Questions

Answers

  • Who is my Advisor, When do I see an Advisor? and Why?

    Dr. Brent Petersen, EE Undergraduate Advisor (D40C) petersen @unb.ca 447-3328
    Prof. Mary Kaye, CMPE Undergraduate Advisor (GD113) kaye@unb.ca 452-6149
    Dr. Brad Nickerson, SWE Program Coordinator (ITD420) bgn@unb.ca 451-6970

    The ECE office staff (D36) can answer general administrative questions; however, you should request an appointment with an Advisor to address academic issues. It is important for students to follow the course matrix, recognizing pre-requisites, and minimum grade requirements. Registration for upcoming Fall/Winter academic terms takes place in the spring and students are encouraged to seek approval from advisors for their course selection to ensure program requirements are being met.

    Note: The EE program requires a minimum of 160 credit hours. Even though you may have completed all of the program requirements for graduation, you still may find yourself short credit hours. Please see an academic advisor.

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  • Where do I get academic help?

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  • What is an HSS or CSE?

    Complementary Studies Electives

    The CMPE, EE, SWE programs require 12 credit hours of Complementary Studies electives. The choice of courses is subject to the Faculty of Engineering regulations for Complementary Studies Electives and the following:

    1. At least 3 ch must come from the following: Anthropology, Classics, Literature, History, Philosophy, Political Science and Sociology.
    2. An additional 3 ch must come from non-language Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) courses.
    3. The remaining 6 ch may be taken from: Administration, Technology Management and Entrepreneurship (TME) or the Humanities and Social Sciences. No more than 3 ch of language courses may be used for credit toward the B.Sc.E. Degree.

    Students are encouraged to seek out courses of interest and value to them. The final choice of electives is subject to the approval of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

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  • Is a 'C' required in every course?

    A minimum grade of C is required for all courses used for credit towards an engineering degree (including HSS and CSE's).

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  • Can I take an on-line course?

    Students who are unable to timetable a course may be eligible with departmental approval to enroll in an on-line version (OALP courses). An application form can be found at: http://extend.unb.ca/oalp/index.php

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  • What if I want to do a course somewhere else?

    Students who wish to pursue academic study at another institution during intersession/summer or Co-op/PEP terms can refer to the UNB Regulations at: http://eservices.unb.ca/calendar/undergraduate/display.cgi?tables=regulationsSubLevel1&id=29

    *Note: Some courses are required to be completed at UNB. Check with your Academic Advisor.

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  • Where do I find the Course(s) webpage?

    The ECE Department course web pages can be found at http://www.ece.unb.ca/Courses/coursehp.htm

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  • Where do I find the Lab Schedule? And Cover Sheets?

    The ECE Department Lab Schedule can be found at http://www.ece.unb.ca/Courses/Labs/

    The ECE Department Lab Cover Sheet can be found at http://www.ece.unb.ca/Library/cover.htm

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  • Where do I submit and pickup Assignments & Labs?

    Unless otherwise specified by your professor, Course Assignment & Lab submissions (wooden boxes) are directly located outside the ECE Department Office (D36) in the main hallway and are clearly labeled for each course. All submissions are due by 4p.m. daily.

    Unless otherwise specified by your professor, Course Assignment & Lab pickup boxes are located inside the ECE Department Office (D36) and are clearly labeled for each course.

    Students are NOT permitted to pickup for friends. this constitute theft and will not be tolerated. Randomly we will ask for ID.

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  • Who do I see if I have a discrepancy with marking?

    Please refer to the UNB Calendar Regulations at http://eservices.unb.ca/calendar/undergraduate/display.cgi?tables=regulationsSubLevel2&id=20

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  • Can I get access to the Lab outside of lab times?

    Key requests to labs can be accommodated for most labs. Students are expected to be responsible and to report any unauthorized activity to the ECE Department 453-4561 and/or Security 453-4830. Please check with the ECE Office Staff (D36).

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  • What if I am ill or have to miss time? Or miss an exam?

    It is important to inform your course Professor/Lab TA if you are going to be away. Some classes have mandatory attendance. In the case of unexpected emergencies, you can submit acceptable documentation to the Registrar upon your return; often medical documentation is sufficient. Please note: The Registrar states that travel plans are not sufficient reason to defer an examination".

    The ECE Department has a Policy on Deferred Examinations as follows:
    "University regulations on deferred exams are described in the UNB Calendar under Section B-V.C. Courses offered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering are scheduled to be written on the fourth day of classes in the following term. There are no exceptions."

    UNB provides an examination service to accommodate students with disabilities. More info can be found at http://www.unbf.ca/studentaccessibility/.

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  • What happens if I am on Academic Probation or Required to Withdraw?

    Please refer to the UNB Calendar Regulations at http://eservices.unb.ca/calendar/undergraduate/display.cgi?tables=regulationsSubLevel1&id=36

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  • What do I need to apply to graduate?

    The UNB Graduation Information website http://eservices.unb.ca/calendar/undergraduate/display.cgi?tables=regulations&id=12

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  • Other related questions?

    For other questions, please contact the ECE office staff (D36), or email ugradece@unb.ca.

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