Welcome. to Dalhousie University Faculty of Engineering

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1 Welcome to Dalhousie University Faculty of Engineering This is your first year Engineering Kit. You will find the following items to help you through the process of getting registered. Welcome letters Overview information sheet Transitioning to First year Engineering Discipline Choice Guide Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) sheet Registration Instructions Engineering Academic Advisors Registration begins on June 6

2 Thursday, May 28, 2015 On behalf of the Faculty of Engineering, welcome to the Bachelor of Engineering Program at Dalhousie University. We are pleased that you have chosen to be part of Dalhousie s tradition of excellence in engineering, and trust that you will work to the full extent of your abilities, welcoming the challenges that our program has to offer. As a student of Dalhousie University, you have become a member of a very exciting community. In your first year, there are mandatory courses for all engineering students. Your courses have been organized into eight groups to ensure non-conflicting schedules. Instructions for registration are enclosed. You can register online at dalonline.dal.ca - and then you re on your way to the adventure of a lifetime! Innovation is a big part of engineering education at Dalhousie. This year each student will need to use a laptop, tablet computer or smart phone as part of the ENGI 1103 Engineering Design I and CPST 1103 Technical Communications I courses. This will also be used in many other engineering classes. When you arrive at Dalhousie in September, the Sir James Dunn Building, on the Studley Campus, will be your academic base for the year. Here you will meet the professors, staff, classmates, members of the Diploma of Engineering Society (DES), and Dalhousie Undergraduate Engineering Society (DUES) who will work with you while you earn your B.Eng. degree. If you have any questions or concerns, please visit the Undergraduate Engineering Office, Room MA108, in the Morroy Building on Sexton Campus (5269 Morris Street), us at engineering@dal.ca or phone us at Faculty members and staff will be happy to assist you. We look forward to meeting you in September and working with you throughout your undergraduate career. Thank you for choosing Dalhousie Engineering. Sincerely, J. Pemberton Cyrus, Ph.D., P.Eng., FEC Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies Office of the Associate Dean Undergraduate Studies and Associated Universities Sexton Campus Room MA Morris Street P.O. Box Halifax NS B3H 4R2 Canada Tel: /6084 Fax: pemberton.cyrus@dal.ca engineering.dal.ca

3 For Your Information Here is a timeline of the next four to five years in your engineering studies at Dalhousie June 6, 2015 September 6-10, 2015 September 10, 2015 September 10, 2015 September 11, 2015 On-line registration for Engineering students begins University Orientation Activites Engineering Orientation Activites (mandatory) Engineering Safety Training (mandatory required for lab access) Engineering classes begin Fall 2015 / Winter 2016 All first-year Engineering students take common courses Winter 2016 Students apply for a discipline of study (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical, Mineral Resource). Discipline assignment is based on your Engineering GPA and is competitive across the Associated University system (Dal (Halifax), Dal (Truro), SMU, UPEI, CBU, StFX, Acadia). Students who complete their courses with an engineering GPA of 3.3 (B+) or greater, will enter the discipline of their choice. All other students with a GPA of 2.0 or greater, will compete for spaces in a discipline based on GPA, space availablility and the order of their preferences. Fall 2016 January 2017 May 2017 September 2017 Start 2 nd year on Sexton Campus, common courses Start discipline-specific courses on Sexton Campus Complete years 1 & 2 with a Diploma in Engineering Start the 3 rd year B.Eng. program in your discipline Students may start Co-op in their 3 rd year if they qualify (requirement: GPA of 2.3 and no course deficiencies). Students who sucessfully complete three, four-month work terms are given the Co-op designation on graduation. May 2019, December 2019 or May 2020 Completion of your B.Eng. Degree.

