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Founded in 1958, McMaster’s Faculty of Engineering is

After the first year, students will choose from one of the widest ranges of

committed to identifying new trends in the global engineering

engineering program options in Canada, some with specializations such

profession and to introducing unique programs to cater to

as nano- and micro- devices, nuclear engineering and energy systems,

these trends such as Electrical and Biomedical Engineering

photonics, aerodynamics and bioengineering; all with co-op options and

or Mechatronics.

most with a Management, Society or International Studies option.

We provide our students with a learning environment that

The Faculty of Engineering has distinguished itself internationally

includes internationally-renowned faculty, top notch facilities

for innovative educational programming and research. Its numerous

and a supportive, friendly environment in which to grow and

institutes, centres and laboratories are collaborating on hundreds of

develop into well-rounded engineers. Our common first-year

research projects with the public and private sectors.

program (Engineering I) allows students the chance to gain a better understanding of different engineering disciplines and to discover where their interests and abilities lie, while developing a strong foundation in mathematics and sciences.

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Engineering Student Services

Engineering I

We have an Engineering I office, with a director, course

Are you still uncertain about which engineering discipline

coordinator and an academic advisor dedicated to

is best suited to you? McMaster’s Engineering I program is

helping students make a smooth transition to university

common for all first-year engineering students.

and achieve success in engineering. The services and

By the end of your first year, you will be well-equipped to make

programs available for Engineering I students include: small tutorial/lab groups Engineering Co-op and Career Services our new Elliptical Computer Lab, dedicated exclusively to Engineering I an active Women in Engineering program the student-run McMaster Engineering Society (MES) support services to assist first-year engineers

an informed decision and select the engineering discipline you wish to pursue. If you have a strong admission average you may be offered “Free Choice.” This guarantees you a choice of disciplines in Level II (dependent upon successful completion of Level I Engineering). Please note: “Free Choice” does not apply to our Electrical and Biomedical Engineering, Management, Society or International Studies programs.

McMaster’s Engineering I students take courses from other

Engineering Scholarships

faculties to encourage a greater understanding and appreciation

McMaster offers engineering-specific entrance and

an individual’s strengths and interests in other areas such as

in-course scholarships, such as the Hatch entrance

philosophy, music, languages, social sciences and history.

award or the Shad Valley Alumni award. See www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future/schol.html for more details.

of the world in which we live. These electives often relate to

Computer Science I The Department of Computing and Software, in the Faculty of Engineering, offers two four-year Bachelor of Applied Science programs in Honours Computer Science and Honours Business Informatics. Students enter a common first year in Computer Science, before specializing in Level II. The program is structured around three core areas: programming, software design and systems-oriented courses.

This philosophy ensures that our students understand the fundamentals and gives them a key advantage in today’s job

McMaster’s Faculty of Engineering is committed to identifying new trends in the global engineering profession, and to introducing unique programs to cater to these trends. Our engineering programs rank amongst the best in North America and are taught by

market. Students are trained in modern systems-oriented topics, such as distributed, networked, secure, high performance and web-based systems.

Bachelor of Technology I

professors who are recognized around the globe for

Do you like science, math, computers and business? Do you

their expertise and reputation.

learn best by doing? Want a great job when you graduate?

The McMaster-Mohawk Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) program offers a four-year program that combines classroom study, labs and workplace training. Earn both a university degree from McMaster and an advanced college diploma from Mohawk. Taking both technology and management courses, plus two co-op placements, will help prepare you for a career right out of school.

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Level I Program

Options Beyond Level I

Note: The value of a particular course is

At the end of Engineering I, students select one of the following programs:

indicated by the last digit of the course code (e.g. 1A03 = 3 units) Total = 37 Units Required: 31 units (see course descriptions) Electives: 6 units

Chemical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Mechatronics

Chemical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Engineering

& Bioengineering Civil Engineering: Water/Environment Civil Engineering: Structural/Geotechnical

Electrical & Biomedical Engineering Engineering Physics Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Software Engineering Software Engineering (Embedded Systems) Software Engineering (Game Design)

Students may also choose one of the five-year program options such as Management, Society or International Studies. These unique programs have received wide recognition for the value they add to a core Bachelor of Engineering undergraduate degree.

Note: Management, Society or International Studies options are not available to students in the Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering, Electrical & Biomedical Engineering, Software

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Engineering (Embedded Systems) or Software Engineering (Game Design) programs.

Level I Course Descriptions Chemistry 1E03

Engineering 1D04

Mathematics 1ZB3

General Chemistry for Engineering I

Engineering Computation

Engineering Mathematics II - A

An introduction to chemical principles for

Development and analysis of simple algorithms.

The definite integral, techniques of

engineering students including reactivity,

Implementation of algorithms in a computer

integration, parametrized curves,

bonding, structure, energetics and

programming language. Design and testing of

polar coordinate, applications.

electrochemistry.

computer programs.

Engineering 1A00

Engineering 1P03

Mathematics 1ZC3

Safety Training

Introduction to Professional Engineering

Partial derivatives, multiple integrals,

This course provides first-year engineering

Introduction to professional engineering including

complex numbers, vector spaces, systems

students with an introduction to safety guidelines

ethics, health and safety, roles and responsibilities

of linear equations, matrices, determinants,

for McMaster. Topics will include acceptable

to society, engineering communication, design

introduction to mathematical software.

safety conduct, positive safety attitudes and

skills and group design projects.

practices in laboratories and Workplace Hazardous

Materials Science 1M03

Physics 1D03

Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) training.

