Carleton University | Department of Electronics

Photonics and Optoelectronics Stream

A stream pathway within Carleton's existing CEAB-accredited B.Eng. Electrical Engineering degree. The model is intentionally modest, remains a 21.0-credit pathway, and does not add net credits within the current degree framework.

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1Required-course replacement in the degree tree

2New upper-year stream courses in elective space

2Approved stream-elective baskets

CEABExisting B.Eng. EE degree framework maintained

Program Snapshot

Degree Framework

Within Existing B.Eng. EE

The stream remains within the existing Electrical Engineering degree rather than creating a separate program structure.

Curricular Model

Small and Auditable

ELEC 2PHO replaces ELEC 2602, while ELEC 4CPO and ELEC 4SPD use existing upper-year elective space.

Project Structure

Standard 3907, Specialized 4909

ELEC 3907 remains the standard EE Engineering Project, while ELEC 4909 replaces ELEC 4907 for stream students in the Year 4 capstone slot.

What Students Complete

ELEC 2PHO in place of ELEC 2602
One approved elective from Basket A (photonics devices, materials, and optical systems)
One approved elective from Basket B (optoelectronic circuits, interfaces, and integration)
ELEC 4CPO and ELEC 4SPD in existing elective space
ELEC 4909 in place of ELEC 4907 in the Year 4 capstone slot

See the term-by-term program tree

Supporting Context

Optional summer co-op participation may complement the pathway
Additional approved electives may support different emphasis areas
Delivery relies on departmental resources and normal planning processes
The accredited credential remains the B.Eng. Electrical Engineering degree

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Implementation Status

This site presents working planning content derived from the current manual draft. Final degree and calendar requirements remain subject to normal university approval processes.