation of device terminal performances through mixed analytical and numerical methods,
and extraction of device behavior models.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

McMaster expects to be fully in-person in the 2022/23 academic year.

Please check with instructor and/or Avenue to Learn for Schedule and Mode of Delivery.

This course has no labs.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Xun Li
Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A313
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 27698
Office Hours: Wednesdays 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM or by appointment

COURSE WEBSITE/S

http://avenue.mcmaster.ca/

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

1. Gain in-depth understandings on photonic devices, understand the working principle of and
physical processes in photonic devices for optical communication systems.

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2. Know how to describe photonic devices by physics based first-principle governing equations
and know how to solve these equations through numerical methods.

3. Know how to model photonic devices to obtain their simulated performance.

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics: Complex variables and functions; Differentiation and integration over multiple
variables; Ordinary and partial differential equations; Linear algebra and matrix theory

Physics: Classical electrodynamics, Quantum mechanics, Solid-state physics, Semiconductor

physics

Electrical Engineering: Steady-state (DC) and transient (AC) analyses; Time- and frequency-
domain analyses, Fourier transforms

COURSE MATERIALS

Textbooks:
Lecture notes will be offered, no textbook

Reference books:
1. Physics of Photonic Devices, 2nd Edition, by S. L. Chuang, Wiley Inter-Science,
ISBN9780470293195
2. Optoelectronic Devices - Design, Modeling, and Simulation, by X. Li, Cambridge
University Press, ISBN9780521875103

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Introduction to photonic device modeling
2 Optical wave propagation
3 Optical wave propagation (continued)
4 Material optical property
5 Material optical property (continued)
6 Numerical solution techniques
7 Numerical solution techniques (continued)
8 Numerical solution techniques (continued)
9 Numerical solution techniques (continued)
10 Selected photonic device modeling and simulation examples: semiconductor lasers
11 Semiconductor optical amplifiers and super-luminescent light emitting diodes
12 Electro-absorption modulators

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13 Photodetectors

At certain points in the course, it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

ASSESSMENT

Component Weight Due Date

Mid Term Minor Project 50%
Final Major Project 50%

Total 100%

Late submissions of project report are subject to 10% penalty per day (less than one day is
counted as one day).

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

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Term: Winter

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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Term: Fall

ECE 756
Design of Lightwave Communication Systems and Networks

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to the course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

Lightwave communication has emerged as the undisputed transmission method of choice in

almost all areas of telecommunication, mainly because it offers unrivaled transmission capacity
at low cost. This course will mainly focus on the design and simulation of the physical layer of
lightwave communication systems and networks based on the advanced discrete and integrated
photonic devices and optical fibers.
SCHEDULE AND MODE OF DELIVERY

The material for this course will be delivered through in-person lectures and projects.

Lecture: Thursdays 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Format: In-person

Lab: No

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. S. Kumar
Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A322
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 26008
Office Hours: Wednesdays 12:30pm - 2:00pm; and by appointment

COURSE WEBSITE/S

https://www.ece.mcmaster.ca/~kumars/Lightwave_course.htm

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• develop knowledge on operating principles of photonic devices and optical fibers,
• design methodologies and analyzing techniques of lightwave communication systems.
• model simple fiber optic communication systems.
• gain hands-on experience on fiber-splicing and fiber optic systems design.

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Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Fall

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Communication Systems (3TI4), Electromagnetics (3FK4), and some background on Matlab.

COURSE MATERIALS

Textbooks:

“Fiber Optic Communications: Fundamentals and Applications”, S. Kumar and M. J. Deen,

John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2014.

"Fiber-Optic Communication Systems", Govind P. Agrawal, John Wiley

and Sons, Inc., 1997, ISBN 0-471-17540-4

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Review of Electromagnetics
2 Fiber Modes
3 Fiber Dispersion
4 Fiber Transmission
5 Lasers – Basic concepts
6 Lasers – Rate equations
7 Semiconductor lasers
8 Receiver design
9 Transmission system design
10 Transmission system design
11 WDM systems and networks
12
13

A more detailed time line is available on the course web site.

At certain points in the course it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

ASSESSMENT

Component Weight Due Date

Project 40 %
Final Exam 40 %

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Term: Fall

Assignment 20 %

Total 100 %

Late submissions of assignments or project report are subject to 20% penalty per day (less than
one day is counted as one day).

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

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Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Fall

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

ECE 767
Tracking and Sensor Information Fusion

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

This course will introduce the advanced concepts and algorithms for multisensor-multitarget
tracking under realistic conditions (with imperfect sensors and measurement uncertainties). In
addition, this course will deal with multisource information fusion with applications to
communications, signal processing and target tracking.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

McMaster expects to be fully in-person in the 2022/23 academic year.