Engineering Mathematics II - B

Introductory Mechanics

Course delivery: Web modules

Structure and Properties of Materials

Explores statics, kinematics, Newtonian

Engineering 1C03

An introduction to the structure of both

dynamics and energy.

crystalline and amorphous solids; the physical

Physics 1E03

Engineering Design and Graphics

and chemical basis for properties exhibited by

Graphical visualization and communication;

materials; an overview of material properties

technical sketching, 2D and 3D computer-aided

including mechanical, electrical, magnetic

design; use of solid modeling software.

and thermal behaviour.

Mathematics 1ZA3

Waves, Electricity and Magnetic Fields Oscillations and waves, interference; electrostatics, electric potential, circuit elements; magnetic fields.

Engineering Mathematics I Differential calculus, sequences and series, vectors and the geometry of space.

Typical Engineering Timetable – Term I Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Math 1ZA3 (Lecture)

Math 1ZA3 (Lecture)

Chemistry 1E03 (Bi-weekly lab)

Math 1ZA3 (Lecture)

Chemistry 1E03 (Lecture)

Chemistry 1E03 (Lecture)

Math 1ZA3 (Tutorial)

Engineering 1C03 (Lecture)

8:30 am 9:30 am 10:30 am

Engineering 1C03 (Tutorial)

11:30 am 12:30 pm 1:30 pm 2:30 pm 3:30 pm

Physics 1D03 (Lecture) Engineering 1P03 (Tutorial) Elective 1

Physics 1D03 (Lecture)

Physics 1D03 (Lecture)

Engineering 1P03 (Lecture)

Elective 1

Engineering 1C03 (Lab)

Physics 1D03 (Bi-weekly lab)

Engineering 1P03 (Lecture)

Chemistry 1E03 (Lecture) Elective 1

4:30 pm Term II Courses: Engineering 1D04, Math 1ZB3 & 1ZC3, Materials 1M03, Physics 1E03, Elective 2 Note: Economics 1B03 is required (as an elective) for students interested in the Engineering & Management option.

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Engineering Co-op & Career Services

Integrated Work Learning Experiences – Engineering Co-op Program All McMaster Engineering programs include the co-op option. You decide whether or not the co-op option is for you; you may opt-in at any point until your final year of study. To achieve the co-op designation, you must complete a minimum of 12 months of work experience prior

The Benefits 1. Flexibility Once registered for the co-op program, you decide how to coordinate your time commitment: three summer terms (four months each) one summer term (four months) plus one fall/winter term (eight months) one 12-16 month consecutive term

Employment experiences enhance career development and full-time employment opportunities upon graduation. Through completing co-op work terms, you will learn to identify your strengths, interests and the way in which you can best contribute to an organization. You will also be in a stronger position to seek full-time employment upon graduation as a result of your co-op

to the beginning of the final academic term of

2. Preparation

experience. Some organizations only hire

your undergraduate degree.

A mandatory, eight-hour preparation

from their co-op pool. Some of our current

course gives you all the tools you need to

employers include:

The mandate of the Engineering Co-op & Career Services is to: connect students with employers

successfully compete for co-op positions.

ATS

Imperial Oil

3. Service

Bell Canada

Johnson &

A dedicated Engineering Co-op & Career

Cami Automotive

Johnson Medical

Services staff member will work with you

City of Hamilton

Products

through each step of the co-op process;

Arcelor-Mittal

from the identification of employment opportunities, to résumé and interview skills

equip students with tools and resources to enhance employability manage experience-related programs for undergraduate students

Dofasco Evertz

Motorola Canada Ontario Power Generation

(practice and preparation), to work site

Microsystems

Petro-Canada

visits once you are on your work term.

General Electric

Redknee Inc.

4. Paid Experience Need we say more? You will gain hands-on practical experience, begin to develop a strong network and earn excellent pay for each work term.

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5. Employment

Canada Hatch Canada Honda Canada Manufacturing

Research In Motion (RIM) Siemens Canada Stackpole Ltd.

Hydro One

L-3 Wescam

IBM Canada

Xerox Canada

Engineering & Management

Engineering & Management is a unique five-year program that integrates all the learning of a fully accredited engineering degree with the core learning of a fully accredited business degree, plus courses which mobilize the synergies of the engineering/business combination. The program provides an interesting and challenging educational experience, an expanded range

Program Structure In addition to the courses required for their specific engineering disciplines, Engineering & Management students study the following:

of career options and a competitive edge in the employment market.

Business & Economics

Entry into Program

15 courses in total Accounting (2)

Human Resources (1)

Students enter Engineering & Management at the beginning of second-year,

Business Analysis (1)

Marketing (2)

after successful completion of Engineering I. Entry is by competitive

Business Strategy (1)

Organizational Behaviour (1)

application, based upon grade point average in Engineering I. Students

Economics (3)

Electives (2)

must have completed Economics 1BO3 (Introduction to Microeconomics)

Finance (2)

in first-year with a minimum grade of ‘C’.

Integrated Engineering & Management Courses

Possible Careers

4 courses in total

project managers

entrepreneurs

These courses combine technical and business

business analysts

production/operations

considerations and teach skills such as effective business

marketing specialists

management

consultants

communication, team building and project management.

Management courses use real life case studies of technical products (e.g. BlackBerry, smartphones, iPods or jet

Why Engineering & Management? acquire both business and engineering skills opportunities to complete an accelerated, one-year MBA expanded career opportunities

airliners) to analyze how companies develop products which benefit the customer and provide positive financial return. The capstone course requires students to work in a team, collaborating on a major project with a local business or business start-up, in which students contribute to the solution of a technical/business problem.

highly valued by employers potential of premium salary in first job

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Engineering & Society

Why Engineering & Society?

