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Mechanical Systems Engineering (Bachelor of Engineering) (Co-op)

Credential:
Bachelor of Engineering
College Code:
CONS
School:
Engineering & Information Technology
Program Code:
1066C
Accelerated Delivery:
No
Campus:
CA
Academic Year:
2013 / 2014
Program Status
Start DateCampusStatus
AUG, 2013 Cambridge Wait List

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About the Program

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering (MSE) is a CEAB accredited engineering program, the first step on the path to becoming a professional engineer. It is geared to motivated individuals looking for challenging careers in the dynamic and growing areas of mechanical design, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. The MSE program is an innovative and challenging one, delivered using project-based curriculum. As students undertake four years of increasingly complex real-world projects, they will progress from engineering fundamentals to advanced, leading-edge technologies in design, manufacturing and automation.

Students also develop proficiency in business, project management, environmental and sustainable design as well as interpersonal and team dynamics. In addition, liberal studies breadth courses and generic skills complement the engineering curriculum.

A 4-week foundation module leads off the program, introducing students to the profession, research skills, engineering fundamentals, generic and liberal studies. With many opportunities to enhance learning, the foundation module is designed to ensure that students succeed in their chosen profession.

Bachelor Degrees in Applied Areas of Study

Conestoga's Bachelor degrees:
- are current and offer a balance of applied study and theory.
- offer integrated content across disciplines including business, liberal arts and sciences.
- are taught by highly credentialed faculty.
- are personal learning experiences with smaller class sizes.
- offer Project Based Learning where students learn by doing, progressively building their skills and confidence.
- result in a graduate with thorough knowledge and co-op work experience.
- provide opportunity for further studies in a number of articulation agreements with universities world-wide
- are government approved and meet all Ministry standards.

Program Facts

Length: Four-year Academic Co-operative Bachelor Degree program
Delivery Sequence: Cambridge - August/2013 (Waitlist) - Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer | Fall | Winter | Spring/Summer
Location: Cambridge (Fountain Street)
Start: August
First-Year Capacity: 30
Tuition: Please refer to Program Fee Chart for information
*Fees are higher for international students on a Student Visa.
*Recreation/Athletics, Graduation/Alumni, Insurance, as well as program-related costs such as books and supplies are additional.

Program Outcomes

  • Apply scientific and engineering information to creatively transform ideas and concepts into a product definition that will satisfy quality standards and customer requirements.
  • Design, simulate, or model optimum manufacturing processes in order to realize products that conform to design specifications and functional requirements.
  • Select, configure, and connect control devices and measurement mechanisms to monitor, control, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes.
  • Collect, process, manage and manipulate data and information to achieve an efficient management of enterprise resources.
  • Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and application of primary functions mandatory in the management of manufacturing enterprises, such as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, motivating, leading, monitoring, and controlling.
  • Research and apply appropriate engineering principles to provide cost-effective solutions to problems caused by the impact of products, processes and services on the environment.
  • Integrate engineering skills and knowledge with current business strategies to provide cost-effective and economically sound solutions to product realization problems.
  • Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal codes of practice and comply with industrial, labour and environmental legislation.
  • Apply concepts of human relations and organizational behaviour to establish and maintain effective working teams.
  • Demonstrate leadership skills while working with diverse teams.
  • Communicate effectively and persuasively through oral, graphic, and print media, and demonstrate level-appropriate critical and creative thinking skills, interpersonal and group dynamics skills and conflict resolution skills.
  • Understand, value, and respect cultural diversity in global, societal, economical, and environmental context.
  • Develop and activate plans for lifelong learning and professional development to maintain technological currency.

Co-op Information

  • Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn while you apply what you learn in a real workplace environment. See the Co-op and Career Services webpage for more details.
  • The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Co-op Office.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older.
  • A minimum of six (6) Grade 12 courses including five (5) required university preparation (U) courses and one additional university (U) or university/college (M) course. The following Grade 12 U courses, or equivalent, are required: Grade 12 compulsory English (ENG4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Physics (SPH4U), and Grade 12 Math - Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus (MCB4U), plus one of the following: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) or Geometry and Discrete Mathematics (MGA4U) or Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U).

