University of Toronto
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
Calendar 2000 - 2001

Mechanical Engineering
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Undergraduate Program in Mechanical Engineering (AEMECBASC)
  • General Option in Mechanical Engineering

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  • AEMECBASCE - Environmental Option in Mechanical Engineering (Collaborative)

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  • AEMECBASCF - Manufacturing Engineering

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  • AEMECBASCT - Mechatronics

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  • Graduate Programs in Industrial Engineering

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    Undergraduate Program in Mechanical Engineering (AEMECBASC)

    UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT COUNSELLOR
    Ms. M. Tompsett
    Room 214D, Rosebrugh Building,
    Tel: (416) 978-4731
    E-mail: margaret@mie.utoronto.ca.

    The Mechanical Engineering profession faces unprecedented challenges and exciting opportunities to serve the needs of society. The broad disciplinary base and design orientation of the field will continue to make the skills of the mechanical engineer crucial to the success of virtually all technical systems that involve energy, motion, materials, design, automation and manufacturing. The explosive development of lower-cost, compact and high speed computing hardware and software is already revolutionizing the analysis, design, manufacture and operation of many mechanical engineering systems. Mechanical engineering systems are part of automotive engineering, robotics, fuel utilization, nuclear and thermal power generation, materials behaviour in design applications, transportation, biomechanical engineering, environmental control and many others.

    To prepare Mechanical Engineers for the challenges of such a broad discipline, the program is designed to: 

    (i) Provide fundamental knowledge of the various subdiscipline; 
    (ii) Teach methodology and systems analysis techniques for integrating this knowledge into useful design concepts, and
    (iii) Make graduates fully conversant with modern facilities, such as CAD/CAM and microprocessor control, by which design concepts can be produced and competitively manufactured.
    The knowledge component includes the key subdisciplines of mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, control theory, dynamics, material science and design. All are based on adequate preparation in mathematics and in such fundamental subjects as physics and chemistry.

    Integration of this knowledge is accomplished in third and fourth year courses and in the final year thesis or design project.

    In the final year of study, the student is free to select courses from a range of electives. The elective offerings permit the student to choose subjects compatible with their individual interests and provide the exposure to high technology/modern facilities.

    With this diverse background, virtually the entire spectrum of primary and secondary industries seek the services of the practicing mechanical engineer as an employee or a consultant. Mechanical engineers are involved in the primary power production industry where hydraulic, thermal and nuclear energy is converted to electricity; in integrated manufacturing of automobiles and other equipment; in aircraft and other transportation systems; in the heating and air conditioning industry and many others.

    Along with the regular Mechanical engineering program, students also have the opportunity to chose an option when entering third year. The Environmental Engineering option is offered jointly with similar options in the Departments of Civil Engineering and Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry to students entering third year. For further information on this option please see the section on the Environmental Engineering Collaborative Program. There are also two additional options available to students entering the third year of the Mechanical Engineering program; the Manufacturing option offered in conjunction with the Industrial Engineering program and the Mechatronics option. Students enrolled in these options will continue to take most of the courses in the regular Mechanical Engineering program, but will focus their electives on and replace certain other courses with, courses related to the option of choice.

    For the modern mechanical engineer, the undergraduate program is but the first step in this educational process. An increasing number of graduates pursue advanced degrees in particular areas of specialization. Graduates entering industry can continue their education by participating in the graduate program. For further details please see the information following the program outline.
     

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    Second Year Mechanical Engineering
     
    Fall Session - Year 2   Lect. Lab. Tut. Wt.
    Dynamics MIE200H1 F 3 -- 2 0.50
    Engineering Analysis MIE 230H1 F 3 -- 2 0.50
    Probability and Statistics for Engineers MIE 231H1 F 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Human Centred Systems Design MIE 240H1 F 3 -- 2 0.50
    Materials Science MMS 270H1 F 3 0.75 0.75 0.50
               
    Winter Session - Year 2          
    Numerical Methods AER 234H1 S 3 -- 1.5 0.50
    Mechanics of Solids I MIE 222H1 S 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Differential Equations MIE 232H1 S 3 -- 1.5 0.50
    Applied Science MIE 233H1 S 3 -- 1.5 0.50
    Engineering Design and Graphics MIE 241H1 S 3 1 1 0.50
    Practical Experience Requirement *          

    * As described in the description of the practical experience requirements, students are required to have completed a total of 600 hours of acceptable practical experience before graduation (normally
    during their summer vacation periods).

