024

DESIGN CREDITFSC LOGO

ENGINEERING STUDENT SERVICESFACULTY OF APPLIED SCIENCETHE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA1100-2332 MAIN MALLVANCOUVER, BC V6T 1Z4 CANADA

T 604.822.6556F 604.822.2021E STUDENTS@APSC.UBC.CA

WWW.ENGINEERING.UBC.CA

On the cover: An ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene acetabular cup and stainless-steel hip prosthesis. Today’s engineer trained at UBC learns not only about the classical topics in engineering but also about how engineering impacts the world – including how we can improve human health and well-being. Design and writing: www.kaldor.com

Photography: Martin Dee, Ricky Gu, Russell Brown, Erin Conway-Smith, Kaldor, ErinRose Handy, Jen Pelletier

02 01UBC ENGINEERINGUBC ENGINEERING

REALIZE YOUR IMAGINATION.UBC ENGINEERING CULTIVATES LEADERS WHO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS TO ADDRESS THE WORLD’S MOST CRITICAL CHALLENGES. ENGINEERS MAKE THINGS, AND THEY MAKE THINGS BETTER.

02GLOBAL CONTRIBUTIONS

04UBC LOCATION & STUDENT LIFE

06CAREER DEVELOPMENT

08THE FIRST YEARAMBITIOUS ALTERNATIVES

09CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

10CIVIL ENGINEERING

11COMPUTER ENGINEERING

12ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

14ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

13ENGINEERING PHYSICS

15GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

16INTEGRATED ENGINEERING

17MATERIALS ENGINEERING

18MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

19MINING ENGINEERING

20SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

21EVERYTHING ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

Rough sketch of the Pro-Neck-Tor sports helmet, designed by UBC Engineering researchers to prevent neck injuries by reducing the force that the spine experiences in head-first impacts. The technology features a movable inner shell that guides the head to tilt slightly in a head-on impact, allowing dissipation of direct loads to the cervical spine. In early testing the device has reduced neck loads by up to 56 percent.

02 03UBC ENGINEERING

MAKE A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE.ENGINEERS TRANSFORM – AN OBJECT, A PROCESS, A PLACE, PEOPLE OR SOCIETY. UBC EMPOWERS YOU TO CONTRIBUTE TO A BETTER WORLD AND ESTABLISH A REWARDING CAREER.

02

Created by UBC Engineering students Aaron Coret and Stephen Slen, the Landing Pad enables snowboarders to push their abilities and practice in a safe environment.

THE ENGINEERING CONTEXTEngineers are applied scientists, visionaries and solution finders who work in a variety of scientific, technical, humanitarian and sociological fields. An environmental engineer might create a new water filtration process; a computer systems engineer might design a ground-breaking communications technology; a civil engineer might become an urban planner. What unites this diverse group of professionals is the ability to envision what could be, the know-how to test ideas using engineering-specific modeling and the technical skills to translate ideas into action.

THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIAConsistently ranked among the top 40 universities in the world, the University of British Columbia is one of Canada’s largest and most prestigious research and teaching institutions. UBC consistently ranks among the top 10 North American universities in commercialization and patenting activities. From here, your idea could become the next big thing!

With more than 50,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students in 12 faculties on two campuses – in addition to more than 250,000 alumni living and working in 120 countries worldwide, UBC is globally recognized as a destination where education and research come together to improve the human experience.

UBC ENGINEERINGUBC Engineering gives you the opportunity to focus on issues that affect every global citizen and every facet of our planet. Choose from 11 specialized programs that lead to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree. Learn valuable analytic and design skills from the world’s leading experts, gain practical experience in our cutting-edge laboratory facilities and apply your knowledge in the field. UBC’s program focuses on team-based project work, early design experience and professional development, as well as active industry and community involvement.

UBC students, faculty and researchers share a desire to create a better world. You can see this value through a sampling of current student and faculty research projects, including creating synthetic material that can help burn victims recover faster, improving copper-mining techniques using viruses and bacteria, and discovering how toxic substances disperse in bodies of water.