Please check with Instructor and/or Avenue to Learn for Schedule and Mode of Delivery.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. R. Tharmarasa
Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A317
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 26503
Office Hours: By appointment

COURSE WEBSITE/S

http://avenue.mcmaster.ca

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Implement a multitarget tracker to handle false alarms and miss detections.
• Select a suitable tracker/filter for a given tracking problem.
• Evaluate the performance of a tracker/fuser.
• Compare different tracking algorithms.
• Fuse tracks/measurements from multiple sources optimally.
• Develop an algorithm for a resource management problem.

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Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Programming in MATLAB

COURSE MATERIALS

Textbooks:
1. Y. Bar-Shalom, P.K. Willet and X. Tian, Tracking and Data Fusion: A Handbook of
Algorithms, YBS publishing, 2011.

Additional References:
1. Y. Bar-Shalom, X. Rong Li and T. Kirubarajan, Estimation with Applications to Tracking
and Navigation, John Wiley & Sons, 2001.
2. Y. Bar-Shalom and X. R. Li, Multitarget-Multisensor Tracking: Principles and
Techniques, Storrs, CT: YBS Publishing, 1995.
3. S. Blackman and R. Popoli, Design and Analysis of Modern Tracking Systems, Artech
House, 1999.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Introduction to target tracking
2 Performance evaluation
3 Tracking with multiple sensors
4 Track initialization and track management
5 Algorithms for tracking a single target in clutter
6 Algorithms for tracking multiple targets in clutter
7 Extended target tracking
8 Track-to-track fusion
9 Performance prediction
10 Resource management
11 Nonlinear filters (PF, UKF,..)
12 Sensor registration
13 Practical issues

Note: all timings are approximate.

At certain points in the course it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

ASSESSMENT

Component Weight Due Date

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Term: Winter

Class participation 10%

Homework assignments 60%
Project 30%
Total 100%

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

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Term: Winter

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Fall

ECE 769
Special Topics in Signal Processing:
Advanced Speech and Audio Processing

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

This course provides an introduction to advanced concepts and methodologies for the analysis,
modeling, synthesis and coding of speech and audio, such as: pole-zero speech models,
sinusoidal analysis/synthesis, filter-bank analysis/synthesis, homomorphic signal processing,
and speech coding. These approaches are fundamental to a wide range of modern applications
of speech and audio processing. Students will learn how to use MATLAB for the analysis and
manipulation of speech and audio and gain practical experience in the design and
implementation of speech and audio processing algorithms.

SCHEDULE AND MODE OF DELIVERY

The material for this course will be delivered through assigned textbook readings and
subsequent discussions during the scheduled live lectures.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Ian C. Bruce

Email: [email protected] (Email alias: [email protected])
Office Hours: By appointment.

COURSE WEBSITE/S

http://avenue.mcmaster.ca

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To:
— gain an understanding of advanced concepts and methodologies for the analysis, modeling,
synthesis and coding of speech and audio
— develop proficiency in designing and implementing speech and audio processing algorithms
in MATLAB

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Term: Fall

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

A strong understanding of the fundamentals of digital signal processing, and some experience in
programming in MATLAB.

COURSE MATERIALS

Primary Textbook:
Quatieri, Discrete-Time Speech Signal Processing: Principles and Practice, 2001, Prentice Hall.

Secondary References:
Gold & Morgan, Speech and Audio Signal Processing: Processing and Perception of Speech
and Music, 1999, John Wiley & Sons.
Deller, Hansen & Proakis, Discrete-Time Processing of Speech Signals, 1993, Macmillan
(Reprinted in 2000 by Wiley-Interscience and IEEE Press).
Oppenheim, Shafer & Buck, Discrete-time Signal Processing (2nd edition),1998, Prentice Hall.
A selection of recent journal and conference papers.

Other:
MATLAB

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Introduction to the Production and Classification of Speech Sounds
2 Acoustics of Speech Production
3&4 Analysis and Synthesis of Pole-Zero Speech Models
5&6 Homomorphic Signal Processing
7&8 Filter-Bank Analysis/Synthesis
9 Sinusoidal Analysis/Synthesis
10 & 11 Speech Coding

At certain points in the course it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

ASSESSMENT

Component Weight
Assignments (3 × 20 %) 60 %
Project 40 %
Total 100 %

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Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Fall

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

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Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Fall

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

ECE 778
Introduction to Nanotechnology

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

This course provides a fundamental knowledge in nanotechnology. It focuses on the new

physical phenomena due to the reduction of device dimension and the new applications as a
result of these new phenomena. The topics include nano-materials, nano-processing,
nanoelectronics, nano-photonics, nano-biotechnology, nano-MEMS and nano-integration.
Students will learn what should be considered in the nano-world, what new applications we
might be benefited from, and what precautions we need to pay attention when dealing with
issues in the nano-world.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

The material for this course will be delivered through a mixture of in-person lectures,
assignments, and a final project.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Matiar Howlader

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A216
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 26647
Office hours: by appointment

COURSE WEBSITE/S

http://avenue.mcmaster.ca/

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course students will learn what should be considered in the nanoworld, what
new applications we might be benefited from, and what precautions we need to pay attention
when dealing with issues in the nanoworld.

