McMaster University - Faculty of Engineering
- 2. 2 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future At McMaster Engineering, we pride ourselves on providing a world-class education and fostering a welcoming, diverse community. Learn more about us. Want to change the world? Think McMaster Engineering THINK E The world is facing major challenges ranging from water quality to fighting disease, to building the next generation vehicle. Engineers of the future must meet these challenges by using critical thinking skills, ingenuity and ambition.
- 3. McMaster Engineering Program Guide 2016 3 Engineers are agents of change. They design, build and create much of the world around us. They are problem-solvers found in every job sector from healthcare to automotive, to technology firms. Many engineers become entrepreneurs and launch their own businesses. At McMaster Engineering, we are committed to improving society through our research-focused, student-centred approach to education. ENGINEERING Want to change the world? #ThinkEngineering Our world-class faculty and outstanding students are discovering cutting-edge solutions to local, national and global problems and preparing the leaders of tomorrow. We inspire engaged citizen scholars who will transform the world. Innovation is embedded in our DNA. Is it in yours?
- 4. 4 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future McMaster University is among the top 100 universities in the world. We foster a love of learning and sense of personal dedication to excellence within a broader societal context of engineering. Our students are motivated and inspired to become engaged citizen scholars who will transform the world. Ishwar K. Puri Dean, Faculty of Engineering At McMaster, we constantly think about the future. Our efforts focus on applying engineering to improve the human condition. We hope that this emphasis also resonates with you. Joe McDermid Associate Dean (Academic), Faculty of Engineering
- 5. McMaster Engineering Program Guide 2016 5 Why Choose MAC ENG? 1 McMaster Engineering offers a common first year, where students are exposed to the different aspects of engineering before entering a stream in second year. 2 Up to 30 different combinations of specialization between our streams, 5-year options, and Co-op. 3 The Co-op program is flexible, which allows students to pick work terms that best fit their courses, personal life and desired experience. 4 Our vibrant student community will help you integrate into university on both an academic and social level. Students will always find a home in Mac Eng that is unique to them. 5 McMaster University is ranked in the top 100 universities in the world. One of 4 Canadian universities to make the top 100. (Academic Ranking of World Universities) 6 McMaster’s Faculty of Engineering is ranked in the top 10 engineering schools in Canada. (Maclean’s, 2016)
- 6. 6 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future Hamilton Food Hamilton has a growing reputation as a culinary hotspot with scores of food trucks, award-winning restaurants and innovative chefs. Music No matter your musical taste, Hamilton delivers from local clubs hosting hot bands to classical orchestras. Nature Hamilton is home to more than 100 waterfalls, many of which are near the Niagara Escarpment. Natural beauty abounds throughout the city, including McMaster University’s own backyard, which abuts the Royal Botanical Gardens and includes several hiking trails. Culture The arts scene is booming in Hamilton from local art galleries and studios to the monthly James Street North Art Crawl and annual Supercrawl event, which attracts thousands of visitors each year. History History buff? Hamilton is home to 15 National Historic Sites and several local museums. Sports Whether you love to bike, hike, or play organized sports, Hamilton has got it all. The city is also home to the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats and other sports teams.
