Mechanical Engineering
Chosen Pathway For Mechanical Engineering
University of Choice: University of Waterloo
Program: Mechanical Engineering (Coop included) Degree: Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering Length: 5 years Grade Range: Individual selection from the high 80s and up Enrollment: 203 Instruction Language: English Desired Occupation: Working in the Automotive Industry Requirements: A final grade of at least 70% is required for:
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Additional Admission Criteria
Admission Information Form (AIF) required. Instructions are sent with acknowledgement of application from Waterloo.
Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community; evidence of interest in engineering; and strong performance in mathematics-, science- or engineering-related competitions.
Note: Acceptance into the program includes acceptance into the co-op
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Co-op
By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve. In addition, a co-op allows you to pay for your schooling as you go, which minimizes stress due to student loans post-graduation.
Sample co-op positions
Co-op work/study sequences
Admission Information Form (AIF) required. Instructions are sent with acknowledgement of application from Waterloo.
Also considered: Involvement in extracurricular activities in school or community; evidence of interest in engineering; and strong performance in mathematics-, science- or engineering-related competitions.
Note: Acceptance into the program includes acceptance into the co-op
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Co-op
By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve. In addition, a co-op allows you to pay for your schooling as you go, which minimizes stress due to student loans post-graduation.
Sample co-op positions
- Business Analyst, Transportation, Canadian Tire Corporation
- Facilities Team Project Assistant, MDS Nordion
- Assistant Design / Production Engineering, Tokai Rika Group
- Junior Project Supervisor, Air Liquide
- Mechanical Engineering Assistant, Smith & Andersen
Co-op work/study sequences
First year
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Second year
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Third year
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Fourth year
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Final year
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Fall(f)= September to December
Winter (w)= January to April,
Spring (s)= May to August
School = 4-month school term
Co-op = 4-month co-op work term
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Winter (w)= January to April,
Spring (s)= May to August
School = 4-month school term
Co-op = 4-month co-op work term
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Secondary School Pathway
*This is a sample pathway
Ontario Secondary School Diploma Requirments:
- complete provincial literary requirement - 40 community involvment hours - 30 credits (18 compulsary and 12 optional)
NOTE: a credit from each group must be completed
- complete provincial literary requirement - 40 community involvment hours - 30 credits (18 compulsary and 12 optional)
NOTE: a credit from each group must be completed
Group 1:
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Post-Secondary School Pathway (University of Waterloo)
First-year courses
Term 1 (September to December)
ME 100 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Practice 1
CHE 102 - Chemistry for Engineers
MATH 115 - Linear Algebra for Engineering
MATH 116 - Calculus 1 for Engineering
PHYS 115 - Mechanics
Term 2 (January to April or May to August)
ME 100B - Seminar
ME 101 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Practice 2
ME 115- Structure and Properties of Materials
GENE 123 - Electrical Circuits and Instrumentation
Math 118- Calculus 2 for Engineering
One Complementary Studies Elective Course
Second Year Courses
Term 1 (September to December)
ME 200A- Seminar
ME 201- Advanced Calculus
ME 202- Statistics for Engineers
ME 219- Mechanics of Deformable Solids 1
ME 230- Control of Properties of Materials
ME 269- Electromechanical Devices and Power Processing
One Complementary Studies Elective Course
Term 2 (January to April or May to August)
ME 200B- Seminar
ME 203- Ordinary Differential Equations
ME 212- Dynamics
ME 220- Mechanics of Deformable Solids 2
ME 250- Thermodynamics 1
ME 262- Introduction to Microprocessors and Digital Logic
WKPRT 200- Work-term Report
Third Year Courses
Term 1 (September to December)
ME 300A- Seminar
ME 303- Advanced Engineering Mathematics
ME 321- Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
ME 340- Manufacturing Processes
ME 351- Fluid Mechanics 1
ME 354- Thermodynamics 2
WKRPT 300- Work-term Report
Term 2 (January to April or May to August)
ME 300B- Seminar
ME 322- Mechanical Design 1
ME 353- Heat Transfer 1
ME 360- Introduction to Control Systems
ME 362- Fluid Mechanics 2
ME 380- Mechanical Engineering Design Workshop
MSCI 261- Engineering Economics: Financial Management for Engineers
Fourth Year Courses
Term 1 (September to December)
ME 400A- Seminar
ME 481 PRJ- Mechanical Engineering Design Project 1
Three Technical Elective Courses
One Complementary Studies Elective Course
WKRPT 400- Work-term Report
Term 2 (January to April or May to August)
ME 400B- Seminar
ME 482 PRJ- Mechanical Engineering Design Project 2
Four Technical Electives Courses
One Complementary Studies Elective Course
The following lists technical elective courses under the theme Automation and Control. These courses are geared towards a mechanical engineering position in the automotive industry.
