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Courses - August 2026

Level 1

Course details

Chemistry
CHEM72005

Description: This course provides students with the opportunity to perform a number of chemistry experiments increasing their practical knowledge, investigation skills, chemical processes in industrial settings and safety awareness. Topics covered may include: chemical reactions, acids and bases, Newton's Law of Cooling, reduction and oxidation, polymerization and synthesis of acetylene.
  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Description: This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at Conestoga College. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the Conestoga learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the Conestoga community through co-curricular learning opportunities.
  • Hours: 1
  • Credits: 0
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs; ​No cost.

Project 1a
ENGG70000

Description:

In this first engineering project, students will explore topics in mechanical systems, joining and welding, building systems, sustainable design, electrical systems, power systems and cyber systems engineering.

  • Hours: 70
  • Credits: 5
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Introduction to Sustainable Engineering Design
ENGG71000

Description:

In this course the three pillars of sustainability will be defined. Students will examine what sustainability means from scientific, economic, and societal perspectives. Through lectures, case studies and group discussions, students will lay a foundation for defining what sustainability is and how humans are affecting the earth's natural systems.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Foundation Module
FND71110

Description:

The Foundation Module is a two-week preparatory session designed to ensure all students possess the required fundamental skills to be successful within the program. This module provides the first exposure to Project Based Learning, and to learning through alternatives to traditional teaching practices.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Mathematics for Engineering I
MATH70000

Description:

The topics covered in this course include: methods of solving a set of linear equations, matrix algebra and matrix determinant, linear transformations; spatial vectors.

  • Hours: 70
  • Credits: 5
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Physics for Engineering I
PHYS70000

Description:

Topics in this physics course include fundamental mechanics: scientific units and accuracy of measurement, kinematics, dynamics, energy and momentum (linear and rotational), centroid, moment of inertia, static equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, and simple harmonic motion.

  • Hours: 70
  • Credits: 5
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Introduction to Natural Sciences
SCIE71000

Description: This course examines several areas in the natural sciences including astronomy, earth sciences and biology. In the astronomy section, students acquire a basic understanding of the universe, its origins and composition, and the inter-relationships between galaxies, stars and planets, including those in our own solar system. Cosmology and current ideas regarding space and time are also discussed. In the geology section of the course, students acquire a basic understanding of various geological principles including Earth’s structure and materials, Earth’s history, Earth’s processes and the impact of natural disasters Current research into the prediction of natural disasters and the study and use of Earth’s materials are also discussed In the biology section, students examine various sub-disciplines of biology, thereby gaining an understanding of the nature of life and its complex interactions with the biotic and abiotic environments. The impact of and preventative measures for spread of infectious diseases, advancements in DNA technology and the health of our biosphere are also discussed. . Research methods are also discussed and the impact of current research in the Natural sciences in contemporary society is assessed. Throughout the course, students develop critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills.
  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  The cost is included in the course fee. View the eText fee.

Group Dynamics
SOC71500

Description: This course will focus on comprehensive theoretical understanding of group process, personal skill development and application through intensive team work. These skills are of critical importance in both professional and social settings. Through guided exploration and application of theoretical paradigms and practical strategies, students will achieve the necessary skills to succeed in and lead effective teams. The course consists in an intensive experiential approach – learning by doing – enabling participants to become effective, practiced team members with experience applying skills necessary for leadership, analysis and evaluation, problem solving, and conflict management. Individual and team activities enhance participants’ skills to work with a variety of personalities in diverse situations, and to effectively assume various professional roles within a team.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  The cost is included in the course fee. View the eText fee.

Level 2

Course details

Electrical and Electronic Foundations
ELEC72030

Description:

This course introduces the basic electrical and electronic components, circuits and network theorems. Topics include: electrical power sources, passive and active circuit elements using AC and DC and DC circuit analysis using different network theorems and computer aided tools.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites: PHYS70000 OR PHYS71020 OR PHYS71095
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Project 1b
ENGG70010

Description:

This course is a continuation of the first engineering project.

  • Hours: 70
  • Credits: 5
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Scientific and Technical Communications
ENGL71200

Description: Documents that are written for scientific or technical purposes are written in a very precise and specific way that does not permit variations in interpretation. This course will prepare students to communicate scientific and technical information concisely and accurately using appropriate formats and graphic support. Students will study technical communication theory/ practice and apply the knowledge to creating, critiquing, and presenting technical documents. An oral presentation will emphasize the clear and concise communication of technical details and the use of appropriate visual support for technical information.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Mathematics for Engineering II
MATH70010

Description:

This course is the second foundational Mathematics course for Engineering.

