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Founded in 1958, 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 such as

Electrical and Biomedical Engineering or Mechatronics.

We provide our students with a learning environment that includes internationally-

renowned faculty, top notch facilities and a supportive, friendly environment in which

to grow and develop into well-rounded engineers. Our common first-year 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.

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

options in Canada, some with specializations such as nano- and micro- devices, nuclear

engineering and energy systems, photonics and bioengineering; all with co-op options and most

with a Management, Society or International Studies option.

The Faculty of Engineering has distinguished itself internationally for innovative educational

programming and research. Its numerous institutes, centres and laboratories are collaborating

on hundreds of research projects with the public and private sectors.

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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 professors who are recognized around the globe for

their expertise and reputation.

Engineering Student Services We have an Engineering I office, with a director, administrator, course coordinator and an academic advisor dedicated to helping students make a smooth transition to university and to achieving success in engineering. The services and 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

Engineering ScholarshipsMcMaster offers engineering-specific entrance and in-course scholarships, such as the Hatch entrance award or the Shad Valley Alumni award. See www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future/schol.html for more details.

Engineering I Are you still uncertain about which engineering discipline is best suited to you? McMaster’s Engineering I program is common for all first-year engineering students.

By the end of your first year, you will be well-equipped to make 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 faculties to encourage a greater understanding and appreciation of the world in which we live. These electives often relate to an individual’s strengths and interests in other areas such as philosophy, music, languages, social sciences and history.

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

Bachelor of Technology I The McMaster-Mohawk Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) program offers a fresh approach to education for the dynamic world of engineering. McMaster University in partnership with Mohawk College offers a unique collaborative Bachelor of Technology program featuring streams in Automotive & Vehicle Technology, Biotechnology and Process Automation Technology.

Combining classroom study, extensive hands-on labs, and co-op work experience, students “Learn In 3D” as they receive a well-rounded education in theory, practice and experience.Graduating with both a university degree from McMaster University and an advanced college diploma from Mohawk College, students will be ready to step right into a career or pursue additional studies including graduate-level programs.

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LeveL I Program Note: The value of a particular course is 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

ENgINEERINg I

Options Beyond Level IAt the end of Engineering I, students select one of the following programs:

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electrical & Biomedical Engineering

Engineering Physics

Materials Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

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

Level I Course Descriptions

Chemistry 1E03 General Chemistry for Engineering I

An introduction to chemical principles for engineering students including reactivity, bonding, structure, energetics and electrochemistry.

Engineering 1A00 Safety Training

This course provides first-year engineering students with an introduction to safety guidelines for McMaster. Topics will include acceptable safety conduct, positive safety attitudes and practices in laboratories and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) training. Course delivery: Web modules4

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Engineering 1C03 Engineering Design and Graphics

Graphical visualization and communication; technical sketching, 2D and 3D computer-aided design; use of solid modeling software.

Engineering 1D04 Engineering Computation

Development and analysis of simple algorithms. Implementation of algorithms in a computer programming language. Design and testing of computer programs.

Engineering 1P03 Engineering Profession and Practice

Introduction to professional engineering including ethics, health and safety, roles and responsibilities to society, engineering communication, design skills and group design projects.

Materials Science 1M03 Structure and Properties of Materials

An introduction to the structure of both crystalline and amorphous solids; the physical and chemical basis for properties exhibited by materials; an overview of material properties including mechanical, electrical, magnetic and thermal behaviour.

Mathematics 1ZA3 Engineering Mathematics I

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

Mathematics 1ZB3 Engineering Mathematics II - A

The definite integral, techniques of integration, parametrized curves, polar coordinate, applications.

Mathematics 1ZC3 Engineering Mathematics II - B

Partial derivatives, multiple integrals, complex numbers, vector spaces, systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, introduction to mathematical software.

Physics 1D03 Introductory Mechanics

Explores statics, kinematics, Newtonian dynamics and energy.

Physics 1E03 Waves, Electricity and Magnetic Fields

Oscillations and waves, interference; electrostatics, electric potential, circuit elements; magnetic fields.

