Program Overview

Mechanical Engineering Program

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a fully accredited degree program. Students entering the Mechanical Engineering program may specialize with an option in Aerospace, or a stream in Aerospace, Materials, Solid Mechanics, or Thermofluids. Students are urged to consult appropriate program requirements shown for each option/stream.

Program Overview

The Mechanical Engineering program provides the education required by those who wish to practice in Mechanical Engineering that embraces, among other subdivisions, the design of mechanical devices and systems, manufacturing engineering and management, computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing, power generation and utilization, air conditioning, the material sciences, and the aeronautical sciences.

Program Structure

The Mechanical Engineering Program offers basic training in the sciences, mathematics, and fundamental engineering subjects followed by more specialized discipline-related subjects. Students are allowed to choose technical electives to suit their career objectives and are also required to take complementary studies electives related to social issues.

Co-operative Education Program

The program also offers a Co-operative Education Program in Mechanical Engineering. Please refer to the Co-operative Education and Industrial Internship Programs for more information.

Program Details

• Degree/Diploma: Mechanical Engineering, B.Sc.
• Years to Completion: 4
• Total Credit Hours: 157-162
• Has Co-op Option: Yes

Academic Staff

The department is led by:

• Head: Dr. Olanrewaju Ojo, P.Eng.
• Associate Head: Dr. Sean O'Brien, P. Eng. (Undergraduate Programs); Dr. Nan Wu, P.Eng. (Graduate Programs)