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Bachelor of Engineering (Co‑op)

Apply classroom theories to real-world problems

Our Bachelor of Engineering Co-operative Education program integrates academic study with university-approvedÌýindustrial experience. Graduation from this program requires satisfactory performance in both areas.

Co-op students take the same academic program as the non co-op program; however, our co-op option gives you an opportunity to complement your studies with three paid work terms. Gain invaluable real-world experience and pay for your studies at the same time.

Work terms begin in your third year and typically last four months.

Co-op program schedule

Year Fall Winter Summer
1 Study Term 1 Study Term 2
Free
2 Study Term 3
Study Term 4
Free
3 Work Term 1 Study Term 5
Work Term 2
4 Study Term 6 Work Term 3
Work Term 4
5 Study Term 7
Study Term 8
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Courses

The curriculum is designed to develop an understanding of the fundamental principles of Mechanical Engineering throughÌýlecture, tutorial, and laboratory activities.

Courses inÌýmathematics, and variousÌýnon-technicalÌýsubjects are offered to broaden the student’s outlook and understanding of the profession. Visit the For Current Students section to view the fullÌýprogram curriculum.

Labs

Laboratory involvement is considered an important component of your education. Emphasis in the laboratory is placed onÌýproject workÌýin which design, development and testing are combined in term projects.

TheÌýlaboratory facilitiesÌýinclude extensive equipment which is available for use by both undergraduate and graduate students.ÌýMeasurement techniquesÌýand interpretation of test data are emphasized in the laboratories, which include several testing machines, photoelastic equipment and strain gage facilities. TheÌýcontrol systems laboratoriesÌýinclude hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic control systems and components. Several test cells are available for engine testing and a well instrumented, lowÌýturbulence wind tunnelÌýis available.

Most undergraduate laboratories use high-speed PC-based digital data acquisition and control systems with graphical interfaces for lab experiments and computations, and the department has severalÌýadvanced computer graphics systems.

Senior year design project

A design project is an integral part of your senior year curriculum. Generally, the material learned in several classes must be applied in an imaginative way to achieve the required objective.

Non-credit machine-shop practice classesÌýare available to aid the design and construction of projects. Many design projects areÌýsponsored by industry. Most projects involve hardware and typically result in construction and testing of prototypes.

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How to apply for co-op

You must be a current Â鶹´«Ã½ student to apply for co-op. Visit the For Current Students section for information on applying to co-op.