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Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Basic fundamental knowledge in Materials, Physics, and Chemistry as well as their applications
in health, environmental and energy harvesting areas.

COURSE MATERIALS

Lecture notes and research articles will be provided by the instructor.

Reference Books:
1. Zheng Cui, Nanofabrication: Principles, Capabilities and Limits, Springer; 2nd edition, 2017.
2. Christo Papadopoulos, Nanofabrication: Principles and Applications, Springer; 1st Ed, 2016.
3. Francesca Iacopi, John J. Boeckl, Chennupati Jagadish, Semiconductors and Semimetals 2D
Materials, Elsevier, Volume 95, 2016.
4. James E. Morris, Nanopackaging: Nanotechnologies and Electronics Packaging, Springer;
2nd edition, May 2017.
5. Zhaoying Zhou, Z. Wang, and Liwei Lin, Microsystems and Nanotechnology, Springer 2012.
6. Rao Tummala, Fundamentals of Microsystems Packaging, McGraw-Hill Professional; 1st
edition, May 8, 2001.
7. P. Rai-Choudhury, MEMS and MOEMS Technology and Applications, SPIE Publications,
December 1, 2000.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Overview of Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials
2 Deposition-Nanofabrication
3 Etching-Nanofabrication
4 Nanofabrication-Nanocharacterization
5 Transition metal dichalcogenides
6 Advances in two-dimensional (2D) materials
7 2D Boron nitride
8 Student presentation 1 (Nanofabrication of 2D Nanomaterials)
9 2D Black phosphorus
10 Student Presentation 2 (2D Nanomaterial applications)
11 Nanointegration 1
12 Nanointegration 2
13 Final project (Systems integration)

ASSESSMENT

Component Weight Due Date

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Term: Winter

Presentations 40 %
Assignments 30 %
Final Project 30 %

Total 100 %

Late submissions of assignments or project report are subject to 20% penalty per day (less than
one day is counted as one day).

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make

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Term: Winter

arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster

University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

Location of Safety Equipment

Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit
On walls in halls outside of labs ITB A111, or dial “88” after 4:30 p.m.

Telephone Fire Alarm Pulls

On the wall of every lab near the door Near all building exit doors on all floors

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Term: Winter

Who to Contact

Emergency Medical / Security: On McMaster University campus, call Security at extension 88 or 905-522-
4135 from a cell phone.
Non-Emergency Accident or Incident: Immediately inform the TA on duty or Course Instructor.
University Security (Enquiries / Non-Emergency): Dial 24281 on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140 ext.
24281 from a cell phone.
See TA or Instructor: For problems with heat, ventilation, fire extinguishers, or immediate repairs
Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services (EOHSS): For health and safety questions dial 24352
on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140 ext. 24352 from a cell phone.
ECE Specific Instructional Laboratory Concerns: For non-emergency questions specific to the ECE
laboratories, please contact 24103.

In Case of a Fire (Dial 88)

When calling to report a fire, give name, exact location, and building.
1. Immediately vacate the building via the nearest Exit Route. Do not use elevators!
2. Everyone is responsible for knowing the location of the nearest fire extinguisher, the
fire alarm, and the nearest fire escape.
3. The safety of all people in the vicinity of a fire is of foremost importance. But do not
endanger yourself!
4. In the event of a fire in your work area shout “Fire!" and pull the nearest fire alarm.
5. Do not attempt to extinguish a fire unless you are confident it can be done in a
prompt and safe manner utilizing a hand-held fire extinguisher. Use the appropriate fire
extinguisher for the specific type of fire. Most labs are equipped with Class A, B, and C
extinguishers. Do not attempt to extinguish Class D fires which involve combustible
metals such as magnesium, titanium, sodium, potassium, zirconium, lithium, and any
other finely divided metals which are oxidizable. Use a fire sand bucket for Class D
fires.
6. Do not attempt to fight a major fire on your own.
7. If possible, make sure the room is evacuated; close but do not lock the door and
safely exit the building.

