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/ .
Conseiller ou conseillère aux études
Eugene Ben Awuah
Téléphone : 705-675-1151 ext. 2195
Courriel : ebenawuah@laurentian.ca
Bureau : 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
Note pour les étudiants actuels
Les options de grade ci-dessous seront offertes lors de la prochaine année universitaire et ne le sont pas cette année. Si vous cherchez les cours à suivre afin de compléter les options d'un programme d'une année universitaire antérieure, svp consultez avec un conseiller académique.
Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering
First year
Fall term:
ENGR 1007E Engineering Graphics and Design + LAB
ENGR 1056E Applied Mechanics I + LAB
CHMI 1006E General Chemistry I
GEOL 1006E Introductory Geology I
MATH 1036E Calculus I
PHYS 1006E Introductory Physics I
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
3 credits of Writing-Intensive course elective
Second Year*
Fall term:
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
ENGR 3426E Engineering Economics
MATH 2066E Introduction to Differential Equations
Winter term:
ENGR 2097E Fluid Mechanics I + LAB
ENGR 2346E Rock Mechanics
ENGR 2356E Underground Mining Methods
ENGR 2517E Plane Surveying and Photogrammetry
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 3116E Mineral Processing I
ENGR 3307E Materials Handling
ENGR 3376E Drilling and Development
ENGR 3387E Ground Control
ENGR 3346E Ore Reserve Analysis and Geostatistics
GEOL 2017E Geology for Engineers
Winter term:
ENGR 3126E Occupational Health Engineering
ENGR 3327E Mine Ventilation + LAB
ENGR 3337E Explosives and Blasting Technology
ENGR 4306E Open Pit Design
MATH 3416E Numerical Methods I
ENGR 4336E Finance and Mine Evaluation
Fourth Year
Fall term:
ENGR 3157E Operations Research
ENGR 4126E Engineering Seminar
ENGR 4316E Mine Planning and Design I
ENGR 4366E Automation and Reliability of Mining Equipment
Complementary Studies or Technical Electives (6 credits)
Winter term:
ENGR 4117E Engineering, Technology and Society
ENGR 4327E Mine Planning and Design II
OPER 4016E Project Management
Complementary Studies or Technical Electives (9 credits)
Technical Electives: Students must take complete 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 1017E Computer Aided Design
ENGR 2506E Dynamics
ENGR 2537E Engineering Thermodynamics II
ENGR 2587E Mechanics and Strength of Materials II + LAB
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 3526E Fluid Mechanics II + 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 4166E Aerospace Engineering Design
ENGR 4187E Solid Waste Processing and Recycling in the Minerals Industry
CHMI 2041E Introductory Environmental Chemistry OR CHMI 2126E Environmental Chemistry
GEOG 3036E Air Photo Interpretation
GEOL 2126E Mineralogy I
GEOL 4956E Geophysics
MATH 2037E Advanced Calculus
PHYS 2006E Introduction to Electricity and Electronics
PHYS 3046E Mechanical Properties of Solids and Fluids
*Other upper year science or engineering courses may be allowed with Program Coordinator's permission
List B
BIOL 1506E Biology I
BIOL 2356E Principles of Ecology
BIOL 3056E Mineral Exploitation and the Biosphere
CHMI 1007E General Chemistry II
COSC 1046E Computer Science I
GEOL 1007E Introductory Geology I
*Other upper year science or engineering courses may be allowed with Program Coordinator's permission
Approved Complementary Studies electives (6 credits required):
ACCT 1001E Using Financial Information
ANTR 1007E Introduction to Sociocultural Anthropology
ARCL 1006E Introduction to Archeology and Physical Anthropology
ANCS 1006E Greek Civilization
ANCS 1007E Roman Civilization
ANCS 2016E Classical Mythology
ECON 1006E Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON 1007E Introduction to Macroeconomics
ENGL 1705E Introduction to Writing and English Studies
ENGL 2005E Literatures in English
ENGL 2626E Critical Approaches
ENGL 2676E Popular Literature and Culture I
ENVI 1406F Environnement:les grandes questions
ENVI 1507E/F Introduction to Environmental Studies
ENVI 2506E Cultural Representations of the Environment
ENVI 2507F Développement durable
ENVI 2516E Ecological Footprints and Demographic Change
GEOG 1026E/F Introduction to Physical Geography
GEOG 1027E/F Introduction to Human Geography
HIST 1106E/F Introduction to the 20th Century
HIST 1107E/F Historical Perspective
HIST 1206E/F Western Civilization: Renaissance to the French Revolution
HIST 1207E/F Western Civilization: French Revolution to the Present
HIST 1406E/F Canadian History: Pre-Confederation
HIST 1407E/F Canadian History: Post-Confederation
JURI 1006E/F Introduction to Legal Studies I
JURI 1007E/F Introduction to Legal Studies II
JURI 1105E Introduction to Legal Studies
LBST 1006E Introduction to Labour Studies I
LBST 1007E Introduction to Labour Studies II
LBST 2026E The World of Work (cross-listed with SOCI-2026E)
LBST 2106E Occupational Health and Safety, Level I
LBST 2246E What Do Unions Do? (cross-listed with SOCI-2246E)
LBST 3106E Occupational Health and Safety, Level II
MGMT 1006E/F Management of Organizations I
MGMT 1007E/F Management of Organizations II
OPER 2006E/F Introduction to Management Science
PHIL 1115E/F Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2126E/F Philosophy of Sexuality
PHIL 2156E Philosophy, Culture and Power
PHIL 2217E/F Environmental Ethics
PHIL 2256E/F Philosophy of Education
PHIL 2506E/F Critical Thinking
PHIL 2525E/F Contemporary Moral Issues
PHIL 2747E/F Technology, Freedom and Values
PHIL 2876E/F Business Ethics
POLI 1005E Introduction to Political Science
POLI 1006E/F Political Regimes
POLI 1007E/F Political Ideas and Political Actors
POLI 2306E/F International Relations
POLI 2426E Individual, Community and the Political Order
POLI 2526E Approaches to Justice
POLI 2575E Philosophy of Law
PSYC 1105E/F Introduction to Psychology
SOCI 1015E/F Understanding Society
WGSX 1005E/F Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies
Note: Please consult with the School Director for other relevant courses.
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
Liste des membres du corps professoral
Sessional Faculty:
- Dr. Phil Dirige
Eugene Ben-Awuah
Bharti School of Engineering and Computation
Ming Cai
Bharti School of Engineering and Computation
Philip Dirige
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture