Program Overview

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Mechanical Engineering/Red River College Polytechnic Articulation Agreement

The Mechanical Engineering/Red River College Polytechnic Articulation Agreement is a program that allows students to complete a diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Red River College Polytechnic and then transfer to the University of Manitoba to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Overview

The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and practices, as well as the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the field. The program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) and is recognized by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Manitoba (APEGM).

Degree Requirements

To graduate from the program, students must complete a minimum of 163-165 credit hours of coursework, including:

• 37.5 credit hours of preliminary engineering program courses
• 125-127 credit hours of mechanical engineering department program courses
• 5 credit hours of technical electives
• 1 credit hour of indigenous knowledge course

Preliminary Engineering Program

The preliminary engineering program is a common first year of studies for all engineering students at the University of Manitoba. The program provides a foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry, and engineering principles, and is designed to prepare students for the more specialized studies of the second year.

Mechanical Engineering Department Program

The mechanical engineering department program provides students with a comprehensive education in mechanical engineering, including courses in:

• Thermodynamics
• Mechanics of materials
• Fluid mechanics
• Heat transfer
• Mechanical vibrations
• Control systems
• Computer-aided design and manufacturing

Technical Electives

Students are required to complete 5 credit hours of technical electives, which can be chosen from a variety of courses in mechanical engineering and other related fields.

Indigenous Knowledge Course

Students are required to complete 1 credit hour of an indigenous knowledge course, which is designed to provide students with an understanding of the history, culture, and perspectives of indigenous peoples in Canada.

Concentrations

The program offers several concentrations, including:

• Aerospace option
• Aerospace stream
• Manufacturing stream
• Materials stream
• Solid mechanics stream
• Thermofluids stream

Each concentration provides students with a specialized education in a particular area of mechanical engineering, and is designed to prepare students for careers in industry, government, or academia.

Courses

The program includes a wide range of courses in mechanical engineering, including:

• MECH 2112: Fundamentals of Mechanical and Computer Aided Design
• MECH 2150: Mechanical Engineering Modelling and Numerical Methods
• MECH 2202: Thermodynamics
• MECH 2222: Mechanics of Materials
• MECH 2262: Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics
• MECH 2272: Engineering Materials 1
• MECH 3170: Project Management
• MECH 3212: Electromechanical System Design
• MECH 3420: Vibrations and Acoustics
• MECH 3430: Measurements and Control
• MECH 3460: Heat Transfer
• MECH 3482: Kinematics and Dynamics
• MECH 3492: Fluid Mechanics and Applications
• MECH 3502: Stress Analysis and Design
• MECH 3520: Aerodynamics
• MECH 3542: Engineering Materials 2
• MECH 3550: Robotics and Computer Numerical Control
• MECH 3562: Introduction to Optimization
• MECH 3570: Manufacturing Automation
• MECH 3582: Manufacturing Planning and Quality Control
• MECH 3592: Simulation Modeling and Facility Planning
• MECH 3652: Machine Design
• MECH 3982: Mechanical Laboratories in Solid Mechanics
• MECH 3992: Mechanical Laboratories in Thermofluids
• MECH 4162: Thesis
• MECH 4182: Aerospace Structures: Analysis and Design
• MECH 4192: Aerospace Materials and Manufacturing Processes
• MECH 4200: Gas Turbine Propulsion Systems
• MECH 4292: IC Engines
• MECH 4310: Contemporary Topics in Mechanical Engineering 1
• MECH 4322: Contemporary Topics in Mechanical Engineering II
• MECH 4330: Contemporary Topics in Manufacturing Engineering 1
• MECH 4342: Contemporary Topics in Manufacturing Engineering II
• MECH 4350: Topics in Engineering Material 1
• MECH 4360: Topics in Engineering Materials 2
• MECH 4412: Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
• MECH 4432: Systems Engineering
• MECH 4452: Aircraft Performance, Dynamics and Design
• MECH 4472: Mechanical Vibration
• MECH 4482: Applied Aerospace Instrumentation
• MECH 4510: Fundamentals of Finite Element Analysis
• MECH 4532: Advanced Strength of Materials
• MECH 4542: Principles of Turbomachinery
• MECH 4550: Noise Control
• MECH 4560: Selected Topics in Fluid Mechanics 4M
• MECH 4582: Vehicle Testing, Condition Monitoring, and Fault Analysis
• MECH 4620: Corrosion of Metals and Alloys
• MECH 4672: Advanced Mechanism Design
• MECH 4680: Energy Conservation and Utilization
• MECH 4692: Renewable Energy
• MECH 4694: Advanced Topics in Heat Transfer
• MECH 4702: Design of Thermal Systems
• MECH 4812: Automotive Engineering
• MECH 4822: Numerical Heat Transfer in Fluid Flow
• MECH 4832: Biomaterials in Biomedical Engineering
• MECH 4860: Engineering Design
• MECH 4870: Fracture and Failure of Engineering Materials
• MECH 4900: Mechatronics System Design

Engineering Courses

The program also includes a range of engineering courses, including:

