Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2025 - MSE 491 D100

Special Topic in Mechatronic Systems Engineering (3)

Digital Signal Processing

Class Number: 6663

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Surrey

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2025: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
    Surrey

  • Prerequisites:

    To be determined by instructor subject to approval by the department chair.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Studies in areas not included within the undergraduate course offerings of the engineering science program.

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

  • Laboratory 40%
  • Design Project 30%
  • Final Exam 30%

NOTES:

Students are expected to attend all lectures sessions. Participation in laboratory sessions is
mandatory. In order to achieve a passing grade, the student must achieve an average of at least 50%
in both theoretical and laboratory/project components.

REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED SOFTWARE FOR LABS AND PROJECT

Matlab/Simulink (Simscape Electrical/SimPowerSystems)

Prerequisites: MSE 353 and MSE 381

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.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

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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.