  • Hours: 70
  • Credits: 5
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Physics for Engineering II
PHYS70010

Description:

This is the second fundamental Physics for Engineering course

  • Hours: 70
  • Credits: 5
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Programming Principles
PROG71985

Description: This course introduces software design and implementation using the C language. Topics include: algorithm design, modular code design, programming style, functions, arrays, pointers strings, data structures, and file I/O. An emphasis will be placed on proper design to produce reliable, robust and maintainable software.
  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Level 3

Course details

Advanced Calculus
MATH71570

Description: Topics in this course include: conic sections, parameterized curves, and vectors in the plane and in space; vector-valued functions and space curves; integration in vector fields; multivariable functions, partial derivatives, gradient vectors, and multiple integrals. Power series, Taylor and Maclaurin series are also presented. Application of mathematical concepts to various engineering fields is also emphasized.
  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites: MATH70010 OR MATH71560 OR MATH71561
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Materials Science
MATR71015

Description:

This course provides students with the fundamental knowledge of engineering materials focusing on metals, their structure, their physical and mechanical properties, and their applications. Students apply and validate their theoretical knowledge during the course laboratories. Topics covered in this course include engineering material classifications; mechanical, thermal, magnetic, and optical properties of engineering materials; material testing procedures; failure modes and their mechanism; crystallography; diffusion; strengthen mechanisms and processes; equilibrium phase diagrams and non-equilibrium behaviour; heat treatment of metals; engineering material selection process based on application's requirements.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: CHEM72005
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Statics and Strength of Materials
MATR71025

Description: The topics in this course include: static equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; static equilibrium analysis of structures and structural components; stress-strain concepts and relations; force, elastic stress-strain and deformation analyses of axially loaded components and circular shafts or tubes under torsion; shear force and bending moment diagrams of beam; two- and three- dimensional force vector analysis; trusses and frames analysis: method of joint, method of section; centroid, moments of inertia and polar moment of inertia.
  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites: PHYS70010 OR PHYS71095
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Dynamics
MECH72130

Description: The topics covered in this course include: fundamentals of dynamics; Kinematics – rectilinear and angular motion in Cartesian, Normal-Tangential and Polar coordinate systems of particles and rigid bodies; kinetics – analysis of particles and rigid bodies using equations of motion, work-energy, linear and angular impulse and momentum; and relative motion using translating and rotating axes and instantaneous center of zero velocity.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Year 2 Project - A
MECH72166

Description:

The Mechanical Systems Engineering second-year project is a two-semester group project which includes the design, manufacture, controls integration, programming, and commissioning of an automated manufacturing work cell. The cell contains a pick-and-place robot, a parts feeder, and a pneumatic forming press. In Year 2 Project - A, each group of students will design and manufacture the robot, feeder and press with college-supplied parts and materials as well as design and draw the preliminary electrical schematics for the control of the work cell.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites: MECH72130
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Project Management, Methods, and Tools
MGMT72125

Description:

Management of large scale projects is both a science and art. Engineering projects are typically complex, are comprised of many tasks/components and involve a cross-section of different functional teams. In industry, one of the biggest challenges is to ensure product development or implementation is on time and within the original project parameters. One key success factor for managers is to be able to organize, lead and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the structure, functions and operations of projects. A significant emphasis will be on problem solving and teamwork skills while also providing practical training on the software tools and project planning processes/techniques. Key topics include goal setting, identifying dependency relationships, outlining resources required, concurrent activity management, decision theory, monitoring and controlling of progress to result in the successful completion of projects. Overall, this course helps prepare students how best to work as a productive member of a team.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Level 4

Course details

Sensors, Actuators and Instrumentation
CNTR72206

Description:

Topics in this course include: sensor interface circuits; typical sensors and actuators and their electrical-signal characteristics; analog to digital and digital to analog conversion; design of interface circuits.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Electric Motors and Drives
CNTR73025

Description:

Topics in this course include: single and three-phase AC systems; transformers, equivalent circuit, equations, efficiency and voltage regulation; DC motors, equations, efficiency, operational characteristics and speed control; induction motors, equations, equivalent circuit, efficiency and speed control; synchronous motors, equations, phasor diagrams, speed control; power electronics; chopper and phase-controlled DC drives; and V/Hz control of AC motors.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Numerical Methods
MATH73215

