UBC Okanagan

Course Descriptions

Applied Science, Faculty of Applied Science

APSC: Applied Science

APSC 107 (0) Introduction to Engineering Co-op

An introduction to Engineering Co-op including: completion of preemployment workshops, career skills toolkits, networking opportunities, interview training, individual coaching sessions, and job search skills. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science Co-operative Education Program.

APSC 110 (6) Co-operative Education Work Term I

Supervised, integrated learning experience in a public or private organization for a minimum of three months. Formal co-op assignments required. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education Program.

APSC 169 (3) Fundamentals of Sustainable Engineering Design

Theory and practice of sustainable engineering. Awareness and risk analysis of potential impacts on society and the environment over the lifecycle of engineering projects. Engineering design process, project lifecycle, and professional responsibility. Team-based design project. [3-2-0]

APSC 171 (3) Engineering Drawing and CAD/CAM

Orthographic projections, axonometric and perspective projections, dimensioning and tolerances, computer-aided design and modelling, introduction to rapid prototyping, team-based design project. [3-0-2]

APSC 172 (3) Engineering Analysis I

Functions, limits, differentiation, applications of derivatives, integration, applications of definite integrals. [3-0-1]

APSC 173 (3) Engineering Analysis II

Integrals and transcendental functions, techniques of integration, applications of integration, polar coordinates, infinite sequences and series, vectors and the geometry of space, and partial derivatives. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: APSC 172.

APSC 176 (3) Engineering Communication

Written and oral presentations, formal and informal. Purpose, audience, content, format, and tone are studied, as are team-based report writings and presentations. [3-0-0]

APSC 177 (3) Engineering Computation and Instrumentation

Computer systems, software development, operating systems, compilers, programming in a high-level language, selection and loop structures, functions, arrays, pointers, files, data acquisition, solving engineering problems with computer programs. [3-2*-0]

APSC 178 (3) Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves

Electric fields and forces, electric potential, capacitance, DC circuits, magnetic fields and forces, Faraday's law, inductance, waves, light, and optics. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: APSC 172.
Corequisite: APSC 173.

APSC 179 (3) Linear Algebra for Engineers

Systems of linear equations, Gaussian elimination, engineering application of linear algebra, matrix operations, special matrices, determinants, vector space, orthogonality, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear transformation. [3-0-0]

APSC 180 (3) Statics

Force vectors, Cartesian coordinate system, free body diagram, dot and cross products, forces equilibrium of particles, force and moment equilibrium of rigid bodies, analysis of trusses, frames and machines, friction, wedges, pulleys, and belts. Applications of linear algebra in statics. [3-0-2]
Corequisite: APSC 179.

APSC 181 (3) Dynamics

Kinematics of particles, curvilinear motion, normal-tangential, polar, cylindrical coordinates, force and acceleration, equation of motions, work and energy, conservation of energy. Introduction to rigid body dynamics. [3-0-2]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 172, APSC 180.
Corequisite: APSC 173.

APSC 182 (3) Matter and Energy I

Thermometry, states of matter and phase change, ideal and real gases, 1st law of thermodynamics, 2nd law of thermodynamics, liquids, solutions, solid crystals, atomic structures and bonding. [2-2*-2*]

APSC 183 (3) Matter and Energy II

Chemical equilibrium, reactions in gas phase and in aqueous solutions, acid-base and redox reactions, kinetics of chemical reactions, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. [2-2*-2*]

APSC 193 (3) Anatomy and Physiology for Engineers

Structure and function of the neuromuscular, skeletal, digestive, endocrine, urinary, circulatory, and respiratory systems of the human body. Special emphasis on interfacing with biomedical devices. Restricted to students in the B.A.Sc. program. [3-0-0]

APSC 201 (3) Technical Communication

Written and oral communication in engineering. Report preparation, business correspondence, and oral presentation of technical material. Principles of communication with Indigenous communities. [3-0-0]
Prerequisite: APSC 176.

