Environmental impact of mining projects and activities. Topics include: environmental impact assessment (EIA) processes, sustainable development, mine closure, reclamation planning, social responsibility of mining, regulations, guidelines, surface subsidence, tailings disposal, erosion and acid rock drainage. Corequisite: MIN E 413.

Research studies and/or projects dealing with selected metal, nonmetal and coal mining subjects. Suitable subjects are chosen in consultation with a mining engineering faculty member. Typical study categories are reserve evaluation, surface and underground mining methods and operations, mine planning, computer simulation of mining operations, mineral processing, ventilation, regulations, mine safety, feasibility studies, economics and management. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor

Principles and fundamental subjects in Mining Engineering at the advanced level: definition of the terms used in mining, particularly those that are specific to either mines or minerals. Definition of mineral resource, reserve, and stages of mining based on applicable standards. Classification of mining methods, mining process, and selection of mining equipment. Waste dump design and management.

Geostatistical methods are presented for characterizing the spatial distribution of regionalized variables. The theory of random variables and multivariate spatial distributions is developed. This class focuses on the quantification of spatial variability with variograms, estimation with kriging, and simulation with Gaussian techniques.

Cell based methods for geology modeling, including indicator formalism for categorical data and truncated Gaussian simulation. Object based and process-based approaches for fluvial reservoirs. Indicators for continuous variable estimation and simulation. Multivariate geostatistics including models of coregionalization, cokriging, Gaussian cosimulation, Markov-Bayes simulation and multivariate data transformation approaches. Introduction to advanced simulation approaches including direct simulation, simulated annealing and multiple point simulation. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Advanced methods for the modeling of heterogeneity, quantification of uncertainty and management of risk. The theory and place of historical and advanced methods in geostatistics. Matrix methods, alternative variogram measures, kriging with a trend, dual kriging, spectral simulation, direct simulation and multiple point statistics.

Public domain and commercial software are reviewed for geostatistical modeling. Special projects in petroleum, mining, environmental and other areas will be undertaken.

Properties of intact rocks and testing methods. Properties of rock masses and rock mass classifications. Rock and rock mass strength criteria. Stresses in rock masses. Analysis of rock mass performance, rock support and stabilization. Empirical, analytical and numerical analysis techniques. Surface and underground rock engineering case studies Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor.

A study of selected surface and underground mining equipment designs, enhancements and appropriateness for operation within given mining conditions. Strategies for machine dynamic performance benchmarking and evaluation, as tools for planning, maintenance and operations scheduling are considered for good and poor operating environments. Prerequisite: consent of Instructor.

This course covers underground mining methods and associated bulk materials handling methods. Sublevel stoping, vertical crater retreat mining, raise mining, room-and-pillar mining (hard and soft rock), longwall and shortwall mining, sublevel caving, block caving, cut-and-fill stoping, and shrinkage stoping. Bulk materials handling methods, silos, belt conveyors, slurry transport, mine hoisting, and underground trucks. Prerequisites: Consent of Instructor.

Surface mining methods, mechanics of surface mine layouts design, haul roads design, waste dump design, theory of Lerchs-Grossman's, floating cone, conditional simulation, neural network and heuristic algorithms for surface mine optimization. Large scale applications of these algorithms for designing and optimizing surface mine layouts and subsequent advance mining systems design. Students undertake design projects under Instructor's direction. Prerequisites: MIN E 413 or consent of Instructor.

Surface and underground mining equipment engineering and management approaches are investigated. Use of the observational method to equipment management is introduced. Theory and application of planning, operations and maintenance strategies will be discussed with appropriate case studies. Students undertake retrofit and/or hybrid design assignments for selected equipment operational issues. Prerequisite: MIN E 520, MIN E 622 or consent of Instructor.

Fundamentals of discrete-event simulation modelling and its industrial applications. Theoretical and statistical aspects of simulation, including input analysis, random number generation, experimental design, and variance reduction techniques. Arena Simulation Environment used for explaining simulation concepts.

Special studies of developments of current interest within the mining industry in exploration, mining methods, mine planning, mine simulation, environment, regulations, economics and management; e.g. tar sands mining, ocean mining, in situ gasification.

The course integrates theory and applications by means of undertaking a design project using mine planning software. Emphasis is placed on pit limit optimization, strategic mine planning, short-term planning, and open pit mine design. Prerequisites: MIN E 631 or consent of the Instructor.