Program Structure

Possible Careers

Students take all discipline-specific

Most employers are looking for engineers

engineering courses of a regular four-year

who are competent in more than their

There are many unique features and

program over five years, interspersed with

technical area. Being able to communicate,

advantages to this program, including:

elective courses focused on a central theme

both in writing and orally, and to think broadly

or subject area. Students may obtain a minor

and critically are highly valued skills in the

in their chosen area with some additional

working world. Our graduates are working

acquiring a multi-disciplinary education

coursework. Examples of focus areas

for a wide variety of employers including:

exploring the human side of engineering

include: geography, languages, business,

3M

developing self-directed learning and

drama, music or philosophy.

Bell

meeting industry’s need for broadly-educated engineers

independent research skills investigating the complex interactions between technology and society.

Focus of Study In addition to the focus elective courses, all students take a common set of Engineering & Society courses: Technology and Society History of Technology Preventive Engineering: Environmental Perspectives Society Capstone Design Inquiry in an Engineering Context (three courses over four years).

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Arcelor Mittal Dofasco Engineers Without Borders Environment Canada GE Zenon IBM Global Services Ontario Power Generation Proctor & Gamble.

Engineering & International Studies

This new program will train future engineers who are better able to understand the complexities associated with global project management.

Students in this stream will develop an understanding of, and a sensitivity to the different cultural, political, religious and historical backgrounds of potential collaborators. They will also obtain additional technical training in areas that are particularly important in international settings, such as international project management and supply chain management.

Program Structure

Possible Careers Graduates of this program are ideally suited to work for private and public industries, as well as government and non-government agencies. Career options are diverse and usually involve a global focus in positions such as: project managers international collaborators sustainability experts.

Students take all discipline-specific engineering courses of a regular four-year program over five years, interspersed with courses in anthropology, history, political science, religious studies, as well as international project management and supply chain management. Students also participate in inquiry courses in which they will explore global issues in great depth.

Why Engineering & International Studies?

The effects of globalization have been profound. It is not unusual to find, for example, complex systems designed by dispersed North American and European teams, manufactured in China, programmed using software developed in Russia, sold in South America, with technical support from India. In such an environment, an engineer must be able to function in a multitude of cultural settings and be able to coordinate widely dispersed and heterogeneous teams. In an age of just-in-time manufacturing, the engineers must also be able to schedule manufacturing processes in a manner that accounts for costs and delays in the delivery of components. The Engineering & International Studies program is designed to help develop engineers with these capabilities.

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Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineers use the basic principles of chemistry, mathematics, physics, biology and economics to design, operate and troubleshoot processes that are used to: manufacture materials, develop the energy sources that power our vehicles, and heat our homes, and create new products from the nanoscale to automobiles.

Did You Know... we have recently renovated our

undergraduate laboratory facilities undergraduate students are active in raising

money and preparing activities for cancer patients at the local Children’s Hospital our students participate in the annual

ChemE Car competition, matching universities across North America in designing a car run entirely by chemical reactions we are one of the smaller departments in

the Faculty, with class sizes that average between 50 and 65 in the upper years; this allows for strong interaction between the students and the professors?

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Focus of Study

Possible Careers

Students in the Chemical Engineering

Graduates of the Chemical Engineering

program will develop:

program work in a variety of areas. Examples

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 skills in computer programming and applications.

of positions held include: utilities management engineer quality control engineer marketing manager process automation engineer procurement engineer plant manager product design engineer.

Some graduates have continued with their education, many have pursued degrees in: law teacher’s college graduate school medicine.

Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering

Focus of Study

Possible Careers

In addition to the regular Chemical Engineering program, students in

Graduates from this unique program will be extremely

Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering study:

versatile, having opportunities in chemical engineering and

biology

unique opportunities in Canada’s growing biotechnology

human anatomy and physiology

industry. Our graduates will participate in the development

biochemistry of macromolecules

of better, more compatible biomedical devices, more

cellular and molecular biology the application of biological processes through courses in bioseparations and bioreactors.

Technical electives in fourth and fifth years include courses in: biomaterials and tissue engineering biological wastewater treatment

efficacious pharmaceuticals with fewer side effects, more efficient and improved environmental processes and better methods for the production of food and beverages.

They will also be able to work in traditional chemical engineering fields such as petrochemicals, polymers, process control or pulp and paper.

Graduates from the Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering

biological membrane separations

program will have the skills and knowledge of chemical

biosensors

engineers plus unique qualifications in the biological sciences

biological pharmaceutical production.

that will allow them to make significant contributions in the

Note: It is recommended that students interested in the Chemical

growing fields of biotechnology and bioengineering.

Engineering & Bioengineering program should have completed Biology 4U (or equivalent senior Biology course) in high school, in addition to the standard Engineering I admission requirements.

Our newly updated facilities include expanded computer labs and laboratories in bioengineering fields, such as hemodialysis, fermentation and biomaterials.

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Civil Engineering: Structural/Geotechnical

Focus of Study In the structural/geotechnical stream,

– equipped with AutoCAD and GIS

work-experience in both analysis and design,

software, plus specialized analysis

and real-life examples into a comprehensive

software (accessible 24/7).

is the technology of “Civil Works” – the technology of planning for, safely designing, constructing, maintaining and rehabilitating the infrastructure that will allow Canadian society to function in the 21st century.

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Applied Dynamics Laboratory –

skills to enter this exciting and challenging

the construction of model-scale and

profession. Our undergraduates study:

full-scale building components and the

analysis and design of low and high rise buildings and bridges computer analysis of structural and geotechnical systems laboratories in geomechanics and structural mechanics analysis and design in various materials (steel, concrete, masonry, wood)

Structural and Geotechnical Engineering

Technology Skills Enhancement Facility

we integrate basic theory, practical

program designed to give you the proper

Some areas of research include mitigation of earthquake, blast and other extreme load damage; and 3D computer simulation of the behaviour of urban infrastructure.

