Mining Engineering
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Iron Ring: The Calling of an Engineer
The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer has a history dating back to 1922, when seven past-presidents of the Engineering Institute of Canada attended a meeting in Montreal with other engineers. One of the speakers was civil engineer Professor Haultain of the University of Toronto. He felt that an organization was needed to bind all members of the engineering profession in Canada more closely together. He also felt that an obligation or statement of ethics to which a young graduate in engineering could subscribe should be developed. The seven past-presidents of the Engineering Institute of Canada were very receptive to this idea.
Haultain wrote to Rudyard Kipling, who had made reference to the work of engineers in some of his poems and writings. He asked Kipling for his assistance in developing a suitably dignified obligation and ceremony for its undertaking. Kipling was very enthusiastic in his response and shortly produced both an obligation and a ceremony formally entitled "The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer."
The object of the Ritual can be stated as follows: The Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer has been instituted with the simple end of directing the newly qualified engineer toward a consciousness of the profession and its social significance and indicating to the more experienced engineer their responsibilities in welcoming and supporting the newer engineers when they are ready to enter the profession.
The Ritual is administered by a body called The Corporation of the Seven Wardens Inc./Société des Sept Gardiens inc. The seven past-presidents of the Engineering Institute of Canada in 1922 were the original seven Wardens. The Corporation is responsible for administering and maintaining the Ritual and in order to do so creates Camps in various locations in Canada. The Ritual is not connected with any university or any engineering organization; the Corporation is an entirely independent body. The Ritual has been copyrighted in Canada and in the United States.
The Iron Ring has been registered and may be worn on the little finger of the working hand by any engineer who has been obligated at an authorized ceremony of the Ritual of the Calling of the Engineer. The ring symbolizes the pride which engineers have in their profession, while simultaneously reminding them of their humility. The ring serves as a reminder to the engineer and others of the engineer's obligation to live by a high standard of professional conduct. It is not a symbol of qualification as an engineer - this is determined by the provincial and territorial licensing bodies.
For more information please consult http://www.ironring.ca/ .
Academic Advisor
Eugene Ben Awuah
Telephone: 705-675-1151 ext. 2195
Email: ebenawuah@laurentian.ca
Office: Fraser Building Room F220
Co-op Option
Co-Operative Education in Chemical, Mechanical or Mining Engineering
Co-operative (Co-op) education at Laurentian University is a plan of work-integrated learning where students, starting in the second year, put their academic knowledge into action through two paid discipline-related work terms.
Work terms begin at the end of the second year for a period of 4 months (April to August of the same year). After completing third year, the student will undertake a placement of 16 months from April to August of the following year. The student will then return to complete one full year of academic study.
Advantages for Students
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integrate your studies with practical experience
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gain knowledge and exposure to a wide variety of professions
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earn money that can substantially contribute to your expenses while a student
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acquire necessary work habits and skills
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learns to function as a key member of a team
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gain a significant advantage upon graduation, not only in finding employment of your choice but also in obtaining one with higher pay and more responsibility due to your experience in the workforce
Students will get an "S" on their transcript ("satisfactory" after due review of each work term, work term report and company evaluation). If the student completed 16 to 20 months of the required placement, it will reflect on their diploma.
Advantages for Employers In addition to employing highly motivated and committed individuals with an engineering background at a very reasonable cost, you can observe their progress and suitability over a succession of placements for potential full-time employment once they graduate.
The selection process ensures that students in the co-op program:
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are high academic achievers
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possess good communication skills
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have positive attitudes
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are adaptable and eager to work with others
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have leadership potential
Admission is based on academic performance and individual interviews through which factors, such as motivation, interpersonal and communications skills are evaluated.
A minimum overall average of 70% is required for entry into the program and must be maintained.
For entry into Work Term 1, students must have completed all required core courses from the 2nd year of the program.
For entry into Work Terms 2, 3, 4 and 5, students must have completed all required core courses from the 3rd year of the program.
Refusal to accept a reasonable and legitimate placement position when offered may result in removal from the co-op program.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Brent Lievers, 705-675-1151 ext. 2382 or engineeringco-op@laurentian.ca
Program Accreditation
Our Mechanical, Mining and Chemical Engineering programs are accredited by the CEAB. For more information on this process: http://www.engineerscanada.ca/e/pr_accreditation.cfm
Ontario High School Applicants
Program Prerequisites:
- 1 grade 12 English U/M course; 1 grade 12 4U Advanced Functions; 1 grade 12 4U Physics; 1 grade 12 4U Chemistry; 1 additional grade 12 U/M Math or Science; 1 other grade 12 U/M course
- A minimum overall average of 70% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
Additional information for applicants who have completed Advanced Placement courses.
Additional information for applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate.
Applicants from outside an Ontario High School
Canadian High School Applicants from outside Ontario
Canadian Applicants
If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, you must complete your application through the Ontario Universities Application Center (OUAC).