- 7. McMaster Engineering Program Guide 2016 7 Our Community McMaster Engineering has many engineering clubs, teams and societies you can join to enhance your practical knowledge and soft skills, provide support, or give you the chance to explore new activities. Clubs are an enjoyable way to enrich your student life and contribute to your social development and academic success. Clubs and Teams McMaster Baja Racing Design, build and race a 4-wheel off- road vehicle. Students learn design and manufacturing skills such as machining, welding and general vehicle assembly. McMaster EcoCAR 3 Pits 16 North American university teams, composed of engineering, business and communications students, against one another to redesign a more environmentally friendly Chevrolet Camaro. McMaster is one of only two Canadian teams in the competition. McMaster Engineering Musical The McMaster Engineering Musical is a funky group of students with a passion for acting, dancing, singing, playing instruments, painting and building! Each year they adapt an existing musical to create an original script about life at Mac Eng. EngiQueers: An LGBTQ+ social connection, professional development and advocacy group within Mac Eng. This group hosts events all year long that aim to bring the community closer together. Other clubs and teams to join at McMaster Engineering: • PhaseOne • Custom Vehicles Team (MecVT) • Women in Engineering • McMaster Engineering Sports teams (i.e Rugby, Hockey, Curling) • McMaster Solar Car Project • Concrete Toboggan Team (MECTT) • McMaster Rocketry Team • And more! Your time here is about more than just school. You’re entering a community for four or more years. It’s important that you branch out beyond the classroom to blow off steam, learn more dynamically and develop yourself as a professional.The McMaster Engineering Society and the clubs and teams we support allow you to take ownership of your education. Andrew Cook President, McMaster Engineering Society McMaster University
- 8. 8 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future Engineering Co-op Career Services connects students with employers, provides career development tools and resources, and provides opportunities for students to gain employment experience. Career Services Engineering Co-op Career Services offers a wide range of services available to all students registered in the Faculty of Engineering: • on-campus recruitment • professional career development workshops • job search strategies • one-on-one counselling sessions • employer information sessions Co-op Customized to You! The co-op program is a flexible program which allows students to pick terms that best fit with their courses, personal life and desired experience. All McMaster engineering programs include the co-op option; however, co-op is not mandatory for graduation (with the exception of the Bachelor of Technology program). Students can complete up to 24 months of co-op experience prior to graduation. B.Eng. Co-op Work Terms All work terms are optional; students must complete 12 months to gain the co-op designation. B.Eng.Options May 4 months Year 1-4 May 12/16 months Year 3-4 September 8/12 months Year 3-4 January 12 months Year 4-5 Please note: Students in a 5-year program must complete year 4 before they are eligible to go out for work terms of 8, 12 or 16 months B.Tech. Co-op Work Terms B.Tech. students are required to complete 12 months of co-op employment. B.Tech. (4-yearstream) May 4 months Year 1-4 January 8 months Year 3 What students have to say about co-op: During my twelve-month co-op work term at Hydro One, I was privileged to be mentored by colleagues at every level of the organization. I gained invaluable work experience and was encouraged to develop my professional and leadership skills within and beyond the technical realm. Hydro One was truly invested in ensuring that I had an exceptional experience in my role as a Planning Analytics – Corporate Standards Co-op student. Clare Xu Electrical and Biomedical Engineering and Co-op Student
- 9. McMaster Engineering Program Guide 2016 9 1,139 students engaged in credited co-op employment last year 95% of jobs students received were in the GTHA (Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area) 1,650 jobs were posted last year, ranging from 4-16 months in length 58% of our students obtained a 4-month position, and 42% of students obtained work terms of 8-16 months $22.50 The average salary for our students per hour 650 Approximately 650 employer partners regularly post jobs with ECCS Engineering Co-op Career Services is a joint venture between the McMaster Engineering Society (MES) and the Faculty of Engineering. ECCS is located in the John Hodgins Engineering Building (JHE A214). We are available Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm. Drop by or give us a call at (905) 525-9140 ext. 22571 or email engcar@mcmaster.ca What are employers saying? Once again, McMaster comes through for us at the Region of Peel. We will continue to hire, foster and mentor McMaster co-op students in our workplace. Looking forward to another successful term. Denis Lefebvre Region of Peel Who hires our co-op students?
- 10. 10 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future McMaster’s undergraduate Engineering program, with a common first year, allows students to explore all of our degree path options before choosing a focus discipline. During the first year of study, Engineering students develop a solid foundation in math and science, and are able to build a personal network of peers before moving to their level two specializations. McMaster’s supportive learning environment includes: • A director of Engineering I, course coordinator, academic advisors, and specially trained teaching assistants • The student-run McMaster Engineering Society (MES) • Dedicated first year Academic Advisors • Engineering Co-op and Career Services Common First Year At McMaster, Engineering students take a common Level I program with the following courses: • General Chemistry (CHEM 1E03) • Engineering Design and Graphics (ENGINEER 1C03) • Engineering Mathematics (MATH 1ZA3, 1ZB3, 1ZC3) • Introductory Mechanics (PHYSICS 1D03) • Engineering Computation (ENGINEER 1D04) • Structure and Properties of Materials (MATLS 1M03) • Waves, Electricity, and Magnetic Fields (PHYSICS 1E03) • Engineering Profession and Practice (ENGINEER 1P03) • Safety Training (WHMIS 1A00) Engineering I
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- 12. 12 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future At McMaster University, we are transforming healthcare challenges into a new learning experience with the Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (IBEHS) program. We’re bringing together the best of our top-ranked health sciences and engineering programs into a hands-on, project-based program with a strong focus on solving real-world problems. The IBEHS program is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that will give students a strong foundation in both engineering and health sciences. Students will have a common first year before choosing to specialize in either engineering or health science and entrepreneurship. 2 degree options based on specialization after first year: • Bachelor of Engineering and Biomedical Engineering (B.Eng.BME) with a specialization in: Civil Chemical Electrical Engineering Physics Materials Mechanical Mechatronics or Software • Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences in Health Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship (B.H.Sc.) Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences NEW PROGRAM
- 13. McMaster Engineering Program Guide 2016 13 IBEHS has a project-based approach The Health Solutions Design Projects course will cover topics in engineering ethics and professionalism, design and graphics, and several engineering sciences with the key challenge being a series of biomedical-related design projects. This course is the first in a stream of integrated learning projects that flow through the program. Beginning in Level II, students will pursue either an Engineering or Health Sciences degree. Examples of interdisciplinary projects for first year IBEHS students could include groups working together to design and produce a better device for hip replacements or finding a way for a person with severe arthritis to pump gas into a car. Potential Careers Graduates of this program will be uniquely positioned for careers in the biomedical engineering, biotechnology, and health and biomedical science sectors of the economy. They will also remain well-positioned for careers that fall within the spectrum of their engineering or health sciences discipline. They will be well equipped to pursue further studies in graduate research or professional health sciences careers, such as medicine, or take on entrepreneurship opportunities. Please see page 31 for admissions details.
- 14. 14 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future Experiential education provides students with hands-on learning opportunities beyond the traditional lecture style format. Undergraduate Research Opportunities Students considering a future career in research may choose to ‘test the water’ and experience first-hand working in a research lab. McMaster Engineering’s summer research program allows an undergraduate student to work under the supervision of a faculty member. Living Learning Community (LLC) McMaster’s Residence Life Office has partnered with the Faculty of Engineering to offer a residence community focused on Innovation and Society. First year engineers in the Innovation and Society LLC have access to programming geared towards engineers while living in a community that fosters the interdisciplinary relationships that help our students thrive. Opportunities specific to engineers will include engineering-focused field trips, academic skills support, faculty visits in residence, career planning groups and a formalized mentorship program. Experiential Learning THE GERALD HATCH CENTRE FOR ENGINEERING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING The three-storey, 28,000-square-foot building will be a hub for several engineering teams, clubs, societies, student support services and collaborative workspace. The centre will provide a space for the Faculty’s 5,000 undergraduate engineering students to collaborate on projects and share ideas to support work being done inside and outside the classroom.
