X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Engineering [B.Eng.]
Engineering Systems and Computing Program Co-op (ESC:C)
School of Engineering, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
In the last quarter century, the computer has grown so rapidly in importance that engineering, science, business and industry could not function without it. With this growth, a need has evolved for specialists who can incorporate computers and information into complex industrial processes. The Engineering Systems and Computing program has been conceived to satisfy this need. Graduates from this program will have, in addition to the basic engineering skills, the ability to identify application areas where computer technology represents the optimum solution, specify appropriate software for process control, data reduction and/or expert system implementation and integrate the computer into the overall system application.
Program Requirements
The Co-op program in Engineering Systems and Computing 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)*
19.25 - Required Core Courses
1.50 – ESC-1 Engineering Systems and Computing Electives
0.75 – ESC-2 Engineering Systems and Computing 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
| CIS*2430 | [0.50] | Object Oriented Programming |
| CIS*2520 | [0.50] | Data Structures |
| COOP*1100 | [0.00] | Introduction to Co-operative Education |
| ENGG*2230 | [0.50] | Fluid Mechanics |
| ENGG*2400 | [0.50] | Engineering Systems Analysis |
| ENGG*2410 | [0.50] | Digital Systems Design Using Descriptive Languages |
| MATH*2270 | [0.50] | Applied Differential Equations |
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 Engineering Systems and Computing students to complete the following combination of elective credits to complete their program:
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1.50 credits from the ESC-1 Engineering Systems and Computing electives
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0.75 credits from the ESC-2 Engineering Systems and Computing 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.