4 Thursday, May 28, 2015 All first year engineering students are required to take MATH1280 Engineering Math I and MATH1290 Engineering Math II as their entry level calculus courses. MATH1280 and MATH1290 are designed to prepare you specifically for engineering courses, and introduce many engineering modeling ideas, so that second-year engineering performance is strengthened. MATH1280 and MATH1290 are pre-requisites for most of the courses in engineering, so it is important that you give these two introductory courses priority when planning your studies. Students who already have credit for both MATH1000 and MATH1010 will be required to complete MATH1290 in either the winter 2016 or summer 2016 term please consult with me in September if this applies to you. Note: do not drop MATH1290 unless you meet with an Engineering Advisor and receive written permission from the Director or the Associate Dean. In order to determine the preparedness level of incoming students, and to increase student success, we have prepared a math skills self-assessment. You are required to participate in this assessment even if you already have transfer credits in calculus. Please go to the site below and follow the instructions and advice. In particular, if it has been some time since you last did a math course, please obtain a textbook and practise any areas of weakness. We have found that some students who meet entrance requirements are not well equipped to handle the basic mathematical and engineering modeling required in their courses. This test will allow you to identify any weaknesses and take corrective action. This site uses the free Adobe Shockwave player. Students with unsatisfactory performance in the assessment may contact the College of Continuing Education for specialized mathematics courses during the summer of 2015: Contact Kathy Reno-Horne at kathy.reno-horne@dal.ca for assistance. More course information is available on their website at: I wish you the best as you begin your engineering studies. George Jarjoura, Ph.D., P.Eng. Director, Core Program Office of the Associate Dean Undergraduate Studies and Associated Universities Sexton Campus Room MA Morris Street, Halifax NS B3H 4R2 Canada Tel: Fax: engineering.dal.ca

5 Choosing Your Discipline At the end of Year 1, you must apply to continue your studies in a specific Engineering discipline. By April 30 th, complete the Discipline Choice Application on-line. Decisions on conditional acceptance will be ed to you in the first week of June. Conditional Acceptance to a discipline is competitive and subject to GPA ranking and available space in the discipline. Only grades available on May 15 th will be considered. Use the following to assist you in making your decision: Attend all Engineering advising sessions, discipline presentations, tours, and seminars in CPST 1103 and CPST Consult professional associations and department websites for career information. See the Faculty of Engineering website for guidance: Use the Course List on the next page to assist you in following your progress in your discipline. Version: Discipline Choice Rules A student with a CGPA of 3.85 or above at the end of year two, and no deficiencies, will be guaranteed a scholarship for year three (application must be made by the April 30 th deadline in year two). GPA calculations for discipline choice are based on only the common core courses in the engineering curriculum (see the reverse page). A student with a GPA of 3.30 or above, and no deficiencies, will be guaranteed admission to the discipline of his/her choice. A GPA of 2.0 is required for placement. Some disciplines will require a higher GPA if capacity is reached. Students with no deficiencies, at the end of first year, will be given preferential placement. Placements may be deferred for one year by applying for placement in the following year. A student with GPA < 2.0 will not be accepted in year three. Acceptance into year three of a discipline requires completion of all the requirements for the discipline (no course deficiencies allowed). Faculty of Engineering 1 st Year Engineering Students A Guide to Choosing Your Engineering Discipline

6 Dalhousie Engineering (Core Program ) Year One Year Two All Students Environmental Chemical Materials Civil Mechanical Electrical FALL 2015 FALL CHEM 1021 Chemistry I 13 IENG 2005 Engineering Economics IENG MATH 1280 Engineering Math I 14 ENGM 2101 Applied Vector Calculus ENGM ENGI 1103 Engineering Design I 15 ENGM 2032 Applied Probability and Statistics ENGM PHYC 1190 Physics I 16 ECED 2000 Electric Circuits ECED ENGM 1081 Computer Programming 17 ENGI 2102 Thermo-Fluid Engineering I ENGI CPST 1103 Technical Communications I 18 Writing ** Approved writing course Approved writing course Mineral Resource Industrial WINTER 2016 WINTER CHEM 1022 Chemistry II 19 ENGI 2203^ Engineering Design II ENGI MATH 1290 Engineering Math II 20 ENGM 2022 Applied Differential Equations ENGM ENGI 1203 Mechanics I: Statics & Dynamics 21 HSTC 1801^ History of Engineering II HSTC PHYC 1290 Physics II 22 PEAS 2201 Fund. Of Process Engineering PEAS ENGM 1041 Applied Linear Algebra 23 PEAS 2202 Fund. Of Environmental Eng. PEAS CPST 1203 Technical Communications II 24 ECED 2001 Circuit Analysis ECED ECED 2200 Digital Circuits ECED ENGI 2400 Mechanics II: Dynamics ENGI ENGI 2103 Thermo-Fluid Engineering II ENGI ENGI 2204 Mechanics of Materials ENGI 2204 ENGI 2204 ENGI 2204 ENGI 2204 ENGI MINE 2200^ Geology for Engineers MINE 2200 MINE BIOL 1030^ Biology for Engineers BIOL 1030 BIOL Humanities *** Humanities elective Humanities up to two * one or both * Discipline-specific courses In order to proceed to year three of the BEng program in your discipline, all specified courses must be complete, and a GPA of 2.0 or above is required. Only the above 31 courses are counted in the GPA. ** Approved writing course: any English essay writing course with arts, humanities or social science content. Language acquisition, technical content and economics are not allowed. Non-university transfer credits are not allowed. *** Humanities course: any non-technical elective in the arts, social sciences or humanities. Language acquisition, technical content and economics are not allowed. * Industrial requires one or both of Geology or Biology, and any other engineering science(s) to total three discipline-specific courses. ^ Blue courses are not offered in the summer (MINE2200 = ERTH1080+ERTH1090, BIOL1030 = BIOL1020+BIOL1021) Revised: 25-Feb-2015 Name: ID:

7 1. What type of student succeeds in engineering? Frequently Asked Questions The enthusiastic, dedicated student who has good math skills, an appreciation of the physical sciences, and a good work ethic is most likely to succeed. 2. What types of engineering programs are available at Dalhousie University? Programs are offered in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical, and Mineral Resource. Within these programs, it is also possible to further specialize in Biomedical, Computer, Water Resources, Petroleum, Mining, Manufacturing, Ergonomics, Electronics, Power Systems, Infrastructure, Operations and other areas. 3. Are your programs accredited? All Dalhousie Engineering programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. 4. When do I have to apply for my program, and are there any restrictions? In the winter term of their first year, students apply for their programs of choice. Those with an engineering Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.3 or higher are guaranteed their first choice of program. The remaining students are ranked by first year GPA, and in this order are given their best choice until a particular program is full. 5. If I am not sure which area of engineering to choose, is help available? Each year there are lectures, seminars and open house activities where first year students can see what type of work each engineering program involves. Students also have the opportunity to visit and speak to faculty and students within the various programs. 6. How large are the classes in engineering? First year classes can be as large as 400 students in the lectures, but are subdivided into smaller groups of no more than 60 for tutorials or labs. In later years, class size will depend on the program of choice, and may vary from 10 to 120 students. Most classes average students. 7. How long is the engineering degree program at Dalhousie? The BEng program is eight or nine academic terms, plus three optional co-op work terms: a four-year program without Co-op, and a five-year program with Co-op. 8. Do I need a computer? Yes every engineering student needs a computer, preferably a laptop. Buy the most RAM and fastest CPU you can afford. You can choose the operating system you are most comfortable with (Windows, Mac OS or Linux). The engineering design software works only on Windows, but you will be given a MS Windows license to install on your computer. You will also have MS Office and other development software for your computer. In general, we provide licenses for most of the software you will need in your engineering program. engineering.dal.ca

8 9. When does Co-op start? Students apply to the Co-op program in December or April of their second year. The work terms may begin in September, January or May of the third year, depending on the program. For more details, visit: engandcompscicoop.dal.ca 10. How do I qualify to do Co-op? Students must achieve an engineering GPA of 2.3 and complete all required courses in their first two years of studies to be admitted to Co-op, and must maintain a 2.3 CGPA to continue in the Co-op program. For more information, visit: engandcompscicoop.dal.ca 11. Does everyone get a co-op job? Historically, there have been more co-op jobs available than students to fill them. Your success will depend on your grades, experience, ability to sell yourself, and willingness to relocate. The Co-op office provides training in résumé writing and interview skills. Because co-op jobs are secured through a competitive process, however, the university cannot guarantee a co-op position for every student. 12. How much can I earn through co-op? Pay scales vary by discipline and may increase as the student progresses through the three work terms. In 2014, the average weekly salary was approximately $840 per week for a week term. For details by program, visit: engandcompscicoop.dal.ca 13. What is the starting salary for an engineering graduate? According to the 2012 Engineers Nova Scotia salary survey, the average salary for an Engineer in Training (first four years of employment) in Nova Scotia was $54,697. The range from lower to upper quartile was $48,944 to $59,584. Higher salaries are available in some program areas and/or job locations. The average salary of a Professional Engineer in Nova Scotia was $101,505. See the 2012 Salary Survey at for more information and survey updates. 14. Is financial support available for engineering students? Yes. In addition to the general Dalhousie University scholarships and bursaries, there are many scholarships and bursaries exclusively for engineering students. All engineering students entering third year with a cumulative engineering GPA above 3.85 will receive a scholarship if they apply. Visit: Are there Graduate Engineering programs? Yes, see the Graduate Studies FAQ on the Dalhousie Faculty of Engineering web site: engineering.dal.ca 16. Who should I contact if I have more questions about Undergraduate Engineering programs? Dr. George Jarjoura, P.Eng., Director, Core Engineering Program - george.jarjoura@dal.ca Dr. Pemberton Cyrus, P.Eng., Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies - pemberton.cyrus@dal.ca General contact information for all questions and for appointments: Phone: engineering@dal.ca website: engineering.dal.ca

9 Dalhousie University Faculty of Engineering First Year Registration Kit The following items are included: Registration Instructions Academic Advising Information Registration begins on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at noon.

10 Engineering Registration Instructions Registration for classes is fast approaching you can register starting June 6 th 2015 at 12pm (Atlantic Time). Registration will remain open until September;; however, you are encouraged to register as soon as possible to get your preferred timetable. All Bachelor of Engineering students take the same classes in the first year of study, so the registration process is easy. The classes have been grouped together in blocks for the fall and winter terms;; Simply select a block and you are registered for all your classes. Below are detailed instructions on how to register. There are eight blocks named First Year ENGI Group 1 to First Year ENGI Group 8. All students within a block take lectures, labs and tutorials together, and have an assigned faculty academic advisor. Initially, Group 8 will not be available, and will be opened if needed. If you have any registration questions we are here to help call us at or studentonline@dal.ca Step 1: Log In to Dal Online Step 2: If you do not yet have your Dal Online account set up, please refer to the Next Steps Brochure that was enclosed in your acceptance package. For another copy, studentonline@dal.ca Follow the Links to the Block Registration Menu Click on Web for Students Click on Registration Click on Select Term, choose 2015/2016 Fall from the drop-down menu and click the Submit button. Click on Block Registration Step 3: Register for Your Fall Block Scroll down until you see the set of blocks labeled: First Year Engi Group X, where X = 1, 2,, 7. Select any block for which you wish to register, scroll down to the bottom of the 2

11 page and select the Register button. You will see confirmation that you are registered. If you get an error indicating any section is full, then the engineering block is already at capacity. In that case, drop all of the classes by selecting Drop from the drop-down box next to each class and click submit. Repeat Step 2, choosing a different Engineering Year 1 block. Step 4: Register for Your Winter Block Click on Return to Menu (top right) Click on Web for Students Click on Registration Click on Select Term, choose 2015/2016 Winter from the drop-down menu and click the Submit button. Click on Block Registration Scroll down until you see the set of blocks labeled: First Year Engi Group X, where X = 1, 2,, 7. Select any block for which you wish to register, scroll down to the bottom of the page and select the Register button. You will see confirmation that you are registered. If you get an error indicating any section is full, then the engineering block is already at capacity. In that case, drop all of the classes by selecting Drop from the drop-down box next to each class and click submit. Repeat Step 4, choosing a different Engineering Year 1 block. Note that your Fall and Winter block numbers need not be the same. Academic Advice Once you have completed registration, you have a faculty Academic Advisor, as follows (if you forget your Group number, it is your ENGM1081 lab number): First Year ENGI - Group 1: Mr. Sco Flemming, Sco.Flemming@dal.ca First Year ENGI - Group 2: Dr. Jimmy Chuang, Jimmy.Chuang@Dal.ca First Year ENGI - Group 3: Dr. Peter Vanberkel, Peter.Vanberkel@dal.ca First Year ENGI - Group 4: Dr. George Jarjoura, George.Jarjoura@Dal.ca First Year ENGI - Group 5: Ms. Michele Has e, Michele.Has e@dal.ca First Year ENGI - Group 6: Dr. JF Bousquet, JBousquet@Dal.ca First Year ENGI - Group 7: Mr. Sco Flemming, Sco.Flemming@dal.ca First Year ENGI - Group 8: Dr. George Jarjoura, George.Jarjoura@Dal.ca 3

12 If you have any ques ons or concerns about your academic program, please your advisor for help. In addi on, there is a general address for engineering academic advice: engineering@dal.ca During regular office hours Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm, you can call the Engineering Undergradu- ate Studies office at (appointments). Transfer Credits and Transfer Students If you have been awarded transfer credits, please register in a complete block of classes. When your transfer credits appear on your record, consult with your Engineering Academic Advisor to de- termine which classes you should drop. In general, students with transfer credits from High School are encouraged to repeat the courses. If you are transferring from another university program, please register in a full block of classes, and then consult with your Engineering Academic Advisor before dropping any classes. 4