Bachelor of Engineering Science in Electrical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Systems

Recent years have seen a rapid evolution of technology and an explosive growth of new applications and devices that are seamlessly integrated into everyday activities, producing, collecting, and communicating data about people, places, and things. For example, smartphones are used for a myriad of purposes including communicating, planning transportation, shopping, and health monitoring. Homes are equipped with online security systems, environmental control systems, and devices that monitor energy consumption. Advances in power systems include intelligent load forecasting, power generation, and transmission; optimized integration, reconfiguration, and control of smart grids; and automation of power system fault diagnosis, protection, restoration, and security. The combined EE and AISE option offers relevant specialized courses including the application of AI techniques to power systems, communication systems and networks, and Internet of Things (IoT) Systems.Western’s Artificial Intelligence Systems Engineering (AISE) program is a five year concurrent degree program, that will train today’s engineers in the required modern tools to meet increasing employment demands and maximize opportunities for graduates.Students will be educated in the fundamentals of AI, deep learning, online learning, algorithms, and data structure to solve engineering problems. Through project-based courses and case study methods, they will learn to apply AI to problems and challenges unique to their sectors.Graduates of the program will understand the characteristic behaviour of AI models and will be capable of providing accountability in professional engineering environments. They will develop advanced skills to ensure their models are understood and deployed safely and responsibly, while also being able to evaluate the applicability of their model’s predictions.

Entry requirements may vary from country to country. Students are required to complete international academic qualification equivalent to Canadian secondary school. Competitive high school grades and proof of English proficiency are required. Depending on the program you apply for, required high school courses and supplemental applications, essays, tests or auditions may be needed.