Facilities

foundation design.

use of sophisticated testing equipment in this lab allows future structural and construction engineers to build their expertise. The University’s large scale structural testing equipment has recently been modified thanks to funding provided by the Canadian Foundation for Innovation.

Geotechnical Laboratory – soil compaction, consolidation and soil strength testing equipment to allow students to test classroom theory.

Civil Engineering: Water/ENVIRONMENTAL

Environmental Engineering combines scientific principles, computer modeling and aspects of public policy to create practical solutions for improving the quality of our air, water and soil. Environmental engineers work within a multi-disciplinary context to design systems that minimize the use of materials, energy and water, and maximize the protection of our ecosystems and our built communities.

Possible Careers Our civil engineering graduates will have the scientific background, engineering and design skills, as well as the computer experience to work in a variety of areas.

Graduates work in materials, design and construction; earthquake engineering; planning and public policy;

Focus of Study

investigations and remediation of structures; and enhanced

Civil Engineering offers an environmental stream within its undergraduate programs. In addition to obtaining the fundamental training as a civil engineer, our environmental stream students receive specialized training in environmental engineering through courses in areas such as:

use of new and under-utilized materials. Our graduates excel as problem solvers and leaders in the following sectors: consulting firms private industry

water quality engineering

all levels of government

ecological aspects of environmental engineering

education

bioprocess engineering

non-profit agencies

environmental impact and sustainability

environmental entrepreneurship.

water and wastewater treatment.

Some of the areas of research are in: planning and design of sustainable communities; solid waste management systems; watershed planning and storm water management.

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Computer Engineering

Computer engineering involves the use of scientific discoveries and practical knowledge in digital circuit technology to create devices and systems that can be

Research

The scope of our Computer Engineering

Members of the Electrical & Computer

program encompasses:

Engineering Department are engaged in leading research in areas such as:

used to benefit people. It encompasses

computer systems

computer hardware, electronics, digital

electronics/hardware

biomedical engineering

communications, multimedia, signal

programming/software

CAD/optimization/simulation

processing, robotics and other related

communications systems

image processing and multimedia

technologies.

instrumentation and control systems

microelectronics

computer architecture and networking.

power engineering

Computer Engineering vs.

Software Engineering

Possible Careers

Computer engineering and software

Computer engineers are currently in demand

engineering involve the use of computing

in Canada, employed in areas such as:

systems and software to develop products.

automotive industry

Software engineering focuses on the

embedded systems for mobile devices

programming of computer systems.

Computer engineering, however, focuses on the joint development of digital hardware and its interaction with software. Thus computer engineers develop computer systems containing both hardware and software.

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Focus of Study

software design wireless and wired communication systems computer networks electronic systems computer hardware design.

signal processing.

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, electronics, wired and wireless communications, optoelectronics, signal processing, robotics, computers, radar, ultrasonic and many other technologies.

Focus of Study

Facilities Electronics, Control and Computer Engineering Laboratory – all new state-of-the-art equipment including: digitizing oscilloscopes programmable logic stations function generators

Students will develop a strong background in mathematics, physics and

microwave network analyzers

communication skills. Students will also be exposed to fundamental courses

electromagnetic anechoic chambers

in other departments such as the properties of materials, biomedical

power electronic research apparatus.

electronics and optical communication components and devices.

Possible Careers Electrical engineering offers an extremely broad background which prepares students for a variety of career opportunities including:

Research The members of the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department are engaged in leading research in areas such as: biomedical engineering

digital systems, analog electronics, microwave and antenna design

microelectronics

power systems design

CAD/optimization/simulation

telecommunication systems design (wireless, wired and fibre optical)

communication systems

control systems

image processing and multimedia

software systems.

signal processing.

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Electrical & Biomedical Engineering

Focus of Study

Possible Careers

McMaster’s unique four-year Electrical &

Graduates from the program may choose

Biomedical Engineering program combines

to directly pursue careers as electrical

a full electrical engineering degree with

engineers or as biomedical engineers in

key courses in the biological sciences.

hospitals and industry, developing new

By the end of the third year, students in the

medical technologies and systems. They

program will have completed all of the

may also choose to pursue further studies as

pre-medicine courses required by the

graduate students in electrical or biomedical

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT),

engineering, neurosciences, medical physics

Research

and for entrance into most Canadian and

and medicine. They could work in areas of

Areas of research within the

American medical schools. At the end of

technological development, such as:

the third year, students may opt to take an

Biomedical engineering is a popular, expanding field that involves the application of science and technology to the solution of problems in medicine and biology. Scientific and technological advances in bio-medicine as well as ongoing development of Canada’s national health care system have generated strong social and economic interest in the development and deployment of biomedical technologies.

department include:

can complete a master’s degree by the end

analysis of cardio-respiratory control

of their fifth year.

implantable biological sensors computational, theoretical and experimental neuroscience in motor, sensory and other neurological systems computer-based systems and techniques for recording and analysing physiological signals medical robotics.

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enriched fourth year program so that they

biomedical imaging and signal processing

wireless environmental or medical sensor systems computer-assisted minimal access or robotic surgery diagnostic imaging including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) patient diagnostic or monitoring instrumentation electronic patient devices for hearing, vision or muscle control.