Note re: Admission Requirements

  • Applicants with Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) and Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus (MCB4U) meet the math requirements.
  • Applicants with an academic strength under 65% will not be considered.
  • Applicants possessing degrees/diplomas from institutions where the language of instruction was not English will be required to provide test scores as evidence of their English language proficiency. Test scores, if required, would be a minimum of TOEFL 580 or 237 computer-based or 88 internet-based with TWE 4.5, IELTS 6.5 with no bands less than 6.0, CAEL 70 with no sub-test band scores less than 60, or equivalent scores in other recognized standard tests of English.
  • We offer a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but all other admission criteria have been met. You will be eligible for admission to the degree program after completion of level 4 of the General Arts and Science - English Language Studies (ELS) program with an overall grade average of 80% and no grade less than 75%. Your placement in the ELS program is determined by scores on an in-house English language test or TOEFL or IELTS.
  • Applicants presenting equivalent academic background will be considered on an individual basis.

Admission Procedures

  • Academic strength is calculated by averaging all submitted Grade 12 marks (or equivalent) of the required subjects and one additional OAC, U or M course. If more than one additional course is submitted, the course with the highest mark will be used.
  • Other factors as well as grades may be considered.

Program Requirements

  • Applicants must have basic computer literacy. Courses in Computer Programming, and Mechanical Drafting, are recommended but not mandatory.

For program information call the Information Centre for details at 519-748-5220 ext. 3656.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Conestoga recognizes prior learning of skills, knowledge or competencies that have been acquired through employment, formal and informal education, non-formal learning or other life experiences. Prior learning must be measurable at the required academic level and meet Conestoga standards of achievement for current courses. Challenge exams and portfolio development are the primary methods of assessment. Other methods of assessment may be available depending upon the nature of the course objectives. Successful completion of the assessment results in an official course credit that will be recorded on the student's Conestoga transcript. PLAR cannot be used by registered Conestoga students for the clearance of academic deficiencies, to improve grades or to obtain admission into a program.

For more information on the PLAR process please contact 519-748-5220, ext 2260, e-mail dstoicoiu@conestogac.on.ca or visit the testing website.

Conestoga College has been granted a consent by the Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this applied degree for a five-year term starting December 11, 2007. An application for renewal of the consent has been submitted and the current consent remains in effect until a decision on the renewal application is made. Conestoga College shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.