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    Third Year Mechanical Engineering
     
    Fall Session - Year 3   Lect. Lab. Tut. Wt.
    Electrical Systems Analysis and Design ECE373H1 F 3 1.5 1 0.50
    Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines MIE 301H1 F 3 3 2 0.50
    Thermodynamics MIE 310H1 F 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Fluid Mechanics I MIE 312H1 F 3 1.5 1 0.50
    Engineering Economic Analysis MIE 371H1 F 3 -- 1 0.50
               
    Winter Session - Year 3          
    Vibrations MIE 302H1 S 3 1 2 0.50
    Thermal Energy Conversion MIE 311H1 S 3 3 -- 0.50
    Heat and Mass Transfer MIE 313H1 S 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Mechanics of Solids II  MIE 320H1 S 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Manufacturing Engineering MIE 321H1 S 3 2 1 0.50

    All students enrolled within this Program are eligible to apply for admission into the Skoll Program. Details are provided on page 24. Students accepted into the Skoll Program are required to consult with their Undergraduate Student Counsellor on the composition of the 4F courses that will be required.

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    Fourth Year Mechanical Engineering
     
    Fall Session - Year 4   Lect. Lab. Tut. Wt.
    Complementary Studies / HSS Elective         0.50
    Control Systems I MIE404H1 F 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Applied Fluid Mechanics MIE 414H1F 3 1.5 1 0.50
    Thesis / Design Project MIE 496Y1Y -- 6 1 0.50
    Technical Elective (one of)          
         Space Systems Design AER 407H1 F -- 3 -- 0.50
         Engineering Ecology EDV 220H1 F 2 -- 1 0.38
         Env. Impact and Risk Assessment EDV 360H1 F 2 -- 1 0.38
         Introduction to Microprocessors ECE 370H1 F 2 3 -- 0.50
         Instrumentation Design ECE 471H1 F 2 1.5 1.5 0.50
         Mechanical Design: Theory and Methodology MIE 440H1 F 2 2 1 0.50
         Air Pollution: Its Formation and Control MIE 512H1 F 3 -- -- 0.50
         Principles of Measurement MIE1807H1F 2 1.5 -- 0.63
               
    Winter Session - Year 4          
    Complementary Studies         0.50
    Environmental Engineering MIE 415H1 S 3 -- 1 0.50
    Machine Design MIE 442H1 S 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Thesis / Design Project MIE 496Y1 Y -- 6 1 0.50
    Technical Elective (one of)          
         Aerodynamics AER 307H1 S 3 3 1 0.50
         Scientific Computing AER 336H1 S 3 -- 1 0.50
         Aircraft Design AER 406H1 S -- 3 -- 0.50
         Robotics MIE 405H1 S 2 1 1 0.50
         Fluid Mechanics II MIE 418H1 S 2 -- 1.5 0.50
         Automated Manufacturing 1 MIE 422H1 S 2 3 -- 0.50
         Microprocessor Applications MIE 438H1 S 2 1.5 -- 0.50
         Biomechanical Engineering 1 MIE 439H1 S 2 1.5 -- 0.50
         Computer Aided Design MIE 441H1 S 2 2 -- 0.50
         Atmospheric Pollution: Environmental Effects and Consequences MIE 514H1 S 3 -- -- 0.50
         Product Design MIE 540H1 S 2 -- 1.5 0.50

    1 Limited Enrolment

    Students may take only one of MIE 422H1 S (Automated Manufacturing) or MIE 405H1 S (Robotics)

    Students may take Preventative Engineering and Social Development (EDM304S) as their HSS elective.

    Students are permitted to reverse the terms in which they take the Complementary Studies and Complementary Studies/HSS Elective.

    Students electing to include any 1000-series course are required to obtain formal Departmental approval from the Undergraduate Office.

    As part of the practical experience requirement, students are required to attend three Departmentally approved industrial tours in their fourth year. Under exceptional circumstances this requirement may be waived.

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    AEMECBASCE - ENVIRONMENTAL OPTION IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (COLLABORATIVE)

    Third Year Environmental Option
     
    Fall Session - Year 3   Lect. Lab. Tut. Wt.
    Electrical Systems Analysis and Design ECE373H1 F 3 1.5 1 0.50
    Engineering Ecology EDV 220H1 F 2 -- 1 0.38
    Thermodynamics MIE 310H1 F 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Fluid Mechanics I MIE 312H1 F 3 1.5 1 0.50
    Engineering Economic Analysis MIE 371H1 F 3 -- 1 0.50
    Winter Session - Year 3          
    Environmental Chemistry EDC 230S 3 3 -- 0.50
    Preventive Engineering and Social Development EDM 304S 3 -- 1 0.50
    Thermal Energy Conversion MIE 311S 3 3 -- 0.50
    Heat and Mass Transfer MIE 313S 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Manufacturing Engineering MIE 321S 3 1.5 1.5 0.50

    All students enrolled within this Program are eligible to apply for admission into the Skoll Program. Details are provided on page 24. Students accepted into the Skoll Program are required to consult with their Undergraduate Student Counsellor on the composition of the 4F courses that will be required.