For detailed instructions on the application process, see the How to Apply: Canadian Undergraduate Applicants page.
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International Applicants
If you’re an international applicant, you must fill out the International Application Form.
For detailed instructions on the application process, see the How to Apply: International Students page.
Apply Now as an International Applicant
The degree options listed below are for the upcoming academic year, not the current academic year. If you are a current student looking for which courses to take in order to complete your degree options from a previous academic year's curriculum, please consult with an academic advisor.
Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering
First year
Fall term:
ENGR 0100E Health and Safety Training I
ENGR 1056E Applied Mechanics I + LAB
ENGR 1501E Introduction to Engineering + LAB
CHMI 1006E General Chemistry I + LAB
GEOL 1006E Introductory Geology I + LAB
MATH 1036E Calculus I
PHYS 1006E Introductory Physics I + LAB
Winter term:
ENGR 1057E Applied Mechanics II
MATH 1037E Calculus II
MATH 1057E Linear Algebra I
COSC 2836E Computer Software for the Sciences
PHYS 1007E Introductory Physics II + LAB
ENGR 1007E Engineering Graphics and Design + LAB
Second Year*
Fall term:
ENGR 0200E Health and Safety Training II
ENGR 2026E Engineering Materials + LAB
ENGR 2036E Engineering Thermodynamics I
ENGR 2076E Mechanics and Strength of Materials I + LAB
ENGR 2106E Introduction to Mineral Resources Engineering + LAB
ENGR 1026E Introduction to Technical Writing and Communication for Engineers
MATH 2066E Introduction to Differential Equations
Winter term:
ENGR 2097E Fluid Mechanics I + LAB
ENGR 2346E Rock Mechanics + LAB
ENGR 2356E Underground Mining Methods
ENGR 2517E Plane Surveying and Photogrammetry + LAB
ENGR 2317E Surface Mining
STAT 2246E Statistics for Scientists
* This program has a co-op option. Please contact the Bharti School of Engineering for more information.
Third Year
Fall term:
ENGR 0300E Health and Safety Training III
ENGR 3116E Mineral Processing I + LAB
ENGR 3307E Materials Handling
ENGR 3346E Ore Reserve Analysis and Geostatistics + LAB
ENGR 3376E Drilling and Development + LAB
ENGR 3387E Ground Control
ENGR 3426E Engineering Economics
Winter term:
ENGR 3327E Mine Ventilation + LAB
ENGR 3337E Explosives and Blasting Technology + LAB
ENGR 4306E Open Pit Design + LAB
MATH 3416E Numerical Methods I
GEOL 2017E Geology for Engineers
Complementary Studies elective (3 credits)
Fourth Year
Fall term:
ENGR-0400E Health and Safety Training IV
ENGR 3157E Operations Research
ENGR 4316E Mine Planning and Design I + LAB
ENGR 4366E Automation and Reliability of Mining Equipment
Complementary Studies elective (3 credits)
Technical electives (6 credits)
Winter term:
ENGR 4106E Engineering Law, Ethics, Technology and Society
ENGR 4327E Mine Planning and Design II
ENGR 3601E Engineering Project Management
ENGR 3126E Occupational Health Engineering
Complementary Studies elective (3 credits)
Technical elective (3 credits)
Technical Elective Requirements:
Students must take 9 credits of Technical Electives, of which 6 credits must be from List A. The remaining 3 credits may be taken from either List A or List B.
Mining Engineering Approved Technical Electives - List A
ENGR 2506E Dynamics
ENGR 2537E Engineering Thermodynamics II
ENGR 3147E Mineral Processing II
ENGR 3267E Process Dynamics and Control
ENGR 3437E Water and Waste water Treatment
ENGR 3466E Environmental Impact of Process Industries
ENGR 3477E Adsorption and Membrane Processes in Pollution Control
ENGR 3516E Vibrations and Dynamic Systems + LAB
ENGR 3536E Materials and Manufacturing + LAB
ENGR 3546E System Modeling and Simulation + LAB
ENGR 3556E Electromechanical Actuators and Power Electronics + LAB
ENGR 3566E Biomechanics of Living Tissues
ENGR 4187E Solid Waste Processing and Recycling in the Minerals Industry
ENGR 4426E Air Pollution Control
CHMI 2041E Introductory Environmental Chemistry
GEOL 4956E Geophysics
MATH 2037E Advanced Calculus
MATH 2057E Linear Algebra II
*Other upper year science or engineering courses may be allowed with Program Coordinator's permission.
Mining Engineering Approved Technical Electives - List B
BIOL 1506E Biology I
BIOL 2356E Principles of Ecology
BIOL 3056E Mineral Exploitation and the Biosphere
BIOL 4116E Environmental Remediation
CHMI 1007E General Chemistry II
COSC 1046E Computer Science I
ENGR 3526E Fluid Mechanics II
GEOL 1007E Introductory Geology I
*Other upper year science or engineering courses may be allowed with Program Coordinator's permission.
