Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Co-Op)

University of Guelph

Students in this program obtain a liberal engineering education, which includes a comprehensive core of science, mathematics and engineering science that provides a strong foundation for engineering design and analysis. This foundation enables students to identify and solve engineering problems in the areas of biological, biomedical, computer, engineering systems and computing, environmental, mechanical and water resources. Core subjects, combined with elective opportunities, provide an understanding of the connection between engineering and science, coupled with the interdisciplinary skills needed to address the problems and challenges faced by engineers in society today. The curriculum includes a strong emphasis on engineering design. Students engage in engineering design throughout the program, and gain experience in computer aided design and modeling, conceptual design, and physical construction. Emphasis is on teamwork and communications skills, and working on interdisciplinary projects.Career opportunities are open in many segments of the economy. Examples are: consulting services to municipalities, utilities and industry resource agencies in advisory, regulatory, planning and utilization service industries of construction, power and water supply and public health manufacturing, design of computer and control systems, hardware and software development mechatronics and emerging energy systems medical devices, pharmaceutical and food industries and industrial ergonomics academic research and graduate studies both within and outside the field of engineering.