Description: The topics covered in this course include:  data modeling, differences between analytical solutions and numerical solutions, effects of errors and approximations on numerical results, methods of solving algebraic equations using computer algorithms, curve fitting and interpolations, solution of non-linear equations, numerical differentiation and integration, Runge-Kutta methods to solve ordinary differential equations.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Strength of Materials II
MATR72050

Description: The topics covered in this course include: beams in elastic bending; buckling of columns; thin-walled pressure vessel; combined stresses: stress and strain transformations, principal stresses and principal strains; failure criteria: maximum normal stress, maximum shear stress and maximum distortion energy theories; and virtual work analysis of pinned jointed truss.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MATR71025
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Year 2 Project - B
MECH72175

Description:

This is a continuation of the Year 2 Project A. The course is divided into group tasks related to the completion of the project material-handling automation work cell and individual training/tasks concerning the delivery of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) training. Project Completion Tasks include: sensor and actuator selection and integration; operator panel design; electrical panel interior layout; panel electrical schematic conception and production; PLC installation and programming; Human Machine Interface (HMI) installation and programming; Project documentation (individual). PLC Training topics include: PLC configurations; proprietary PLC languages and the IEC 61131-3 standard; function calls; advanced instructions for file manipulation, file arithmetic and logic, shifting register functions, FIFO, LIFO, and sequencers; intelligent I/O modules for analog devices.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MECH72165 OR MECH72166
  • CoRequisites: CNTR72205 OR CNTR72206
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Thermodynamics
MECH73115

Description: Topics in this course include: the fundamental elements of classical macroscopic thermodynamics and heat transfer; basic concepts; properties of pure substances; laws of thermodynamics; flow and non-flow thermodynamic processes; mixtures of gases; power cycles; refrigeration cycles; thermodynamics of Gas Flow; combustion processes; heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: CHEM72000 OR CHEM72005 AND MATH70010 OR MATH71000 OR MATH71570 OR MATH72005 OR MATH72300
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $43.60

Level 5

Course details

Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR71050

Description: This series of modules prepares degree level students for job searching for their co-op work terms with the guidance of a Co-op Advisor. Students will examine the co-operative education policies and procedures and will learn the expectations, rules, and regulations that apply in the workplace concerning social, organizational, ethical, and safety issues while deepening their awareness of self-reflective practices. Students will critically reflect on their skills, attitudes, and expectations and evaluate available opportunities in the workplace. Successful completion of these modules is a requirement for co-op eligibility.
  • Hours: 14
  • Credits: 1
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs; ​No cost.

Design of Machine Elements I
DSGN73030

Description: This course is designed to allow students the opportunity to explore topics in the design of machine elements and components fatigue under multiaxial loading. Students will examine the process of mechanical-engineering design followed by the investigation of rolling contact bearings, kinematic spur gears and shaft/shaft components. Students will also perform the analysis and design of a variety of rotary motion drives.
  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites: MATR72050
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Analysis and Design of Mechanisms
DSGN73105

Description: Topics in this course include: classification of mechanisms; mobility (degrees of freedom) of mechanisms; position, velocity and acceleration analyses of mechanisms; graphical synthesis of linkages; static and dynamic force analysis of linkages; static and dynamic balancing of rigid rotors.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MECH72130
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Differential Equations
MATH73015

Description:

Topics covered in this course include: methods of solving first-order differential equations; second-order linear equations with constant coefficients; higher-order linear equations with constant coefficients; systems of first order differential equations; Laplace transform and discontinuous forcing functions.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MATH71570
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Fluid Mechanics
MECH72126

Description: Topics in this course include: fluid properties, fluid statics; conservation principles of mass, momentum and energy; dimensional analysis in fluid mechanics; and internal and external flows.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MATH70010 OR MATH71570 AND PHYS70000 OR PHYS71095
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Year 3 Project - A
MECH73255

Description:

Four to five students will design or receive from a third party customer, a product for automated manufacturing and / or assembly. The entire automated system for building the product will also be designed. The larger groups will require formal delineation of duties and responsibilities. Assembly and detail drawings will be a main form of manufacturing communication and will be of industrial quality containing all required information. Process design will include mechanical drawings, material flow plans and project management tools. Certain mechanical analysis studies will be required for design validation.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MECH72175
  • CoRequisites: DSGN73030
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Science, Technology and Society
SOC71045

Description: This theme-based course aims to provide an understanding of the historical, social, economic and political context within which scientific and technological advancement takes place. Innovation is a social product, often an expression of current ideas or a response to a social need. Conversely, technological and scientific innovation can transform the structure of society, its value system, and institutions. Through a series of lectures and student-centered activities, this course will assess the impact, benefits, consequences and implications of the inter-relationship between science, technology and society.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs; ​No cost.
Electives: Program Option - Technical Elective
Student must pass one course, selected in the Student Portal from available course options.

