Mechanical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)

This course introduces the fundamentals of electrical circuits and machines. Both DC and AC electrical theory and circuit application are studied. Students learn the concepts of charge, electric fields, voltage, current, power, energy, magnetic fields and the link between electricity and magnetism for the creation of machines. They also learn how to use the appropriate unit of measurement to measure voltage, current and impedance in an electrical circuit. Learning will be achieved through lectures, in-class activities, and laboratory experiments.

Prerequisites:

• PHYS1130C
• MATH1272B

This course studies the components and methods for the design of water systems in a building. Topics include water supply, fire protection systems, wastewater and storm water systems. Application of associated industry standards and building codes in the design of building water systems will be discussed. Learning is achieved through lectures, in-class activities, and project work.

Prerequisites:

• FLUI1063A

This course provides the fundamentals of HVAC systems including thermal comfort and air quality needs of occupants, the heat gains and losses to and from the building, and the resulting heating and cooling loads. Students will study the properties of air and develop methods to calculate and analyze heating and cooling loads and psychrometrics. They will learn how to determine and maintain comfort conditions for buildings. The Learning is achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• PHYS1143A

This course provides the fundamentals of the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) design for industrial and commercial buildings. Students will understand the operation of HVAC systems and learn how to specify the equipment and materials for the design of simple HVAC systems. This is a hands-on course with a focus on the design for industrial and commercial HVAC systems.

Prerequisites:

• BSSI1054D

This course covers the theory and application of thermodynamic cycles including Rankine, Otto, and Diesel cycles. Students learn how those thermodynamic cycles are used to extract mechanical energy from heat. Learning is achieved through lectures and in-class activities. 

Prerequisites:

• MATH1271B

This course is designed to help students strengthen their fundamental skills in writing clear, effective sentences and paragraphs, and enable them to create organized, unified and coherent documents. The writing process is introduced. Students will recognize the importance of writing for the intended purpose and audience.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of technical writing and research. Students will learn how to write a variety of technical documents and business correspondence suitable to a specific audience and purpose as well as learn how to conduct research and document sources.

Prerequisites:

• COMM1264A

This course is designed for students to learn how to quickly make sketches and notes. Emphasis is on recognizing the important details and getting them clearly sketched and/or written down. Accuracy, neatness, and legibility are stressed throughout.  

Learning is achieved through hands-on class activities and assignments. 

This course introduces students to ethical principles and codes of conduct applicable to Professional Engineering Technology practice. It prepares students for being engineering technology professionals by exploring critical thinking, ethical behavior, and the legal and professional accountabilities that apply in the workplace. The industry's code(s) of ethics and practical case studies are used as the learning focus.

Learning is achieved through lectures, case studies, and team projects.

The overall program goal of the co-op experience is to complement academic studies with related work experience.  Co-op students can gain enriched understandings of their academic program through practical application. Moreover, the co-op experience can motivate students to further education as well as lead to relevant employment after graduation.  Through their work experiences, students will develop and refine employability skills, gain an understanding of career opportunities in their field, and realities of the workplace.  Students are required to follow guidelines as stipulated in the “NBCC Co-op Education” process.

This course prepares learners to complete a capstone project and/or report on an applied technical topic. Learners conduct preliminary research necessary for selecting a project related to their field of study. They are introduced to the structure of the senior technical report and are guided through a project approval process, culminating with a well-defined and approved project topic, and a solid, research-based foundation for completing it. Projects may be completed individually or in teams, depending on factors such as complexity, stakeholder requirements, and available resources.

The Senior Technical Project represents the culmination of learners’ technology program, providing them with the opportunity to apply their technical knowledge and skills in a comprehensive capstone project. This course is designed to bridge theoretical learning and practical implementation, enabling students to demonstrate their proficiency in various engineering and technical competencies. Learning is facilitated through lectures, guided independent study, and support from a project advisor and communications instructor. Projects may be completed individually or in teams, depending on factors such as complexity, stakeholder requirements, and available resources.

The Senior Technical Project represents the culmination of learners’ technology program, providing them with the opportunity to apply their technical knowledge and skills in a comprehensive capstone project. This course is a continuation of the senior technical project. Learners evaluate their progress on previously proposed and developed project, complete their project work as required, and prepare a formal project report. Finally they present and defend their findings to instructors, peers, and other stakeholders. Learning is facilitated through lectures, guided independent study, and support from a project advisor and communications instructor.

This course introduces students to basic concepts and methods of fluid mechanics. It aims to establish a strong foundation and understanding of basic fluid mechanics. Topics include hydrostatics and hydrodynamics. Both SI and USCS units are used throughout. Students will apply the principles of fluid mechanics in the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Learning will be achieved through lectures, in-class activities, and laboratory experiments.

