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 First year Engineering Math information Discipline Choice Guide Frequ ently Ask ed Questi ons (FAQ) sheet Registration Instructions Engineering Academic Advisors Timetables Registration begins on June 8
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On behalf of the Faculty of Engineering, I am pleased to welcome you 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, andtrust 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, mandatory courses are common to all engineering students. Your courses have been
organized into six groups of sections to ensure non-conflicting schedules, and instructions for registration
are enclosed. You can register online at dalonline.dal.ca - and you’re on your way to the adventure of a
lifetime!
We continue to innovate in engineering education at Dalhousie, and this year every student will receive a
tablet computer as part of the ENGI 1101 Engineering Design I course. This will be used in many of your
first-year engineering classes. Note that you must register in ENGI 1101 to receive the tablet.
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 MA109, in
th M B ildi S t C (5269 M i St t) il t i i @d l h t
My name is Gregory Bowser and I am the President of the Dalhousie Undergraduate EngineeringSociety (DUES). To those students that are coming into their first year at Dalhousie! Welcome! This
is the start of a very memorable five years of your life. The DUES is here to make the student
experience the best possible, and to alleviate all frustrations.
DUES Executive council consists of the President and eight Vice-Presidents - Internal, External,
Finance, Outreach, Academic, Communications, Social, and Diploma-Relations. We also have an
Engineering Student Council (ESC) that consists of representatives from all disciplines and years tosupport our planning and decision making. Finally, each group within engineering - Diploma
Students (1st and 2nd years) and each discipline have their own society to provide even moreopportunities for students to get involved and make the most of the student experience. I encourage
all of you to get involved; you never know what opportunities are out there until you put yourself out
there.
Together we all make up the community of DALENG. We are planning some pretty awesome new
events for the upcoming year as well as all of the old favorites. I sincerely hope you have the bestyear here at Dalhousie University and I look forward to meeting you. If you have any questions,
comments or concerns, drop by the office in the Design Commons at any time during the year and let
Here is an outline of the next four to five years in your engineering studies at Dalhousie
June 8, 2013 On-line registration for Engineering students begins
September 2-4, 2013 University Orientation activites
September 5, 2013 Engineering Orientation activites (mandatory)
September 5, 2013 Engineering Safety Training (mandatory – required for lab access)
September 6, 2013 Engineering classes begin
Fall 2013 / Winter 2014 All first-year Engineering students take common courses
Winter 2014 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 competitiveacross the Associated University system (Dal (Halifax), Dal (Truro), SMU, UPEI,
CBU, StFX, Acadia). Students who complete their courses with an engineering
GPA f 3 3 (B+) t ill t th di i li f th i h i All th
At the end of Year 1, you must apply to continueyour studies in a specific Engineering discipline.
By Apri l 30th, complete the Discipline Choice
Application on-line.
Decisions on conditional acceptance will beemailed to you in the first week of June.
Conditional Acceptance to a discipline iscompetitive and subject to GPA ranking andavailable space in the discipline. Only gradesavailable on May 15th will be considered.
Use the following to assist you in making yourdecision:
• Attend all Engineering advising sessions,discipline presentations, tours, andseminars in ENGI 1101 and ENGI 1202.
• Consult professional associations anddepartment websites for career information.See the Faculty of Engineering website for
guidance: http://engineering.dal.ca
• Use the Course List on the next page toassist you in following your progress in yourdiscipline.
Version: 2013-06-08
Discipline Choice Rules
• GPA calculations are based on only thecourses in the engineering curriculum (seethe reverse page).
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A student with a GPA of 3.85 or above at theend of year two, and no deficiencies, will beguaranteed an entrance scholarship for yearthree (application must be made by the Apr il30th deadline in year two).
• A student with a GPA of 3.30 or above, andno deficiencies, will be guaranteed admissionto 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 offirst year, will be given preferentialplacement.
• Placements may be deferred for one year byapplying for placement in the following year.
• A student with GPA < 2.0 will not beaccepted in year three.
• Acceptance into year three of a disciplinerequires completion of all the requirements for the discipline (no deficiencies allowed).
