Program Overview · Admission Information · Course Syllabus
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Program Overview
If you like designing, building and enjoy finding out how things work, consider the Engineering program. As an Engineer you will have a strong, rewarding career that helps create solutions to serve the humanity. The Department of Engineering has strong Faculty of accomplished Professional Engineers and Scientists to educate and introduce you to cutting-edge applied and advanced research activities. As a member of the Associated Universities engineering program, your admission and continued academic progress at the NSAC Engineering leads to the award of the Bachelor of Engineering degree which is conferred by the Faculty of Engineering at Dalhousie University in Halifax, where you spend the final two years. Our professional program is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board of Engineers Canada, and leads to the Bachelor of Engineering degree in:
We are the only Engineering Department devoted to Agriculture and Biosystems in Atlantic Canada. Our programs focus on technological innovation towards integrated and sustainable management of resources: energy, water, and waste. We emphasis hands-on practical learning, cutting edge research opportunities and provide access to advanced technology for every student. Students can pursue graduate studies with specialization available in Biosystems Engineering and related fields.
Admission Information
Application Deadline:
August 1st (Canadian Students)
March 1st (International Students)
Students require a minimum 70% average in five Grade 12 courses including English, Pre-Calculus, Chemistry, Physics and one other subject (preferably Biology).
Course Syllabus
You should expect course work in: mechanics and machinery, materials, design and graphics, physics, surveying, math, computer methods, fluid power technology, digital electronics, communications technology and environmental studies.
Requirements
The academic requirements for the Engineering Diploma (first two years) are successful completion of:
- All courses specified in the syllabus of courses
- At least 23 semester courses
- At least 11 courses at NSAC, including 6 of the last 10 required
The minimum level of academic achievement to graduate is a cumulative average of 60%.
Year 1
Semester - I
CHEM1000 General Chemistry I
ENGN1001 Engineering Design I
ENGN1002 Engineering I
MATH1000 Introductory Calculus I
PHYS1002 Physics I
Semester II
CHEM1001 General Chemistry II
CSCI2000 Computer Science
ENGN 3006 Engineering II
MATH1001 Introductory Calculus II
MATH 3000 Applied Linear Algebra
PHYS1003 Physics II
You will apply to disciplines at the end of your first year in engineering since some discipline-specific courses are required in Year 2.
Year 2
Semester III
ENGN3000 Electric Circuits
ENGN3002 Thermo-fluids I
ENVS2000 Environmental Science I
MATH2000 Multivariable Calculus
Discipline -Specific
Discipline -Specific
Semester IV
ENGN3017 Engineering Design II
MATH2001 Differential Equations
STAT2001 Probability and Statistics for Engineering
Discipline -Specific
Discipline -Specific
Discipline -Specific
For more detailed information and listing of discipline specific courses, please refer to the NSAC Calendar.
Faculty & Staff
With hands-on labs and experiments, your access to facilities and faculty members is exceptional, providing you with a strong engineering and science background for your future career and study. Benefits include:
- Smaller class sizes, allowing for a better student/instructor ratio
- A multi-cultural environment thriving on diversity of staff and students
- Renown lab facilities – providing opportunity for hands-on learning
- Open 1st Year - no need to choose a discipline until the end of your 1st year
- Year-round opportunities to be involved with research projects during your studies
- Summer employment opportunities with a research focus
- Availability of scholarships
- Collaboratively work with undergraduate and graduate students, staff and faculty
- Full access to state-of-the-art, world-class bioenvironmental engineering facilities
- Full access to both metal and wood workshops
- Community feel - get to know your instructors personally
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Careers
Graduates from this program, who continue on to earn a B. Eng will receive recognition by the Association of Professional Engineers of Nova Scotia.
Professional Engineers are afforded with a great variety of career opportunities. Many engineering careers will involve private industry, government, or universities. Activities may include design, testing, manufacturing, sales, planning, construction, consulting, and teaching.
Demand is growing for engineers beyond the Bachelor's level. Graduate engineers with high academic grades at the undergraduate level can consider continuing on for master's or doctoral degrees, to gain further expertise in research, teaching, or consulting.
Research & Industry
The true value of this program is that you learn engineering by doing. You roll up your sleeves and jump into lab and field work, and group projects. Your instructors are not only active researchers, but also teach engineering with extensive industry experience. You will interact closely with industry and related projects.
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