• ENG 1420: Engineering Processes for Non-Engineering Students
• ENG 1430: Design in Engineering
• ENG 1440: Introduction to Statics
• ENG 1450: Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering
• ENG 1460: Introduction to Thermal Sciences
• ENG 1900: Occupational Health and Safety Awareness
• ENG 2022: Engineering CAD Technology for Biosystems
• ENG 2030: Engineering Communication: Strategies for the Profession
• ENG 2040: Engineering Communication: Strategies, Practice and Design
• ENG 3000: Engineering Economics
• ENG 3020: Technology, Society and the Future
• ENG 4010: Practicing Professional Engineering in Manitoba
• ENG 4012: IEEQ CO-OP ASSIGNMENT
• ENG 4020: Professional Engineering Practice in Manitoba
• ENG 4100: Contemporary Topics in Engineering Practice
• ENG 4110: Operational Excellence
• ENG 4800: Co-operative Work 1
• ENG 4810: Co-operative Work 2
• ENG 4820: Co-operative Work 3
• ENG 4830: Co-operative Work 4
• ENG 4840: Co-operative Work 5

Co-operative Education and Industrial Internship Programs

The program offers a co-operative education and industrial internship program, which provides students with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in the field of mechanical engineering.

Academic Regulations

The program is governed by the academic regulations of the University of Manitoba, which include regulations regarding admission, registration, attendance, and graduation.

Admission to the Price Faculty of Engineering

Admission to the Price Faculty of Engineering is based on a student's academic performance, as well as their completion of the required courses and prerequisites.

English and Mathematics Requirements

All students in the program must complete a minimum of one three-credit hour course with significant content in written English, and a minimum of one three-credit hour course with significant content in mathematics.

Written English Courses for Engineering Students

The program offers a range of written English courses, including:

• ASIA 1420: Asian Civilizations to 1500 (B)
• ASIA 1430: Asian Civilization from 1500 (B)
• CATH 1190: Introduction to Catholic Studies
• ENGL 1200: Representative Literary Works
• ENGL 1300: Literature since 1900
• ENGL 1340: Introduction to Literary Analysis
• ENGL 1400: Thematic Approaches to the Study of Literature
• GPE 2700: Perspectives on Global Political Economy
• GRMN 1300: Masterpieces of German Literature in English Translation (C)
• GRMN 1310: Love in German Culture in English Translation (C)
• HIST 1XXX: All History courses at 1000 level
• HIST 2XXX: All History courses at 2000 level
• INDG 2020: The Métis in Canada
• POL 1900: Love, Heroes and Patriotism in Contemporary Poland
• POL 2600: Polish Culture until 1918
• POL 2610: Polish Culture 1918 to the Present
• POLS 1502: Introduction to Political Science 2
• RLGN 1440: Evil in World Religions
• RLGN 2036: Introduction to Christianity
• RLGN 2140: Introduction to Judaism
• RLGN 2160: Hebrew Bible (Tanakh/"Old Testament")
• RLGN 2170: Introduction to the New Testament
• RLGN 2222: The Supernatural in Popular Culture
• RLGN 2590: Religion and Social Issues
• RUSN 1400: Masterpieces of Russian Literature in Translation
• RUSN 2280: Russian Culture until 1900
• RUSN 2290: Russian Culture from 1900 to the Present
• RUSN 2310: Exploring Russia through Film
• UKRN 2200: Ukrainian Myth, Rites and Rituals
• UKRN 2410: Ukrainian Canadian Cultural Experience
• UKRN 2590: Ukrainian Literature and Film
• UKRN 2770: Ukrainian Culture until 1900
• UKRN 2780: Ukrainian Culture from 1900 to the Present
• UKRN 2820: Holodomor and Holocaust in Ukrainian Literature and Culture
• WOMN 1500: Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Humanities
• WOMN 1600: Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies in the Social Sciences
• WOMN 2560: Women, Science and Technology

Academic Regulations

The program is governed by the academic regulations of the University of Manitoba, which include regulations regarding admission, registration, attendance, and graduation.

Residence and Written English and Mathematics Requirements

All students in the program must complete a minimum of one three-credit hour course with significant content in written English, and a minimum of one three-credit hour course with significant content in mathematics.

Course Identification

The program includes a range of courses in mechanical engineering, as well as engineering courses and written English courses.

Grades and Grade Point Average Calculation

The program uses a grading system, with grades ranging from A+ to F. The grade point average (GPA) is calculated based on the grades earned in each course.

Academic Evaluation

The program includes a range of evaluation methods, including assignments, quizzes, exams, and projects.

Academic Integrity

The program emphasizes the importance of academic integrity, and includes policies and procedures for dealing with academic misconduct.

Appeals of Grades

The program includes a process for appealing grades, which includes a review of the grade by the instructor and a possible appeal to the department head or dean.

Attendance and Withdrawal

The program includes regulations regarding attendance and withdrawal, including the requirement that students attend all classes and labs, and the process for withdrawing from a course.

Deferred and Supplemental Examinations

The program includes policies and procedures for deferred and supplemental examinations, including the process for requesting a deferred exam and the rules for supplemental exams.

Final Examinations

The program includes regulations regarding final examinations, including the schedule for exams and the rules for exam conduct.

Hold Status

The program includes regulations regarding hold status, including the reasons for being placed on hold and the process for clearing a hold.

Graduation and Convocation

The program includes regulations regarding graduation and convocation, including the requirements for graduation and the process for participating in the convocation ceremony.

Personal Information

The program includes regulations regarding personal information, including the requirement that students provide accurate and up-to-date personal information.