UBC Engineers are among the best-prepared and most respected in industry and academia. An engineering degree from UBC provides you with a solid foundation on which to build your career anywhere, in almost any field. Astronautics, video game design, urban planning, medicine, law and business – these are just a few of your career options as a UBC Engineering alumnus.

1 UBC Engineering alumnus Bjarni Tryggvason was a payload specialist on the U.S. space shuttle flight.

2 Florin Gheorghe (left) on a Co-op placement working for Engineers Without Borders in Ghana.

04 05UBC ENGINEERING

LIVEUBC is located on two campuses that showcase the splendor of British Columbia. The Vancouver campus is on a stunning peninsula overlooking the Strait of Georgia to the west and the Coast Mountains to the north and east; UBC Okanagan, the Kelowna campus, is 274 kilometres to the northeast, nestled at the west edge of Canada’s Rocky Mountains in BC’s verdant interior.

Vancouver was recently ranked the most livable city in the world by The Economist magazine. It’s easy to see why: in addition to being a safe, clean city with excellent dining, shopping and cultural activities, Vancouver is close to nearly every activity you can imagine. Take a drive up to Whistler for an autumn afternoon of mountain biking, head to Cypress to catch fresh powder on Olympic snowboarding runs or rent a kayak and tour the Pacific Ocean inlets.

Kelowna is a smaller city, rich with year-round recreation. Rollerblade along the shores of Lake Okanagan, cool off wake-boarding on a summer afternoon or explore old-growth forests on horseback. When the snow falls, you’re just 45 minutes from Big White, one of Canada’s most popular snow-sports destinations.

STUDYAs an Engineering student, UBC provides you with leading-edge facilities and resources for learning, including the sustainably designed Kaiser Building, the cross-discipline Engineering Design Centre and state-of-the-art laboratories and academic buildings dedicated to the spectrum of Engineering specialties. UBC also features several multidisciplinary research buildings designed to promote collaboration. When you need a break, head to the Cheeze – once an operating cheese factory and now a place where Engineering students study and socialize.

GROWEnhance your in-class learning. UBC has more than 300 student clubs, including one for each Engineering discipline, as well as the Engineering Undergraduate Society (EUS) student government and the Women in Engineering (WIE) program. Acquire paid, technical engineering work experience through the Engineering Co-op Program. Consider joining one of the Engineering student teams that compete successfully around the world.

Opportunities to enhance your in-class learning include:

> Engineering Co-op > Emerging Leaders Program > Engineers Without Borders > Engineering Undergraduate Society > E-Team (peer leadership program) > GEERing Up! > Student clubs such as TEC (The Entrepreneurship Club) > Student teams such as Concrete Toboggan, Formula SAE or Thunderbird Robotics

> Women in Engineering

UBC Engineering encourages you to develop your professional skills – skills that will be invaluable to you in your career.

1 The Fred Kaiser building is the hub of Engineering on the Vancouver campus.2 The Mark V Supermileage car designed by UBC Engineering students, one of

TIME Magazine’s best inventions.3 Engineers wear their Reds on the Vancouver campus.4 Wakeboarding on Lake Okanagan.

EXPERIENCE A TRANSFORMATIVE ENVIRONMENT.TRANSFORM IDEAS INTO ACTION IN LEADING-EDGE RESEARCH FACILITIES, FOSTER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH STUDENT CLUBS AND PROGRAMS AND ACCESS BOUNDLESS RECREATION JUST MOMENTS AWAY.

UBC (VANCOUVER CAMPUS)

The westward view over Vancouver’s waterfront and cityscape. From the forested Point Grey peninsula, UBC overlooks the Strait of Georgia, the Coast Mountains and Vancouver Island.

UBC ENGINEERING

Engineering Co-op student Amie Dawe (centre) and alumnus Joe DiPlacito (left) working together on the construction of the cut-and-cover section of the Canada Line.

PREPARE FOR AN EXTRAORDINARY CAREER.BLUEPRINT YOUR CAREER AND GAIN IMPRESSIVE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH COOPERATIVE EDUCATION WHILE YOU EARN YOUR DEGREE. STUDENTS ENTERING WITH HIGH ADMISSION AVERAGE ARE GUARANTEED ENTRANCE INTO ENGINEERING CO-OP CONDITIONAL ON THEIR PERFORMANCE DURING FIRST YEAR.