- 15. McMaster Engineering Program Guide 2016 15 Engineering Programs Near the completion of Engineering I, students select one of the following programs to begin in Level II: • Chemical Engineering (page 16) • Chemical Engineering Bioengineering (page17) • Civil Engineering (page 18) • Computer Engineering (page 19) • Electrical Engineering (page 20) • Engineering Physics (page 21) • Materials Science and Engineering (page 22) • Mechanical Engineering (page 23) • Mechatronics Engineering (page 24) • Software Engineering (page 25) • Software Engineering (Embedded Systems) (page 26) • Engineering Management (page 27) • Engineering Society (page 28) Program Options All engineering specializations are eligible to be a part of the co-op program. In addition, students may wish to apply for the Engineering Management (page 27) or Engineering Society (page 28) programs. These five-year programs provide the complete curriculum of a fully-accredited engineering degree while allowing students the opportunity to expand their educational experience through additional courses outside the Faculty of Engineering. A strong focus is placed on communications-based and interdisciplinary coursework through courses inside and outside the Faculty of Engineering. Beyond First Year
- 16. 16 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Chemical Engineering is heavily involved in various industries that interest me.This includes food processing, pharmaceuticals, and water filtration. Like other streams, it is always cool to see things you’ve learned about being used in the real world. Matthew Ferguson Graduating Year: 2019 Chemical Engineering and Society Chemical Engineering uses the basic principles of chemistry, math, physics, biology and economics to design, operate and troubleshoot processes used to manufacture materials, develop energy sources and create new products from the nanoscale to automobiles. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • A strong foundation in the basic sciences • Problem solving, team, self-assessment and lifelong learning skills • An understanding of the concerns of real industrial clients WHERE YOU’LL GO: • Process and refine fuels (gasoline, natural gas, propane) • Develop sustainable energy systems • Resolve environmental problems RESEARCH AREAS: • Energy production and energy systems • Biological interface engineering and nanotechnology • Water and wastewater treatment
- 17. McMaster Engineering Program Guide 2016 17 After spending 3 years here at Mac Eng, I can say that it is the right place for me because the community, faculty and student body provide such a good learning and social experience for students. Ugonwa Echendu Graduating Year: 2018 Chemical Engineering Bioengineering CHEMICAL ENGINEERING BIOENGINEERING Chemical Engineering Bioengineering combines the core chemical engineering undergraduate curriculum with courses from the biological sciences and bioengineering. These unique skills will allow graduates from this program to make significant contributions to the growing fields of biotechnology and bioengineering. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • A strong foundation in chemical and biological sciences • Bioengineering • Biomaterials WHERE YOU’LL GO: • Pharmaceutical products with eco-friendly processes • Biocompatible biomedical devices • Efficient and improved food and beverage production methods RESEARCH AREAS: • Biomaterials • Regenerative medicine • Tissue engineering
- 18. 18 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future CIVIL ENGINEERING Civil Engineering is the technology of planning for, and safely designing, constructing, maintaining, and rehabilitating community infrastructure. Civil engineers design and construct many facilities that are critical to our society. What I love about my stream is how real it is. Civil Engineering students take courses on materials like steel and concrete which are used to construct buildings, bridges, hydro dams, highways, sewer systems, and more. Moreover, we look at the environmental impacts civilization has on our world both locally and globally. Mike Sucharda Graduating year: 2017 Civil Engineering Management WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Analysis and design of buildings and bridges • Water quality engineering • Materials analysis and design (steel, concrete, masonry, wood) WHERE YOU’LL GO: • Design and construction of buildings and infrastructure systems • Earthquake engineering • Environmental and water resources engineering RESEARCH AREAS: • Mitigation of damage due to earthquake, blast and other extreme load situations • Watershed planning and stormwater management • Energy harvesting from wastewater
- 19. McMaster Engineering Program Guide 2016 19 COMPUTER ENGINEERING Computer Engineering is the field that studies the science and technology of design, implementation and validation of both hardware and software components of computing systems. I buy into the idea of experiential learning and applying what I’ve learnt in class to highly advanced and hands-on teams such as the McMaster Engineering EcoCAR 3 team. Jamal Habash Graduating Year: 2020 Computer Engineering Society WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Computer organization and architecture • Algorithms and data structure • Digital signal processing and computer networking WHERE YOU’LL GO: • Medical devices and telecommunications • Computer systems and consumer electronics • Automotive industries RESEARCH AREAS: • Medical instrumentations and robotics • Automotive embedded systems • Communications and networking
- 20. 20 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Electrical Engineering involves the design of devices and systems that employ the flow of electrons to achieve useful purposes. It encompasses electrical power generation and distribution, robotics, electronics, wired and wireless communications, optoelectronics, signal processing, computers, radar, medical imaging and many other technologies. I really wanted to understand how modern technology works, and Electrical Engineering provided me the technical knowledge to learn and understand the technology. Rahul Devnani Graduating year: 2017 Electrical Engineering WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Properties of materials • Biomedical electronics • Optical communication components and devices WHERE YOU’LL GO: • Power systems design • Control systems engineering • Telecommunications design RESEARCH AREAS: • Biomedical engineering • Microelectronics • Power engineering