ME 435- Industrial Metallurgy
ME 538- Welding Design, Fabrication and Quality Control
ME 547- Robot Manipulators: Kinematics, Dynamics, Control
ME 548- Numerical Control of Machine Tools 1
ME 555- Computer-Aided Design
ME 559- Finite Element Methods
ME 561- Fluid Power Control Systems
Complementary Studies Electives
In addition to technical knowledge and skill, the professional engineer requires an understanding of society. An ability to make intelligent judgments that encompass human and social values, as well as technical values, is inherent in that role. Such areas form an essential complement to technical studies in the education of an engineer. The Complementary Studies component of the curricula in the Engineering programs (Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Software Engineering) requires that all students in Engineering receive instruction in the humanities and social sciences, engineering economics, communication, and the impact of technology on society.
The aim of complementary studies is to provide an understanding of our heritage and social environment, and of the ways in which science and engineering interact with them. These studies should develop sufficient interest to encourage further individual study.
Further objectives are that the engineering student develop a broader intellectual outlook, a broader understanding of moral, ethical and social values, and an improved ability to communicate.
The marks obtained in these courses will be included in the calculation of term averages. These courses are organized on a faculty basis.
Requirements
The Complementary Studies component of the students' program must satisfy the following:
Credit for an additional complementary studies elective is earned by obtaining satisfactory evaluations for the required work-term reports. These reports are based on work term experience and are intended to develop skill in technical report writing.
Technical Electives
Seven technical elective courses are required in addition to the core courses listed above to fulfill the requirements of the Mechanical Engineering program.Each term, certain faculty members ("Class Professors") are selected by each class to provide information and advice to students. A student who has an unusual career goal in mind should discuss choices with one of the designated faculty members, since it is possible to combine courses from different theme areas or specialization, to take courses from other departments and in some circumstances to take graduate-level courses. Students who are contemplating graduate study are particularly urged to discuss their study plans with a faculty member.
As a guide, typical lists of technical elective courses for the five theme areas and the Welding and Joining Specialization within the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering are given below. Students may take any desired combination of technical electives or they may choose to take a majority of their technical electives from one of the theme areas or specialization. Note that undergraduate students who complete the basic courses in each theme area or specialization will be permitted and encouraged to take relevant Mechanical Engineering graduate courses in that area.
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Term 1 (September to December)
ME 100 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Practice 1
CHE 102 - Chemistry for Engineers
MATH 115 - Linear Algebra for Engineering
MATH 116 - Calculus 1 for Engineering
PHYS 115 - Mechanics
Term 2 (January to April or May to August)
ME 100B - Seminar
ME 101 - Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Practice 2
ME 115- Structure and Properties of Materials
GENE 123 - Electrical Circuits and Instrumentation
Math 118- Calculus 2 for Engineering
One Complementary Studies Elective Course
Second Year Courses
Term 1 (September to December)
ME 200A- Seminar
ME 201- Advanced Calculus
ME 202- Statistics for Engineers
ME 219- Mechanics of Deformable Solids 1
ME 230- Control of Properties of Materials
ME 269- Electromechanical Devices and Power Processing
One Complementary Studies Elective Course
Term 2 (January to April or May to August)
ME 200B- Seminar
ME 203- Ordinary Differential Equations
ME 212- Dynamics
ME 220- Mechanics of Deformable Solids 2
ME 250- Thermodynamics 1
ME 262- Introduction to Microprocessors and Digital Logic
WKPRT 200- Work-term Report
Third Year Courses
Term 1 (September to December)
ME 300A- Seminar
ME 303- Advanced Engineering Mathematics
ME 321- Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
ME 340- Manufacturing Processes
ME 351- Fluid Mechanics 1
ME 354- Thermodynamics 2
WKRPT 300- Work-term Report
Term 2 (January to April or May to August)
ME 300B- Seminar
ME 322- Mechanical Design 1
ME 353- Heat Transfer 1
ME 360- Introduction to Control Systems
ME 362- Fluid Mechanics 2
ME 380- Mechanical Engineering Design Workshop
MSCI 261- Engineering Economics: Financial Management for Engineers
Fourth Year Courses
Term 1 (September to December)
ME 400A- Seminar
ME 481 PRJ- Mechanical Engineering Design Project 1
Three Technical Elective Courses
One Complementary Studies Elective Course
WKRPT 400- Work-term Report
Term 2 (January to April or May to August)
ME 400B- Seminar
ME 482 PRJ- Mechanical Engineering Design Project 2
Four Technical Electives Courses
One Complementary Studies Elective Course
The following lists technical elective courses under the theme Automation and Control. These courses are geared towards a mechanical engineering position in the automotive industry.
ME 435- Industrial Metallurgy
ME 538- Welding Design, Fabrication and Quality Control
ME 547- Robot Manipulators: Kinematics, Dynamics, Control
ME 548- Numerical Control of Machine Tools 1
ME 555- Computer-Aided Design
ME 559- Finite Element Methods
ME 561- Fluid Power Control Systems
Complementary Studies Electives
In addition to technical knowledge and skill, the professional engineer requires an understanding of society. An ability to make intelligent judgments that encompass human and social values, as well as technical values, is inherent in that role. Such areas form an essential complement to technical studies in the education of an engineer. The Complementary Studies component of the curricula in the Engineering programs (Bachelor of Applied Science or Bachelor of Software Engineering) requires that all students in Engineering receive instruction in the humanities and social sciences, engineering economics, communication, and the impact of technology on society.
The aim of complementary studies is to provide an understanding of our heritage and social environment, and of the ways in which science and engineering interact with them. These studies should develop sufficient interest to encourage further individual study.
Further objectives are that the engineering student develop a broader intellectual outlook, a broader understanding of moral, ethical and social values, and an improved ability to communicate.
The marks obtained in these courses will be included in the calculation of term averages. These courses are organized on a faculty basis.
Requirements
The Complementary Studies component of the students' program must satisfy the following:
- At least one course must be taken that deals with the impact of technology on society. Courses which satisfy this requirement appear in List A – Impact Courses.
- At least one course must be taken in Engineering Economics. Courses which satisfy this requirement appear in List B – Engineering Economics Courses. Note that core components of the program, (e.g., Systems Design Engineering), contain a course from this list.
- At least two courses must be taken that deal with the central issues, methodologies, and thought processes of the Humanities and Social Sciences. Courses that satisfy this requirement appear in List C – Humanities and Social Sciences Courses.
- A minimum number of courses must be taken as required by a program, (e.g., Geological Engineering). The exact requirements vary according to program; for details, see individual program regulations. Courses which appear in Lists A, B, C, and D may be used to meet these requirements.
- Provision must be made to develop the students' ability to communicate adequately both orally and in writing. The exact manner in which this requirement is satisfied varies according to program, (e.g., Computer Engineering); for details, see individual program regulations later in this section.
Credit for an additional complementary studies elective is earned by obtaining satisfactory evaluations for the required work-term reports. These reports are based on work term experience and are intended to develop skill in technical report writing.
Technical Electives
Seven technical elective courses are required in addition to the core courses listed above to fulfill the requirements of the Mechanical Engineering program.Each term, certain faculty members ("Class Professors") are selected by each class to provide information and advice to students. A student who has an unusual career goal in mind should discuss choices with one of the designated faculty members, since it is possible to combine courses from different theme areas or specialization, to take courses from other departments and in some circumstances to take graduate-level courses. Students who are contemplating graduate study are particularly urged to discuss their study plans with a faculty member.
As a guide, typical lists of technical elective courses for the five theme areas and the Welding and Joining Specialization within the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering are given below. Students may take any desired combination of technical electives or they may choose to take a majority of their technical electives from one of the theme areas or specialization. Note that undergraduate students who complete the basic courses in each theme area or specialization will be permitted and encouraged to take relevant Mechanical Engineering graduate courses in that area.
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