Overview

• Mechanical engineering is a profession concerned with devices (machines) that perform a variety of tasks involving mechanical work and energy conversion; this includes the conversion of chemical, solar, nuclear or hydraulic energy into mechanical work through various engines and power plants

• In addition to the general mechanical engineering degree, students may take an option in mechatronics in third and fourth year

• Mechatronics is an interdisciplinary field combining mechanical, electrical, computer and systems engineering with the main objective of designing integrated intelligent systems

First-year course overview

Term 1

ENGR 1007 – Engineering Graphic and Design + lab

ENGR 1056 – Applied Mechanics I

CHMI 1006 – Chemistry I + lab*

MATH 1036 – Calculus I**

PHYS 1006 – Introductory Physics I + lab

Term 2

ENGR 1016 – Engineering Communication

ENGR 1057 – Applied Mechanics II

MATH 1037 – Calculus II

MATH 1057 – Linear Algebra I

PHYS 1007 – Introductory Physics II

STAT 2246 – Statistics for Scientists

+ electives (3 cr) complementary or technical. Refer to laurentian.ca/engr for details.

* Students without Grade 12 U-level chemistry or the equivalent must take CHMI 1041 – Chemical Concepts prior to CHMI 1006 – Chemistry I

** Students with a grade of 60% or less in Grade 12 U-level calculus or the equivalent must take MATH 1912 – Elementary Calculus to MATH 1036– Calculus I

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements based on Grade 12 4U/M courses:

• 1 English

• 1 physics

• 1 chemistry

• 1 advanced functions

• 1 of: calculus and vectors, biology, earth & space science or analyzing current economic issues

• 1 other course

• Minimum average of 70%

Employment Prospects

Graduate studies, research and development, government and industry laboratories, design, testing and evaluation, production and manufacturing, operation and maintenance, marketing, sales, management industries including aerospace, automotive, chemical, computers, electronics, fossil and nuclear power, manufacturing, mining, robotics and textiles…

Credit Transfer

Credit transfer opportunities are available from other recognized postsecondary institutions and are typically evaluated on an individual basis. Some fast-tracking opportunities also exist.