Programs Mechanical Technology/Mech Engineering Degree

[greenneub]

This is one of the only programs offered in Canada that's structured this way. The first two years are towards a Mechanical Technology diploma, the last two are for a B.ENG in Mech. Engineering. I'm curious what you guys think of this program in terms of A) a standalone Technology Diploma and B) as a B.Eng.

http://engineering.lakeheadu.ca/wp/?pg=56"

Do you guys think that combining the two career options into one degree makes one of the career options weaker?

 

[greenneub]

If someone could take a quick look at this program, I'd appreciate it. I found out today that one of my other options is no longer available, so the above program is now a stronger possibility. My main concern with the Lakehead program is that the B. Eng is a weaker engineering program because of the blending with the Technology diploma - I don't mean to offend anyone, but it is a somewhat untraditional approach. Eg, most programs seem to have a full year of intro chemistry. I think most programs also have two semesters on electricity/circuits - one from the second half of intro physics, and one from an intro to electrical engineering/circuits course. This program seems to have the latter, but not the former.

 

[greenneub]

Then again, I suppose the program does get pretty heavy in years 3 and 4. 6 courses in the first semester of year 3 and then 7 for the rest of the program. Good God that's a lot of school.

 

[kramer733]

You know you could've editted your original post so all 3 comments would allign into 1 post.