- 21. McMaster Engineering Program Guide 2016 21 ENGINEERING PHYSICS In Engineering Physics, we create advanced materials, devices and systems based on our fundamental understanding of physics. Our faculty and students are pushing the envelope of new technologies to solve the grand challenges of the future such as energy supply, human health, and information and communications technologies. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Nano- and micro-device engineering • Energy systems and nuclear engineering • Photonics WHERE YOU’LL GO: • Biomedical engineering • Microelectronics and optical engineering • Renewable energy RESEARCH AREAS: • Nanoscience and nanotechnology • Biosensing • Photovoltaic systems (solar cells) Engineering Physics makes you think outside of the box and gives you the tools to learn efficiently in all sorts of different environments. It covers the fundamentals of every engineering discipline, so it becomes much easier to pick up new topics. Matt Vukovic Graduating year: 2017 Engineering Physics Management
- 22. 22 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING Materials offers a different perspective on solving almost any engineering challenge. Every other discipline needs materials to do their job, so I get to learn about a variety of applications and innovations by studying the materials innovation behind them. Erik Korber Graduating Year: 2017 Materials Science and Engineering Materials Science and Engineering students study the conversion of natural substances into products for structural, microelectronics, optical, and biomedical use by using chemical and physical methods. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Polymers • Nanomaterials • Metallurgy WHERE YOU’LL GO: • Biomaterials • Transportation systems • Energy production (nuclear, fuel cells) RESEARCH AREAS: • Organic polymer electronics • Polymer fuel cells and systems • Nano-engineering and thin films
- 23. McMaster Engineering Program Guide 2016 23 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Mechanical Engineering uses the principles of physics and mathematics to conceive, research, design, manufacture, test, control and maintain a wide variety of mechanical systems. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Manufacturing and materials • Mechanics and design • Thermal-fluid sciences WHERE YOU’LL GO: • Biomechanical engineering • Renewable energy • Equipment design and manufacturing RESEARCH AREAS: • Vibration analysis • Biomechanics • Engine performance controls I was very drawn to the amazing community, beautiful campus, and the support upper year Engineering students provided me even before I chose Mac Eng in my grade 12 year. Eva Bracho Graduating year: 2018 Mechanical Engineering Management
- 24. 24 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING Mechatronics Engineering is a modern discipline that transcends the boundaries between embedded systems, mechanical, electrical and computer engineering. I really wanted to be a part of such a fantastic environment. When I actually came to McMaster, it was beyond what I had ever expected. Haleigh Longo Graduating Year: 2018 Mechatronics Engineering WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Electro-mechanical systems design • Control systems • Automation WHERE YOU’LL GO: • Robotic surgery • Manufacturing • Plant control (chemical pharmaceutical industry) RESEARCH AREAS: • Robotics • Microcontrollers • Electro-mechanical devices
- 25. McMaster Engineering Program Guide 2016 25 Computing is used to solve problems, manage information, create smart products, explore the world, and connect to other people. Software engineers master the fundamentals of engineering like their colleagues, but specialize in the design and development of computer systems and software. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Efficient human/computer interfaces • Economically viable software product lines • Software interfaces for team projects WHERE YOU’LL GO: • Biomedical field • Computer system development • Power, chemical, or automotive industry RESEARCH AREAS: • Software development • Biomedical engineering • Power systems Multiple people have complimented me for not being a ‘typical engineer’ and I think McMaster Engineering’s Software Society program is partially to thank for that. Being considerate and mindful while practicing engineering is important, especially as we continue to be a more connected world. Graeme Crawley Graduating year: 2020 Software Engineering Society SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
- 26. 26 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future Embedded systems perform one or more predefined tasks, usually with very specific requirements. Since the system is dedicated to specific tasks, software engineering can optimize it, reducing the size and cost of the product. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Electrical power and electronics • Physical interfacing of digital and analogue electronics with the computer • Software design for embedded systems and digital signal processors WHERE YOU’LL GO: • Automotive industry (digital dashboard, advanced stability control) • Cell tower control software • Aeronautics (GPS, instrumentation) RESEARCH AREAS: • Discrete-event systems • Software development • Microcontrollers SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (EMBEDDED SYSTEMS)
- 27. McMaster Engineering Program Guide 2016 27 Three integrated Engineering Management courses merge the technical and business perspectives and teach skills such as effective business communication, team building, project management, creative group processes, and innovation management. Discussions include how companies develop technical products while providing benefits to their customers and financial return to the firm. The capstone course requires students to work on a major project with a local company or startup to offer comprehensive solutions using technical and business skills. ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT I have always seen myself in managerial roles and this program allows me to prepare myself for such roles through an immersion in core business courses. Carmen Bracho Graduating Year: 2018 Mechanical Engineering Management WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Acquire both business and engineering skills; thus becoming highly valued by employers • Have expanded career choices, particularly in management positions • Are able to access an accelerated one-year MBA or MEEI WHERE YOU’LL GO: • Project management • Production/operations management • Technical marketing Optional Entrepreneurship Stream Engineering Management students are eligible to apply for an Entrepreneurship Stream in which students take courses in the Master’s of Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation program. In this program, students work to create their own business while acquiring entrepreneurial skills.
