The programme for the Bachelor of Engineering Degree is discipline specific, and requires completion of specific discipline course credits in Year 2. The programme can be completed in four years (eight academic terms), but some disciplines may require one extra term to fulfill the co-op requirements.
The first two years of Engineering studies in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island is offered through a Diploma of Engineering (scroll to IV. D. Diploma of Engineering), at Dalhousie University and through the Associated Universities. Placement in the specific Engineering disciplines is competitive and is based on academic performance in the first year. In the fall term, first-year students are given a Discipline Choice Form to complete, ranking their preferences among discplines. The classes taken during the second year of studies depend on the discipline selected.
The Faculty offers the Bachelor of Engineering in nine Engineering disciplines and one Bachelor of Applied Science in Food Science. These disciplines include: Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mining Engineering.
The degree of Bachelor of Software Engineering is jointly offered with the Faculty of Computer Science.
The degree of Bachelor of Engineering is offered by the following departments:
Department Head: Steve Zou, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Phone: (902) 494-6172 or 494-3960
Program Chair/Academic Advisor:
Nouman Ali, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Phone: (902) 494-3970
Civil Engineering Programme web site
Mineral Resource Engineering concentrates on the technical, environmental and economic aspects of the extraction and processing of the earth’s mineral resources. Students can pursue formal options in mining, petroleum and mineral processing.
Program Coordinator/Academic Advisor:
John Hill, Ph.D.,
Phone: (902) 494-3957
Mineral Resource Engineering
Department Head:
Ezz El-Masry, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Phone: (902) 494-3983 or 494-3996
Electrical and Computer Engineering has a large impact on modern society. The ease, speed, and precision which electrical energy and electrical signals are transmitted, transformed and controlled, influence everyday life. This discipline has grown from a study of abstract phenomena to a multi-branch discipline with significant applications in the areas of power systems, communications systems, control and systems engineering, computer, and electronics.
Although grouped in a single department, Electrical and Computer Engineering are two distinct programmes. The curriculum in each is designed to provide fundamental knowledge of basic engineering and extensive coverage of each of the fields.
Academic Advisor:
Sherwin Nugent, Ph.D.
Phone: (902) 494-3994 or 494-3106
Electrical Engineering Programme web site
Department Head:
Eldon Gunn, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Phone: (902) 494-3945 or (902) 494-3281
Industrial Engineering involves the design of systems to improve productivity and effectiveness. Systems that are essential to the functioning of modern society, are the subject of Industrial Engineering, including manufacturing, health care, environmental, transportation, and other systems. For Industrial Engineers, the design of the system is the focus, instead of the design of the individual components.
Academic Advisor:
John Blake, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Phone: (902) 494-6068 or (902) 494-3281
Industrial Engineering Programme web site
Department Head:
Ismet Ugursal, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Phone: (902) 494-2246 or 494-3052
Mechanical Engineering prepares the graduates to practice in design, development, processing, operation, and management. This discipline is involved with everything that in modern times surrounds or works for us: appliances, computers, vehicles, environment, biological organisms, motors, fluids, gases, and heat.
Academic Advisor:
Robert Bauer, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Phone: (902) 494-3942 or 494-3052
Mechanical Engineering Programme web site
Department Head: Dr. Michael J. Pegg, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Phone: (902) 494-3252 or 3953
Biological Engineering is the “engineering of living systems,” and applies engineering principles to solve problems associated with biologically based systems. This program relates to sustainable utilization of biological systems such as terrestrial and aquatic animals and plants, food, and cells; and to enhancement of human systems. Students can specialize in aquaculture, agri-food, bioprocess, biomachines design, and microcomputers/ robotics applications in the bio-industries.
Undergraduate Programme Co-ordinator:
Amyl Ghanem, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Phone: (902) 494-3225 or 3275
Biological Engineering Programme web site
Environmental Engineering relates to protecting and managing the environment of biosystems. Students can specialize in air pollution and indoor air quality, energy and the environment, soil and water quality and conservation, and bioremediation and waste management.
Undergraduate Programme Co-ordinator:
Robbie Jamieson, Ph.D., P.Eng.
Phone: (902) 484-6791 or 494-3275
Environmental Engieering Undergrad web site
Chemical Engineering involves practices to improve the human environment. Chemical Engineering has long been regarded as the most versatile engineering discipline.
Undergraduate Programme Co-ordinator:
Pak Yuet , Ph.D., P.Eng.
Phone: (902) 494-3213 or 494-3953
Chemical Engineering Programme web site
Undergraduate Programme Co-ordinator:
Paul Bishop, Ph.D.
Phone: (902) 494-1520 or 494-3953
Materials Engineering Programme web site
Food Science combines the principles of the basic sciences including physics, mathematics, chemistry, biology and biochemistry and applies them to problem solving activities associated with the food industry. Food scientists are involved in the development of new food products, food process design, quality assurance, food safety and the regulatory activities associated with the modern-day food supply. The food and beverage industry is the world’s largest manufacturing sector.
Undergraduate Programme Co-ordinator:
Lisbeth Truelstrup-Hansen, Ph.D.
Phone: (902) 494-3145 or 494-3275
Food Science Programme web site
Dalhousie Engineering and Associated University Students in Years I and II can now apply for their Engineering Discipline Choice on-line.
CO-OPERATIVE PROGRAMS in Engineering
CO-OPERATIVE PROGRAMS (scroll to IV. F. Technical Co-op Programme) are available in all engineering undergraduate programs. The co-op program is designed to give a fast track to exciting career opportunities. We want to show students where to look, and how to look for these exciting opportunities. We’ll also provide the edge by showing students what employers are looking for in potential candidates for their co-op jobs.
Director:
Anne Marie Coolen
Phone: (902) 494-6175 or 494-3123
Technical Co-op Programme web site
Also see: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