The course integrates theory and applications by means of undertaking a real-world simulation project using discrete event simulation software. Emphasis is placed on transporters, customization of simulation using VBA, pseudo agent-based modeling, simulation based optimization, verification and validation techniques, and experimental design. Prerequisite MIN E 641 or consent of the instructor.

Readings and discussion of selected topics in mining engineering.

An engineering project for students registered in a Masters of Engineering program.

An engineering project for students registered in a Masters of Engineering program.

An engineering project for students registered in a Masters of Engineering program.

An engineering project for students registered in the joint MBA/MEng program.

An engineering project for students registered in the joint MBA/MEng program.

An engineering project for students registered in the joint MBA/MEng program.

Communication media, including copper, optical fiber and wireless. Modulation and coding standards. Framing. Error control techniques. MAN and WAN physical layers, including PDH, SONET/SDH, aATM, cable modems, xDSL, AMPS, GSM, GPRS, etc. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Communication media, including copper, optical fiber and wireless. Modulation and coding standards. Framing. Error control techniques. MAN and WAN physical layers, including PDH, SONET/SDH, aATM, cable modems, xDSL, AMPS, GSM, GPRS, etc. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Communication media, including copper, optical fiber and wireless. Modulation and coding standards. Framing. Error control techniques. MAN and WAN physical layers, including PDH, SONET/SDH, aATM, cable modems, xDSL, AMPS, GSM, GPRS, etc. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Structure of communication protocols, with an emphasis on the data link layer. SDLC and HDLC. Medium access control techniques. AAA. Local area, metropolitan area and wireless standards: Ethernet, 802.11 and Bluetooth. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Structure of communication protocols, with an emphasis on the data link layer. SDLC and HDLC. Medium access control techniques. AAA. Local area, metropolitan area and wireless standards: Ethernet, 802.11 and Bluetooth. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Structure of communication protocols, with an emphasis on the data link layer. SDLC and HDLC. Medium access control techniques. AAA. Local area, metropolitan area and wireless standards: Ethernet, 802.11 and Bluetooth. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Rationale and organization of the Internet protocols. IP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, ARP, RARP, Mobile-IP. Addressing and routing; intradomain routing protocols. Transport layer congestion control and flow control. IP over everything. Rationale and organization of the Internet protocols. IP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, ARP, RARP, Mobile-IP. Addressing and routing; intradomain routing protocols. Transport layer congestion control and flow control. IP over everything. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Rationale and organization of the Internet protocols. IP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, ARP, RARP, Mobile-IP. Addressing and routing; intradomain routing protocols. Transport layer congestion control and flow control. IP over everything. Rationale and organization of the Internet protocols. IP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, ARP, RARP, Mobile-IP. Addressing and routing; intradomain routing protocols. Transport layer congestion control and flow control. IP over everything. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Rationale and organization of the Internet protocols. IP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, ARP, RARP, Mobile-IP. Addressing and routing; intradomain routing protocols. Transport layer congestion control and flow control. IP over everything. Rationale and organization of the Internet protocols. IP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, ARP, RARP, Mobile-IP. Addressing and routing; intradomain routing protocols. Transport layer congestion control and flow control. IP over everything. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Concepts of Internet Applications. Sockets, client-server programming, proxies and gateways, performance, application programming, basic security, example application protocols: SMTP, HTTP, and how to implement them. Possible source code inspection exercises covering wget/HTTP. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Concepts of Internet Applications. Sockets, client-server programming, proxies and gateways, performance, application programming, basic security, example application protocols: SMTP, HTTP, and how to implement them. Possible source code inspection exercises covering wget/HTTP. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Concepts of Internet Applications. Sockets, client-server programming, proxies and gateways, performance, application programming, basic security, example application protocols: SMTP, HTTP, and how to implement them. Possible source code inspection exercises covering wget/HTTP. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Demonstration of network principles. Practical aspects of network design and implementations. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Demonstration of network principles. Practical aspects of network design and implementations. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Demonstration of network principles. Practical aspects of network design and implementations. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Capstone project involving the design or analysis of a significant internetwork or internetworking component. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Capstone project involving the design or analysis of a significant internetwork or internetworking component. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Capstone project involving the design or analysis of a significant internetwork or internetworking component. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

An introduction to key components of a data centre, their architecture and design. It covers physical infrastructure, servers, storage, network and management practices. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Security: vulnerabilities of Internet protocols, penetration techniques and defenses, intrusion detection systems. Cryptography: Public and private key cryptography, key negotiation, certificates. E-commerce security standards for both protocols and hosts. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Security: vulnerabilities of Internet protocols, penetration techniques and defenses, intrusion detection systems. Cryptography: Public and private key cryptography, key negotiation, certificates. E-commerce security standards for both protocols and hosts. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Security: vulnerabilities of Internet protocols, penetration techniques and defenses, intrusion detection systems. Cryptography: Public and private key cryptography, key negotiation, certificates. E-commerce security standards for both protocols and hosts. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Distance vector, link state and hybrid protocols. Intra-domain vs. inter-domain protocols. Multi-protocol routing and route redistribution. Network management protocols and procedures: autodiscovery, performance monitoring, fault isolation. Offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Distance vector, link state and hybrid protocols. Intra-domain vs. inter-domain protocols. Multi-protocol routing and route redistribution. Network management protocols and procedures: autodiscovery, performance monitoring, fault isolation. Offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Distance vector, link state and hybrid protocols. Intra-domain vs. inter-domain protocols. Multi-protocol routing and route redistribution. Network management protocols and procedures: autodiscovery, performance monitoring, fault isolation. Offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Phases of implementing a new network. Phases of a network hardware or software upgrade. Risk management. Management tools including PERT, CPM, etc. Process mapping. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Phases of implementing a new network. Phases of a network hardware or software upgrade. Risk management. Management tools including PERT, CPM, etc. Process mapping. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Phases of implementing a new network. Phases of a network hardware or software upgrade. Risk management. Management tools including PERT, CPM, etc. Process mapping. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

MINT 718 addresses the theory and practice of high-capacity optical access and transport networks. Experience is gained designing and characterizing optical links, configuring various forms of transport protection and restoration (linear 1+1, UPSR and BLSR rings), and designing gigabit passive optical (GPON) access networks. Restricted to students who are admitted via the Engineering route. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

MINT 718 addresses the theory and practice of high-capacity optical access and transport networks. Experience is gained designing and characterizing optical links, configuring various forms of transport protection and restoration (linear 1+1, UPSR and BLSR rings), and designing gigabit passive optical (GPON) access networks. Restricted to students who are admitted via the Engineering route. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

MINT 718 addresses the theory and practice of high-capacity optical access and transport networks. Experience is gained designing and characterizing optical links, configuring various forms of transport protection and restoration (linear 1+1, UPSR and BLSR rings), and designing gigabit passive optical (GPON) access networks. Restricted to students who are admitted via the Engineering route. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Intended to enable individual students to study special internet topics under the supervision of a faculty member. Approval must be obtained from the program coordinator. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing.

Intended to enable individual students to study special internet topics under the supervision of a faculty member. Approval must be obtained from the program coordinator. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Intended to enable individual students to study special internet topics under the supervision of a faculty member. Approval must be obtained from the program coordinator. Offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

This course provides detailed implementation of MPLS and VoIP networks. This is a hands on course and students have to design and configure MPLS, layer2/layer3 VPN's. VPLS, Cisco Call Manager, Asterisk (open source PBX). We will be using variety of equipment from vendors like Cisco and Alcatel-Lucent. This course is offered jointly by the Department of Electrical and Computing Engineering and the Department of Computing Science.

Course may be taken five times when topics vary.

Introduction to key concepts in the study of cultures, languages, literatures, and media.

How language, both spoken and written, creates and sustains economic, social, and political power.

Course may be taken five times when topics vary.

Translation problems and strategies illustrated with examples from a variety of languages. Prerequisite: 6 units in a foreign language at the 150-level or above.

Examination and design of video games as objects of cultural studies for developing intercultural understanding.

Course may be taken five times when topics vary.

A broad historical perspective on the contributions made by translators to the intellectual and cultural history of the world through consideration of the Germanic, Romance and Slavic traditions. The role of the translator and basic principles governing the various traditions are examined to gain insight into different types of translation (religious, literary, technical) and significant moments in the history of translation. Prerequisite: 6 units in a Language Other than English at the 200-level or above or consent of Department.

In this practice-based course that addresses an urgent concern facing the world today students will synthesize and apply the knowledge and skills obtained in the Modern Languages and Cultural Studies Major.

A discursive approach to the study of cultural representations and ethical issues in world media. Prerequisite: 6 units at the 300-level, of which 3 units must be in a language taught in Modern Languages and Cultural Studies, or consent of Department.

Course may be taken five times when topics vary.