Prerequisites:

• PHYS1142A
• MATH1272B

This course introduces the technical characteristics and functioning of different types of pumps and pipes. It discusses various aspects of fluid flow in pipes and requirements for the safe, compliant operation of pipeline systems. Students will learn how to analyse and design basic fluid flow systems. They will learn to select the appropriate pump for the given application. Learning is achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• FLUI1061B

This course introduces the fundamentals of instrumentation and process control. Students will gain a basic understanding of simple control loops and learn instrumentation devices used for level, temperature, pressure, and flow measurement. They will also learn how to use control methods such as on/off, and PID (proportional integral derivative) control to assure the reliable, efficient, and safe operation of manufacturing processes. Students gain hands-on applications and practical aspects of instrumentation and process control through laboratory experiments.

Prerequisites:

• BEEB1191A

This course introduces the student to concepts involved in the applications of the ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) Non-Destructive Testing standards, interpretation of test results and defect analysis. Learning is achieved through performing ASTM standard tests in a laboratory setting.

Prerequisites:

• MPMI1103C

This course is designed to equip students with fundamental knowledge of the structure, properties, processing, and performance of engineering materials used in manufacturing metal objects. Emphasis is placed on the properties of metallic materials and how those properties can be changed through various processing methods. Students will be able to apply what they have learned to the selection of appropriate materials and processing methods for the design and manufacturing of metal objects. Learning will be achieved through lectures and class activities.

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of material testing methods and procedures. Students learn how mechanical properties of metals are tested and determined through the application of ASTM (American Society for the Testing of Materials) Standards. Learning is achieved through performing ASTM standard tests in a laboratory setting.

Prerequisites:

• MATE1102B

This course forms the foundations of technical mathematics. Topics covered include fundamental numerical calculations, manipulation of algebraic expressions, and solving equations, system of equations, and word problems. Learning is achieved through lectures, classroom examples and working out problems.

This course is designed for students to learn more advanced algebra, trigonometry, and geometry. Topics include quadratic equations, trigonometry, logarithms, and vectors.

Learning will be achieved through lectures and classroom examples and work. Learning is achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• MATH1271B

This course introduces students to advanced technical math required to solve applied problems in Engineering Technology. Topics include complex numbers, matrices, plane analytic geometry, graphs of trigonometric functions and trigonometric equations. Limits, as required for calculus, is also introduced. 
 
Students will be able to apply the advanced technical math to solve technical problems and evaluate limits. Learning is achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• MATH1272B

This course introduces students to calculus with derivatives and integration of algebraic functions. Applications include equations of tangents and normal, Newton’s method for solving equations, curvilinear motion, related rates, and areas under curves. Learning is achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• MATH1273A

This course is built on the course, Introductory Calculus. The course covers applied technical problems in integration, derivatives, and integration of transcendental functions. Learning is achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• MATH1274A

This course introduces the process for turning CAD modeled designs into actual parts using Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) milling machines. Students will learn how to program, set up and operate a CNC milling machine to manufacture parts. Learning is achieved through lectures, in-class activities and practical experience in a CNC machine lab.

Prerequisites:

• TOFO1016C
• SAAL1839B

This course provides an overview of principles and practices of learn thinking in manufacturing. The course explains why waste elimination is a core component of lean thinking. Students will examine the benefits of lean thinking and its practical approach to reducing waste and continuous improvement. Students will also learn how to apply principles of leaning thinking to develop and implement lean manufacturing.

This course introduces basic concepts of strength of materials, and the behavior of the materials and structures under applied loads. Topics include deformation, deflection, and safe design requirements for columns and pressure vessels. Students will perform basic strength calculations in the analysis and design of structures or components. Learning is achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• MPMI1107B
• MATE1102B

This course introduces students to motion and analysis of mechanical components in simple and complex machines, as well as design fundamentals of machines and their components. The course covers the nature and composition of machines, designing for strength, stress concentration, safety, fatigue, surface, and size influences. It also looks into failure theories and factors of safety. Learning is achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• MPMI1103C

This course introduces students to engineering mechanics in static systems. Topics include static equilibrium, structural members, centroids, and moments of inertia. Students learn basic concepts and skills that form the foundation for structural and mechanical design. They will develop the ability to understand and analyze static forces on various structures and engineering applications. Learning is achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• PHYS1142A

This course provides an introduction to the meaning of community service.  Students learn how community service can enhance a student’s educational experience, personal growth, employability, and civic responsibility. Students participate in one day of volunteering to enhance their understanding of civic responsibility and to help the New Brunswick Community College realize its vision of transforming lives and communities.

This workshop introduces students to the process of finding employment. It explores the various strategies and resources available, and examines the role of social media.

This course introduces students to the principles of energy and matter. Emphasis is on basic concepts of how energy interacts with matter. Students also learn practical techniques for solving problems relating to energy and matter. 

Learning will be achieved through lectures, class activities and assignments. 

Prerequisites:

• MATH1271B

This course is designed for students to gain practical experience ​in data collection, analysis, problem solving, and experimentation related to energy and matter. Students learn to take measurements and practice working with different units of measure as they analyse data and solve problems. Learning is achieved through performing experiments in a lab setting and writing lab reports.