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Please note that all courses may not be offered in all semesters. Go to your student portal for full timetabling details under "My Courses".

Microprocessors and Embedded Systems
CNTR73140

Description: Topics in this course include: microprocessor system architecture; data transfer and addressing modes; program loops; subroutines; interfacing to sensors and actuators; interrupts; assembly language programming for HCS12 microcontrollers.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: PROG72355
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Artificial Intelligence
CNTR73150

Description:

Topics in this course include: solving problems by searching (uninformed search algorithms, informed search algorithms, nonclassical search) and learning (regression and classification with linear models and artificial neural networks). The students will develop computer programs for solving a given problem using different searching methods and for simple character recognition using neural networks.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: PROG71985 OR PROG72355
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Finite Element Analysis
DSGN74045

Description: This course is designed to introduce the fundamental concepts of finite element modelling and enable students to use a general-purpose finite element analysis software, ANSYS, to solve engineering problems mainly in stress and dynamic analysis of structures. The theory of finite element is presented including element derivation and solution procedures. Topics covered in this course include: stress, strains, displacement of solid bodies due to combined loadings, transformation of stress, principal stresses and the failure theorem (e.g., maximum distortion energy criterion “von Mises criterion”, “Tresca”); the mathematical foundations for the one and two dimensional finite-element method; introduction to the weighted residual and energy methods used in finite element analysis, analysis of structural components and structures using the FE software ANSYS; model verification and interpretation of graphical and numerical FEA results.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MATR72050
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Digital Signal Processing
ELCN73010

Description: Topics in this course include: digital signals, sampling; discrete Fourier transforms, fast Fourier transforms; window functions; finite impulse response filters; infinite impulse response filters; applications.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MATH71000 AND MATH71570
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Advanced Technical Elective I
ENGG74020

Description:

On an individual basis and through self-directed learning, students will select an area of specialized study involving engineering analysis, design, development and research. The area of study may be in product design, process design or process control. It may include a new design, design improvement/refinement or applied research. The study will be under the supervision of a faculty or industry mentor and may include industry-based projects or applied research with a multi-disciplinary approach. Students must approach faculty members regarding supervision in the term preceding the start of this course.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Advanced Technical Elective II
ENGG74030

Description:

This course allows students to extend their previous self-study or research topic or to begin a new topic of interest. On an individual basis and through self-directed learning, students will select an area of specialized study involving engineering analysis, design, development and research. The area of study may be in product design, process design or process control. It may include a new design, design improvement/refinement or applied research. The study will be under the supervision of a faculty or industry mentor and may include industry-based projects or applied research with a multi-disciplinary approach. Students must approach faculty members regarding supervision in the term preceding the start of this course.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: ENGG74020 OR ENGG74025 AND MECH74100
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing
ENGG74100

Description: The course focuses on providing techniques, concepts and principles of value engineering during concept and design phases of construction project. Topics covered include: the concept of function, cost, worth and value, characteristics of function analysis and FAST diagram. Life cycle costing methods and simple multi-attribute rating techniques are also covered. The course will be supported with case studies and students will conduct value engineering study in team environment.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Advanced Manufacturing Processes
MANU73020

Description:

Topics in this course include: manufacturing tolerances; advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing concepts and their application; Coordinate Measuring Machines theoretical background and operation principles; machined surface condition measurement and parameters interpretation; non-conventional machining processes; lasers and their applications for material processing.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MANU72025
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Composite Materials
MATR73000

Description:

Topics in this course include: classification of modern composites, constituent materials and properties, composite mechanics including stress and strain criteria in laminae and analysis of laminates, design of composite structures, fracture of composites.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MANU72025 OR MATR71030 AND MATH73210 OR MATH73215
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

MSE Program Exemptions
MSEPO70001

Description: Program Exemption for MSE 1066
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

MSE Program Exemptions
MSEPO70002

Description: Program Exemption for MSE 1066
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Operations Management
OPER73240