Engineering Physics

Engineering physics is about the application of modern physics. The behaviour of electrons, photons and neutrons is the key to an array of diverse technologies such as electronics, optical and wireless communications, sensors, lasers and advanced power sources. Quantum mechanics, electromagnetic theory of light, nuclear transitions, electronic band gaps, solar energy; there is no question that engineering physics involves studying interesting concepts. These tools are being used to develop advanced technologies of today and tomorrow.

The Engineering Physics Department regularly ranks as having one of the highest per capita research funding in Canada.

Focus of Study Engineering Physics deals with the application of fundamental physical science to the solution of complex technological problems. Graduates will be well prepared to adapt to the rapid changes in technology that are certain to occur throughout their careers.

The program emphasizes applications in the areas of: lasers and optical communications

Possible Careers Graduates of Engineering Physics have played a key role in the development of many leading edge companies in Canada. Many industry leaders regularly visit to recruit Engineering Physics grads and to keep us up-to-date on the latest developments in their industry.

Engineering Physics grads are valued for their broad backgrounds and have an important role to play in virtually any company utilizing technologies such as: biophotonics nanotechnology laser applications renewable energy nuclear engineering electronics and advanced electronic materials solar cells (photovoltatics).

microelectronic devices nuclear engineering computer systems.

Many undergraduates regularly work in our state-of-the-art facilities either as part of a laboratory group, a senior project, as an intern or as summer researchers hired by the department. Students have the opportunity to specialize in one or more of these areas in the final year of the program. nano- and micro-device engineering nuclear engineering and energy systems photonics engineering.

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Materials Engineering

Materials Engineering studies the chemical and physical methods used to convert natural substances into products for structural, microelectronics, optical and biomedical use. These materials may include metals and alloys, glass, polymers and bio-compatible products and composites.

Focus of Study

Possible Careers

Materials engineers design and utilize

Since materials are used in the production

materials for advanced technological

of essentially everything, materials

applications. Initially, students take a

engineers are employed across a very broad

common core of courses which emphasize

range of industrial sectors including process

basic physical chemistry, thermodynamics

control operations, materials production,

and kinetics, materials structure and

quality-control, consulting and research in:

processing fundamentals. Major emphasis is placed on the relationship of materials properties to processing and to their

materials production (metals, ceramics, polymers and glass) automotive materials and

engineering function for proper materials

transportation systems

selection in engineering design. In upper

aerospace components

years, our undergraduates specialize in: metals and alloys polymers electronic materials nanomaterials.

optical and optoelectronic components recycling and development of environmentally-friendly materials energy production (nuclear, fuel cells, batteries).

Research Areas of research within the department include: discovering more efficient, eco-friendly materials production methods controlling and manipulating the microscopic structure of materials developing new materials for specialized applications.

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Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering is a diverse engineering discipline that relates to nearly all types of physical components, devices and systems; ranging from microscopic gears to giant space stations. Specifically, mechanical engineers use the principles of physics and mathematics to conceive, research, design, manufacture, test, control and maintain a wide variety of mechanical systems such as automobiles, airplanes, automated systems and power plants.

Facilities Our manufacturing laboratories comprise of machine tools, industrial robots, laser measurement systems, dynamic analysis equipment and state-of-the-art software.

Focus of Study

We also have a fully equipped machine shop

Mechanical Engineering is generally divided into three major areas:

designs. Mechanical engineering students

manufacturing and materials

which the students use to prototype their utilize the unique Thermofluids Laboratories,

- the design and development of manufacturing processes

which have two atmospheric wind tunnels,

- the study of the effect of manufacturing processes on materials

single phase and multi-phase flow loops,

mechanics and design - the innovative design of mechanical systems thermal-fluid sciences - the study of liquid and gas flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics and combustion

boiling heat transfer and turbulence facilities with a wide range of instrumentation.

Our mechanical engineering facilities allow us to give our undergraduate students hands-on experience through research on:

Possible Careers

engine performance

Mechanical Engineering is one of the major divisions within engineering, employing one

vibration analysis

out of four engineers. It is involved in nearly all of the physical devices and systems which

robot programming

technology has produced. Career opportunities may include:

motor control

equipment design and manufacturing

heat pump technology

automotive and aerospace engineering

strength of materials and metal cutting.

human factors and biomechanical engineering power generation control systems.

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Mechatronics Engineering

Mechatronics engineering is a modern discipline that transcends the boundaries between embedded systems, mechanical, electrical and computer engineering. It is commonly defined as the discipline that focuses on the design and control of electro-mechanical devices or the integration of electronics, control engineering and mechanical engineering.

Focus of Study

Possible Careers

McMaster has designed this innovative

Our Mechatronics graduates may pursue

program to a balance of mechanical,

careers in:

electrical and software engineering,

robotics

focusing on software controlled

embedded systems

electro-mechanical systems design.

manufacturing

Our Mechatronics program provides a solid foundation in these three disciplines and then exposes students to a suite of innovative mechatronics specific lab-based courses. These courses offer a hands-on

aeronautics power generation and distribution microcontrollers telecommunications.

experience that provides significant advantages in today’s job market.

Research The areas of research in this field are manifold and often involve the integration of various technologies such as: robotics

microcontrollers

software design

control systems

mechanical systems

electrical devices.

automation

electro-mechanical

embedded systems

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devices

Software Engineering

Software Engineering aims to find answers to the many problems that software development projects are likely to meet when constructing large software systems. Such systems are developed by a team involving people from different disciplines and will be modified regularly to meet changing

Possible Careers With a Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering, you may pursue a career in:

requirements. It is a subject that is rapidly moving, which makes it a career

software development

path for continuous learning.

embedded systems

Focus of Study

aircraft simulation game design

Our students study all aspects of engineering in addition to software specific

banking

tasks such as data structures, algorithms and discrete math. Upon completion

automotive industry.

of the program, students will be able to design and document: effective human/computer interfaces maintainable and cost-effective software product lines

Software engineers, like other engineers, have mastered the fundamentals of engineering but specialize in the design, development and maintenance of software systems.

stable software interfaces for large and complex team development projects real-time safety critical systems.