Prerequisites:

• PHYS1130C

This course introduces the principles of Newtonian physics. The focus is on forces acting on bodies in one and two dimensions. Rotational motion is also discussed. Students will learn to take measurements, analyse collected data, and solve problem. They will gain practical experience observing and anlaysing objects with forces acting on them in a lab setting.

Prerequisites:

• PHYS1130C
• MATH1272B

This course introduces students to the basic vapour-compression refrigeration cycle. Topics include the vapour-compression cycle, refrigerants, refrigeration components, heat exchanger design, and the arrangement and operation of heat pumps. Students will gain an understanding of the basic refrigeration cycle as used in HVAC systems. Learning is achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• FLUI1061B

This course provides students with basic principles, tools, and techniques to manage an engineering project from its initiation phase, through planning, execution, control, and closeout.
 
As part of the course, students will apply the knowledge gained to create a project management plan for a simulated engineering project in a team effort or on an individual basis. Learning is achieved through lectures and hands-on class activities.

This course introduces basic concepts, and process control procedures and tools for the management of quality assurance. Topics include quality assurance (QA) concepts, improvement strategies, and statistical process control. Learning is achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• STAT1034C

This course introduces students to basic computer applications and tools that are integral to all engineering disciplines, including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and electronic file management and data sharing.

Students learn how to select and use appropriate computer applications to perform tasks such as research, data analysis, data presentation and sharing, and preparation of technical documents and reports within their discipline. An emphasis is placed on the data security, and safe use and management of files in a collaborative networked environment. Learning is achieved through practical application of skills during hands-on class activities and assignments.

This course introduces students to the CAD (Computer-Aided Design) tools that are integral to all engineering disciplines for making and annotating basic engineering drawings. Students will learn the application interface, options, and commands for producing basic engineering drawings. Learning is achieved through practical, hands-on activities while using the CAD software.

This course is building on the application of CAD tools to produce and annotate basic engineering drawings covered in the previous course, Introduction to CAD. This course discusses how to use CAD tools to prepare and produce drawings for various mechanical components. Emphasis is on producing multi-view drawings. Learning is achieved through practical, hands-on activities while using CAD software.

Prerequisites:

• SAAL1836A

This course introduces students to BIM (Building Information Modelling) software and its application to the modelling of building mechanical systems. Building components and how they interact and integrate with one another will be discussed. Students learn how to insert the mechanical system components of a building into an existing building model. Emphasis is placed on producing drawings of building mechanical systems. Learning is achieved through practical, hands-on activities while using the BIM software.

Prerequisites:

• SAAL1836A

This course introduces fundamentals of solid modeling and basic skills relating to application of solid modeling software to create 3D models of parts and assemblies for manufacturing operations and production.

In this course, students will participate in a design project and learn how to create a 3D model of a complex mechanical part. Learning is achieved through hands-on application of the modelling software.

Prerequisites:

• DRDE1081A

This course is building on the application of CAD tools to produce multi-view drawings of mechanical components covered in the previous course, CAD for Mechanical Components. This course discusses how to use CAD tools to produce detailed drawings of mechanical processes and systems. Topics include P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) drawings, and piping and ventilation systems. The emphasis is on P&ID and related drawings used to represent processes and process flow. Learning is achieved through practical, hands-on activities while using CAD software.

Prerequisites:

• SAAL1837B

This course is building on the application of solid modelling software to produce 3D models of parts and assemblies covered in the previous course, CAD for Manufacturing. This course introduces CAD based simulation and analysis software. Students will learn how to use solid modelling software to simulate and analyze mechanical components before they are manufactured. Topics include simulating motion and determining stress and deflection under load. Learning is achieved through hands-on use of the modelling software.

Prerequisites:

• SAAL1839B

A safe and healthy workplace is the responsibility of the employer and the employee. This course introduces students to the importance of working safely and addresses how employers and employees can control the hazards and risks associated with the workplace. Students will also learn about the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders including WorkSafeNB, the employer and the employee in ensuring workplaces are safe.

This course provides introductory statistics for engineering technologists. Topics Include collecting, organizing and reporting data, calculating descriptive and inferential statistics values, calculating confidence intervals, simple probability and predicting events, calculating linear regression, and hypothesis testing for linear correlation coefficients. Learning is achieved through lectures and in-class activities.

Prerequisites:

• MATH1272B

This course provides a foundation in metrology as applied to metal-working manufacturing. Topics include the basics of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and measuring skills as per ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) standard for the design and manufacturing process of mechanical parts. Learning is achieved through lectures, in-class activities, and labs and demonstrations.

This course introduces the basic welding principles and practices on safe use of various types of welding equipment and welding processes. Students will read and interpret blueprints and welding process specifications, and gain knowledge of metallurgy. They learn how to use different welding equipment for different welding and cutting processes. Learning will be achieved through lectures, in-class activities, and laboratory experiments.