Description: The term operations management refers to the direction and control of the processes that transform inputs into finished goods and services. This function is essential to systems producing goods and services in both profit and non-profit organizations. The goal of the course is to help students become effective managers in today’s competitive, global environment. The course will examine operations as a competitive weapon, demand forecasting, supply-chain management, aggregate planning, inventory systems, just-in-time systems and material requirements planning.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Introduction to Welding
WELD73295

Description: Topics in this introductory course include: the physics of welding and joining, weld discontinuities, visual and non-destructive examination techniques and the effects of process-controlled parameters on the final weld quality in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Fluxed Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Metal Cored Arc Welding (MCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) and Resistance Welding (RSW & PW) processes.
  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites: MANU72025 OR MATR71030
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Level 6

Course details

Control Systems
CNTR73015

Description:

Topics in this course include: fundamentals of feedback control using linear transfer function models; mathematical modeling and block diagrams; stability; system analysis using root locus and frequency diagrams; compensator design using root locus and frequency diagrams.

  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MATH73010 OR MATH73015
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $143.30

Design of Machine Elements II
DSGN73055

Description: This course will expand the student’s knowledge in design of machine elements under static and dynamic loading conditions. Students will explore the analysis and design of screws, fasteners, and basic welds. Students will also gain knowledge of helical, torsion, and Belleville springs, as well as surface fatigue and failure characteristics.
  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites: DSGN73030
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Manufacturing Processes
MANU72025

Description: Topics covered in this course include: fundamentals of primary and secondary metal casting, metal forming and shaping such as rolling, forging, extrusion, wire and bar drawing, sheet metal working, powder metallurgy; welding, brazing, soldering and adhesive bonding processes; manufacturing processes of non-metals including casting and forming of polymers, rapid prototyping, ceramics, glasses, and composite materials; surface engineering; processing of electronics: silicon wafers, IC, PCB; assessment and justification of competitive processes for manufacture.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MATR71015
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Industrial Engineering
MANU73000

Description: Topics in this course include: industrial engineering problem solving charting techniques; industrial safety issues within the enterprise; machine safety; standard time calculations; operator allowances; advanced project planning techniques; work sampling; wage payment plans and labour relations; effects of statistical fluctuation and dependant events on production; line balancing; and standard time development.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Probability and Statistics
MATH74005

Description:

Topics in this course include: data summary and graphical display; data analysis methods; random variables and probability distributions; statistical inference: point estimation, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing; empirical model building; and design of engineering experiments.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $221.75

Year 3 Project - B
MECH73265

Description: Student groups will work on the physical build of the designed prototype or proof of concept. Students will focus on: Manufacturing of all mechanical components within college facilities and / or by third party suppliers. Design of the electrical and controls components at workstation / sub-assembly level and their integration with the mechanical assembly of the entire system. Proof that the original conceptual design will actually work is achieved by the final demonstration. Interaction between independent groups working on subsections of a single system provides valuable insight into how industrial projects are completed, with emphasis on team work and professionalism. A comprehensive final report based on project documentation is also required at the end of the course.
  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MECH73255
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs; ​No cost.
Electives: Interdisciplinary Elective
Student must pass one course, selected in the Student Portal from available course options. View all interdisciplinary electives and available minors.

Level 7

Course details

Co-op Work Term I (MSE)
COOP72020

Description: The co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience within a mechanical systems engineering environment. Students will be provided an opportunity to build skills (physical and procedural skills including accuracy, precision, and efficiency); assist in the acquisition of knowledge in and application of knowledge gained in the academic setting (concepts and terminology in a discipline or field of study); develop critical, creative, and dialogical thinking (improved thinking and reasoning processes); cultivate problem solving and decision-making abilities (mental strategies for finding solutions and making choices); explore attitudes, feelings, and perspectives (awareness of attitudes, biases, and other perspectives, ability to collaborate); practice professional judgment (sound judgment and appropriate professional action in complex, context-dependent situations); and reflect on experience (self- discovery and personal growth from real-world experience).
  • Hours: 420
  • Credits: 14
  • Pre-Requisites: CDEV71050 OR CEPR71050
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs; ​No cost.