APSC 210 (6) Co-operative Education Work Term II

Supervised, integrated learning experience in a public or private organization for a minimum of three months. Formal co-op assignments required. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education Program.
Prerequisite: APSC 110.

APSC 246 (3) System Dynamics

Introduction to the Fourier series. Linear time invariant system, impulse response function, operator, convolution, system characterization, complex numbers, solution of linear ordinary differential equations, Laplace transform and its applications, transfer function, frequency response, solution to system of linear differential equations. Fourier series and transform. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 173, APSC 178, APSC 179, APSC 181.

APSC 248 (3) Engineering Analysis III

Multivariable functions, Lagrange multipliers; line integrals, surface integrals, volume integrals; divergence, curl, gradient; divergence and Stokes' theorems; engineering applications of vector field theory. Introduction to partial differential equations. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 173, APSC 178.

APSC 252 (3) Thermodynamics

First and second laws of thermodynamics. Applications to simple thermodynamic processes and cycles. Introduction to heat transfer modes. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 173, APSC 182.

APSC 253 (3) Fluid Mechanics I

Fluid properties and fluid statics; principles of conservation of mass, momentum, and energy; laminar and turbulent flow; dimensional analysis; pipe flow; valves and fittings, flow measurements. [3-2*-1]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 180, APSC 181, APSC 248.

APSC 254 (3) Instrumentation and Data Analysis

Data acquisition, sensors, instrumentation, measurement techniques and their limitations, experimental design, and data analysis; statistics, basic probability; application of statistics to data analysis. [3-2*-1]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 173, APSC 178.

APSC 255 (3) Electric Circuits and Power

Circuit analysis techniques for steady-state AC and DC circuits containing independent and dependent voltage and current sources, resistance, capacitance and inductance. DC maximum power transfer. AC power including real, reactive, apparent and complex power and power factor. AC power analysis using phasors. Three-phase AC power systems. [3-2*-1]
Prerequisite: APSC 178.

APSC 256 (3) Numerical Methods for Analysis

Partial differential equations, and numerical methods. Engineering applications to the design and analysis of networks, structures, and hydraulic systems. [3-1-0]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 173, APSC 177.

APSC 258 (3) Applications of Engineering Design

Principles of engineering design, applied to a team-based design project. Use of probability, programming, decision making, economic principles, systems theory, and technical communication in design projects. [3-1-1]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 169, APSC 171, APSC 177, APSC 179, APSC 254.

APSC 259 (3) Materials Science I

Atomic bonding, crystallographic characteristics of materials, stress-strain curve, strengthening mechanisms, failure of materials, Eutectic and Eutectoid phase transformations, Fe-C phase diagram, composite materials, corrosion, electrical properties of materials. [3-2*-0]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 182, APSC 183.

APSC 260 (3) Mechanics of Materials I

Concepts of stress and strain. Axial, shear forces and bending moment diagrams for statically determinate structures, torsion in shafts. Axial and shear stresses and deformations. Transformation of plane stress, Mohr's circle. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: APSC 180 and APSC 173.

APSC 261 (3) Theory of Structures

Types of structures and structural elements. Loads and load path. Design objectives, philosophy and limit states. Static determinacy and stability. Analysis of statically determinate structures. Deflection using energy and geometrical methods. Influence lines. [3-0-2]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 259, APSC 173, APSC 180.
Corequisite: APSC 260.

APSC 262 (3) Digital Logic Design

Logic design methods, hardware description language (HDL), number representation and arithmetic circuits, combinational circuits, flip-flops, registers, programmable logic devices (FPGAs), counters, finite state machines, digital system designs. [3-2*-0]
Prerequisite: APSC 178.

APSC 270 (3) Signals and Communication Systems

Fourier series and Fourier transform analysis of signals; sampling theorem; amplitude; phase; and frequency modulation; baseband digital transmission; pulse code modulation and quantization; Nyquist pulses; inter-symbol interference. Credit will be granted for only one of APSC 270 or ENGR 361. [3-2*-0]
Prerequisite: APSC 246.