06 07

INFLUENCE As an Engineering student and one of the creators of tomorrow’s world, at UBC you will receive ongoing guidance to prepare you for community, organizational and global leadership.

Jump-start your career by taking a workshop on résumé writing, participating in career fairs and attending employer information sessions. UBC Engineering offers these and more to complement your academic learning throughout your enrollment.

Expand your network and knowledge of your future career as a participant of the Engineering Tri-Mentoring Program. This innovative program grows with you. Junior students are mentored by senior students, who are in turn mentored by local industry leaders who are often UBC Engineering alumni. As you become more advanced, so does the guidance you receive. In turn, you reinforce your knowledge by sharing what you’ve learned.

CONTRIBUTEUse your engineering knowledge to collaborate with communities locally and around the world. You can join the hundreds of engineering students who participate in the Reading Week Projects – week-long community service-projects where UBC students teach science and engineering to local elementary school students. Or if you’re interested in helping globally, follow the paths of our students working with the urban poor in Ghana to create sustainable livelihoods or in Lesotho working to improve sanitation and health. These are just a few of the recent projects to which UBC engineering students have lent their skills.

1 Learn from professors who are professional engineers and industry leaders.

2 Dan Schell works on Sailbot, an autonomous sailboat. This student team competes internationally.

WORKThe Engineering Co-op Program enhances your education through paid, technical employment opportunities related to your academic specialization. As a Co-op student, you gain valuable professional experience and develop contacts with local, national and international employers. Co-operative education helps motivate and empower you to set and achieve goals as you prepare for a meaningful engineering career.

LAUNCHWhether you have a knack for inventing or an idea for an innovative business, the UBC New Ventures Program facilitates collaboration between Engineering and Commerce students to take ideas off the page and into the world, where they can make a difference.

Recent student entrepreneurship success stories include:

> EnergyAware, an in-home energy monitoring system, named “Most Promising Start-Up” by British Columbia Technology Industry Association

> EasyPlug, a device that allows the safe disconnection of electric plugs at the wall

> PeerFX, an online currency exchange service that received venture capital on CBC’s Dragons’ Den.

UBC ENGINEERING

0908

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Chemical and biological engineers specialize in the design, operation and analysis of a variety of physico-chemical and biological systems with application in diverse industries such as oil and gas, paper, food, fertilizers, pharmaceuticals and polymers. Many choose to work in engineering services (environmental, research, design and construction).

Increasingly, chemical and biological engineers are leading the fields of clean-energy generation, biotechnology, nanotechnology and new material generation. They apply metabolic engineering to the production of chemicals, design new therapeutics and develop gene therapies.

YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE

As a Chemical & Biological Engineering student, you’ll gain a strong understanding of how physical, chemical and biological sciences intersect, complemented by mathematics, process engineering, transport phenomena, kinetics, separations, design and economics. Second-year students choose among process, environmental and biological options.

By merging two complementary programs, UBC prepares students to create innovative solutions for a variety of global challenges, including clean-energy generation, water and air pollution control, sustainable chemical and petrochemical processing, providing safe water supply and improving human health.

CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMS

Material and energy balances / Industrial organic/inorganic chemical processes / Process design control and simulation / Kinetics of reactions and reactor design / Fuel cells and electrochemical engineering / Green engineering and sustainability / Water and air pollution prevention control / Bioprocess engineering

What you will learn

Davis Chiu Coquitlam, BC

“As the only university to offer a world-class Chemical & Biological Engineering program in British Columbia, UBC stood out from the rest. I want to make a positive impact on society. UBC gave me this opportunity by selecting me to represent Canada at the G8 University Student Summit.”

CAMPUS

Vancouver

WEBSITE

www.chbe.ubc.ca

THE FOUNDATION YEARESTABLISH THE GROUNDWORK FOR SUCCESS.

ENHANCED DEGREES AUGMENT YOUR EDUCATION.