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    Fourth Year Environmental Option
    (2000-2001 only)
     
    Fall Session - Year 4   Lect. Lab. Tut. Wt.
    Environmental Engineering Project EDC430H1 F 1.5 -- 6 0.75
    Control Systems I MIE 404H1 F 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Applied Fluid Mechanics MIE 414H1 F 3 1.5 1 0.50
    Thesis / Design Project  MIE 496Y1 Y -- 6 1 0.50
    Technical Elective (one of) *          
         Bioprocess Engineering * CHE 466H1 F 3 -- 1 0.50
         Analytical Chemistry ** CHM 410H1F 2 2 -- 0.50
         Treatment Processes CIV 540H1 F 3 1 1 0.50
         Groundwater Flow and Contamination * CIV 549H1 F 3 -- 1 0.50
         Aqueous Process Engineering JTC 413H1F 3 1.5 1 0.50
         Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines MIE 301H1 F 3 3 2 0.50
         Air Pollution: Its Formation and Control* MIE 512H1 F 3 -- -- 0.50
               
    Winter Session - Year 4          
    Complementary Studies 0.50
    Complementary Studies / HSS Elective         0.50
    Thesis / Design Project  MIE 496Y1 Y -- 6 1 1.00
    Technical Elective (two of) *          
         Environmental Pathways and Impact Assessment * CHE 460H1 S 3 -- 2 0.50
         Pulp and Paper Processes * CHE 564H1 S 3 -- 1 0.50
         Solid Waste Management * CIV 543H1 S 3 -- 1 0.50
         Vibrations MIE 302H1 S 3 1 2 0.50
         Machine Design MIE 442H1 S 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
         Atmospheric Pollution: Environmental Effects and Consequences ** MIE 514H1 S 3 -- -- 0.50

    * Students MUST TAKE at least two environmental technical electives in their fourth year.

    As part of the practical experience requirement, students are required to attend three Departmentally approved industrial tours in their fourth year. Under exceptional circumstances this requirement may be waived.

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    AEMECBASCF - MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

    Third Year Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Option
     
    Fall Session - Year 3   Lect. Lab. Tut. Wt.
    Electrical Systems Analysis and Design ECE373H1 F 3 1.5 1 0.50
    Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines MIE 301H1 F 3 3 2 0.50
    Thermodynamics MIE 310H1 F 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Fluid Mechanics I MIE 312H1 F 3 1.5 1 0.50
    Engineering Economic and Accounting MIE 358H1 F 3 -- 1 0.50
               
    Winter Session - Year 3          
    Heat and Mass Transfer MIE 313H1 S 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Manufacturing Engineering MIE 321H1 S 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Resource and Production Systems MIE 363H1 S 3 -- 1.5 0.50
    Quality control in Manufacturing MIE 475H1 S 3 1 2 0.50
    Introduction to Polymer Engineering MMS 330H1 S 3 -- 1 0.50

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    Fourth Year Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Option
     
    Fall Session - Year 4   Lect. Lab. Tut. Wt.
    Complementary Studies / HSS Elective         0.50
    Control Systems I MIE 404H1 F 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Mechanical Design: Theory & Methodology MIE 440H1 F 2 2 1 0.50
    Thesis / Design Project MIE496Y1 Y -- 6 1 --
    Technical Elective (one of)          
         Systems Modelling and Simulation MIE 360H1 F 3 1 1 0.50
         Materials Selection and Design MMS 401H1F 2 -- 3 0.50
         Plant Design for Process Industries MMS 450H1F 2 -- 3 0.50
    Winter Session - Year 4          
    Complementary Studies Elective         0.50
    Environmental Engineering MIE 415H1 S 3 -- 1 0.50
    Thesis / Design Project MIE 496Y1 Y -- 6 1 1.00
    Technical Elective (one of)          
         Computer Aided Design MIE 441H1 S 2 2 -- 0.50
         Machine Design MIE 442H1 S 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
         Materials in Manufacturing MMS 411H1 S 2 -- 2 0.50
    Technical Elective (one of)
         Robotics MIE 405H1 S 2 1 1 0.50
         Automated Manufacturing1 MIE 422H1 S 2 3 -- 0.50
         Manufacturing and Production Systems MIE 460H1 S 3 -- 2 0.50

    1Limited Enrolment

    * Students may take only one of MIE422H1 S (Automated Manufacturing) or MIE405H1 S (Robotics)

    Students are permitted to reverse the terms in which they take the Complementary Studies and Complementary Studies/HSS Elective

    As part of the practical experience requirement, students are required to attend three Departmentally approved industrial tours in their fourth year. Under exceptional circumstances this requirement may be waived.