Typical Engineering Timetable – Term 1Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:30 a.m. Chemistry 1E03 (bi-weekly lab)

9:30 a.m. Math 1ZA3 (lecture) Math 1ZA3 (lecture) Engineering 1P03 (tutorial)

10:30 a.m. Engineering 1C03 (tutorial)

11:30 a.m. Chemistry 1E03 (lecture) Chemistry 1E03 (lecture) Engineering 1C03 (lecture)

12:30 p.m. Physics 1D03 (lecture) Physics 1D03 (lecture) Physics 1D03 (lecture) Chemistry 1E03 (tutorial)

1:30 p.m. Engineering 1C03 (lab) Elective 1 Chemistry 1E03 (lecture)

2:30 p.m. Math 1ZA3 (lecture) Physics 1D03 (bi-weekly lab)

3:30 p.m. Elective 1 Math 1ZA3 (tutorial) Elective 1

4:30 p.m. Engineering 1P03 (lecture)

5:30 p.m.

Term II Courses: Eng 1D04, Math 1ZB3 & 1ZC3, Matls 1M03, Phys 1E03, Elective 2Note: Economics 1B03 is a required 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 ProgramAll 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 to the beginning of the final academic term of your undergraduate degree.

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

2. Preparation A mandatory, eight-hour preparation course gives you all the tools you need to successfully compete for co-op positions.

3. Service A dedicated Engineering Co-op & Career Services staff member will work with you through each step of the co-op process; from the identification of employment opportunities, to résumé and interview skills (practice and preparation), to work site visits once you are on your work term.

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.

5. Employment 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 experience. Some organizations only hire from their co-op pool. Some of our current employers include:

ATS

Bell Canada

City of Hamilton

ArcelorMittal Dofasco

Evertz Microsystems

Gates Canada

General Electric Canada

GM Cami

Hatch Canada

Honda Canada Manufacturing

Hydro One

IBM Canada

Imperial Oil

Linamar

Motorola Canada

Ontario Power Generation

Petro-Canada

Redknee Inc.

Research In Motion (RIM)

Siemens Canada

Stackpole Ltd.

L-3 Wescam

Xerox Canada

The mandate of the Engineering Co-op & Career Services is to:

connect students with employers

equip students with tools and resources to enhance employability

manage experience-related programs for undergraduate students

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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 of career options and a competitive edge in

the employment market.

Entry into Program Students enter Engineering & Management at the beginning of second-year, after successful completion of Engineering I. Entry is by competitive application, based upon grade point average in Engineering I. Students must have completed Economics 1BO3 (Introduction to Microeconomics) in first-year with a minimum grade of ‘C’.

Why Engineering & Management?

acquire both business and engineering skills

opportunities to complete an accelerated, one-year MBA

expanded career opportunities

highly valued by employers

potential of premium salary in first job

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

Business & Economics 15 courses in total

Accounting (2)

Business Analysis (1)

Business Strategy (1)

Economics (3)

Finance (2)

Human Resources (1)

Marketing (2)

Organizational Behaviour (1)

Electives (2)

Integrated Engineering & Management Courses 3 courses in total

These courses combine technical and business considerations and teach skills such as effective business communication, team building and project management. Management courses use real life case studies of technical products (e.g. BlackBerry, smartphones, iPods or jet 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.

Optional Entrepreneurship StreamEngineering and Management students are eligible to apply to join an Entrepreneurship Stream in which students will take courses in the Masters of Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation program. In this program students work to create their own business while they acquire entrepreneurial skills.

PossIbLe Careers project managers business analysts marketing specialists consultants entrepreneurs production/operations management

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ENgINEERINg & SOCIETy

Program Structure Students take all discipline-specific engineering courses of a regular four-year program over five years, interspersed with elective courses focused on a central theme or subject area. Students may obtain a minor in their chosen area with some additional coursework. Examples of focus areas include: geography, languages, business, drama, music or philosophy.

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).

Why Engineering & Society? There are many unique features and advantages to this program, including:

meeting industry’s need for broadly-educated engineers

acquiring a multi-disciplinary education

exploring the human side of engineering

developing self-directed learning and independent research skills

investigating the complex interactions between technology and society.