- 28. 28 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future ENGINEERING SOCIETY Through Engineering Society I am learning to be a more responsible citizen and engineer and I believe that it will help me in the future when I enter the workforce and take on more responsibility. Mitchell Kurnell Graduating Year: 2018 Engineering Physics Society Completed co-op term at NASA Engineering Society is a five-year program that combines a traditional engineering education with a broader university experience. It builds on the conventional engineering curriculum through a set of core courses that are designed to develop creative, inquisitive, well-rounded, and thoughtful engineers. The Engineering Society program produces engineers that are capable of solving open ended problems they will encounter when working in industry. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Communication and critical thinking skills • Inquiry-based research • Identify the complex interactions between technology, human life and the environment WHERE YOU’LL GO: • Public policy • Consulting • Project management ENGINEERING SOCIETY COURSES • History of Technology • Technology and Society • Preventive Engineering • Society Capstone Design • Inquiry in an Engineering Context (I, II, III)
- 29. McMaster Engineering Program Guide 2016 29 COMPUTER SCIENCE (B.A.Sc.) The Honours Computer Science program offers courses designed to develop students into highly knowledgeable and skilled systems analysts, database specialists, software developers, and system administrators. Additionally, it prepares students for an accelerated master’s degree. The program is built around three core areas: computing fundamentals, software design, and systems. Students are trained in modern systems- orientated topics such as distributed networks, secure, high-performance, and web-based systems. The new Computer Science curriculum takes experiential learning to the next level! In five practice and experience redesigned courses, the emphasis will shift from lectures to lab-based exploration and discovery, including expanded coverage of practical topics such as profiling and tuning and traditional theoretical topics such as operating systems and compilers. These new courses are in addition to the existing final year senior thesis and optional Software Entrepreneurship projects that are chosen and developed by students. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: • Computing fundamentals • Software design • High performance and web based systems WHERE YOU’LL GO: • App development • Software analysis • Computer system development My favourite thing about Computer Science in general is its interdisciplinary nature, in that I can apply my Computer Science degree to solve real-world problems across any industry.The Computer Science curriculum at McMaster University allows me to explore these problems through its flexible curriculum. Alyssia M. Jovellanos Graduating year: 2019 Computer Science Winner of the Student of Vision ABIE Award
- 30. 30 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B.Tech.) The Walter G Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology offers the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) program in response to the needs of today’s innovation-based industries. You’ll earn a B.Tech. Degree from McMaster University, as well as an Advanced Technology Diploma and Business Management Certificate from Mohawk College. On top of this, you’ll complete 12 months of paid co-op work experience as a mandatory program requirement. Employers have asked for graduates who are versatile, innovative, and ready to hit the ground running in an evolving industry. For this reason, B.Tech. students learn in three dimensions – they study theory and management practices in lectures, gain hands-on skills in labs, and experience the engineering industry first-hand during one 4-month and one 8-month co-op work term: www.Learningin3D.ca BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY STREAMS: Automotive and Vehicle Technology Biotechnology Process Automation Technology WHAT YOU’LL LEARN • Design, operation and manufacturing of advanced combustion, hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles • Work with CAD for component and system design and the use of simulation tools • Mechatronics, advanced electronics, control systems • Genetic engineering • Cell biology, molecular and microbiology, analytical instrumentation • Bio processing • Develop analytical and design skills • Specialized knowledge in sensors, instruments, actuators, industrial networks • Process control, SCADA, programming, robotics WHERE YOU’LL GO • Mechanical Designer • Industrial Engineer • Project Manager or Project Engineer • Production Supervisor • Quality Assurance Specialist • Manager of Clinical Marketing • Control Systems Engineer • SCADA Integrator • Process Engineer
