General Information
Program Outline
Engineering studies at Saint Mary's University provides the first two years of the Bachelor of Engineering degree in association with Dalhousie University. Students follow a program for the discipline of their choice leading to a Diploma of Engineering, or a Bachelor of Science with Diploma in Engineering, upon completion of their courses at Saint Mary's.
Entrance Requirements
Nova Scotia Grade 12 (or equivalent) including the following 5 academic courses with an average of at least 65%:
- English 12 Academic
- Pre Calculus Math 12 Academic
- Physics 12 Academic
- Chemistry 12 academic
- One other Grade 12 Academic course or an approved open course
Requirements for the Diploma in Engineering
Year One
| Course | Credit | Definition |
| Mathematics 1210 | 3 credit hours | Math I - Intro to Calculus I |
| Mathematics 1211 | 3 credit hours | Math II - Intro to Calculus II |
| Chemistry 1210 | 3 credit hours | General Chemistry I |
| Chemistry 1213 | 3 credit hours | General Chemistry II for Engineers |
| Physics 1100 | 3 credit hours | University Physics I |
| Physics 1101 | 3 credit hours | University Physics II |
| English 1205 | 3 credit hours | Intro to Literature |
| Engineering 1206 | 3 credit hours | Engineering Design Graphics: Design I |
| Engineering 1203 | 3 credit hours | Engineering Mechanics: Statics |
| Engineering 1204 | 3 credit hours | Computer Methods for Engineers |
| Humanities | 3 credit hours | Humanities |
Students must declare their chosen discipline at the end of year one.
Year Two
The 2nd year curriculum is specialized for each discipline. The eight choices are listed below, followed by a complete list of courses. Each course is followed by the numbers, one to eight, for each discipline that requires it.
- Environmental Engineering (Saint Mary's does not provide all courses required; see note below)
- Chemical Engineering (Saint Mary's does not provide all courses required; see note below)
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Engineering (Saint Mary's does not provide all courses required; see note below)
- Mineral Resources Engineering
| Course | Credit | Definition | Discipline |
| Mathematics 2301 | 3 credit hours | Linear Algebra for Engineers | All |
| Mathematics 2303 | 3 credit hours | Math III - Differential Equations for Engineers | All |
| Mathematics 2311 | 3 credit hours | Math IV - Intermediate Calculus | All |
| Geology 1200 | 3 credit hours | Intro to Geology | 3, & 8 |
| Chemistry 2344 | 3 credit hours | Organic Chemistry I | 1, 2, & 7 |
| Engineering 2301 | 3 credit hours | Dynamics (Mechanics II) | 3, 5, & 6 |
| Engineering 2303 | 3 credit hours | Thermo-Fluids I | All |
| Engineering 2304 | 3 credit hours | Mechanics of Deformable Bodies (Strength of Materials) | All |
| Engineering 2305 | 3 credit hours | Intro to Digital Logic Ciurcuits | 4 only |
| Engineering 2306 | 3 credit hours | Thermo-Fluids II | 3, 5, 6, & 8 |
| Engineering 2307 | 3 credit hours | Engineering Design II | All |
| Engineering 2308 | 3 credit hours | Electric Circuits I | All |
| Engineering 2309 | 3 credit hours | Probability & Statistics for Engineers | All |
| Engineering 2311 | 3 credit hours | Circuit Analysis II | 4 only |
| Engineering 1209 | 3 credit hours | Engineering Economics | 4, 5, 6, & 8 |
| Engineering 2400 | 3 credit hours | Engineering and Biosphere | All |
Notes:
(a) Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Materials Engineering require 2 more half credit courses, i.e. 9 credit hours, (Fundamentals for Process Engineering, and Fundamentals of Environmental Engineering) which are offered only at Dalhousie; these courses may be taken by Saint Mary's students using a Letter of Permission procedure.
(b) To qualify for the Diploma in Engineering a student is required to achieve a minimum quality point average (GPA) of 2.0.