Course Information
Course # Courses
Level One
CDEV71050 Co-op and Career Preparation
CHEM71100 Chemistry
CHEM71120 Chemistry Laboratory
DRWG71010 Engineering Drawing Principles 1
FND71060 Foundation Module (Advanced Manufacturing)
MACH71680 Material Removal Manufacturing Processes
MATH71560 Calculus for Engineering
MECH71140 Year 1 Project - A
PHYS71090 Physics - Mechanical
SOC71040 Science, Technology and Society
SOC71500 Group Dynamics
Level Two
BUS71260 Business Fundamentals
DRWG71020 Engineering Drawing Principles II
ELCN71020 Electrical and Electronic Foundations
ENGL71200 Scientific and Technical Communications
IFME71235 Fluid Power and Mechanics
MATR71010 Materials Science
MECH71150 Year 1 Project - B
PHYS71010 Physics
Level Three
COOP71040 Co-op Work Term I (MSE)
Level Four
CNTR72200 Sensors, Actuators and Instrumentation
MANU72020 Manufacturing Processes
MATH71570 Advanced Calculus
MATR71020 Strength of Materials I
MECH72130 Dynamics
MECH72160 Year 2 Project - A
MGMT72120 Project Management, Methods and Tools
PROG72350 Programming Fundamentals
Level Five
CNTR72210 Programmable Logic Controllers
CNTR73020 Electric Motors and Drives
DSGN73100 Analysis and Design of Mechanisms
MATH73205 Numerical Methods And Linear Algebra
MATR72050 Strength of Materials II
MECH72120 Fluid Mechanics
MECH72170 Year 2 Project - B
SOC72080 Generic Skills
Level Six
COOP72020 Co-op Work Term II (MSE)
Level Seven
COOP73030 Co-op Work Term III (MSE)
Level Eight
DSGN73040 Design of Machine Elements
ENGL73170 Technical Communications and Visual Media
MANU73000 Industrial Engineering
MATH73005 Differential Equations
MECH73250 Year 3 Project - A
ROBO73000 Robotics
Electives: Interdisciplinary Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours
Electives: Program Option Student must pass 4 Course(s)
CNTR73130 Distributed Control Systems and Communications
CNTR73140 Microprocessors and Embedded Systems
CNTR73150 Artificial Intelligence
DSGN74045 Finite Element Analysis
MANU73020 Advanced Manufacturing Processes
MATR73000 Composite Materials
MECH74100 Advanced Technical Elective I
MECH74110 Advanced Technical Elective II
OPER73240 Operations Management
WELD73290 Introduction to Welding
Level Nine
ACCT74100 Financial and Managerial Accounting
CNTR73010 Control Systems
DSGN73020 Advanced Mechanical Design
DSGN73035 Design for Manufacture and Assembly
MECH73115 Thermodynamics
MECH73260 Year 3 Project - B
Electives: Program Option Student must pass 4 Course(s)
CNTR73130 Distributed Control Systems and Communications
CNTR73140 Microprocessors and Embedded Systems
CNTR73150 Artificial Intelligence
DSGN74045 Finite Element Analysis
MANU73020 Advanced Manufacturing Processes
MATR73000 Composite Materials
MECH74100 Advanced Technical Elective I
MECH74110 Advanced Technical Elective II
OPER73240 Operations Management
WELD73290 Introduction to Welding
Level Ten
COOP74010 Co-op Work Term IV (MSE)
Level Eleven
ECON74000 Economics for Engineers
LAW74600 Law, Ethics and Professional Practice
MANU74000 Computer Integrated Manufacturing
MANU74010 Advanced Manufacturing Practices
MATH74005 Probability and Statistics
MECH74260 Year 4 Project - A
Electives: Interdisciplinary Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours
Electives: Program Option Student must pass 4 Course(s)
CNTR73130 Distributed Control Systems and Communications
CNTR73140 Microprocessors and Embedded Systems
CNTR73150 Artificial Intelligence
DSGN74045 Finite Element Analysis
MANU73020 Advanced Manufacturing Processes
MATR73000 Composite Materials
MECH74100 Advanced Technical Elective I
MECH74110 Advanced Technical Elective II
OPER73240 Operations Management
WELD73290 Introduction to Welding
Level Twelve
ENVR73010 Environment, Health and Ergonomics
MECH74270 Year 4 Project - B
MGMT74110 Topics in Management
MGMT74120 Strategic Management
QUAL74030 Quality Assurance: Methods and Management
Electives: Interdisciplinary Student must complete a minimum of 42 Hours
Electives: Program Option Student must pass 4 Course(s)
CNTR73130 Distributed Control Systems and Communications
CNTR73140 Microprocessors and Embedded Systems
CNTR73150 Artificial Intelligence
DSGN74045 Finite Element Analysis
MANU73020 Advanced Manufacturing Processes
MATR73000 Composite Materials
MECH74100 Advanced Technical Elective I
MECH74110 Advanced Technical Elective II
OPER73240 Operations Management
WELD73290 Introduction to Welding

Graduate Opportunities

Graduates will fill a variety of positions in the workplace. These include, but are not limited to, the engineering and managerial functions in product development, process automation, design analysis and advanced applications, advanced manufacturing processes, information technology applications, control systems and simulation, 3D graphics software development and applications, and quality assurance systems.

90% of 2010-2011 graduates found employment within 6 months of graduation. Their average starting salary was $49,801.

For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities see the Government of Canada web site: http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca

Financial Assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website: http://osap.gov.on.ca. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website.

For more information, please visit Financial Aid/Awards.

Program Advisory Committees

The College appoints Program Advisory Committee members for diploma, degree, certificate and apprenticeship programs. Committees are composed of employers, practitioners and recent program graduates. College representatives (students, faculty, and administrators) are resource persons. Each committee advises the Board on the development of new programs, the monitoring of existing programs and community acceptance of programs.

For a list of the current members, please visit our Program Advisory Committees.

Disclaimer The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.