Clothing on Fire
Do not use a fire extinguisher on people
1. Douse with water from safety shower immediately or
2. Roll on floor and scream for help or
3. Wrap with fire blanket to smother flame (a coat or other nonflammable fiber may be
used if blanket is unavailable). Do not wrap a standing person; rather, lay the victim
down to extinguish the fire. The blanket should be removed once the fire is out to

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Term: Winter

disperse the heat.

Equipment Failure or Hazard

Failure of equipment may be indicative of a safety hazard - You must report all incidents.
Should you observe excessive heat, excessive noise, damage, and/or abnormal
behaviour of the lab equipment:
1. Immediately discontinue use of the equipment.
2. In Power Lab, press wall-mounted emergency shut-off button.
3. Inform your TA of the problem.
4. Wait for further instructions from your TA.
5. TA must file an incident report.

Protocol for Safe Laboratory Practice

Leave equipment in a safe state for the next person - if you’re not sure, ask!
In general, leave equipment in a safe state when you finish with it. When in doubt,
consult the course TA.

Defined Roles
TA The first point of contact for lab supervision
ECE Lab Supervisor Steve Spencer- ITB 147 [email protected]
ECE Course Instructor Please contact your specific course instructor directly
ECE Administrator Kerri Hastings- ITB A111 [email protected]
ECE Chair Tim Davidson- ITB A111 [email protected]

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Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

ECE 780
Medical Imaging Systems II

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

This course will compliment Medical Imaging Systems I. In this course imaging methods that
rely on non-ionizing radiation will be discussed. The course content focuses on magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI), in vivo nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), ultrasound (US), and
optical imaging methods. Advanced concepts such as multi-modality imaging approaches,
image fusion, and functional medical image processing will be discussed.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

McMaster expects to be fully in-person in the 2022/23 academic year.

Please check with instructor and/or Avenue to Learn for Schedule and Mode of Delivery.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Michael Noseworthy

Email: [email protected]
Office: SJH, F-130
Phone: 905-522-1155 ext. 35218
Office Hours: by appointment

COURSE WEBSITE/S

http://www.ece.mcmaster.ca/~mikenose/web/HOME.html

COURSE OBJECTIVES

This course is designed to allow students to become familiar with medical imaging technologies
both from a physics and engineering perspective through to a practical perspective. The course
will focus primarily on magnetic resonance techniques (e.g. MRI, in vivo NMR, etc.). Occasional
comparisons with other imaging modalities (e.g. PET, SPECT, ultrasound, mammography, CT,

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EEG, MEG) will be made where appropriate. In addition, throughout the course, students will
learn the most frequent artefacts, their causes and potential solutions.

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Students taking this course are expected to already have solid knowledge in anatomy,
physiology, electromagnetics and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

COURSE MATERIALS

Textbooks:
1). Handbook of MRI Pulse Sequences (2004) Matt A. Bernstein et al.
2). Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Physical Principles and Sequence Design, 2nd edition.
(2014) Robert W. Brown, et al.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Classical response of a single nucleus to a magnetic field, rotating and lab frames of reference;
magnetization, relaxation and Bloch equation.
2 Quantum mechanical description of MRI. quantum mechanical basis of precession and
excitation, thermal equilibrium and longitudinal relaxation.
3 RF pulses and signal detection. RF coils (surface coil, T/R switches, birdcage, phased array), B1
- and B1 + fields, B1 + mapping.
4 Introductory signal acquisition methods: free induction decay, spin echoes, inversion recovery,
and spectroscopy
5 One and multidimensional Fourier imaging. Slice excitation and k-space.
6 Sampling (uniform and non-uniform), image reconstruction, signal, contrast and noise.
7 Water/fat imaging and chemical selective / suppression methods.
8 Fast imaging in steady state, fast/turbo spin echo, echo planar imaging, spiral and irregularly
sampled imaging.
9 Magnetic field inhomogeneity effects and T2∗ dephasing
10 Motion artifacts, motion sensitizing gradients, measuring spin motion using phase contrast, time-
of-flight and diffusion.
11 Electromagnetic properties of tissues, magnetic susceptibility, current density imaging,
quantitative susceptibility mapping (qSM).
12 Multinuclear spectroscopy and imaging. Physiologically important non-proton nuclei, quadrupolar
nuclei.
13 Multi-modal image fusion. Atlases. Data mining, Big data.

A more detailed time line is available on the course web site.

At certain points in the course it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

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LABORATORY OVERVIEW –DELETE IF NOT REQUIRED

Week Topic
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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13

LABORATORY OPERATION- DELETE IF NOT REQUIRED

• Fill in appropriate lab operation requirements

ASSESSMENT

Component Weight Due Date

Presentations (3 each worth 20 %) 60 %
Final Exam 40 %

Total 100 %

Late submissions of assignments or project report are subject to 20% penalty per day (less than
one day is counted as one day).
No make-up midterm tests will be granted. Weight of a missed midterm test will be transferred to
final exam.

