Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Spring 2026 - MSE 893 G100

Special Topics I (3)

ElectrifiedTransportSys

Class Number: 3917

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
    Surrey

    Jan 5 – Apr 10, 2026: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
    Surrey

Description

COURSE DETAILS:

TOPICS

The lecture material includes the following main topics which may be subject to minor adjustments
and changes as needed:
1. Introduction to electromobility and environment
2. Vehicle dynamics
3. Configurations of electric vehicle powertrains
4. Energy components including batteries and fuel cells
5. Power converters and electric machines
6. Dynamic modelling and control of propulsion systems
7. Charging architectures and chargers
8. Power management and control of electric powertrains
9. Other electrification topics

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course introduces architectures, configurations, components, and operation schemes for modern electrified transportation systems, including road, waterborne, rail, and aeronautic systems. Upon completion of the course, students are expected to: describe various electrified transportation systems and concepts; compare different architectures, configurations, components for specific electrified transportation systems; design and evaluate systems and components for electrified vehicles; determine system rating, sizing, parameters, and operation schemes; analyze performance of specific systems and components in an electric powertrain; investigate systems and operation with computer simulation; and observe and measure these systems with lab equipment.

Grading

  • Course Projects 70%
  • Term Exam 30%

REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED SOFTWARE FOR LABS AND PROJECT

Matlab/Simulink (Simscape Electrical/SimPowerSystems)

Materials

RECOMMENDED READING:

RECOMMENDED REFERENCES
- eTextbook: Electric Powertrain - Energy Systems, Power Electronics and Drives for Hybrid, Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles, J. Hayes et al, Wiley, 2018
 
- eTextbook: Analysis of Electric Machinery and Drive Systems, 3rd ed, P. Krause et al,Wiley, 2013.

- Presentation material, articles, datasheets, application notes, etc.

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

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RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.