Level 8

Course details

Co-op Work Term II (MSE)
COOP73030

Description: The co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience within a mechanical systems engineering environment. Students will be provided an opportunity to build skills (physical and procedural skills including accuracy, precision, and efficiency); assist in the acquisition of knowledge in and application of knowledge gained in the academic setting (concepts and terminology in a discipline or field of study); develop critical, creative, and dialogical thinking (improved thinking and reasoning processes); cultivate problem solving and decision-making abilities (mental strategies for finding solutions and making choices); explore attitudes, feelings, and perspectives (awareness of attitudes, biases, and other perspectives, ability to collaborate); practice professional judgment (sound judgment and appropriate professional action in complex, context-dependent situations); and reflect on experience (self- discovery and personal growth from real-world experience).
  • Hours: 420
  • Credits: 14
  • Pre-Requisites: CDEV71050 OR CEPR71050
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Level 9

Course details

Co-op Work Term III (MSE)
COOP74010

Description: The third co-op work term will provide students with college-approved work experience within a mechanical systems engineering environment. Students will be provided an opportunity to: build skills (physical and procedural skills including accuracy, precision, and efficiency); assist in the acquisition of knowledge in and application of knowledge gained in the academic setting (concepts and terminology in a discipline or field of study); develop critical, creative, and dialogical thinking (improved thinking and reasoning processes); cultivate problem solving and decision-making abilities (mental strategies for finding solutions and making choices); explore attitudes, feelings, and perspectives (awareness of attitudes, biases, and other perspectives, ability to collaborate); practice professional judgment (sound judgment and appropriate professional action in complex, context-dependent situations); and reflect on experience (self-discovery and personal growth from real-world experience).
  • Hours: 420
  • Credits: 14
  • Pre-Requisites: CDEV71050 OR CEPR71050
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs; ​No cost.

Level 10

Course details

Finite Element Analysis
DSGN74045

Description: This course is designed to introduce the fundamental concepts of finite element modelling and enable students to use a general-purpose finite element analysis software, ANSYS, to solve engineering problems mainly in stress and dynamic analysis of structures. The theory of finite element is presented including element derivation and solution procedures. Topics covered in this course include: stress, strains, displacement of solid bodies due to combined loadings, transformation of stress, principal stresses and the failure theorem (e.g., maximum distortion energy criterion “von Mises criterion”, “Tresca”); the mathematical foundations for the one and two dimensional finite-element method; introduction to the weighted residual and energy methods used in finite element analysis, analysis of structural components and structures using the FE software ANSYS; model verification and interpretation of graphical and numerical FEA results.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MATR72050
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Economics for Engineers
ECON74000

Description:

Engineering Economics is a requirement of the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. Marketing and price determination. Project cash flows. Assessment of alternative investments/equipment/projects and determination of output decisions. Depreciation of equipment. Factors affecting decisions: Taxation, Inflation. Assessment and management of uncertainties and risk.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Law, Ethics and Professional Practice
LAW74600

Description: In this course students will study the role of law in society, the Canadian legal system, law of torts, contract law, protection of intellectual property, forms of business organizations such as sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations, foundations of ethical reasoning, engineering Codes of Ethics, professional engineering Acts, ethical dilemmas encountered in the engineering profession, ethical issues related to the protection of the environment, risks associated with engineering activities, protection of public interests, regulation of the engineering profession in Canada, and disciplinary powers delegated by the governments to engineering associations.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs:  The cost is included in the course fee. View the eText fee.

Year 4 Project - A
MECH74265

Description: This is a two part engineering design project. Both parts of the course must be completed within the same calendar year. Students work in large groups and small groups depending on the report to be submitted. This project will involve application of: Project Initiation and Management. Design Process. Concurrent engineering product design. Design for manufacture and assembly. Design to satisfy engineering, business and manufacturing criteria. Reports: Project Initiation (large group), Feasibility and Proposal (large group), Preliminary Modelling and Load Case (small group), Design (small group).
  • Hours: 70
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites: DSGN73050 OR DSGN73055 AND MECH73265
  • CoRequisites: ECON74000
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Robotics
ROBO73005

Description: The topics covered in this course include: robotic manufacturing systems, components and structure of roboFs, common kinematic arrangements, rigid motions and homogeneous transformation. Forward and inverse kinematics, velocity kinematics and dynamics analysis methods are also covered. The topics of independent joint control, multivariable control, force control and variable structure and adaptive control are emphasized in robot control.
  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: CNTR73015
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Engineering Research Applications
RSCH74100

Description:
  • Hours: 28
  • Credits: 2
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Electives: Program Option - Technical Elective
Student must pass one course, selected in the Student Portal from available course options.