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive

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environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be

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communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily

News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab Safety

Information for Laboratory Safety and Important Contacts

This document is for users of ECE instructional laboratories in the Information Technology
Building.

This document provides important information for the healthy and safe operation of ECE
instructional laboratories. This document is required reading for all laboratory
supervisors, instructors, researchers, staff, and students working in or managing
instructional laboratories in ECE. It is expected that revisions and updates to this
document will be done continually. A McMaster University lab manual is also available
to read in every laboratory.

General Health and Safety Principles

Good laboratory practice requires that every laboratory worker and supervisor observe
the following:
1. Food and beverages are not permitted in the instructional laboratories.
2. A Laboratory Information Sheet on each lab door identifying potential hazards and
emergency contact names should be known.

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3. Laboratory equipment should only be used for its designed purpose.

4. Proper and safe use of lab equipment should be known before using it.
5. The course TA leading the lab should be informed of any unsafe condition.
6. The location and correct use of all available safety equipment should be known.
7. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions should be determined, and
sufficiency of existing safety equipment should be confirmed before beginning new
operations.
8. Proper waste disposal procedures should be followed.

Location of Safety Equipment

Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit
On walls in halls outside of labs ITB A111, or dial “88” after 4:30 p.m.

Telephone Fire Alarm Pulls

On the wall of every lab near the door Near all building exit doors on all floors

Who to Contact

Emergency Medical / Security: On McMaster University campus, call Security at extension 88 or 905-522-
4135 from a cell phone.
Non-Emergency Accident or Incident: Immediately inform the TA on duty or Course Instructor.
University Security (Enquiries / Non-Emergency): Dial 24281 on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140 ext.
24281 from a cell phone.
See TA or Instructor: For problems with heat, ventilation, fire extinguishers, or immediate repairs
Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services (EOHSS): For health and safety questions dial 24352
on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140 ext. 24352 from a cell phone.
ECE Specific Instructional Laboratory Concerns: For non-emergency questions specific to the ECE
laboratories, please contact 24103.

In Case of a Fire (Dial 88)

When calling to report a fire, give name, exact location, and building.
1. Immediately vacate the building via the nearest Exit Route. Do not use elevators!
2. Everyone is responsible for knowing the location of the nearest fire extinguisher, the
fire alarm, and the nearest fire escape.
3. The safety of all people in the vicinity of a fire is of foremost importance. But do not
endanger yourself!
4. In the event of a fire in your work area shout “Fire!" and pull the nearest fire alarm.
5. Do not attempt to extinguish a fire unless you are confident it can be done in a

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prompt and safe manner utilizing a hand-held fire extinguisher. Use the appropriate fire
extinguisher for the specific type of fire. Most labs are equipped with Class A, B, and C
extinguishers. Do not attempt to extinguish Class D fires which involve combustible
metals such as magnesium, titanium, sodium, potassium, zirconium, lithium, and any
other finely divided metals which are oxidizable. Use a fire sand bucket for Class D
fires.
6. Do not attempt to fight a major fire on your own.
7. If possible, make sure the room is evacuated; close but do not lock the door and
safely exit the building.

Clothing on Fire
Do not use a fire extinguisher on people
1. Douse with water from safety shower immediately or
2. Roll on floor and scream for help or
3. Wrap with fire blanket to smother flame (a coat or other nonflammable fiber may be
used if blanket is unavailable). Do not wrap a standing person; rather, lay the victim
down to extinguish the fire. The blanket should be removed once the fire is out to
disperse the heat.

Equipment Failure or Hazard

Failure of equipment may be indicative of a safety hazard - You must report all incidents.
Should you observe excessive heat, excessive noise, damage, and/or abnormal
behaviour of the lab equipment:
1. Immediately discontinue use of the equipment.
2. In Power Lab, press wall-mounted emergency shut-off button.
3. Inform your TA of the problem.
4. Wait for further instructions from your TA.
5. TA must file an incident report.

Protocol for Safe Laboratory Practice

Leave equipment in a safe state for the next person - if you’re not sure, ask!
In general, leave equipment in a safe state when you finish with it. When in doubt,
consult the course TA.