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

The multiple ways in which linguistics, literary criticism, philosophy, cultural theories and feminist theories have informed the practice of translation and contributed to the production of different translation theories. In their presentations and papers, students are encouraged to use examples taken from languages with which they are familiar.

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

An overview of the history of translation and the contributions made by translators to intellectual and cultural history. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Major theories and issues in past and present second language acquisition research. Course is cross-listed as LING 620. Credit will only be granted for MLCS 620 or LING 620. Prerequisite: LING 101 or equivalent and consent of Department.

The systematic study of language and society, including a theoretical foundation in sociolinguistics and discourse studies. Prerequisite: LING 101 or equivalent and consent of Department.

Introduction to qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods in applied linguistics research. Prerequisite: LING 101 or equivalent and consent of Department.

Designed to help graduate students develop theoretical knowledge and practical expertise in postsecondary language, literature, and cultural studies instruction. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Literary and cultural theory from classical times to the twentieth century from around the world. Students will read primary texts. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Literary and cultural theory in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries from around the world. Students will read primary texts. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Survey of research methodologies and designs for projects in literary, cultural, and media studies fields. Topics may include quantitative and qualitative methods; archival and other primary source research approaches; semiotics, close reading, and other methodologies. Designed to complement theory courses with practical approaches to research designs. Prerequisite: consent of Department. Not open to students with credit in MLCS 630 or MLCS 640.

Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Prerequisite: consent of the Department.

Three individualized modules tailored to each student's professional goals and developed by the student in conjunction with the department. This is a pass/ fail course, which is required of all students. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Three individualized modules tailored to each student's professional goals and developed by the student in conjunction with the department. This is a pass/ fail course which is required of all course-based MA students. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Preparation and instruction in academic writing. This is a pass/ fail course. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Preparation for the comprehensive exams. This is a pass/ fail course. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Preparation for the candidacy exam. This is a pass/ fail course. Prerequisite: consent of Department.

Self development of requisite skills and abilities for medical laboratory professionals. There will be emphasis on client centered approaches, preanalytical issues, quality assurance systems, sample procurement, and other laboratory skills.

Self development of requisite skills and abilities for medical laboratory professionals. There will be emphasis on client centered approaches, preanalytical issues, quality assurance systems, sample procurement, and other laboratory skills.

Introduction to principles and techniques that form the basis of both automated and manual analytical measurement in the clinical laboratory. Students will perform various methods including, but not limited to: microscopy, spectrophotometry, electrophoresis, immunoassay and chromatography. Various components of the analytical process such as the use of routine laboratory equipment, laboratory mathematics and reagent preparation will be emphasized. Students will analyze and interpret laboratory generated data for conformance with quality standards. Restricted to Medical Laboratory Science students.

An introduction to the theory and practice of hematology and hemostasis. Topics include the morphology, structure, and function of red cells, white cells, and platelets, malignant and benign conditions that affect each cell type, and tests to distinguish among disease states including anemia, leukemia, and coagulation disorders. Restricted to Medical Laboratory Science students.

An introduction to the theory and practice of hematology and hemostasis. Topics include the morphology, structure, and function of red cells, white cells, and platelets, malignant and benign conditions that affect each cell type, and tests to distinguish among disease states including anemia, leukemia, and coagulation disorders. Restricted to Medical Laboratory Science students.

An introduction to the theory and practice of hematology and hemostasis. Topics include the morphology, structure, and function of red cells, white cells, and platelets, malignant and benign conditions that affect each cell type, and tests to distinguish among disease states including anemia, leukemia, and coagulation disorders. Restricted to Medical Laboratory Science students.

An introduction to the theory and practice of hematology and hemostasis. This course will include the morphology, structure, and function of red cells, white cells, and platelets, malignant and benign conditions that affect each cell type, and tests to distinguish among disease states including anemia, leukemia, and coagulation disorders. This course is designed for students who are excused from the laboratory component of the normal MLSCI course. Prerequisite: CSMLS general certification or consent of the department. Credit granted for only one of MLSCI 230 or 231.

An introduction to the theory and practice of hematology and hemostasis. This course will include the morphology, structure, and function of red cells, white cells, and platelets, malignant and benign conditions that affect each cell type, and tests to distinguish among disease states including anemia, leukemia, and coagulation disorders. This course is designed for students who are excused from the laboratory component of the normal MLSCI course. Prerequisite: CSMLS general certification or consent of the department. Credit granted for only one of MLSCI 230 or 231.