Software engineering students will also learn how to: use logic-based automated development tools systematically inspect and test software develop computer security systems project a computer system's performance write user-friendly, technical documentation.

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Software Engineering (Embedded Systems)

Graduates will be equipped to find employment in the following industries: entertainment electronics (MP3 & DVD players, portable video games, PDAs, watches) automotive industry (car control, car electronics) aeronautics (Global Positioning System, instrumentation)

Focus of Study The Software Engineering (Embedded Systems) program provides, in addition to the fundamentals of Software Engineering, exposure to the elements of embedded systems design such as: electrical power and electronics; physical interfacing of digital and analogue electronics with the computer; and software design for embedded systems and digital signal processors (DSP). This will include hands-on labs that will teach students how to design, document, implement and test embedded systems.

chemical (sensors, laboratory equipment) telecommunications (cell phones, mobile e-mail, satellite receiver).

Embedded software systems touch almost everything we do. Embedded systems provide us with the conveniences and lifestyles that we have all come to expect. In fact, the vast majority of software/computer applications are embedded.

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Software Engineering (Game Design)

The combined Bachelor of Engineering/Master of Engineering in Software Engineering (Game Design) degree complements the core program with a selection of courses which analyze the design and implementation of interactive computer games and data visualization. Upon completion of this undergraduate degree, our students can add a graduate degree by staying for an additional year and completing the Advanced Credit M.Eng degree in virtual systems design.

Possible Careers As well as being considered highly competitive for other software development jobs, graduates will be well-equipped to find employment in: computer gaming testing engineering products in virtual space

Focus of Study This program explores user interfaces, real-time reactive systems, physically accurate simulations and the human aspect of software. The curriculum is designed to give students an understanding of multimedia and an introduction

animation data visualization high-fidelity simulation user-interface design.

to physics, psychology and other areas of importance for the design of interactive games and data visualization. In addition to the focus on game design, this program trains first-rate software engineers who are better equipped to: design world-class user interfaces for any kind of software understand the compromises between simulation accuracy and efficiency communicate with artists and multi-media developers.

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Computer Science I

Level I Program

Computers have become relatively inexpensive to obtain and computer hardware is

Total = 30 Units

transform a piece of hardware into an indispensable tool. In a world that continually

now mass produced. Software applications, the instructions that control the computer,

Required: 15 units

finds new uses for information technology, few disciplines have experienced similar

Electives: 15 units

growth in such a short time and have better prospects for their graduates.

The Faculty of Engineering currently offers two four-year undergraduate Computer Science programs leading to the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree.

After completion of a common first-year program, Computer Science I, students are admitted to Level II in either Honours Computer Science or Honours Business Informatics.

Using computers to solve problems requires practical skills as well as a fundamental understanding of their power and limitations. The computer science curriculum at McMaster goes far beyond the concepts of programming. It places emphasis on the foundations and theory of computer science while exploring discrete mathematics, data structures, algorithms, logic, management of complexity, programming languages and numerical computation.

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Level I Course Descriptions Note: The value of a particular course is indicated by the last digit of the course code (e.g. 1A03 = 3 units)

Note: Computer Science I students interested in entering the Honours Business Informatics program must take Economics 1B03 and 1BB3 as six units of electives.

Computer Science 1FC3

Mathematics 1ZB3

Mathematics for Computing

Engineering Mathematics II – A

Introduction to logic and proof techniques; function, relations and

The definite integral, techniques of integration, parametrized curves,

sets; counting; trees and graphs; concepts are illustrated using

polar coordinate, applications.

computational tools.

Mathematics 1ZC3

Computer Science 1MD3

Engineering Mathematics II – B

Introduction to Programming

Partial derivatives, multiple integrals, complex numbers, vector spaces,

This course is intended to serve as a foundation for students who

systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, introduction to

plan to specialize in Computer Science. It covers abstract data

mathematical software.

models and data structures; virtual memory and memory allocation; advanced programming paradigms; recursion, functional programming, communication protocols; logic, finite-state machines and complexity.

Engineering 1A00

Co-op Option

Safety Training

McMaster's Computer Science programs include an optional co-op

This course provides first-year engineering students with an introduction

stream. Students may register for this option at any point until the

to safety guidelines for McMaster. Topics will include acceptable safety

beginning of their final year of study. Once registered for the co-op

conduct, positive safety attitudes and practices in laboratories and

program, students are required to complete a minimum of 12 months

Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) training.

of work experience to obtain a co-op designation.

Course delivery: Web modules

Some of our recent co-op placements include:

Mathematics 1ZA3 Engineering Mathematics I

CIBC

Motorola

IBM

Microsoft

Scotiabank.

Differential calculus, sequences and series, vectors and the geometry of space.