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    AEMECBASCT - MECHATRONICS

    Third Year Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Option
     
    Fall Session - Year 3   Lect. Lab. Tut. Wt.
    Electrical Systems Analysis and Design ECE373H1F 3 1.5 1 0.50
    Thermodynamics MIE 310H1 F 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Fluid Mechanics I MIE 312H1 F 3 1.5 1 0.50
    Circuits with Applications to Mechanical Engineering Systems MIE 342H1 F 3 1.5 1 0.50
    Engineering Economic and Accounting MIE 358H1 F 3 -- 1 0.50
               
    Winter Session - Year 3          
    Thermal Energy Conversion MIE 311H1 S 3 3 -- 0.50
    Heat and Mass Transfer MIE 313H1 S 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Manufacturing Engineering MIE 321H1 S 3 2 1 0.50
    Analog and Digital Electronics for Mechatronics MIE 346H1 S 3 1.5 1 0.50
    Electromechanical Energy Conversion MIE 347H1 S 3 1.5 2 0.50

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    Fourth Year Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Option
     
    Fall Session - Year 4   Lect. Lab. Tut. Wt.
    Complementary Studies / HSS Elective         0.50
    Control Systems I MIE 404H1F 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Mechatronics Principles MIE 444H1 F 3 1.5 1.5 0.50
    Thesis / Design Project* MIE 496Y1 Y -- 6 1 0.50
    Technical Elective (one of)          
         Space Systems Design AER407H1 F -- 3 -- 0.50
         Introduction to Microprocessors ECE 370H1 F 2 3 -- 0.50
         System Software ECE 443H1 F 2 3 -- 0.50
         Instrumentation Design ECE 471H1 F 2 1.5 1.5 0.50
         Applied Fluid Mechanics MIE 414H1 F 3 1.5 1 0.50
         Mechanical Design: Theory And Methodology MIE 440H1 F 2 -- 1 0.50
         Air Pollution: Its Formation and Control MIE 512H1 F 3 -- -- 0.50
         Principles of Measurement MIE 1807H1F 2 1.5 -- 0.50
               
    Winter Session - Year 4          
    Complementary Studies         0.50
    Design for the Environment MIE 415H1 S 3 -- 1 0.50
    Thesis / Design Project MIE 496Y1 Y -- 6 1 1.00
    Technical Elective (two of)          
         Aerodynamics AER 307H1 S 3 3 1 0.50
         Scientific Computing AER 336H1 S 3 -- 1 0.50
         Aircraft Design AER 406H1 S -- 3 -- 0.50
         Robotics MIE 405H1 S 2 1 1 0.50
         Fluid Mechanics II MIE 418H1 S 2 -- 1.5 0.50
         Automated Manufacturing1 MIE 422H1 S 2 3 -- 0.50
         Microprocessor Applications MIE 438H1 S 2 1.5 -- 0.50
         Biomechanical Engineering 1 MIE 439H1 S 2 1.5 -- 0.50
         Computer Aided Design MIE 441H1 S 2 2 -- 0.50
         Machine Design MIE 442H1 S 3 -- 3 0.50
         Atmospheric Pollution: Environmental Effects and Consequences MIE 514H1 S 3 -- -- 0.50
         Product Design MIE 540H1 S 2 -- 1.5 0.50

    1Limited Enrolment

    Students may take only one of MIE422H1 S (Automated Manufacturing) or MIE405H1 S (Robotics)

    Students are permitted to reverse the terms in which they take the Complementary Studies and Complementary Studies/HSS Elective.

    As part of the practical experience requirement, students are required to attend three Departmentally approved industrial tours in their fourth year. Under exceptional circumstances this requirement may be waived.

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    Graduate Programs in Mechanical Engineering

    The Department offers graduate study and research opportunities in a wide range of fields within the Mechanical Engineering discipline. These include applied mechanics, biomedical engineering, computer-aided engineering, energy studies, fluid mechanics and hydraulics, materials, manufacturing, robotics, automation and control, design, surface sciences, thermodynamics and heat transfer, plasma processing, vibration, computational fluid dynamics, environmental engineering, thermal spray coatings, finite element methods, internal combustion engines, spray-forming processes. Programs available lead to the M.Eng., M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. Evening courses are scheduled for the M.Eng. Program. Additional information can be obtained from the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Graduate Studies Office, RS214.

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