2001-2002 Undergraduate Calendar  Programs
	2001-2002 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR
	Carleton University

Mechanical Engineering Program

Mechanical Engineering by its nature is a highly diversified discipline, encompassing a range of activities from manufacturing processes and design to energy conversion and conservation. The main topic areas of the discipline are solid mechanics and materials, fluid mechanics and thermo-sciences which together provide the breadth necessary for the graduate mechanical engineer.

At Carleton University, students in their final three years in the Mechanical Engineering program will build upon the broad background in engineering developed in the first year common core program. In addition to the continued major emphasis on design, dynamics, thermodynamics and heat transfer, the student can choose elective courses that span a wide range of applied subjects like noise control, energy conversion and power generation, vehicle technology, aerodynamics and flight mechanics, automatic controls, etc., which reflect the wide range of interests of faculty members of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. In addition, the fourth-year student completes a major project on a topic of current interest in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

In select cases, students of high academic standing may be able to coordinate Engineering 88.497 project work with Masters thesis work in such a way that they can complete a M.Eng. program about one year after obtaining their B.Eng. degree. Interested students should consult the Departmental Chair or Supervisor of Graduate Studies near the end of their Third year.

Suggested Engineering Electives

Any course numbered 86/87/88.4xx for which the prerequisite and other nonstraints are satisfied.

Co-operative Industrial Experience Program Option

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering offers a Co-operative Industrial Experience Program Option for eligible students. Upon satisfactory completion of the option, students will receive the designation B.Eng. (Co-operative Industrial Experience Option) on their transcripts. For details, refer to Co-operative Industrial Experience Section.

Spacecraft Design

Aspects of spacecraft design are covered in both the Aerospace Program (Streams A, B and C), and also in the Mechanical Program, therefore both Aerospace and Mechanical students may follow their interests and accommodate this area of study. Mechanical students can achieve this by choosing appropriate electives such as 87.481*, 88.451*, 88.453*, together with a Space related individual project 88.497.

Mechanical Engineering with Concentration in Computer-Integrated Manufacturing

A special concentration in Computer-Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) is available for students with an interest in this area. The concentration is designed to provide an understanding of the issues, concepts and techniques of applying computer technology to design and manufacturing. The concentration consists of the following courses: Year Three: One of Business 42.101*, 42.211*, Year Four: Engineering 91.380* and three of Engineering 87.434*, 88.451*, 88.453*, 88.464*, 88.474*, 88.475*, 94.310*.

The booklet Engineering Program Guide, available from the Faculty Registrarial Services office should be consulted for the appropriate selection of elective choices for this program. Students who wish to follow the CIM concentration should declare their intention at the beginning of the Second year. Those who successfully complete this option will receive the designation "Concentration in Computer Integrated Manufacturing" on their transcripts.

Mechanical

Second Year

 

Mechanical

Third Year

Mechanical

Fourth Year

Note: (a) Selected from available Engineering 86.4xx, 87.4xx or 88.4xx courses

Mechanical-Computer Integrated Manufacturing Option

Third Year

Mechanical - Computer Integrated Manufacturing Option

Fourth Year

Note (a): Selected from available Engineering 86.4xx 87.4xx or 88.4xx courses. Engineering 97.454* is also allowed

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