Defined Roles
TA The first point of contact for lab supervision
ECE Lab Supervisor Steve Spencer- ITB 147 [email protected]
ECE Course Instructor Please contact your specific course instructor directly
ECE Administrator Kerri Hastings- ITB A111 [email protected]
ECE Chair Tim Davidson- ITB A111 [email protected]

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ECE 788
Control of Adjustable Speed Drives

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

AC machine modeling and their control design tools are presented. The focus is on permanent-magnet
(PM) and induction machines (IM) supplied by voltage-source inverters. Field-Oriented Control, with and
without mechanical sensor, is developed. Common failures in adjustable speed drives are introduced
and their effect on the drive performance is analyzed. Fault-tolerant drives are studied and some
practical examples from industry are presented. Principal concepts are developed with projects using
Matlab/Simulink.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

The material for this course will be delivered through a mixture of online videos, textbook
readings, live online lectures and tutorials (which are also recorded). Please see the course
website for the platform for each component.

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Babak Nahid-Mobarakeh

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A310
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 23871
Office Hours: by appointment

McMaster expects to be fully in-persno in the 2022/23 academic year.

Please check with instructor and/or Avenue to Learn for Schedule and Mode of Delivery.

COURSE WEBSITE/S

Course instructions and lecture material will be posted via Avenue to Learn, the McMaster
University electronic learning system, accessible at http://avenue.mcmaster.ca/

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

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• Model a PM drive for control purposes

• Model an IM drive for control purposes
• Design and implement current controller for PM and IM drives
• Design and implement mechanical sensorless control for a PM drive
• Model a PM drive under interturn short-circuit
• Detect interturn short-circuit fault in a PM drive
• Design and implement fault-tolerant control of a PM drive

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Fundamentals of AC machines, Linear control systems, Modern control systems, Observers.

COURSE MATERIALS

Required texts:
Lecture notes and uploaded documents to the course website.

Recommended textbook:
Jean‐Paul Louis, Control of Synchronous Motors, Wiley ISTE 2011.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118601785

COURSE OVERVIEW

Topic Week
1. Introduction to Adjustable Speed Drives (ASD) 1
2. Modeling of PMSM for Control Purposes (Topic 1) 1
3. Average Modeling of Voltage-Source Inverters (Topic 2) 2
4. Vector Control of PMSM (Topic 3) 3
5. Torque and Speed Control of PMSM (Topic 4) 3-4
6. Field-Oriented Control of IM (Topic 5) 4-5
7. Common Failures in ASD (Topic 6) 6
8. Modeling of ASD Under Fault Conditions (Topic 7) 7-8
9. Fault-Tolerant Capability of ASD (Topic 8) 8-9-10
10. Fault-Tolerant Control of ASD (Topic 9) 10-11-12
11. Conclusion and Wrap-Up 13

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At certain points in the course it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

LABORATORY OVERVIEW

Four Labs on modeling and control of AC drives. They are all simulation using MATLAB-
Simulink (no specific toolbox required), no practical experiments on high-power/high-voltage
setups is done.

Lab 1: Modeling of Permanent-Magnet Synchronous Machines (PMSM) (Week 2)

Lab 2: Torque and speed control of PMSM: controller design and test (Week 5)
Lab 3: Speed/position sensor failure and mechanical sensorless control of PMSM (Week 9)
Lab 4: Fault-detection and fault-tolerant control of PMSM (Week 12)

LABORATORY OPERATION

▪ Lab Experiments: Every student conducts the lab experiment individually.

▪ Lab Requirements: Students need to submit their experiment results on Avenue to Learn on
the due date described in the lab manual. No late submission will be accepted.

ASSESSMENT

Component Weight
Lab reports (4 x 10%) 40%
Final project: report 40%
Final project: oral presentation 20%
Total 100%
Writing a paper (bonus) +10%

Final project report is subject to 20% penalty per day (less than one day is counted as one
day). No late submission will be accepted for the paper.

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

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It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

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RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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ECE 798
Biomedical Signal Modelling and Processing

COURSE OUTLINE
Please refer to course website for updated information.

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION

A key to efficient biomedical signal processing is a fundamental understanding of physical

models, simplified but adequate mathematical models, and statistically efficient signal
processing algorithms. This course will expose students to advanced signal processing
techniques and illustrate their application to biomedical signal processing and diagnostic
imaging.

SCHEDULE And MODE OF DELIVERY

The material for this course will be delivered through a mixture of online videos, textbook
readings, live online lectures and tutorials (which are also recorded), and virtualized laboratories
and projects. The platform for each component is noted at the end of each line.

Lecture: Tuesdays 2:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Microsoft Teams

Lab: Not applicable

INSTRUCTOR

Dr. Aleksandar Jeremic

Email: [email protected]
Office: ITB-A214
Phone: 905-525-9140 ext. 27894
Office Hours: Thursdays 12:30pm - 2:00pm ; and by appointment

McMaster expects to be fully in person in the 2022/23 academic year.