En vi ro nm en tal Ch em ic al Mat er ial s Ci vi l Mec han ic al El ec tr ic alMineral
ResourceIndustrial
FALL FALL
CHEM 1021 Chemistry I BIOL 1030 Biology for Engineers
MATH 1280 Engineering Math I ENGM 2101 Applied Vector Calculus
ENGI 1101 Engineering Design I ENGM 2032 Applied Probability and Statistics
PHYC 1190 Physics I & Engineering Statics ECED 2000 Electric Circuits
ENGM 1081 Computer Programming ENGI 2102 Thermo-Fluid Engineering I
HSTC 1800 History of Engineering I
WINTER WINTER
CHEM 1022 Chemistry II ENGI 2203 Engineering Design II
MATH 1290 Engineering Math II ENGM 2022 Applied Differential Equations
ENGI 1202 Mechanics of Materials HSTC 1801 History of Engineering II
PHYC 1290 Physics II PEAS 2201 Fund. Of Process Engineering
ENGM 1041 Applied Linear Algebra PEAS 2202 Fund. Of Environmental Engineering
PEAS 2203 Organic Chemistry
ECED 2001 Circuit Analysis ECED 2001
ECED 2200 Digital Circuits ECED 2200
ENGI 2400 Mechanics II: Dynamics
ENGI 2103 Thermo-Fluid Engineering II
MINE 2200 Geology for Engineers MINE 2200 MINE 2200
IENG 2005 Engineering Economics
Revised: May 17, 2013 Name:
Dalhousie Engineering (Core Program)
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 courses are counted in the GPA.
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 anengineering 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’m not sure which area of engineering to choose, will I get help?
Each year there are lectures, seminars and open house activities where first year students can see whattype of work each engineering program involves. Students also have the opportunity to visit and speak tofaculty and students within the various programs.
Students must achieve an engineering GPA of 2.3 and complete all required courses in their first two years ofstudies to be admitted to Co-op, and must maintain a 2.3 CGPA to continue in the Co-op program. For moredetails, visit: engandcompscicoop.dal.ca
10. 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 onyour grades, experience, ability to sell yourself, and willingness to relocate. The Co-op office provides training inrésumé writing and interview skills. Because co-op jobs are secured through a competitive process, however, theuniversity cannot guarantee a co-op position for every student.
11. 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. The 2008range was $420–$1073 per week for a 14-16 week term. For details by program, visit: engandcompscicoop.dal.ca
12. 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 (firstfour 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 aProfessional Engineer in Nova Scotia was $101,505. See “Salary Survey” at
http://engineersnovascotia.ca/library.asp for more information and survey updates.
13. 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: http://moneymatters.dal.ca
Engineering Registration Instructions Registration for classes is fast approaching—you can register starting June 8th at 12pm(Atlantic Time). Don’t worry if you can’t register immediately, registration will remain open untilSeptember; however, you are encouraged to register as soon as possible to get your preferredtimetable.
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 andwinter terms, so that all you need to do is select a block and you are registered for all yourclasses. Below is a step by step guide on how to register.
There are six blocks named First Year ENGI Group 1 to First Year ENGI Group 6. All studentswithin a block take lectures, labs and tutorials together, and have an assigned faculty academ-ic advisor.
If you have any registration questions we are here to help – call us at 902 494 2450 or [email protected]
Step 0: Look over the block timetables on pages 5-17 to determine which ones
best suit you. Every block has certain features, e.g. some have one afternoon off per
Scroll down until you see the set of blocks labeled: “First Year Engi – Group X”,
where X = 1, 2, …, 6.
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 that the Physics lab section is full, you can Add
one of the alternative Physics labs highlighted in yellow on the timeta-ble.
If you get an error indicating that all Chemistry lab sections are full, you can Add Chemistry lab B07 (CRN: 13704), and you will be assigned to afree lab space in September.
If you get an error indicating any other section is full, then the engineeringblock is already at capacity. In that case, drop all of the classes byselecting Drop from the drop-down box next to each class and clicksubmit. 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 “2013/2014 Winter ” from the drop-down menuand click the “Submit” button.
Academic Advice Once you have completed registration, you have a faculty Academic Advisor, as fol-
lows (if you forget your Group number, it is your ENGM1081 lab number):
First Year ENGI - Group 1: Dr. Stephen Kuzak, email: [email protected]
First Year ENGI - Group 2: Dr. Jimmy Chuang, email: [email protected]
First Year ENGI - Group 3: Dr. Peter Vanberkel, email: [email protected]
First Year ENGI - Group 4: Dr. George Jarjoura, email: [email protected]
First Year ENGI - Group 5: Dr. Kamal El-Sankary, email: [email protected]
First Year ENGI - Group 6: Dr. Jane Thorburn, email: [email protected]
If you have any quesons about your academic program, please email your advisor for help. In ad-dion, there is a general email address for engineering academic advice: [email protected] . Dur-
ing regular oce hours Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm, you can call the Engineering Undergraduate
Studies oce at 494-2963 (appointments) or 494-2344 (Ms. Barbara Isner) or 494-3850 (Ms. Linda
Seamone).
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-