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Microprocessors and Embedded Systems
CNTR73140

Description: Topics in this course include: microprocessor system architecture; data transfer and addressing modes; program loops; subroutines; interfacing to sensors and actuators; interrupts; assembly language programming for HCS12 microcontrollers.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: PROG72355
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Artificial Intelligence
CNTR73150

Description:

Topics in this course include: solving problems by searching (uninformed search algorithms, informed search algorithms, nonclassical search) and learning (regression and classification with linear models and artificial neural networks). The students will develop computer programs for solving a given problem using different searching methods and for simple character recognition using neural networks.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: PROG71985 OR PROG72355
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Digital Signal Processing
ELCN73010

Description: Topics in this course include: digital signals, sampling; discrete Fourier transforms, fast Fourier transforms; window functions; finite impulse response filters; infinite impulse response filters; applications.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MATH71000 AND MATH71570
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Advanced Technical Elective I
ENGG74020

Description:

On an individual basis and through self-directed learning, students will select an area of specialized study involving engineering analysis, design, development and research. The area of study may be in product design, process design or process control. It may include a new design, design improvement/refinement or applied research. The study will be under the supervision of a faculty or industry mentor and may include industry-based projects or applied research with a multi-disciplinary approach. Students must approach faculty members regarding supervision in the term preceding the start of this course.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Advanced Technical Elective II
ENGG74030

Description:

This course allows students to extend their previous self-study or research topic or to begin a new topic of interest. On an individual basis and through self-directed learning, students will select an area of specialized study involving engineering analysis, design, development and research. The area of study may be in product design, process design or process control. It may include a new design, design improvement/refinement or applied research. The study will be under the supervision of a faculty or industry mentor and may include industry-based projects or applied research with a multi-disciplinary approach. Students must approach faculty members regarding supervision in the term preceding the start of this course.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: ENGG74020 OR ENGG74025 AND MECH74100
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Value Engineering and Life Cycle Costing
ENGG74100

Description: The course focuses on providing techniques, concepts and principles of value engineering during concept and design phases of construction project. Topics covered include: the concept of function, cost, worth and value, characteristics of function analysis and FAST diagram. Life cycle costing methods and simple multi-attribute rating techniques are also covered. The course will be supported with case studies and students will conduct value engineering study in team environment.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Advanced Manufacturing Processes
MANU73020

Description:

Topics in this course include: manufacturing tolerances; advanced Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing concepts and their application; Coordinate Measuring Machines theoretical background and operation principles; machined surface condition measurement and parameters interpretation; non-conventional machining processes; lasers and their applications for material processing.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MANU72025
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Composite Materials
MATR73000

Description:

Topics in this course include: classification of modern composites, constituent materials and properties, composite mechanics including stress and strain criteria in laminae and analysis of laminates, design of composite structures, fracture of composites.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MANU72025 OR MATR71030 AND MATH73210 OR MATH73215
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

MSE Program Exemptions
MSEPO70003

Description: Program Exemption for MSE 1066
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

MSE Program Exemptions
MSEPO70004

Description: Program Exemption for MSE 1066
  • Hours: 45
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Operations Management
OPER73240

Description: The term operations management refers to the direction and control of the processes that transform inputs into finished goods and services. This function is essential to systems producing goods and services in both profit and non-profit organizations. The goal of the course is to help students become effective managers in today’s competitive, global environment. The course will examine operations as a competitive weapon, demand forecasting, supply-chain management, aggregate planning, inventory systems, just-in-time systems and material requirements planning.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Introduction to Welding
WELD73295

Description: Topics in this introductory course include: the physics of welding and joining, weld discontinuities, visual and non-destructive examination techniques and the effects of process-controlled parameters on the final weld quality in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Fluxed Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Metal Cored Arc Welding (MCAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) and Resistance Welding (RSW & PW) processes.
  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites: MANU72025 OR MATR71030
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated resource cost: No resources required

Level 11

Course details

Financial and Managerial Accounting
ACCT74100

Description:

Today’s technology employees need financial management skills to make decisions and manage projects within an organization. This introductory course for non-accounting students covers aspects of both financial accounting and management accounting. Students will be able to apply concepts of financial accounting to both personal and business situations, including the preparation and use of basic financial statements. Management accounting topics will allow the students to understand cost behaviour and its use in decision-making, evaluate capital investments, and prepare operating budgets.

  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs; ​No cost.