Please check with instructor and/or Avenue to Learn for Schedule and Mode of Delivery.\

COURSE WEBSITE/S

Avenue to Learn.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

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By the end of this course, students should be able to:

• Develop statistical model describing physiological data

• Apply parameter estimation techniques in order to determine statistical properties of the real
signals
• Implement machine learning techniques to physiological signals in order to identify
statistically different clusters of data
• Understand several basic clustering/classification techniques

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

Prerequisites: For MASc and MEng students only.

Linear algebra and basic signal processing theory. Students should also be familiar with
MATLAB.

COURSE MATERIALS

Recommended Reading: Lecture notes and reference papers.

R. M. Gulrajani, Bioelectricity and Biomagnetism, John Wiley & Sons,

1998, New York.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Week Topic
1 Biological signals
– heart (ECG/MCG)
– brain (EEG/MEG)
– muscle (EMG)
2-5 Physiological Modeling : brain and heart dipole models, spatio-temporal analysis, finite elements
and boundary elements models
6-9 Signal Processing : estimation of physiological parameters using repeated measurements,
analysis of deterministic and random growth curves, model identification and selection
9-11 Clustering and classification
12-13 Machine Learning in Biomedical Signal processing

A more detailed time line is available on the course web site.

At certain points in the course it may make good sense to modify the schedule. The instructor
may modify elements of the course and will notify students accordingly (in class, on the course
website).

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ASSESSMENT

Component Weight Due Date

3 Projects 70 %
Final Exam 30 %

Total 100 %

Late submissions of assignments or project report are subject to 20% penalty per day (less than
one day is counted as one day).
No make-up midterm tests will be granted. Weight of a missed midterm test will be transferred to
final exam.

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS

As a McMaster graduate student, you have the right to experience, and the responsibility to
demonstrate, respectful and dignified interactions within all of our living, learning and working
communities. These expectations are described in the Code of Student Rights &
Responsibilities (the “Code”). All students share the responsibility of maintaining a positive
environment for the academic and personal growth of all McMaster community members,
whether in person or online.

It is essential that students be mindful of their interactions online, as the Code remains in effect
in virtual learning environments. The Code applies to any interactions that adversely affect,
disrupt, or interfere with reasonable participation in University activities. Student disruptions or
behaviours that interfere with university functions on online platforms (e.g. use of Avenue 2
Learn, WebEx or Zoom for delivery), will be taken very seriously and will be investigated.
Outcomes may include restriction or removal of the involved students’ access to these
platforms.

COPYRIGHT AND RECORDING

Students are advised that lectures, demonstrations, performances, and any other course
material provided by an instructor include copyright protected works. The Copyright Act and
copyright law protect every original literary, dramatic, musical and artistic work, including
lectures by University instructors.

The recording of lectures, tutorials, or other methods of instruction may occur during a course.
Recording may be done by either the instructor for the purpose of authorized distribution, or by
a student for the purpose of personal study. Students should be aware that their voice and/or
image may be recorded by others during the class. Please speak with the instructor if this is a
concern for you.

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ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATIONS OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities who require academic accommodation must contact Student
Accessibility Services (SAS) at 905-525-9140 ext. 28652 or [email protected] to make
arrangements with a Program Coordinator. For further information, consult McMaster
University’s Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities policy.

ACADEMIC ACCOMMODATION FOR RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS OR SPIRITUAL OBSERVANCES

(RISO)

Students requiring academic accommodation based on religious, indigenous or spiritual

observances should follow the procedures set out in the RISO policy. Students should submit
their request to their Faculty Office normally within 10 working days of the beginning of term
in which they anticipate a need for accommodation or to the Registrar's Office prior to their
examinations. Students should also contact their instructors as soon as possible to make
alternative arrangements for classes, assignments, and tests.

EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES

The University reserves the right to change the dates and deadlines for any or all courses in
extreme circumstances (e.g., severe weather, labour disruptions, etc.). Changes will be
communicated through regular McMaster communication channels, such as McMaster Daily
News, A2L and/or McMaster email.

RESEARCH ETHICS

The two principles underlying integrity in research in a university setting are these: a researcher
must be honest in proposing, seeking support for, conducting, and reporting research; a
researcher must respect the rights of others in these activities. Any departure from these
principles will diminish the integrity of the research enterprise. This policy applies to all those
conducting research at or under the aegis of McMaster University. It is incumbent upon all
members of the university community to practice and to promote ethical behaviour. To see the
Policy on Research Ethics at McMaster University, please go to
http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/faculty/Conduct/ResearchEthicsPolicy.pdf.

www.eng.mcmaster.ca/ece

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Lab Safety

Information for Laboratory Safety and Important Contacts

This document is for users of ECE instructional laboratories in the Information Technology
Building.