FIRST YEARUBC Engineering’s required foundation year is designed to ensure you have a strong knowledge base from which to build the rest of your academic and professional career. In addition to learning principles of mathematics, physics and chemistry, you exchange ideas and solidify relationships; in upper years, when you and other students are closely associated with your specialties, you – and they – can draw on this knowledge and these relationships to collaborate across specialties and solve complex problems. The foundation year also allows you time to explore the various fields of engineering before choosing one of 11 specialized programs.

Your first year is also about adjusting to learning in your new environment. At UBC Engineering, your academic success is important to us. We provide you with a number of important, ongoing academic support and enhancement programs throughout your first year. Attend the Conference for Learning and Academic Student Success (CLASS), visit the LEAP online learning portal (www.leap.ubc.ca) or go to one of our first-year tutoring sessions or exam-review workshops. All of these programs are designed with you in mind.

ENHANCED DEGREESRecognizing the diverse interests of our students, UBC Engineering offers many options for pursuing a second degree or minor in a complementary field.

Consider one of the following:

> Dual-degree in Arts > Minor in Arts > Minor in Commerce > Minor in Information Technology > Minor in Honours Mathematics > Pre-med path

The opportunities to tailor your degree to your aspirations are limitless. Check with the Engineering Student Services team to see how you can create a path that leads to the degree and career you want.

CAMPUS

Vancouver

Okanagan

Programming varies by campus

WEBSITE

www.civil.ubc.ca

CAMPUS

Vancouver

WEBSITE

www.ece.ubc.ca

UBC ENGINEERING

1110

CIVIL ENGINEERINGPROGRAMS

Analysis, design and implementation of networks and protocols / Microprocessor systems design / Real-time digital system design / Software and hardware installation and maintenance / Design flow and automation / Embedded controllers / Framework design / Graphical user interfaces (GUIs) / Network security

Project estimation and tendering / Construction and engineering management / Water treatment and waste man-agement / Coastal engineering / Structural analysis / Soil mechanics and foundation engineering / Transportation planning methods / Design of steel, concrete and timber structures / Design of municipal infrastructure

Jessica ConnaghanKamloops, BC

“I have always been interested in sustainable residential buildings. In civil engineering, you produce a tangible product that is directly impacting the community you live in. UBC Engineering allows me to do more than sit in a lab and do research; it provides a chance for me to explore my urban environment.”

COMPUTER ENGINEERING PROGRAMS

William GallegoRichmond, BC

“UBC was my first choice, based on both its location and prestige. My experience here has revealed to me where my real interests lie and has tested the extent of my capabilities. Since high school, I have wanted to become a computer software engineer. Selecting Computer Engineering was my path to making this a reality.”

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Computer technology is integral to every aspect of our daily lives. From cellular phones, MP3 players and digital cameras to automobiles, medical equipment and home appliances, computer engineers design microprocessors that control each one’s function.

Whether improving the efficiency of wind turbines or developing in-ear audio monitors for rock bands, computer engineers are integral to nearly every industry, including transportation, power distribution, communications and information technology, entertainment, health care and other fields.

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Civil engineers play an important role in the analysis, planning, design, construction and maintenance of facilities that shape our communities and environments. Real-world applications of civil engineering projects might include design of earthquake-resistant structures; design, construction and installation of offshore platforms for oil and gas recovery; or design and management of solid or liquid waste treatment plants.

Among the sectors that rely on civil engineers are construction; consulting; health; energy; transportation; mining and forestry companies; and federal, provincial and municipal governments.

YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE

Computer Engineering students learn a wide range of fundamental skills. After first year, students choose between a traditional lecture based format and a project-based-learning variation called the Project Integration Program (PIP). Third- and fourth- year studies become very specific: hardware and software design (including an optional focus on Software Engineering), operating systems, embedded systems, object-oriented programming and database design, communications, signal and systems analysis, as well as technical electives.

YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE

As a Civil Engineering student and one of the creators of tomorrow’s world, UBC provides you with ongoing guidance to prepare you for community, organizational and global leadership. You will learn specific skills related to working with the natural and built environment and will also attain hands-on experience working in groups on design or laboratory projects. Third- and fourth-year students specialize in one of the civil engineering sub-disciplines, such as construction management, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydrotechnical engineering, materials engineering, structural engineering or transportation engineering.