- 31. McMaster Engineering Program Guide 2016 31 Requirements - Top 6 Grade 12 U/M courses including: Program OUAC Code Required Courses Supplementary Application Engineering ME or MEC (co-op option) ENG 4U – English MCV 4U – Calculus SCH 4U – Chemistry SPH 4U – Physics Yes – Supplementary Application due mid February Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences MEH or MEI (Co-op option) ENG 4U – English MCV 4U – Calculus SCH 4U – Chemistry SPH 4U – Physics SBI 4U – Biology Yes – Supplementary Application due mid February Computer Science MC or MCC (co-op option) ENG 4U – English MCV 4U – Calculus 2 of: ICS 4U – Computer Science SPH 4U – Physics SCH 4U – Chemistry SBI 4U – Biology SES 4U – Earth and Space TEJ 4M – Computer Engineering No Supplementary Application Bachelor of Technology MAT (Automotive Vehicle Technology) MTT (Biotechnology) MPT (Process Automation Technology) ENG 4U – English MCV 4U – Calculus SCH 4U – Chemistry SPH 4U – Physics No Supplementary Application * Candidates with 2 of 3 required science Steps to Applying By January 15, 2017 Applications to Engineering I and Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences on www.ouac.on.ca Late January, 2017 Email invitation from KIRA Talent describing the video interview in more detail. Supplementary application OPENS (2 week duration) Mid-February, 2017 Supplementary applications CLOSES (exact date TBD) By January 15, 2017 Apply to Computer Science on www.ouac.on.ca By January 11, 2017 Apply to Bachelor of Technology on www.ouac.on.ca Admissions
- 32. 32 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future McMaster Entrance Awards Final Admission Average to Program Value Number Available McMaster President’s Award 95%+ $2500 Unlimited McMaster Honour Awards 90%-94.99% $1000 Unlimited 85%-89.99% $750 Unlimited For full details on Entrance Awards, please visit sfas.mcmaster.ca/entrance.html Engineering Scholarships HATCH SCHOLARSHIPS Two (2) scholarships valued at $32,000 (over four years) *One scholarship to be awarded to an Indigenous student DEAN’S EXCELLENCE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS Twenty-four (24) scholarships valued at $7,500 each Four (4) scholarships valued at $10,000 each Fourteen (14) scholarships valued at $7,500 each for IBEHS students For additional information regarding McMaster Engineering scholarships, eligibility criteria, and application process, please visit: www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future/schol.html Scholarships
- 33. McMaster Engineering Program Guide 2016 33 Even just visiting McMaster, you can tell that everyone here is passionate about the Engineering community.That passion translates to people supporting one another, and working really hard to improve our community through clubs, teams, and our engineering society. That’s the kind of people I wanted to be surrounded by. Hannah McPhee Graduating Year: 2019 Engineering Physics Hatch Scholarship Recipient 2013 HATCHSCHOLARSHIPS two offered at $32,000 DEAN’ S EXCELLENCE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS DEAN’SEXCELLENCEENTRANC E SCHOLARSHIPS RESEAR CHSCHOLARSHIPS UNDERG RADUATESUMMER * 4offered 24offered $10,000 $5,000 100offered
- 34. 34 www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future OPEN HOUSE MAY@MAC Saturday, May 13, 2017 ENGINEERING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND Saturday, May 13 to Sunday, May 14, 2017 ‘A DAY IN THE LIFE’ SHADOW DAY Wednesday, March 15, 2017 Thursday, March 16, 2017 WOMEN IN ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE DAY Friday, February 3, 2017 MARCH BREAK TOURS Monday, March 13, 2017 Tuesday, March 14, 2017 Friday, March 17, 2017 Upcoming Events Wednesday, January 25, 2017 Wednesday, March 29, 2017 ONLINE CHAT SESSIONS
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