X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Engineering [B.Eng.]
Water Resources Engineering Program Co-op (WRE:C)
School of Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Water resources engineering focuses on the use and management of land and water resources in rural and urban watersheds. The hydrologic and hydraulic behaviour of watershed flow systems is combined with engineering science and ecological principles in the design of water management systems and strategies. Water management includes flood prevention, warning and control; drainage; design of natural channels; irrigation; and erosion prevention and control. The supply of water for municipal, industrial and agricultural purposes is considered in the context of resource conservation. Identification of potential point and diffused sources of pollutants is used to develop efficient, environmentally sustainable and economical methods to preserve high-quality water to sustain human life and water-dependent ecosystems.
Program Requirements
The Co-op program in Water Resources Engineering is a five year program, including five work terms. Students must complete a Fall, Winter and Summer work term and must follow the academic work schedule as outlined below (also found on the Co-operative Education website: https://www.recruitguelph.ca/cecs/). Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to adjusting this schedule.
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Academic Semester 1 | Academic Semester 2 | Off |
| 2 | Academic Semester 3
COOP*1100 |
Academic Semester 4 | COOP*1000 Work Term I |
| 3 | Academic Semester 5 | COOP*2000 Work Term II | COOP*3000 Work Term III |
| 4 | Academic Semester 6 | Academic Semester 7 | COOP*4000 Work Term IV |
| 5 | COOP*5000 Work Term V | Academic Semester 8 | N/A |
To be eligible to continue in the Co-op program, students must meet a minimum 70% cumulative average requirement after second semester, as well as meet all work term requirements. Please refer to the Co-operative Education program policy with respect to work term performance grading, work term report grading and program completion requirements.
For additional program information students should consult with their Co-op Co-ordinator and Co-op Faculty Advisor, listed on the Co-operative Education web site.
Credit Summary (25.50 Total Credits)*
19.50 - Required Core Courses
1.00 – WRE-1 Water Resources Engineering Electives
1.00 – WRE-2 Environmental and Water Resources Electives
2.00 – Complementary Studies Electives
2.00 - Co-op Work Terms
Note: A minimum of four Co-op work terms including a Summer, Fall, and Winter are necessary to complete the Co-op requirement. *A fifth Co-op work term is optional and if completed, the total number of credits will equal 26.00.
See Program Guide for more information on restricted electives and their prerequisite requirements. Students can take a maximum of 1.50 credits at the 1000 level from the above list of electives.
The recommended program sequence is outlined below.
Major (Honours Program)
Semester 1 - Fall
Semester 2 - Winter
Semester 3 - Fall
| COOP*1100 | [0.00] | Introduction to Co-operative Education | ||||||
| ENGG*2230 | [0.50] | Fluid Mechanics | ||||||
| ENGG*2400 | [0.50] | Engineering Systems Analysis | ||||||
| GEOG*2000 | [0.50] | Geomorphology | ||||||
| MATH*2270 | [0.50] | Applied Differential Equations | ||||||
| STAT*2120 | [0.50] | Probability and Statistics for Engineers | ||||||
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Semester 4 - Winter
Summer Semester
| COOP*1000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term I |
Semester 5 - Fall
Winter Semester
| COOP*2000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term II |
Summer Semester
| COOP*3000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term III |
Semester 6 - Fall
Semester 7 - Winter
Summer Semester
| COOP*4000 | [0.50] | Co-op Work Term IV |
Fall Semester
Semester 8 - Winter
Restricted Electives (see Program Guide for more information)
The Engineering Program requires Water Resources Engineering students to complete the following combination of elective credits to complete their program:
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1.00 credits from the WRE-1 Water Resources Engineering electives
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1.00 credits from the WRE-2 Environmental and Water Resources electives
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2.00 credits from Complementary Studies electives
Consult the Program Guide for further information on the prerequisite requirements specific to each elective. Students can take a maximum of 1.50 credits at the 1000 level from the above list of electives.