What you will learn What you will learn

UBC ENGINEERING

YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE

Offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Science, EngPhys is a five-year program that combines engineering education with a strong foundation in applied physics.

In your second year of EngPhys, you will pursue one of four streams (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science or Mechatronic Science). Small classes are designed to ensure you have the opportunity to work intimately in team-based courses and on extracurricular engineering challenges. With access to state-of-the-art design and fabrication equipment, students develop engineering solutions to real-world problems in their senior years, in some cases even resulting in patents and entrepreneurial opportunities.

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Engineering Physics (EngPhys) is a growing field that focuses on the application of mathematic and scientific principles to a variety of interdisciplinary engineering projects.

The world’s top graduate schools hold UBC Engineering physicists in high regard, and approximately half of EngPhys graduates go on to earn an advanced degree. Others opt to enter careers in diverse disciplines; the principles you learn can be applied to many fields, including alternative energies, robotics and aerospace. Our Engineering Physics graduates combine science and engineering applications to pursue innovation in all areas, turning their creative ideas into reality.

Design of analog, digital and integrated circuits / Industrial process control and instrumentation systems / Electromagnetic fields and waves for wireless communication / Communication systems design / Image and signal processing / Software system development / Power system analysis and design / Power electronic devices

Engineering design / Prototyping / Electronic circuits / Mechanical systems / System integration / Automation and software / Quantum mechanics / Modern physics and relativity / Advanced calculus / Thermodynamics / Advanced electricity and magnetism / Optics

12 13

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAMS

Mansi TandonLucknow, India

“With my Electrical Engineering focus at UBC, I wish to develop technologies that can improve lives. I love the dynamism of this field. UBC offers not only challenges but also resources that encourage me to keep up with the pace, and become a contender in the field.”

ENGINEERING PHYSICSPROGRAMS

Nina Chen Xi’an, Shaanxi, China

“UBC is a campus that is host to a multitude of cultures. You are exposed to a number of people from varied backgrounds and with different learning styles. There is always room to share ideas and build relationships. My professors are inspiring, and they were instrumental in helping me define my path after graduation.”

CAMPUS

Vancouver

WEBSITE

www.engphys.ubc.ca

CAMPUS

Vancouver

Okanagan

Programming varies by campus

WEBSITE

www.ece.ubc.ca

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

The work of electrical engineers touches every aspect of our daily lives. When we brew coffee, make a call or rely on GPS, we’re living an easier life because of what they created. Electrical engineers have also found solutions to many of today’s global issues, such as energy conservation, pollution control and transportation safety.

Then there’s the Internet. All its sub-systems are the result of electrical-engineering innovations, including wireless communications, computer processors and software.

YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE

As an Electrical Engineering student, you can either choose an area of specialization – Biomedical, Electrical Energy Systems or Nanotechnology and Microsystems – or take electives to tailor your program to your preferences. As with Computer Engineering, you will apply what you learn during lectures to hands-on projects to develop the real-world skills that companies look for in today’s engineering graduates.

What you will learnWhat you will learn

UBC ENGINEERING

YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE

If you love the outdoors, care for the environment and thrive on practical challenges, Geological Engineering is the program for you. Offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Science, this program combines aspects of earth sciences, civil engineering and mining engineering, with a fundamental understanding of natural processes and materials in the earth’s surface and near-surface environments. Specific fields of study include geotechnical engineering, geo-environmental engineering, applied geophysics and mineral and energy resources.

CAMPUS

Vancouver

Co-offered with UNBC

(University of Northern

British Columbia)

WEBSITE

www.enve.ubc.ca

14 15

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERINGPROGRAMS

Heather HunterKamloops, BC

“Problem solving is a critical aspect to engineering. At UBC, I have learned that environmental impacts are a key consideration within every project. In the future, I want to be involved in the development of new environmental-stewardship opportunities. My hope is to make people more aware of the relevance of sustainable solutions in our everyday lives.”

GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERINGPROGRAMS

Marisol ValerioSan Jose, Costa Rica

“As an outdoor enthusiast, I found there was a good balance between classroom work, lab work and fieldwork at UBC. Through Co-op, I spent eight months at a mine in Northern Australia. One of the best parts of the program is its flexibility. It was easy to choose from a range of electives to tailor my degree to my interests.”

CAMPUS

Vancouver

WEBSITE

www.geoeng.ubc.ca

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Geological engineers carry out site investigations for dams, roads, pipelines, railways and forestry operations. Where pollution has occurred, they are involved with environmental assessments or clean-up activities; they also conduct hazard and risk assessments for landslides and earthquakes. Graduates who become junior geological engineers often have great opportunities for travel.

Many geological engineers work for consulting engineering or environmental firms, and others are employed by government agencies, large corporations and consulting firms.

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Environmental engineers apply science and engineering principles to improve the quality of our air, land, water and living systems. They work with corporations and law-makers, safeguarding our natural resources, developing clean energy technologies, advancing green buildings and mitigating pollution. They are seen as protectors of the environment. Environmental engineers are in high-demand – especially in industries such as pulp and paper, agriculture, fisheries, oil and gas, forestry and mining.

YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE

With British Columbia’s rich natural resources, UBC is an ideal place to study environmental engineering and receive training with broad applications for reducing and repairing human impact on the environment.

In collaboration with the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) in Prince George, UBC offers one of the only Environmental Engineering degree programs in Canada. This dual-location, four and a half-year program leverages the strength of UBC in Engineering and that of UNBC in Environmental Science.

Green engineering / Function, process and interactions of the major environmental systems / Fundamental concepts of heat, mass transport, fluid dynamics / Industrial pollution prevention/control / Waste water and air pollution control technologies / Common industrial process design / Geo- and mining environmental engineering

Feasibility studies / Landslide-control strategies / Water-resource engineering / Site-remediation technologies and design / Foundation design / Geological and geophysical maps / Groundwater hydraulics / Geomorphology

What you will learnWhat you will learn

UBC ENGINEERING

CAMPUS

Vancouver

WEBSITE

www.igen.ubc.ca

1716

INTEGRATED ENGINEERINGPROGRAMS

Sean HeislerCalgary, Alberta

“I love UBC for its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, but I also chose it for its community and culture. It didn’t take long for the place to feel like home. The Integrated Engineering program is a tight-knit population. It’s great to know 90 percent of the people in your discipline and an even greater boost to know that everyone is looking out for one another.”

MATERIALS ENGINEERINGPROGRAMS

Victor Leung Hung Hom, Hong Kong

“With materials, the possibilities are endless. I could have a career with engine parts, ballistic vests, cars or energy. A small department at UBC offers a close connection with your professors and exposure to both technical and practical training. I am now working towards a masters degree in Bio/Nano Materials.”

CAMPUS

Vancouver

WEBSITE

www.mtrl.ubc.ca

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Materials engineers bring their expertise to many industries worldwide, from mining and manufacturing to aerospace, advanced electronics and healthcare. You may find yourself purchasing multi-million dollar equipment in Europe or Asia for the steel industry, helping turn fuel cells from a technical vision to a commercial reality, leading a failure investigation at an aircraft crash site, making computer processors smaller and faster or recovering copper from a five-kilometre long mound of ore high up in the Andes Mountains.

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Integrated Engineering graduates are well-suited for multi-faceted careers where the ability to work across disciplinary boundaries is critical. Graduates work in construction, manufacturing, advanced technology and processing or resource industries. Typical jobs involve design, applied research, project management and marketing and sales of technical products. Integrated Engineering graduates are also prepared to pursue degrees in other disciplines such as business, education, law or medicine.

YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE

Materials have an important role in every field of engineering. The materials we use and how we make them can determine the function, feasibility, cost, environmental impact and many other aspects of things we create.

The curriculum begins with the core material groups: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. By fourth year, you’ll be tackling process design problems and materials selection solutions for things like high-speed transportation systems, fuel cells, supersonic aircraft, advanced computers, sports equipment and biomedical devices.

YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE

As an Integrated Engineering student, you will take courses in the core engineering subjects of materials, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and systems involving biological, chemical and electro-mechanical components. You can customize your education by defining a major and a minor in the engineering disciplines of your choice. In each term, you will apply your acquired engineering skills in design projects. You will also learn communication and project-management skills – a significant component of the design/project courses.

Project management / Oral and written communication / Engineering design / Solid and fluid mechanics / Electrical circuits and measurement systems / Materials science and selection / Industrial engineering / Economic analysis / Computer simulation

Design of new materials / Performance of ultra-high-strength materials / Environmental degradation of materials / Biomaterials / Materials selection in design / Environmental impact of materials / Analysis of material failures / Clean technologies for extraction of materials / Advanced composite materials

What you will learnWhat you will learn

UBC ENGINEERING

CAMPUS

Vancouver

Okanagan

Programming varies by campus

WEBSITE

www.mech.ubc.ca

18 19

MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGPROGRAMS

Maxime Chin Vancouver, BC

“In high school, I considered studying engineering but didn’t feel there were enough resources to support girls in the industry. At UBC, I became a Co-Director for GEERing UP! UBC Engineering and Science for Kids, and led a number of Engineering education initiatives for young girls. By leading these programs, I realized engineering was equally attainable to me.”

MINING ENGINEERINGPROGRAMS

Ariel Winkelmeyer Fort Nelson, BC

“Since day one, I have been involved in student activities, participating in everything from AΩE, Engineering Undergraduate Society to the Mining Student Council. In the past three years, I also traveled, gained hands-on technical expertise and participated in social and environmental initiatives. I can’t imagine another program that would have been as diverse in its opportunities.”

CAMPUS

Vancouver

WEBSITE

www.mining.ubc.ca

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Mining engineers specialize in the extraction and processing of ores containing valuable minerals or metals. Canada’s mining industry is the second largest in the world and is highly respected for its expertise and innovation in mineral extraction, mineral processing and environmental protection. One of the main focuses of Mining Engineering is reducing environmental impact during mining operations and land recovery afterwards.

YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

Mechanical engineering focuses on the creation and improvement of physical systems – conceptualization, design, analysis and manufacturing are key elements to this field.

You will find mechanical engineers working with many leading companies and organizations in a broad range of industries, from energy to airplane aerodynamics to biomedical to mechatronics and manufacturing.

Mechanical Engineering students gain extensive knowledge in dynamics, solid mechanics, vibrations, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, thermodynamics, controls and design.

YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE

UBC’s Mining Engineering program is consistently ranked among the top schools in Canada. Mining at UBC offers you a broad professional degree program, integrating courses on engineering principles; earth and mineral science; mining and mineral processing case studies; health, safety and environmental issues; social science and management; as well as economics and business.

Around the world, wherever mines are located, UBC alumni are working with consulting firms, mining and exploration companies, environmental management consultants or government agencies.

YOUR UBC EXPERIENCE

In Mechanical Engineering, you will gain hands-on design and practical skills through an integrated, team-based approach to learning. Your classroom will match the real world.

Mechanical engineering at UBC* provides you with the opportunity to build a program that fits your interests. Start with the award-winning Mech 2 program, which provides a coordinated introduction to the fundamentals. Then, pick the general program or specialize in Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics or Thermofluids. Finally, add technical electives ranging from aircraft aerodynamics to orthopaedic biomechanics to robotics.

*Program description represents UBC Vancouver. The program at the Okanagan campus differs. Please see www.web.ubc.ca/okanagan/engineering.

Biomechanics / Robotics and Mechatronics / Green buildings – thermal and acoustical design / MEMS and Nanotechnology / Medical equipment design / Alternate fuel technologies and energy-efficient design / Manufacturing and computer-controlled machining / Vehicle design and production

Mine planning and design / Computer analysis and simulation / Automation and control / Ventilation surveys and design / Economic feasibility studies / Mine waste management / Environmental-impact analysis / Social impact and sustainability

What you will learnWhat you will learn

UBC ENGINEERING

CAMPUS

Okanagan

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

WEBSITE

web.ubc.ca/okanagan/engineering

2120

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERINGPROGRAMS

Erin JohnstonThe Okanagan Valley, BC

“I have the best of both worlds at UBC Okanagan. Without leaving home, I have access to a quality education with a solid reputation. The engineering faculty is col-laborative, with opportunities to work across disciplines on select projects. I am attracted by the idea that I can design new solutions, rather than simply memorize the results.”