Business Foundations
BUS72060

Description: This course introduces the fundamentals of business organizations, the basics of time value of money, financial and cost accounting, and process and operations management. This background will be coupled with two equally important areas of business which are marketing and management in order to produce a well balanced business foundation learning outcome for engineers.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Sustainable and Concurrent Design
DSGN74070

Description: The efficient manufacture and assembly of components to form entire products is of high importance, particularly in large volume production. Assembly operation selection is determined by a number of factors, especially how effectively each component is designed for ease of assembly. As the life of a product is finite, recyclable materials are more and more in demand. Sustainability of resources and attention to environment impact are critical design criteria in the modern industry. Engineers have responsibilities for human health, environment, and the ethical issues associated with the risks of engineering activities in society. An understanding of human physiology and psychology as it relates to machine control and manufacturing processes is also covered in this course complemented by engineering codes and regulations that cover safety. Relevant open ended case studies are used to help students master these topics.
  • Hours: 56
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs; ​No cost.

Year 4 Project - B
MECH74275

Description: This is the second part of a two-part engineering design project. Both parts of the course must be completed within the same calendar year. This part of the project will involve the application of: criteria for selection of manufacturing and assembly processes and equipment, planning and simulating a manufacturing facility, business planning and budgeting, writing formal reports containing their work and presenting the results in front of peers, faculty and industry representatives.
  • Hours: 70
  • Credits: 4
  • Pre-Requisites: MECH74265
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs; ​No cost.

Topics in Management
MGMT74115

Description: This course examines a number of specific topics from the disciplines of Management (including Supervision), Human Resources (including Career Management) and Small Business (including a business plan). This course provides students with a basic functional understanding of management. Graduating students need to learn how to obtain suitable professional employment and how to successfully move up in their organization. In addition, both from a personal perspective and the perspective of a manager, technical professionals need to be aware of the workings of, and supports offered by, the corporate Human Resource Department. Finally students will focus on the skills of the entrepreneur, the workings of small business and the preparation of a small business plan. A variety of viewpoints relating to the study of Strategic Management are also presented. Designed to meet the future needs of technical professionals as they move into the management portion of their careers, students will learn how they will be contributing to the overall direction of their organization. Students will experience all phases of the strategic process including strategic analysis, strategic formulation and strategic implementation.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $133.00

Quality Assurance
QUAL74035

Description: The topics covered in this course include: methods and the management principles used in Quality Assurance; Total Quality (TQ) continuous improvement; industry standards and procedures. Fundamental elements of modern methods for statistical quality control used by industry: concepts, principles, procedures, statistical tools, and computations used to analyze and maintain statistical control of manufacturing and production processes and systems; standard statistical methods; and the use of Excel to perform quality control related statistical calculations.
  • Hours: 42
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites: MATH74005
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $440.30
Electives: Interdisciplinary Elective
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Program outcomes

  1. Apply university level mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering fundamentals to solve engineering problems involving mechanical systems
  2. Apply critical thinking to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve complex engineering problems to reach substantiated conclusions using appropriate research
  3. Conduct investigations relating to natural science, mechanical, manufacturing and control systems using methods that include appropriate research and experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to reach valid conclusions.
  4. Creatively transform ideas and concepts into a product definition that meets customer requirements and satisfies health and safety risks, applicable design and quality standards, economic, environmental, cultural and societal considerations.
  5. Design, simulate, or model optimum mechanical systems to realize products, manufacturing processes and control systems that conform to design specifications and functional requirements.
  6. Create, select, configure, extend and monitor appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering tools such as mechanical modeling, manufacturing and control simulation and information and data management systems considering the associated limitations.
  7. Apply concepts of human relations and organizational behaviour to establish and maintain effective relationships using leadership, interpersonal, group dynamics and conflict resolution skills across diverse teams and groups.
  8. Communicate complex engineering concepts within the profession and with society at large using oral, graphic and print media methods to produce effective reports, design documentation, and instructions.
  9. Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal codes of practice in compliance with industrial, labour and environmental legislation to protect the public and public interest.
  10. Integrate the concepts of sustainable design and development and environmental stewardship to prevent and address problems caused by engineering products, processes, and services considering the existence of uncertainties and interactions.
  11. Apply professional ethics, accountability and equity to demonstrate value, and respect of diversity across global, and societal contexts.
  12. Integrate engineering skills and knowledge with current business strategies to manage risk and provide cost-effective and economically sound solutions.
  13. Effectively manage enterprise resources through planning, organizing, staffing, directing, motivating, leading, monitoring and controlling.
  14. Address plans for lifelong learning and professional development to maintain and sustain engineering competence and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge.