Bachelor of / Baccalaureate in Engineering (BEng)

The Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (ENCS) offers two undergraduate degrees, a Bachelor / Baccalaureate in Engineering (BEng) and a Bachelor / Baccalaureate in Computer Science (BCompSc). All programs offer a competitive co-operative education option.

Our Faculty takes pride in our innovative research and energetic, hands-on teaching. Faculty members are open, friendly and available to students. Our programs are innovative in concept and knowledge, and supported by intensive practical exercises, tutorials, and laboratory work.

What sets the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science apart?
Undoubtedly, it is our commitment to practical education. Companies recognize that most of our courses consist of laboratory work, which supports our hands-on approach to engineering education. Our state-of-the-art labs, with industry level hardware and software, are integral to the educational experience at encs. Our programs will provide you with the necessary skills to lead you on the path to success in your professional life.

Industrial Experience
All engineering students can apply their academic knowledge and theoretical concepts to a practical work setting. It is a paid 12- to 16-week summer work experience relevant to their field of study. co-op.concordia.ca

Engineering programs

The BEng prepares students for entry to the engineering profession. All Engineering programs are comprised of the following three components:

Engineering core

This required block of courses gives a thorough grounding in the basics of engineering. Most of the Core courses are taken at the beginning of the program.

Engineering core courses

• Principles of Electrical Engineering
• Technical Writing and Communication
• Professional Practice and Responsibility
• Sustainable Development and Environmental Stewardship
• Applied Ordinary Differential Equations
• Applied Advanced Calculus
• Engineering Management Principles and Economics
• Numerical Methods in Engineering
• Impact of Technology on Society
• General Education Elective

Program core

Familiarizes students with the analysis and design aspects of their chosen field of study, for example Civil Engineering.

Technical Electives

Provides the opportunity to focus on a particular aspect or sub-discipline of their field of study. Technical electives are available within each program, sometimes grouped into options.

BEng programs

Building Engineering

Building Engineering involves all aspects in the life cycle of enclosed built facilities (conception, planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation), whether these facilities are commercial, residential, industrial or institutional.

Civil Engineering

Civil Engineering involves the planning and construction of complex physical facilities such as buildings, bridges, dams, tunnels, etc., and the engineering aspects of water resources, waste disposal, transportation, soil mechanics, urban planning, and environmental impact assessment.

Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering is the driving force of the information revolution and its transformation of society. Over the course of their careers, computer engineers will be called upon to meet a number of challenges, most of which cannot be imagined today. Some current specialties include computer architecture, digital electronics, digital circuits, very large-scale integrated (VLSI) circuit design, layout and testing, digital circuit testing and reliability, software design, software engineering, digital communication and computer networks.

Electrical Engineering

Electrical Engineering is concerned primarily with energy and information and their conversion and transmission in the most efficient and reliable manner. Electrical Engineering includes: electronics, integrated circuit design, very large-scale integrated (VLSI) circuit design, layout and testing, control systems, robotics, system simulation, telecommunications, signal processing, computer hardware design, software design, power devices, power systems, electromechanical systems, microelectromechanical devices, antennas, microwave devices and circuits, electromagnetic compatibility, lasers and optoelectronics.

Industrial Engineering

Industrial Engineering involves the analysis, design, implementation and control of integrated systems consisting of people, material, equipment, information and modes of communication. It draws upon specialized knowledge and skills in mathematics, basic and applied engineering sciences and social sciences.

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering involves the design, construction and control of machines and equipment, as well as the research and development of new processes, materials and techniques.

Software Engineering

The principal objective of the Software Engineering program is to train software professionals. Graduates of the program will be familiar with current techniques for developing large-scale software and be able to apply those techniques to real problems. Another important objective of the program is to ensure that graduates are accredited engineers.

Engineering careers

A vast range of career opportunities exists for engineers. No two career profiles are identical, but most engineers will at some point be engaged in one or more of the activities listed below. The examples are deliberately taken from the same field to demonstrate the progression from research and development to the marketing of a product. Moreover, similar examples could be used for all engineering disciplines to show the same progression.

Research and development

Development of new technology based on newly discovered physical phenomena or on the discovery of new applications for existing physical laws. In this area, engineers work very closely with scientists. Example: Development of semiconductors which led to the availability of current microcomputers.

Design Enginering

Using available technology to create prototypes of devices and systems which could result in, or be a part of, finished products. Example: Design of smaller and more powerful integrated circuit (IC) chips.

Manufacturing and production engineering

Design and overseeing of manufacturing processes to produce finished products. Example: Design of production processes for (IC) chips.

Applications Engineering

Development of new applications for existing devices and systems. Example: The incorporation of an (IC) chip in an automobile engine to monitor and control gasoline consumption in cars.

Construction and maintenance

Preparation of plans for specialized facilities, and general supervision of the construction of such facilities. Example: Planning for manufacturing integrated circuits to meet certain standards with regard to air-conditioning and ventilation.

Management

Knowledge of, and experience in technical matters is essential for engineering managers. As they progress through their careers, most engineers will be involved to a greater or lesser extent in the decision-making process—decisions involving people, materials and money. Example: A young engineer working in the automotive industry could be concerned with the selection of the micro-computer to be used to control gasoline consumption within certain specifications. A senior engineer would have responsibility for determining the rate at which integrated circuit technology should be introduced into the automotive industry.

Marketing

Technical support for marketing and sales people, or presentations requiring specialized technical knowledge of the product. Example: In the computer industry, engineers are heavily involved in the sales aspects, particularly where it is necessary to determine how customer needs can be met by available products.

Consulting

Providing a client with professional advice on technical matters, and the preparation of engineering plans for the client.

Extended credit program

Students from other Canadian provinces or territories who have completed their secondary school education, with exposure to physics, chemistry, trigonometry and algebra, may be considered for admission to the Extended Credit Program (ECP). Students admitted to the ECP are required to complete one year of prerequisite courses and/or electives prior to starting the regular Computer Science sequence.

Pre-Engineering Sequence for Building, Civil, Industrial, Mechanical, Computer, Electrical and Software*

Term I: College Algebra (MATH 202), Differential and Integral Calculus I (MATH 203), Mechanics (PHYS 204), General Chemistry (CHEM 205)

Term II: Vectors and Matrices (MATH 204), Differential and Integral Calculus II (MATH 205), Electricity and Magnetism (PHYS 205)

* Students are also required to complete six credits chosen from courses in the humanities and social sciences if they do not have credit for such courses at the post-secondary level.