Typical Computer Science Timetable – Term I Monday 8:30 am

Elective 2

9:30 am

COMP SCI 1MD3 (Lecture)

10:30 am

Tuesday

Thursday COMP SCI 1MD3 (Lecture)

COMP SCI 1MD3 (Lecture)

Elective 2 Elective 2

12:30 pm

Friday COMP SCI 1MD3 (Tutorial)

11:30 am 1:30 pm

Wednesday

Elective 1

Elective 1

Elective 1

Elective 1

2:30 pm

MATH 1ZA3 (Tutorial)

3:30 pm

MATH 1ZA3 (Lecture)

MATH 1ZA3 (Lecture)

4:30 pm

Elective 3

Elective 3

Elective 3

MATH 1ZA3 (Lecture)

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Honours Computer Science McMaster’s Honours Computer Science

One quarter of the courses in Level II, III, and IV

program is structured around three core areas:

are free electives, which allows students to

programming, software design and

take minors in other areas of study. Additionally,

systems-oriented courses. It offers maximum

it prepares students for an accelerated

flexibility in course selection to help students

master’s degree. A rigorous series of courses

develop into highly knowledgeable and skilled

during the first two years provide a solid

programmers, system administrators and

theoretical foundation for challenging practical

IT professionals in organizations of all sizes.

training. This philosophy ensures our students understand the fundamentals and gives them

Possible Careers Computer Science graduates work as: systems analysts & programmers operations managers database developers Web/e-commerce developers information security analysts.

the key advantage in today’s job market.

Honours Business Informatics Business Informatics is the study of the design

development, implementation, operation,

and application of information systems for use

optimization and economic use of information

in business. It lies within the intersection of

and communication systems. The business

Computer Science and Business.

courses are offered by McMaster’s DeGroote

McMaster’s Honours Business Informatics

Business Informatics specialists work in: information system design business process modelling

program involves looking at how people work

Our business informatics graduates meet a

e-business management

and how organizations function, as well as the

strong current need for IT professionals with

financial institutions

design and implementation of IT systems that

skills in business analysis. These specialists

datacenter management.

support their operation. This B.A.Sc. program

are considered interpreters between IT and

combines the cores of computer science and

business administration staff.

business studies with a focus on the planning,

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School of Business.

Possible Careers

McMaster-Mohawk Bachelor of Technology Program

Bachelor of Technology I ww w. m yb t e ch d e g ree. ca

Industry has identified a growing need for employees who possess a wide range of competencies including critical thinking and problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills. Equipped with this blend of skills and abilities, students will be able to market themselves as well-rounded, industry-ready employees. The B.Tech. program combines both technological and management studies so graduates are able to function in various levels – McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering

from shop floor technological situations to liaising with senior levels of

and Mohawk College’s School of Engineering

management. The combination of technology and management courses,

Technology have partnered to establish the Bachelor

along with mandatory co-op experience, helps students learn how to make

of Technology (B.Tech.) program in response to the

technology and management decisions in a business context.

needs of today’s innovation-based organizations.

Students who successfully complete the program will receive a

The four-year Bachelor of Technology program has

Bachelor of Technology degree from McMaster University and an advanced

been designed for students who learn best by doing.

college diploma from Mohawk College in one of three specialties:

It provides a balance of university-level course study

Automotive and Vehicle Technology

and practical experience by applying classroom

Biotechnology

knowledge and theory to real-life situations.

Process Automation Technology.

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Focus of Study

Co-op

Students will enter a fairly common Level I program for the first year.

Gaining relevant co-op experience is an essential part of earning a

Each semester there will be four technical subjects, complemented

B.Tech. degree. This required program component will allow students

by two management courses and one non-technical course for

to gain valuable work experience and career connections. One

personal and professional growth.

four-month work term is completed after the second year of study and

In the B.Tech. program you will: experience labs, practical experimentation and demonstrations participate in projects related to building specific systems gain the ability to make technology and management decisions in a business context

one eight-month work term is completed in the third year of study.

While support and guidance is provided by Engineering Co-op and Career Services to assist students with job searching, résumé writing and interviewing skills, it is ultimately the responsibility of the student to satisfy the co-op program requirement.

The co-op placements are primarily in ‘hands-on’ technology applications and are an integral part of the program.

Visit us online for more information about the Bachelor of Technology programs

www.mybtechdegree.ca

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Automotive and Vehicle Technology

Biotechnology With the theoretical foundation and lab

Process Automation Technology

Learn the skills and theoretical knowledge

experience, you will be ready for areas in

You will learn to integrate hardware

you will need to design and manufacture

genetic engineering and bioprocessing.

and software to design and implement

automotive and vehicle components, systems

The Biotechnology program includes a

automation systems in the manufacturing

and cars of the future.

study of foundation courses in chemistry,

and processing industries.

In this stream, you will learn about the design,

biochemistry, genetics, genetic engineering,

The Process Automation Technology

operation and manufacturing of advanced

cell biology, molecular and microbiology,

program combines a unique

combustion engines, hybrid cars and

analytical instrumentation and bio processing.

multidisciplinary focus which includes

alternative fuel vehicles. You will also learn

There are also advanced courses in

advanced chemical, mechanical, electrical,

about the car of the future with no engine,

areas such as immunology/virology,

electronics and computer engineering

no gasoline, no steering wheel or exhaust.

genomics/proteomics and bioinformatics.

concepts with particular emphasis on the industrial processes.

Possible Careers

Possible Careers

Possible Careers

Automotive and Vehicle Technology

Biotechnology graduates will qualify

Process Automation Technology graduates

graduates could be involved in the

for positions in government, university

can work for companies in various industrial

automotive industry with research and

and industry. They will also strengthen

processing and manufacturing sectors

technology applications related to:

the competitiveness of businesses

related to:

the development of new automotive products and revision of existing ones collaboration in research and development production planning and designing new production processes conducting and developing test procedures

in biotechnology with research and

primary steel

technology applications related to:

chemicals

genetic engineering

petrochemicals

pharmaceuticals

pharmaceuticals

food production

power generation.

analytical and testing services policies and regulations.

automotive product design, manufacturing and quality improvement.