PossIbLe Careers Most employers are looking for engineers who are competent in more than their technical area. Being able to communicate, both in writing and orally, and to think broadly and critically are highly valued skills in the working world. Our graduates are working for a wide variety of employers including:

3M Bell Arcelor Mittal Dofasco Engineers Without Borders

Environment Canada

GE Zenon IBM Global Services Ontario Power Generation

Proctor & Gamble.

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ENgINEERINg & INTERNATIONAL STuDIES

This 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 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, 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.

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 policy development specialists sustainability experts.

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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.

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Careers Graduates of the Chemical Engineering program work in a variety of areas. Examples 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.

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?

Focus of Study Students in the Chemical Engineering

program will develop:

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.

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CHEMICAL ENgINEERINg & BIOENgINEERINg

Focus of Study In addition to the regular Chemical Engineering program, students in Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering study:

biology

human anatomy and physiology

biochemistry of macromolecules

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

biological membrane separations

biosensors

biological pharmaceutical production.

Note: It is recommended that students interested in the Chemical 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.

PossIbLe Careers Graduates from this unique program will be extremely versatile, having opportunities in chemical engineering and unique opportunities in Canada’s growing biotechnology industry. Our graduates will participate in the development of better, more compatible biomedical devices, more 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 program will have the skills and knowledge of chemical engineers plus unique qualifications in the biological sciences that will allow them to make significant contributions in the growing fields of biotechnology and bioengineering.

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

Focus of Study In Civil Engineering, we integrate basic theory and practical applications in both analysis and design to give you the proper skills to enter this exciting and challenging profession. Our undergraduates study:

analysis and design of low and high rise buildings and bridges

computer analysis of structural, geotechnical and environmental systems

laboratories in geomechanics, structural mechanics and water quality

analysis and design in various materials (steel, concrete, masonry, wood)

foundation design

water quality engineering

ecological aspects of environmental engineering

bioprocess engineering

environmental impact and sustainability

water and wastewater treatment.

Facilities Sustainable Infrastructure Design Studio

– equipped with AutoCAD and GIS software, plus specialized technical analysis software.

Applied Dynamics Laboratory – the construction of model-scale and full-scale building components and the use of sophisticated testing equipment in this lab allows future civil 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.

Sustainable Water Quality Laboratory – state-of-the-art equipment for the assessment of physical/chemical/biological techniques for effective wastewater treatment and the achievement of water quality objectives.

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

Civil Engineering relates to 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. There is a strong emphasis on sustainability engineering,

where our graduates are trained to design systems that minimize the use of materials,

energy and water, and maximize the protection of our ecosystems and our built communities.

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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 used to benefit people. It encompasses computer hardware, electronics, digital communications, multimedia, signal processing, robotics and other

related technologies.

Computer Engineering vs. Software Engineering Computer Engineering and Software Engineering involve the use of computing systems and software to develop products. Software Engineering focuses on the 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.

Focus of Study The scope of our Computer Engineering program encompasses:

computer systems

electronics/hardware

programming/software

communications systems

instrumentation and control systems

computer architecture and networking.

Research Members of the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department are engaged in leading research in areas such as:

biomedical engineering

CAD/optimization/simulation

image processing and multimedia

microelectronics

power engineering

signal processing.

PossIbLe Careers Computer engineers are currently in demand in Canada, employed in areas such as:

automotive industry embedded systems for mobile devices software design wireless and wired communication systems computer networks electronic systems computer hardware design.

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ELECTRICAL ENgINEERINg

Focus of Study Students will develop a strong background in mathematics, physics and communication skills. Students will also be exposed to fundamental courses in other departments such as the properties of materials, biomedical electronics and optical communication components and devices.

Facilities Electronics, Control and Computer Engineering Laboratory – all new state-of-the-art equipment including:

digitizing oscilloscopes

programmable logic stations

function generators

microwave network analyzers

electromagnetic anechoic chambers

power electronic research apparatus.

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

biomedical engineering

microelectronics

CAD/optimization/simulation

communication systems

image processing and multimedia

signal processing.

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.

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

digital systems, analog electronics, microwave and antenna design

power systems design telecommunication systems design (wireless, wired and fibre optical)

control systems software systems.

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ELECTRICAL & BIOMEDICAL

ENgINEERINg

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.

Research Areas of research within the department include:

biomedical imaging and signal processing

analysis of cardio-respiratory control

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.

Focus of Study McMaster’s unique four-year Electrical & Biomedical Engineering program combines a full electrical engineering degree with key courses in the biological sciences. By the end of the third year, students in the program will have completed all of the pre-medicine courses required by the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), and for entrance into most Canadian and American medical schools. At the end of the third year, students may opt to take an enriched fourth year program so that they can complete a master’s degree by the end of their fifth year.

PossIbLe Careers Graduates from the program may choose to directly pursue careers as electrical engineers or as biomedical engineers in hospitals and industry, developing new medical technologies and systems. They may also choose to pursue further studies as graduate students in electrical or biomedical engineering, neurosciences, medical physics and medicine. They could work in areas of technological development, such as:

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.

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ENgINEERINg pHySICS

Focus of Study Engineering Physics deals with the application of fundamental physical science to the solution of complex technological problems. Graduates are 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, optical communications and photonics

nano- and microelectronic devices

nuclear engineering and energy 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 the above areas in the final two years of the program.

Engineering Physics is about the application of modern physics to engineering design. The fundamental behaviours of electrons, photons, neutrons and other elementary particles are 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 interactions, electronic band gaps, solar

energy; there is no question that engineering physics today involves studying interesting concepts that will lead to the development

of advanced technologies of tomorrow.

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

proves that others share this view of the impact of McMaster’s Engineering Physics on society.

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 and challenges 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 enewable energy nuclear engineering electronics and advanced electronic materials solar cells (photovoltatics).

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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 Materials engineers design and utilize materials for advanced technological applications. Initially, students take a common core of courses which emphasize basic physical chemistry, thermodynamics and kinetics, materials structure and processing fundamentals. Major emphasis is placed on the relationship of materials properties to processing and to their engineering function for proper materials selection in engineering design. In upper years, our undergraduates specialize in:

metals and alloys

polymers

electronic materials

nanomaterials.

ResearchAreas 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.

PossIbLe Careers Since materials are used in the production of essentially everything, materials engineers are employed across a very broad range of industrial sectors including process control operations, materials production, quality-control, consulting and research in:

materials production (metals, ceramics, polymers and glass)

automotive materials and transportation systems aerospace components optical and optoelectronic components recycling and development of environmentally-friendly materials

energy production (nuclear, fuel cells, batteries)

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MECHANICAL ENgINEERINg

Focus of Study Mechanical Engineering is generally divided into three major areas:

manufacturing and materials

the design and development of manufacturing processes

the study of the effect of manufacturing processes on materials

mechanics and design

the innovative design of mechanical systems

thermal-fluid sciences

the study of liquid and gas flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics and combustion

Facilities Our manufacturing laboratories comprise machine tools, industrial robots, laser measurement systems, dynamic analysis equipment and state-of-the-art software. We also have a fully equipped machine shop which the students use to prototype their designs. Mechanical engineering students utilize the unique Thermofluids Laboratories, which have two atmospheric wind tunnels, single phase and multi-phase flow loops, 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:

engine performance

vibration analysis

robot programming

motor control

heat pump technology

strength of materials and metal cutting

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.

PossIbLe Careers Mechanical engineering is one of the major divisions within engineering, employing one out of four engineers. It is involved in nearly all of the physical devices and systems which technology has produced. Career opportunities may include:

equipment design and manufacturing automotive and aerospace engineering human factors and biomechanical engineering power generation and control systems.

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MECHATRONICS ENgINEERINg

Focus of Study McMaster has designed this innovative program to a balance of mechanical, electrical and software engineering, focusing on software controlled electro-mechanical systems design. 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 experience that provides significant advantages in today’s job market.

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

robotics

control systems

automation

embedded systems

microcontrollers

mechanical systems

electro-mechanical devices

software design

electrical devices.

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.

PossIbLe Careers Our Mechatronics graduates may pursue careers in:

robotics embedded systems manufacturing aeronautics power generation and distribution microcontrollers telecommunications.

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

requirements. It is a subject that is rapidly moving, which makes it a career path for continuous learning.

Focus of Study Our students study all aspects of engineering in addition to software specific tasks such as data structures, algorithms and discrete math. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to design and document:

effective human/computer interfaces

maintainable and cost-effective software product lines

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.

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

software development embedded systems aircraft simulation game design banking automotive industry.

Software engineers, like other engineers, have

mastered the fundamentals of engineering

but specialize in the design, development and

maintenance of software systems.

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SOFTwARE ENgINEERINg (EMBEDDED SySTEMS)

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.

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)

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.

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

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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 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 Total = 30 Units Required: 15 units Electives: 15 units

Computers have become relatively inexpensive to obtain and computer hardware is now mass produced. Software applications, the instructions that control the computer, transform a piece of

hardware into an indispensable tool. In a world that continually finds new uses for

information technology, few disciplines have experienced similar 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.

Level I Course DescriptionsNote: 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 for Computing

Introduction to logic and proof techniques; function, relations and sets; counting; trees and graphs; concepts are illustrated using computational tools.

Computer Science 1MD3 Introduction to Programming

This course is intended to serve as a foundation for students who plan to specialize in Computer Science. It covers abstract data 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 Safety Training

This course provides first-year engineering students with an introduction to safety guidelines for McMaster. Topics will include acceptable safety conduct, positive safety attitudes and practices in laboratories and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) training.

Course delivery: Web modules

Mathematics 1ZA3 Engineering Mathematics I

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

Mathematics 1ZB3 Engineering Mathematics II – A

The definite integral, techniques of integration, parametrized curves, polar coordinate, applications.

Mathematics 1ZC3 Engineering Mathematics II – B

Partial derivatives, multiple integrals, complex numbers, vector spaces, systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, introduction to mathematical software.

Co-op Option McMaster’s Computer Science programs include an optional co-op stream. Students may register for this option at any point until the beginning of their final year of study. Once registered for the co-op program, students are required to complete a minimum of 12 months of work experience to obtain a co-op designation.

Some of our recent co-op placements include:

CIBC

IBM

Motorola

Microsoft

Scotiabank.

Typical Computer Science Timetable – Term ITime Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

8:30 a.m. Elective 2 COMP SCI 1MD3 (Tutorial)

9:30 a.m. COMP SCI 1MD3 (Lecture)

COMP SCI 1MD3 (Lecture)

10:30 a.m. COMP SCI 1MD3 (Lecture) Elective 2

11:30 a.m. Elective 2 Elective 1

12:30 p.m. Elective 1 Elective 1

1:30 p.m. Elective 1

2:30 p.m. MATH 1ZA3 (Tutorial) MATH 1ZA3 (Lecture)

3:30 p.m. MATH 1ZA3 (Lecture) MATH 1ZA3 (Lecture)

4:30 p.m. Elective 3 Elective 3 Elective 3

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HONOuRS COMpuTER SCIENCE

HONOuRS BuSINESS INFORMATICS

McMaster’s Honours Computer Science program is structured around three core areas: programming, software design and systems-oriented courses. It offers maximum flexibility in course selection to help students develop into highly knowledgeable and skilled programmers, system administrators and IT professionals in organizations of all sizes.

One quarter of the courses in Level II, III, and IV are free electives, which allows students to take minors in other areas of study. Additionally, it prepares students for an accelerated master’s degree. A rigorous series of courses during the first two years provide a solid theoretical foundation for challenging practical training. This philosophy ensures our students understand the fundamentals and gives them the key advantage in today’s job market.

Business Informatics is the study of the design and application of information systems for use in business. It lies within the intersection of Computer Science and Business.

McMaster’s Honours Business Informatics program involves looking at how people work and how organizations function, as well as the design and implementation of IT systems that support their operation. This B.A.Sc. program combines the cores of computer science and business studies with a focus on the planning, development, implementation, operation, optimization and economic use of information and communication systems. The business courses are offered by McMaster’s DeGroote School of Business.

