Physics of semiconductors including crystal structure, conductivity, photoelectric effect, Hall effect, atomic energy levels and band theory, Fermi-Dirac statistics and density of states, intrinsic and extrinsic properties. The physics of common semiconductor devices are also discussed.

Fundamentals of statics, dynamics and mechanics of materials with applications to engineering problems.

Definition of the economic problem. Theory of the firm. Theory of competitive supply. Theory of demand. Monopoly and other market forms. Markets for land, labour, and capital. Income distribution. National income determination and causes of unemployment and inflation. Economic fluctuations and growth. International trade. Flexible and fixed foreign exchange rates. Canadian economic problems and policies.

An introduction to university-level standards of composition, revision, editing, research, and documentation. A review of English grammar (word and sentence level) and rhetorical forms (paragraph level and beyond), and a study of the methods and conventions of academic argumentation and research, with an emphasis on finding and evaluating sources, formulating research questions, developing arguments, and composing various types of analyses including academic essays.

An introduction to the fundamental principles involved in the management of organizations. Specific emphasis is placed on the functions of management related to the planning, organizing, decision-making and controlling of organizational activities. Provides an overview of the dynamic relationships which exist between the many components which comprise the whole organization. Systems theory is used to develop a framework which can be used to illustrate these relationships. Course content covers: technology and organization, decision-making, management of human resources, and interactions with the environment.