Three Year Bachelor of Science (General) plus Diploma of Engineering
This program entails an extra year of 30 credit hours as listed below:
- six (6) credit hours in MATH at the 3400 level or above
- six (6) credit hours in CHEM at 2300 level or above
- six (6) credit hours in PHYS and/or BIOL at 2300 level or above
- twelve (12) credit hours in Humanities or Social Sciences at 1200 level or above
Four Year Bachelor of Science with Major in Mathematics plus Diploma in Engineering
This program requires the student to complete the Engineering Diploma program for their particular discipline of choice, plus sufficient Mathematics courses chosen in consultation with the Department of Mathematics to complete a major in Mathematics, plus sufficient electives to complete the one hundred and twenty (120) credit hours required for a Bachelor of Science degree with a Major. Students wishing to pursue this degree are advised to substitute CSCI 1226 and 1227 or 1228 for ENGE 1204, and consult with the Mathematics Department Chair before registering for any 3000 level Mathematics course or EGNE 2309.
Note: Students who wish to pursue a four year Bachelor of Science degree with Major in another Science and Diploma in Engineering are strongly encouraged to seek advice from the Engineering Co-Director Student Affairs .
Entrance to Dalhousie.
With a Saint Mary's University Diploma of Engineering and without additional examination, students may enter Dalhousie and obtain the degree of Bachelor of Engineering on successful completion of the Dalhousie portion of the Bachelor of Engineering Degree.This will normally require an additional two years of study, and students will normally be admitted to the discipline they have selected for the second year Diploma program. However, all Departments at Dalhousie are subject to a maximum number of annual admissions, and therefore available seats will be allotted on the basis of academic standing. Students with low academic standings may be offered alternative departments. Dalhousie will treat students from the Associated University programs in the same manner as students who entered the program as freshmen at Dalhousie University. Academic merit will be the only deciding factor on admission to disciplines.
Rules for Admission to Dalhousie
- A student with a Diploma is guaranteed admission and placement in a program, not necessarily of their choice (Program of admission must lead to two or less deficiencies.)
- EGPA is calculated on engineering curriculum courses only; other courses are ignored
- CGPA is the cumulative GPA on all courses attempted
- All attempts at a course are included in the EGPA. (Multiple failures are calculated into the EGPA.)
- Good standing means that the EGPA is greater than or equal to 2.0
- Students with EGPA < 1.7 implies academic dismissal at Dalhousie
- Students with EGPA > 2.0 cannot be awarded a Diploma. (AU's have agreed to CGPA >= 2.0)
- Students with more than one deficiencies will not be admitted to year three of a program
- Students with one deficiency must have an EGPA >= 2.0 . (Those with lower EGPA's must first complete the Diploma.)
- Discipline Placement decisions will be based on the GPA of the Engineering Diploma curriculum only: EGPA
- Students with a CGPA <2.0 will not be admitted
- Students who break the conditions of their conditional admission before entry, lose their seats, but may reapply
- Conditional admissions are valid for one year only
- If a student does not hold a Diploma/Certificate, he/she will be expected to transfer any deficient credits back to his/her AU
- Students with EGPA >= 3.3, a complete first year, and who apply by the deadline, will get their first choice of discipline
- Students with EGPA >= 3.85, and a Diploma, will be guaranteed scholarships for their first year of study
- A student with a renewable cash scholarship at an AU (renewable at the AU in the year the student will transfer to Dalhousie), with an EGPA >= 3.85, meeting all admission requirements, with no deficiencies, will receive a scholarship of equal value for one year (the student must apply for a scholarship)
Objectives
Saint Mary‘s University offers the first two years of an Engineering degree program accredited by the Association of Professional Engineers of the Provinces through the Canadian Accreditation Board which will assist students in developing the following qualities:
- a basic understanding of scientific principles
- a foundation in engineering mathematics
- a competence in engineering design
- creativity
- social understanding
- an appreciation for continued learning
Saint Mary‘s University is one of a group of Associated Universities which offer the Diploma in Engineering, a two-year program after which students may apply to Dalhousie University for the completion of their Bachelor of Engineering degree in their chosen discipline program.
Admission to the desired discipline program at Dalhousie University is not automatic and may depend on the applicant‘s academic standing and the number of available seats in the different programs. Priority is not given to Dalhousie students over those Diploma in Engineering students from the Associated Universities.
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