Course Details

1. Integrate and apply the knowledge acquired throughout their undergraduate studies in order to identify and formulate computer engineering related problems that can form the basis of a senior level design project.
2. Perform literature searches and retrieve and analyze information.
3. Propose and justify a methodology to be employed for the implementation of a Bachelor’s level Project.
4. Demonstrate competency in the methodologies needed for a successful design project proposal, planning, and implementation.
5. Employ written and oral communication skills. communicate effectively through a variety of media including oral, visual, written, diagrammatic and on-line.

To satisfy the requirements of the program, students must successfully complete a Senior Project. This is achieved through a two-semester course sequence (ACOE489 and ACOE490) that students must complete during their senior year (last two semesters of their studies). This is a design project where students are expected to design hardware units, interface them with existing hardware units and develop software to solve problems. It also possible for a student to only develop software or use existing software tools to analyse and evaluate a proposed scheme in the content of Computer Engineering. 

With the Senior Project Planning (ACOE489) course, students must consult with the faculty of the Department in order to select the topic of their project and specify its objectives. After choosing the senior project topic each student is assigned by the Department a project Advisor and a “Second Reader”. The Second Reader participates in the assessment of the project.

The student, in consultation with his advisor, should conduct the necessary background reading so as to obtain a deep understanding of the problem area and better appreciate the problems faced and goals set. Students should also investigate appropriate research methods where applicable. Finally students are expected to develop a project plan outlining the activities that are to be undertaken within the timeframe provided.

• No specific book is assigned. Students are expected to consult a variety of information sources, including textbooks, manuals, scientific papers.

At the beginning of the course, students must consult with the academic staff and decide on the topic of their Senior Project. After deciding on the topic of the project, the student is assigned a project Advisor by the Department.