This document provides important information for the healthy and safe operation of ECE
instructional laboratories. This document is required reading for all laboratory
supervisors, instructors, researchers, staff, and students working in or managing
instructional laboratories in ECE. It is expected that revisions and updates to this
document will be done continually. A McMaster University lab manual is also available
to read in every laboratory.

General Health and Safety Principles

Good laboratory practice requires that every laboratory worker and supervisor observe
the following:
1. Food and beverages are not permitted in the instructional laboratories.
2. A Laboratory Information Sheet on each lab door identifying potential hazards and
emergency contact names should be known.
3. Laboratory equipment should only be used for its designed purpose.
4. Proper and safe use of lab equipment should be known before using it.
5. The course TA leading the lab should be informed of any unsafe condition.
6. The location and correct use of all available safety equipment should be known.
7. Potential hazards and appropriate safety precautions should be determined, and
sufficiency of existing safety equipment should be confirmed before beginning new
operations.
8. Proper waste disposal procedures should be followed.

Location of Safety Equipment

Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit
On walls in halls outside of labs ITB A111, or dial “88” after 4:30 p.m.

Telephone Fire Alarm Pulls

On the wall of every lab near the door Near all building exit doors on all floors

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Who to Contact

Emergency Medical / Security: On McMaster University campus, call Security at extension 88 or 905-522-
4135 from a cell phone.
Non-Emergency Accident or Incident: Immediately inform the TA on duty or Course Instructor.
University Security (Enquiries / Non-Emergency): Dial 24281 on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140 ext.
24281 from a cell phone.
See TA or Instructor: For problems with heat, ventilation, fire extinguishers, or immediate repairs
Environmental & Occupational Health Support Services (EOHSS): For health and safety questions dial 24352
on a McMaster phone or dial 905-525-9140 ext. 24352 from a cell phone.
ECE Specific Instructional Laboratory Concerns: For non-emergency questions specific to the ECE
laboratories, please contact 24103.

In Case of a Fire (Dial 88)

When calling to report a fire, give name, exact location, and building.
1. Immediately vacate the building via the nearest Exit Route. Do not use elevators!
2. Everyone is responsible for knowing the location of the nearest fire extinguisher, the
fire alarm, and the nearest fire escape.
3. The safety of all people in the vicinity of a fire is of foremost importance. But do not
endanger yourself!
4. In the event of a fire in your work area shout “Fire!" and pull the nearest fire alarm.
5. Do not attempt to extinguish a fire unless you are confident it can be done in a
prompt and safe manner utilizing a hand-held fire extinguisher. Use the appropriate fire
extinguisher for the specific type of fire. Most labs are equipped with Class A, B, and C
extinguishers. Do not attempt to extinguish Class D fires which involve combustible
metals such as magnesium, titanium, sodium, potassium, zirconium, lithium, and any
other finely divided metals which are oxidizable. Use a fire sand bucket for Class D
fires.
6. Do not attempt to fight a major fire on your own.
7. If possible, make sure the room is evacuated; close but do not lock the door and
safely exit the building.

Clothing on Fire
Do not use a fire extinguisher on people
1. Douse with water from safety shower immediately or
2. Roll on floor and scream for help or
3. Wrap with fire blanket to smother flame (a coat or other nonflammable fiber may be
used if blanket is unavailable). Do not wrap a standing person; rather, lay the victim
down to extinguish the fire. The blanket should be removed once the fire is out to

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Section/s: C01
Academic Year: 2022/23
Term: Winter

disperse the heat.

Equipment Failure or Hazard

Failure of equipment may be indicative of a safety hazard - You must report all incidents.
Should you observe excessive heat, excessive noise, damage, and/or abnormal
behaviour of the lab equipment:
1. Immediately discontinue use of the equipment.
2. In Power Lab, press wall-mounted emergency shut-off button.
3. Inform your TA of the problem.
4. Wait for further instructions from your TA.
5. TA must file an incident report.

Protocol for Safe Laboratory Practice

Leave equipment in a safe state for the next person - if you’re not sure, ask!
In general, leave equipment in a safe state when you finish with it. When in doubt,
consult the course TA.

Defined Roles
TA The first point of contact for lab supervision
ECE Lab Supervisor Steve Spencer- ITB 147 [email protected]
ECE Course Instructor Please contact your specific course instructor directly
ECE Administrator Kerri Hastings- ITB A111 [email protected]
ECE Chair Tim Davidson- ITB A111 [email protected]

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