Approved Complementary Studies electives (9cr required):
ACCT 1001E/F Using Financial Information
ANTR 1007E Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
ANTR 2036E Indigenous Peoples of North America
ECON - All ECON courses level 3000 and below with the following exceptions: (ECON 2127, 2136, and 3476)
ENGL - All ENGL courses level 3000 and below with the following exceptions: (ENGL 2056, 2057, 3056, and 3057)
ENVI 1507E Introduction to Environmental Studies
GEOG 1026E Introduction to Physical Geography
HIST - All HIST courses level 3000 and below
INDI 1501E Indigenous Peoples of Canada
INDI 2001E Indigenous in the City: Urban Indigenous In Canada
INDI 2006E Indigenous in the City: an International Perspective
JURI 1106F Introduction à l'étude du droit
JURI 1007F Introduction au droit criminel
JURI 1105E Introduction to Legal Studies
MGMT - All MGMT courses level 3000 and below
MKTG 2006E/F Marketing Management
OPER - All OPER courses level 4000 and below with the following exceptions: (OPER 2106)
PHIL 2876E/F Business Ethics
POLI - All POLI courses level 3000 and below
PSYC 1105E/F Introduction to Psychology
SOCI 1015E/F Understanding Society
SOCI 2127E/F Research Methods and Data Analysis
+Other suitable courses may be allowed with the Program Coordinator's permission.
Program Regulations
To be in good academic standing and progress in the B.Eng. program, a student must:
1.Meet all conditions of admission
2.Not fail more than 6 credits in any one year
3.Achieve an overall average of 3.5 GPA (or C letter grade or 60%) in all courses in the previous year (or previous 30 consecutive credits)
A student is subject to a one year probationary period for failure to meet any of the above criteria under academic standing.
A student is required to withdraw from the Bharti School of Engineering if he or she:
1.Does not satisfy all conditions after one probationary year or 30 consecutive credits
2.Fails 42 credits or more
3.Has not achieved good academic standing in two consecutive years or 60 consecutive credits
4.Fails to obtain the minimum academic grade and satisfactory lab performance where appropriate in a course on a third attempt
A student who is required to withdraw may petition the Senate Committee on Acadaemic Regulations and Awards for readmission after one calendar year. Such an appeal should have a recommendation from the director of the school before being considered by the committee.
Students in good academic standing who choose to discontinue their studies at the end of the first or any other year, with successful completion of that year, may apply for readmission with advanced standing. Cases are considered on an individual basis.
***Time limit: The Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree must be completed within seven (7) years of initial registration in the program.
Technical Electives: Students must take 9 credits of Technical Electives, of which 6 credits must be from List A. The remaining 3 credits may be taken from either List A or List B.Technical Electives: Students must take 9 credits of Technical Electives, of which 6 credits must be from List A. The remaining 3 credits may be taken from either List A or List B.
LIST A: Approved Technical Electives
- ENGR 1017 Computer Aided Design (+ separate lab section)
- ENGR 2506 Dynamics
- ENGR 2537 Engineering Thermodynamics II
- ENGR 2587 Strength of Materials II
- ENGR 3147 Mineral Processing II
- ENGR 3267 Process Dynamics and Control
- ENGR 3437 Water and Wastewater Treatment
- ENGR 3466 Environmental Impacts of Process Industries
- ENGR 3477 Absorption and Membrane Processes in Pollution Control
- ENGR 3516 Vibrations and Dynamics Systems
- ENGR 3526 Fluid Mechanics II
- ENGR 3536 Materials and Manufacturing
- ENGR 3546 System Modeling and Simulation
- ENGR 3556 Electromechanical Actuators and Power Electronics
- ENGR 4157 Power Machines (Not offered in 18-19)
- ENGR 4187 Solids Waste Processing and Recycling in the Minerals Industry
- CHMI 2041 Introductory Environmental Chemistry
- GEOG 3036 Air Photo Interpretation
- GEOL 2126 Mineralogy I
- GEOL 4956 Geophysical Methods
- MATH 2037 Advanced Calculus
- PHYS 2006 Introduction to Electricity and Electronics
- PHYS 3046 Mechanical Properties of Solids and Fluids
*Other upper year science or engineering courses may be allowed with Program Coordinator’s permission
LIST B: Approved Technical Electives
- BIOL 1506 Biology I
- BIOL 2356 Principles of Ecology
- BIOL 3056 Mineral Exploitation and the Biosphere (pre-requisites or instructor’s permission required)
- CHMI 1007 General Chemistry II
- COSC 1046 Computer Science I
- GEOL 1007 Geology II [Note: requires GEOL 1006]
*Other science or engineering courses may be allowed with Program Coordinator’s permission
List of Faculty Members
Sessional Faculty:
- Dr. Phil Dirige