APSC 278 (3) Electric and Magnetic Fields

Review of vector calculus and coordinate systems; electrostatic fields; electric dipoles and polarization; magnetostatics fields; magnetic dipoles and magnetization; boundary conditions; electromagnetic induction; Maxwell's equations. Credit will be granted for only one of APSC 278 or ENGR 365. [3-0-1]
Prerequisite: All of APSC 178, APSC 248.

APSC 310 (6) Co-operative Education Work Term III

Supervised, integrated learning experience in a public or private organization for a minimum of three months. Formal co-op assignments required. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education Program.
Prerequisite: APSC 210.

APSC 410 (6) Co-operative Education Work Term IV

Supervised, integrated learning experience in a public or private organization for a minimum of three months. Formal co-op assignments required. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education Program.
Prerequisite: APSC 310.

APSC 411 (6) Co-operative Education Work Term V

Supervised, integrated learning experience in a public or private organization for a minimum of three months. Formal co-op assignments required. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education Program.
Prerequisite: APSC 410.

APSC 412 (6) Co-operative Education Work Term VI

Supervised, integrated learning experience in a public or private organization for a minimum of three months. Formal co-op assignments required. Restricted to students meeting the requirements of the Faculty of Applied Science and the Co-operative Education Program.
Prerequisite: APSC 411.

APSC 501 (3) Professional Communication for Engineering Leaders

Advanced workplace communication. Audience and purpose. Proposals and reports. Equity and diversity. Social media. Oral presentations (face-to-face and video conferencing) and visual aids. Listening skills. This course is restricted to students in the M.Eng. program.

APSC 504 (3) Solar Cell Engineering

Climate change and renewable energy sources, operational principles of solar cells and review of leading technologies, deposition and characterization tools for thin film layers, environmental and economic considerations of solar energy, and latest developments in academic research.

APSC 505 (3) Engineering Leadership

Knowledge and application of Engineering Leadership through reflective practices, including the introduction of various leadership styles, with particular attention to leadership skills within engineering teams that foster equitable, diverse and inclusive team building. Credit will be granted for only one of APSC 505 or ENGR 405.

APSC 509 (3) Construction Supply Chain Digitalization and Informatics

Lean construction; n-dimensional Building Information Modeling; Internet of Things; digital business models; digital fabrication and platforms. Credit will be granted for only one of APSC 509 or ENGR 409.
Prerequisite: One of ENGR 303, MANF 470.

APSC 514 (3) Precast Concrete Structures

Means and methods of precast concrete construction; advanced design of precast concrete structures; analysis of experimental data of precast concrete components; innovations in precast concrete construction. Credit will be granted for only one of APSC 514 or ENGR 414.

APSC 519 (3) System Identification

Identification of dynamical systems by considering input signals, sensor measurements, noise, and disturbance, as well as using parameter estimation, model selection and validation, and practical considerations. Credit will only be granted to one of ENGR 419 or APSC 519

APSC 520 (3) Demand Side Energy Management

Socio-economic and environmental considerations of energy demand and management, building energy performance improvements, building and community level energy policies and regulations, renewable and alternative energy integration.

APSC 530 (3) Earth Dams and Dikes

Understand design criteria and regulatory requirements and apply failure consequence classification; evaluate embankment stability, deformation and seepage; seepage control, erosion protection and filter design; techniques for deficiency identification; maintenance and repair strategies; dam safety management systems.

APSC 541 (3) Distributed Power Generation

Overview of distributed power generation technologies; impacts of distributed generation on power system operation and planning; wind and PV resources in the electrical grid; energy storage technologies in the electrical grid; demand response and advanced metering infrastructure.

APSC 547 (3) Advanced Drinking Water Treatment

Theory and design of advanced drinking water treatment processes used for challenging source water conditions. Risk-based treatment approaches, removal of emerging contaminants, regulated and unregulated disinfection by-products, and other current issues in potable water treatment and quality.