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Level I Course Descriptions ENG TECH 1A00

ENG TECH 1EL3

Safety Training

Electricity & Electronics I

Introduction to safety guidelines,

Introductory course in electricity and

acceptable safety conduct and positive

electronic science. Voltage and current

safety attitudes and practices in laboratories

sources, circuit elements, electronic

and Workplace Hazardous Materials

components, circuit analysis techniques.

Information System (WHMIS).

ENG TECH 1AC3

Mathematics I

Analytical Chemistry

Introductory mathematics course covering

Introduction to laboratory procedures used

pre-calculus concepts, including algebra,

in chemical analysis for classical wet and

trigonometry, complex numbers, exponential

instrumental methods, statistical data treatment,

and logarithmic functions, systems of

gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis,

equations and matrices.

pH measurements, and optical methods.

ENG TECH 1BI3

ENG TECH 1ME3 Mechanics

Biology

Statics and kinematics of particles and rigid

This course provides basic introduction to the

bodies: force vectors; equilibrium; structural

following topics: chemistry of life, cells, genetics,

analysis for trusses, frames and machines;

evolution and diversity, and plant and animal

internal forces; centroids and centres of gravity;

form and function.

friction; axial load, torsion, bending and shear;

ENG TECH 1CH3 Chemistry

stress and strain. Newton’s Second Law; moments of inertia; plane motion.

The Level I program will comprise of 36 units: 18 Technical units: ENG TECH 1CH3, 1CP3, 1EL3, 1MC3, 1MT3, 1PH3 12 Management and Breadth of Learning units: GEN TECH 1CS3, 1FT3, 1HB3, 1TI3 2 Health & Safety and Co-op courses: Eng Tech 1A00, 1EE0 6 units from course list of chosen stream: - Automotive and Vehicle Technology: ENG TECH 1ME3, 1PR3 - Biotechnology: ENG TECH 1AC3, 1BI3 - Process Automation Technology: ENG TECH 1AC3, 1PR3

GEN TECH 1CS3 Communications Skills The purpose of this course is to provide students with the foundations of sound technical

Basic chemical concepts, calculations and

ENG TECH 1MT3

laboratory procedures. Chemical formulae

Mathematics II

principles of style, structure and strategy to a

and equations, chemical stoichiometry,

Introductory calculus; limits, derivatives,

variety of documents.

nomenclature, acids and bases, gases,

integrals and applications. Computer algebra

chemical equilibrium, thermochemistry

software will be used throughout the course.

GEN TECH 1FT3

and thermodynamics, redox reactions

communication skills with emphasis on applying

Financial Systems for Technology Organizations

and electrochemistry.

ENG TECH 1PH3

management of technical units and projects.

ENG TECH 1CP3

Physics Sound, light, kinematics, forces, work,

GEN TECH 1HB3

C++ Programming Introduction to C++ programming. C++ syntax, functions, decision-making, looping, operators, arrays and data structures.

ENG TECH 1E00

energy, fluid and thermal physics.

ENG TECH 1PR3

Introduction to the use of accounting data in the

Human Behaviour in Technology Settings The basic principles of human behaviour

Programming Principles

and organization for application in technical

Project-based course covering computer

organizations and their sub-units.

programming using Visual Basic.

GEN TECH 1TI3

Introduction to the Technology Co-op Program

Object-oriented, event-driven programs

Orientation to Technology Co-op programs

involving decisions, looping, arithmetic

and the workplace, self-assessment and

calculations, string handling and

goal setting, application procedures and

data file handling.

materials, occupational health and safety.

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ENG TECH 1MC3

Year I Bachelor of Technology Program

Technology Inquiry Inquiry focuses on problem definition, formulating questions, researching underlying issues of public concern, and analyzing opposing arguments.

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Regular Campus Tours Campus tours take about 1½ hours and are conducted by McMaster students. The entire campus is covered in the tour including a visit to at least one residence building. Please note: advanced notice of two to three working days is required tours are available Monday to Friday, from October 4 to December 7, 2010 and January 10 to April 5, 2011 tour times are 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. campus tours may be scheduled on some Saturdays with at least one week’s advance notice campus tours are also available throughout the summer, from mid-May to the beginning of August

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or (905) 525-9140 ext. 27174. Bachelor of Technology tours may

campus visit. This will ensure that we have time to make the necessary arrangements for

be requested through btech4u@mcmaster.ca .

you. When you register for your visit you will receive details about start times, location,

Virtual Tour (tours.mcmaster.ca) Unable to visit McMaster in person? Explore our picturesque campus via one of our online tours. You can take a Guided Tour that follows the same route as an in-person walking tour, create a personalized tour or simply explore major campus

where to park, etc. Remember parents and friends are always welcome to join you!

To register for a campus tour, contact the Student Recruitment &

Tour Portal tours.mcmaster.ca

Admissions Office:

hotspots. We also offer a basic version for users with a slower

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Complimentary parking passes will be provided for registered

Special Visit Events

campus tour visitors upon

Fall Preview

March Break

May@Mac

arrival. Please refer to your

October 30, 2010

Monday, March 14 –

Saturday, May 7, 2011

visit display areas and talk

Friday, March 18, 2011

University-wide Open House event

with reps from academic,

regular campus tours

applicants will be sent information

tour booking confirmation e-mail for further details. It is best to enter the campus via the Sterling Street entrance (Central Campus). Directions can be found online at:

www.mcmaster.ca/ welcome/findus.cfm

service areas and student groups in a relaxed and informal Roam Around Session tour the campus

faculty-specific activities available be sure to register in advance as group sizes are limited

in the Spring includes campus bus tours, special facility tours, sample lectures and lab demonstrations, opportunities to speak with professors, staff and students

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