Our business informatics graduates meet a strong current need for IT professionals with skills in business analysis. These specialists are considered interpreters between IT and business administration staff.

PossIbLe Careers Computer Science graduates work as:

systems analysts & programmers operations managers database developers Web/e-commerce developers information security analysts.

PossIbLe Careers Business Informatics specialists work in:

information system design business process modelling e-business management financial institutions datacenter management.

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOgy I

McMaster University’s Faculty of Engineering and Mohawk College’s School of Engineering Technology

have partnered to establish the Bachelor of Technology I (B.Tech. I) program in

response to the needs of today’s innovation-based organizations.

The four-year Bachelor of Technology program has been designed for students who

learn best by doing. It provides a balance of university-level course study and practical

experience by applying classroom knowledge and theory to real-life situations.

The Bachelor of Technology program offers a fresh approach to education for the dynamic world of engineering. Promoting “Learning In 3D,” we incorporate Theory, Practice and Experience in our education. Our students go beyond learning from a text book - they learn from “hands on” experience through lectures, labs and work experience.

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 – from shop floor

technological situations to liaising with senior levels of management. The combination of technology and management courses, along with mandatory co-op experience, helps students learn how to make technology and management decisions in a business context.

Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Bachelor of Technology degree from McMaster University and an advanced college diploma from Mohawk College in one of three specialties:

Automotive and Vehicle Technology

Biotechnology

Process Automation Technology.

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Focus of StudyStudents will enter a fairly common Level I program for the first year. Each semester there will be four technical subjects, complemented by two management courses and one non-technical course for personal and professional growth.

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

Co-op Gaining relevant co-op experience is an essential part of earning a B.Tech. degree. This required program component will allow students to gain valuable work experience and career connections. One four-month work term is completed after the second year of study and 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.LearningIn3D.ca

Visit us online for more information about the Bachelor

of Technology programs www.LearningIn3D.ca

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Automotive and Vehicle Technology Learn the skills and theoretical knowledge you will need to design and manufacture automotive and vehicle components, systems and cars of the future.

In this stream, you will learn about the design, operation and manufacturing of advanced combustion engines, hybrid cars and alternative fuel vehicles. You will also learn about the car of the future with no engine, no gasoline, no steering wheel or exhaust.

Biotechnology With the theoretical foundation and lab experience, you will be ready for areas in genetic engineering and bioprocessing.

The Biotechnology program includes a study of foundation courses in chemistry, biochemistry, genetics, genetic engineering, cell biology, molecular and microbiology, analytical instrumentation and bioprocessing. There are also advanced courses in areas such as immunology/virology, genomics/proteomics and bioinformatics.

Process Automation TechnologyYou will learn to integrate hardware and software to design and implement automation systems in the manufacturing and processing industries.

The Process Automation Technology program combines a unique multidisciplinary focus which includes advanced chemical, mechanical, electrical, electronics and computer engineering concepts with particular emphasis on the industrial processes.

PossIbLe Careers Automotive and Vehicle Technology graduates could be involved in the automotive industry with research and technology applications related to:

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

automotive product design, manufacturing and quality improvement

PossIbLe Careers Biotechnology graduates will qualify for positions in government, university and industry. They will also strengthen the competitiveness of businesses in biotechnology with research and technology applications related to:

genetic engineering pharmaceuticals food production analytical and testing services policies and regulations

PossIbLe Careers Process Automation Technology graduates can work for companies in various industrial processing and manufacturing sectors related to:

primary steel chemicals petrochemicals pharmaceuticals power generation

Year I baCheLor of TeChnoLogY Program Automotive and Vehicle Technology Stream Course List: ENG TECH 1ME3, 1PR3Biotechnology Stream Course List: ENG TECH 1AC3, 1BI3 Process Automation Technology Course List: ENG TECH 1AC3, 1PR3

B.Tech. I: 36 units

18 units: ENG TECH 1CH3, 1CP3, 1EL3, 1MC3, 1MT3, 1PH3

12 units: GEN TECH 1CS3, 1FT3, 1HB3, 1TI3 6 units: from Course List of chosen Stream

(see above)1 course: ENG TECH 1A001 course: ENG TECH 1EE0

Level I Course Descriptions

ENG TECH 1A00 Safety Training

Introduction to safety guidelines, acceptable safety conduct and positive safety attitudes and practices in laboratories and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

ENG TECH 1AC3 Analytical Chemistry

Introduction to laboratory procedures used in chemical analysis for classical wet and instrumental methods, statistical data treatment, gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, pH measurements, and optical methods.

