UBC BASc ELEC Engineering (2021-2026)
In May 2026, my UBC chapter came to a close.
It was a journey filled with difficult courses, sleepless nights, small victories, and moments when I was not sure I could keep going. Somewhere along the way, those struggles became part of my growth.
I will remember the rain over Vancouver, the quiet walks across campus, and the friends who made the hardest days feel lighter. UBC gave me more than an engineering degree—it gave me courage, memories, and a stronger version of myself.
Now, the road continues south toward UNSW Sydney, where a new city, a new campus, and the next chapter are waiting.
Required Courses (114 cr.)
First Year (34 cr.)
- APSC 100 (3) Introduction to Engineering I
- APSC 101 (3) Introduction to Engineering II
- APSC 160 (3) Introduction to Computation in Engineering Design
- CHEM 154 (3) Chemistry for Engineering
- MATH 100 (3) Differential Calculus with Applications
- MATH 101 (3) Integral Calculus with Applications
- MATH 152 (3) Linear Systems
- PHYS 157 (3) Introductory Physics for Engineers I
- PHYS 158 (3) Introductory Physics for Engineers II
- PHYS 159 (1) Introductory Physics Laboratory for Engineers
- PHYS 170 (3) Mechanics I
- WRDS 150 (3) Writing and Research in the Disciplines
Core EE (80 cr.)
Second Year
- CPEN 211 (5) Computing Systems I
- CPSC 259 (4) Data Structures and Algorithms for Electrical Engineers
- ELEC 201 (4) Circuit Analysis I
- ELEC 202 (4) Circuit Analysis II
- ELEC 211 (2) Engineering Electromagnetics
- ELEC 221 (4) Signals and Systems
- ELEC 281 (3) Technical Communication
- ELEC 291 (6) Electrical Engineering Design Studio I
- MATH 253 (3) Multivariable Calculus
- MATH 256 (3) Differential Equations
- MATH 264 (1) Vector Calculus for Electrical Engineering
Third Year
- ELEC 301 (4) Electronic Circuits
- ELEC 311 (4) Electromagnetic Fields and Waves
- ELEC 315 (4) Electronic Materials and Devices
- ELEC 341 (4) Systems and Control
- ELEC 342 (4) Electro-Mechanical Energy Conversion and Transmission
- ELEC 391 (6) Electrical Engineering Design Studio II
Forth Year
- APSC 450 (2) Professional Engineering Practice
- ELEC 481 (3) Economic Analysis of Engineering Projects
- ELEC 491 (10) Electrical Engineering Capstone Design Project
Electives (37 cr.)
Probability/Statistics Elective (3 cr.)
Complete one of these courses:
- STAT 302 (3) Introduction to Probability
- MATH 302 (3) Introduction to Probability
- MATH 318 (3) Probability with Physical Applications
Breadth Electives (4 cr.)
Complete at least 4 credits from this list of courses:
- CPEN 311 (4) Digital Systems Design
- CPEN 333 (3/4) Software Design for Engineers II
- ELEC 331 (4) Computer Communications
- ELEC 352 (4) Electric Energy Systems
Advanced Electives (15 cr.)
Complete at least 15 credits from this list of courses:
- CPEN 355 (4) Machine Learning with Engineering Applications
- CPEN 411 (4) Computer Architecture
- CPEN 412 (4) Microcomputer Systems Design
- CPEN 455 (4) Deep Learning
- ELEC 401 (3) Analog CMOS Integrated Circuit Design
- ELEC 402 (4) Introduction to VLSI Systems
- ELEC 403 (3) Advanced Digital VLSI Systems
- ELEC 404 (3) RF Integrated Circuits
- ELEC 411 (3) Antennas and Propagation
- ELEC 412 (3) Optical Waveguides and Photonics
- ELEC 413 (3) Semiconductor Lasers
- ELEC 415 (3) Semiconductor Devices: Physics, Design and Analysis
- ELEC 421 (3) Digital Signal and Image Processing
- ELEC 431 (3) Communication Systems I
- ELEC 432 (3) Communication Systems II
- ELEC 433 (3) Error Control Coding for Communications and Computers
- ELEC 434 (3) Introduction to Optical Networks
- ELEC 441 (3) Control Systems
- ELEC 442 (3) Introduction to Robotics
- ELEC 451 (4) Power Electronics
- ELEC 452 (3) Industrial Drives
- ELEC 453 (4) Power System Analysis
- ELEC 454 (4) Power System Analysis II
- ELEC 455 (3) Power Systems Protection
- ELEC 456 (3) Decision Support Methods in Power Systems Operation
- ELEC 457 (3) Optimization of Power System Operation
- ELEC 461 (3) Nanotechnology in Electronics
- ELEC 462 (3) Sensors and Actuators in Microsystems
- ELEC 463 (3) Micro/Nanofabrication and Instrumentation Laboratory
- ELEC 464 (3) Nanotechnology and Nature
- ELEC 465 (3) Microsystems Design
- ELEC 471 (3) Medical Imaging
- ELEC 472 (3) Biomechatronics
- ELEC 473 (3) Biological Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems
- ELEC 474 (3) Biophotonics
- ELEC 499 (3/6) Undergraduate Thesis
An alternative pathway is to complete 8 credits from the list of breadth electives and 12 credits from the list of advanced electives.
Science Elective (3 cr.)
- FNH 200 (3) Exploring Our Food
Students can choose their science elective from the following list of courses:
- ASTR: 102, 200
- ATSC: 113
- BIOL: 111, 112, 121, 230, 345
- Typically, any University level Biology course can be used as a Science elective.
- CHEM: 201, 208, 250, 251, 260
- EOSC: 110, 112, 114, 210
- FNH: 200
- GEOB: 102, 103
- PHYS: 200, 250, 330, 333, 404
Complementary Studies (9 cr.)
Humanities and Social Studies Elective (6 cr.)
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JAPN 100 (3) Beginning Japanese IA
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NURS 180 (3) Stress and Strategies to Promote Well Being
Impact of Technology on Society Elective (3 cr.)
- PLAN 341 (3) Smart Cities: Concepts, Methods and Design
Complementary studies planning:
https://academicservices.engineering.ubc.ca/course-planning/
Free Electives (3 cr.)
- NURS 280 (3) Human Sexual Health
UBC Electrical Engineering second-year entry course list for 2022, for reference only.
https://vancouver.calendar.ubc.ca/course-descriptions/courses-subject