Bachelor of engineering

Program Overview

This five-year co-op engineering program combines academic study with real-world work experience through four work terms. Students gain a broad foundation in engineering fundamentals and specialize in a chosen major, preparing them for diverse engineering careers in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and energy. The program emphasizes the application of engineering concepts and theories to practical problems, providing graduates with up to two years of professional experience prior to graduation.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Overview: The five-year bachelor of engineering is a co-operative program composed of eight full-time academic terms and a minimum of four full-time work terms.
• Objectives: The program aims to provide students with the opportunity to apply engineering concepts and theories learned in the classroom and laboratory to the real world through work terms, giving them up to two years of real engineering work experience prior to graduation.
• Program Description: The program introduces students to various engineering disciplines, allowing them to select a major in their second year of study.
The majors offered include civil engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, ocean and naval architectural engineering, and process engineering.

Outline:

• Program Content: The program covers a broad range of engineering fundamentals, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering design.
• Structure: The program follows a structured format, with the first year (Engineering One) being common to all engineering majors.
In subsequent years, students specialize in their chosen major. The program alternates between academic terms and work terms, with students completing a minimum of four work terms during their studies.
• Course Schedule: The course schedule varies depending on the chosen major.
However, all students take a common set of courses in Engineering One, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering fundamentals.

Careers:

• Career Paths: The program prepares graduates for a wide range of engineering careers in various industries, including construction, manufacturing, energy, and transportation.
• Opportunities: Graduates are qualified to work as professional engineers (P.Eng.)
and can pursue careers in design, research, management, and consulting.