ENG TECH 1BI3 Biology

This course provides basic introduction to the following topics: chemistry of life, cells, genetics, evolution and diversity, and plant and animal form and function.

ENG TECH 1CH3 Chemistry

Basic chemical concepts, calculations and laboratory procedures. Chemical formulae and equations, chemical stoichiometry, nomenclature, acids and bases, gases, chemical equilibrium, thermochemistry and thermodynamics, redox reactions and electrochemistry.

ENG TECH 1CP3 C++ Programming

Programming concepts and introduction to C++ programming. C++ syntax, function, decision-making, looping, operators, arrays and data structures.

ENG TECH 1E00 Introduction to the Technology Co-op Program

Orientation to Technology Co-op programs and the workplace, self-assessment and goal setting, application procedures and materials, occupational health and safety.

ENG TECH 1EL3 Electricity & Electronics I

Introductory course in electricity and electronic science. Voltage and current sources, circuit elements, electronic components, circuit analysis techniques.

ENG TECH 1MC3 Mathematics I

Introductory mathematics course covering pre-calculus concepts, including algebra, trigonometry, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations and matrices.

ENG TECH 1ME3 Mechanics

Statics and kinematics of particles and rigid bodies: force vectors; equilibrium; trusses, frames and machines; internal forces; centroids; friction; axial load, torsion, bending and shear; stress and strain. Newton’s Second Law; moments of inertia; plane motion.

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ENG TECH 1MT3 Mathematics II

Introductory calculus; limits, derivatives, integrals and applications. Computer algebra software will be used throughout the course.

ENG TECH 1PH3 Physics

Sound, light, kinematics, forces, work, energy, fluid and thermal physics.

ENG TECH 1PR3 Object-Oriented Programming

Project-based course covering computer programming using Visual Basic. Object-oriented, event-driven programs involving decisions, looping, arithmetic calculations, string handling and data file handling.

GEN TECH 1CS3 Communications Skills

The purpose of this course is to provide students with the foundations of sound technical communication skills with emphasis on applying principles of style, structure and strategy to a variety of documents.

GEN TECH 1FT3 Financial Systems for Technology Organizations

Introduction to the use of accounting data in the management of technical units and projects.

GEN TECH 1HB3 Human Behaviour in Technology Settings

The basic principles of human behaviour and organization for application in technical organizations and their sub-units.

GEN TECH 1TI3 Technology Inquiry

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

Level I Course Descriptions

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Regular Campus ToursCampus 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 3 to December 6, 2011 and January 9 to April 5, 2012

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

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

Tour Portal tours.mcmaster.ca e-mail liaison@mcmaster.ca phone 905-525-9140 ext. 23650 fax 905-524-3550

Complimentary parking passes will be provided for registered campus tour visitors upon arrival. Please refer to your 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

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 hotspots. We also offer a basic version for users with a slower internet connection or older computer.

Special visit Events

Fall Preview

Saturday, October 29, 2011

visit display areas and talk with reps from academic, service areas and student groups in a relaxed and informal Roam Around Session

tour the campus

March BreakMonday, March 12 – Friday, March 16, 2012

regular campus tours

faculty-specific activities available

be sure to register in advance as group sizes are limited

May@MacSaturday, May 12, 2012

University-wide Open House event

applicants will be sent information in the Spring

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

vISITOR INFORMATION

tours.mcmaster.ca

Personalized Engineering ToursVisit our Engineering facilities and meet the `Mac Eng’ community. Book your engineering tour (Monday – Friday between 10:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.). Contact goeng1@mcmaster.ca or (905) 525-9140 ext. 27174. Bachelor of Technology tours may be requested through btech4u@mcmaster.ca .

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