The
Engineering Program
UNB has been educating engineers since 1854 when it
offered the first Engineering program in Canada. Since that time,
the Faculty of Engineering at UNB has
gained a worldwide reputation as a leader in Engineering
education.
Flexibility is a special feature of UNB's
Engineering program. Students can begin their program in either
September or January, and can choose the pace of study that best
suits their needs.
A Bachelor
of Science in Engineering
UNB offers Engineering degrees in nine disciplines.
Except where noted below, all engineering programs can be started
on either the Saint John or the Fredericton campus. Students who
choose to begin the degree at UNB Saint
John will have the opportunity to complete a minimum of one year's
credit, and in most cases two full years can be obtained. The
balance of each program is then completed on the Fredericton
campus.
Chemical
Engineering is the profession that deals with socially
responsible design and control of efficient, economical, and
environmentally sound processes for transforming materials into
energy and useful products. The program provides a broad background
in engineering science, engineering design, and applied chemistry.
The detailed knowledge students gain allows them to design
environmentally responsible chemical processes for a wide variety
of industries. Options include Pulp and Paper, Nuclear, and
Environmental Engineering.
Civil
Engineering involves planning and managing the
construction and operation of buildings, utilities, and other
public and private works. Civil Engineers design and build
highways, airports, canals, bridges, industrial plants, water and
waste treatment systems, hydroelectric developments, and irrigation
systems. Areas of specialization include structural, geotechincal,
regional and municipal planning, transportation, construction and
construction materials, sanitary and environmental, and hydro
technical engineering.
Computer
Engineering provides the knowledge required to specify and
design the hardware, software, and communications components of
computer systems. Emphasis in this discipline is on the application
of computers to solve real-world problems in many areas from
consumer electronics to power systems. Computer Engineers work in
high-tech fields, and in more traditional areas such as
communications and power utilities, process industries, and
engineering consulting firms.
Electrical
Engineering is one of the most diverse fields of
Engineering. It prepares you to work in the fields of electronics,
electrical machines, digital and computer systems, power systems,
instrumentation and control systems, digital and signal processing,
and communication systems, including wireless.
Forest
Engineering combines Engineering, Biology, Ecology, and
Business skills with knowledge of forest ecosystems and management
science to produce graduates who are able to manage operations and
projects that respect economic, environmental, and social values.
Graduates of this program, accredited by the Canadian Engineering
Accreditation Board, become Professional Engineers and can also
become Registered Professional Foresters. This program is only
available at UNB on the Fredericton
campus.
Geological
Engineering involves the exploration, conversation,
utilization, and management of earth materials and the resources of
the Earth's crust. Students might choose to focus on designing
foundations for major construction projects or protecting the
environment from pollution. Options include Geoenvironmental,
Geotechnical, or Mineral Resources.
Geomatics
Engineering combines applied sciences and information
technology to develop and improve leading-edge systems and
practices for positioning, navigation, ocean mapping, hydrography,
geodesy, remote sensing, surveying, land administration, and
digital mapping and analysis. This discipline involves the science
of mathematically determining the size and shape of the earth and
the nature of the earth's gravity field. Engineers in this field
use computerized tools and information to create views of the
physical world and our place in it.
Mechanical
Engineering involves the design, manufacturing and
operation of systems in a variety of situations. Mechanical
Engineers enjoy very diverse career paths which might see them
involved with the design and testing of artificial arms, racing
bicycles, alternative-fuel engines, or composite materials for
high-speed aircraft. Professionals in this discipline are key
members of the design team for vehicles of all kinds: automobiles,
aircraft, railway cars, submarines, and spacecraft. If it moves,
mechanical engineers contribute to its design and
development.
Software
Engineering is a fusion of computer science, which has
developed a vast body of software, and engineering which uses
mathematics and science to build products that are reliable and
fail-safe. The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering is only
available at UNB in Fredericton and is a
joint program between the Computer Science Faculty and the Faculty
of Engineering. Students studying at UNB
Saint John may also major in software engineering as one of two
options with the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
offered on that campus.
A
concurrent degree program in Computer Science and Geomatics
Engineering at UNB in Fredericton allows
students to earn two degrees in five-and-a-half years. This
highly technical program combines computer
programming, systems analysis and data management with the science
of positioning, mapping, hydrography, remote sensing, digital
imaging, geographic information systems, and spatial
analysis.
What Makes
UNB's Program Unique
The
Technical Management and Entrepreneurship Diploma is a
15-credit-hour program that can be taken with an Engineering degree
which provides an understanding of the business side of
technological change.
Peer Mentors are assigned to every first-year Engineering
student, helping them to make the transition from high
school to university. With their help, first-year students feel at
home in the Faculty and on campus. Each student is also assigned a
Faculty Advisor who will help with course selection and other
academic issues.
Co-op
Options
At
UNB, we know the key to finding
employment is experience. This is why our Faculty of Engineering
offers both a traditional style co-op option and a
Professional Experience Program (PEP). Students who choose
the PEP option will be hired by companies
for a full-time, paid work practicum of four, eight, twelve, or
sixteen months, as compared to those who choose a co-op placement.
While also a paid, practicum the co-op is an alternating rotation
of four month sessions of course work and work terms.
Engineering
Students Beyond The Classroom
All
Engineering students are encouraged to join the Engineering
Undergraduate Society. The EUS
acts as a liaison between the students and national professional
Engineering societies and host student engineering competitions as
well as a variety of social events.
In addition, each Engineering program has its own student society
that organizes a variety of activities, ranging from social events
to special technical lectures and industrial forums.
Those enrolled in the Engineering program can become student
members of the Association of Professional Engineers and
Geoscientists of New Brunswick. The Association assigns all student
members a mentor and provides valuable opportunities to network
with professionals in the students chosen field.
Many Engineering students are also involved with the Faculty's
outreach activities for area schoolchildren.
After
Graduation
UNB Engineers have a broad understanding of technical
issues in all Engineering disciplines combined with the ability to
apply scientific knowledge in common situations - the type of
life-long learning skills today's employers are
looking. Upon graduation, Engineering students are
qualified to register as Engineers-in-Training with any of the
provincial Engineering Associations in Canada and many associations
around the world. Once an Engineer-in-Training has completed four
years of practical experience, they can register as a Professional
Engineer. The P.Eng designation is recognized
internationally.
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