ADMISSION FROM HIGH SCHOOLAdmission to UBC Engineering is competitive. Every year we receive more applications than we have spaces. Admission is typically based on the average of senior-level coursework in English, Math, Chemistry and Physics. In some cases broader-based achievements are considered. Entry requirements are subject to change.

In addition to high academic standards, UBC Engineering recognizes the benefits of previous technical work and extra-curricular activities. Students are encouraged to submit supplementary information as part of the application process. For details visit: www.engineering.ubc.ca/student_info

COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR INTRA-UBC TRANSFERSStudents who have completed one or more years of study in a science-based program at UBC or another college or university may apply to transfer to Engineering with advanced standing.

There are several community colleges in B.C. that offer transfer programs corresponding to UBC’s first-year Engineering program. Students completing one of these approved programs with a minimum GPA of 2.5 are admitted directly into their second year of Engineering at UBC. For details visit: www.engineering.ubc.ca/prospective_students/undergraduate/admission

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONWe encourage applications from well-qualified international students who demonstrate English-language proficiency. For more information visit: http://connectionsforlife.ubc.ca

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AIDUniversity is a big investment. UBC recognizes the significant contribution you and your family make toward your education. Support is available for you through financial advising, scholarships, bursaries and other assistance programs.

Major entrance scholarships often come with extra perks, such as guaranteed acceptance into the Engineering Co-op Program and

ADMISSION INFORMATIONEVERYTHING ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW.

guaranteed placement into your preferred engineering discipline. For more information on financial assistance and awards, visit: http://you.ubc.ca

MORE INFORMATIONFor information on:

> international student admission > admission deadlines > costs and housing > scholarship and financial aid

and everything else you need to know, contact:

UBC Student Registration & Information Services T 604.822.9836 1.877.292.1422 (toll-free) F 604.822.3599 E student.information@ubc.ca W http://you.ubc.ca

ENGINEERING-SPECIFIC QUESTIONSIf you have questions about admission to UBC Engineering or your first year, contact:

Engineering Student Services Faculty of Applied Science The University of British Columbia 1100-2332 Main Mall Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4 CANADA

T 604.822.6556 F 604.822.2021 E students@apsc.ubc.ca W www.engineering.ubc.ca

Engineering Co-op Program T 604.822.3022 F 604.822.3449 E eng.coop@ubc.ca W www.ubcengineeringcoop.com

DISCOVER UBC OKANAGAN

In 2005, UBC Okanagan opened its doors to students seeking an intimate learning experience in a cohesive, supportive environment. The School of Engineering is based on 100 years of engineering teaching and research experience on the Vancouver campus. Students are part of a close-knit student body and participate in experiential learning and research. A BASc degree from the School of Engineering opens the door to some of the most exciting career opportunities available today.

UBC Okanagan student clubs provide cultural, academic and recreational exploration, while intramural sports offer a chance to make new friends while keeping your body as fit as your mind.

THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

For the first two years, you will focus on integrated and multidisciplinary engineering courses to provide you with a comprehensive knowledge base. After completing Engineering One, you will choose a specific concentration – civil, electrical or mechanical engineering – and then continue with the integrated program of Engineering Two for your second year.

The “Design from the Start” approach ensures you apply your knowledge of engineering to design projects in a project-based team learning environment, even in your first year. The School of Engineering also offers many opportunities for field-work and real-world learning, including participation in Engineers Without Borders, and valuable professional experience via the Co-op program.

What you will learn

Research methodologies / Professional communication / Team-based design / Project management / Material properties / Geotechnical / Structural / Transportation / Thermo fluids and energy conversion / Control and robotics /Manufacturing / VLSI design / Microelectronics / Communications / Photonics