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AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Industrial Internship Program (IIP) Option for specialization in Management Science ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107 Professional accreditation by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board
The Ryerson Aero Design (RAD) Team designed and built this plane called the Dragonfly.
THE FIELD
Aerospace engineers focus on a broad spectrum of advanced transportation-related technologies to create newer, better or faster vehicles that move through air and space, or across land and water. They design, manufacture, operate and maintain everything from jets and space-exploration vehicles to high-speed cars and hovercraft. learning program in partnership with major aerospace companies selected undergraduate students participate in paid industry projects over the spring/ summer period spending time at various aerospace companies and at Ryerson, gaining valuable careerrelated experience.
THE PROGRAM
The Aerospace Engineering program includes related studies in aerodynamics, stress analysis and structural design, materials science, flight mechanics, stability and control, aircraft performance, propulsion, avionics and systems, together with courses in the fields of mechanical and electrical engineering. The program is one of only two Canadian Aerospace undergraduate programs accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). You are eligible for professional engineer (P.Eng.) status after meeting graduation and experience requirements.
Theory
First-year courses include chemistry, computer science, math, physics, engineering graphics and design, computer programming, and materials science. While some second-year courses are common to Mechanical Engineering such as fluid mechanics and basic thermodynamics you will begin to focus on aerospace with studies that include flight mechanics, stress analysis and strength of materials. In third year, studies include aerodynamics, control systems, electronics and sensors, aircraft performance, structural design and gas dynamics. In your third and fourth years (in fifth year if an industrial internship is taken), you major in one of three elective streams: aeronautical design (aircraft and civil/military helicopters), space system design (spacecraft, satellites, etc.), avionics design (aircraft, spacecraft and rotorcraft) and can elect to do a thesis. Past theses have included topics such as multistage rocket flight trajectories for orbital payload insertion and developing a leg design for a walking planetary rover.
Practical Experience
The program emphasizes practical applications and deals with real-life engineering problems. You receive significant design, computer and lab experience within the George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, a $70-million state-of-the-art facility. You have access to an aircraft structures lab, a propulsion testing facility, wind tunnels, structures and materials testing devices, controls and avionics facilities, space dynamics and structural dynamics facilities, and engine testing equipment. You also participate in a team project that includes designing an aircraft or spacecraft/system for a specifically assigned role and performance requirement. If you are in good academic standing after third year, you may apply to take part in the Industrial Internship Program (IIP), consisting of 12 to 16 months of full-time, paid engineering work. Up to 12 months of this internship placement can be applied to the work experience requirement for a P.Eng. designation. Through the Ryerson Institute for Aerospace Design and Innovation (RIADI) a unique project-based
CAREERS
Employment opportunities for graduates exist in commercial and military aircraft or spacecraft engineering, space exploration, teaching, research, military service, air transportation and space-based telecommunications, as well as in related fields such as transportation, information and the environment. Your focus may include aerodynamics, avionics and flight controls; stress analysis; vehicle design and testing; engine development; or designing support systems such as air conditioning, heating, pneumatics and hydraulics.
LEVON LARSON Aerospace Engineering 11 After having completed four years of the Aerospace Engineering program at Ryerson I found that I was left with multiple career and graduate study opportunities. Through course work, lab experiments and collaborative group work, I have gained the knowledge to further my interests within the field of aerospace engineering.
RYERSON INSTITUTE FOR AEROSPACE DESIGN AND INNOVATION (RIADI)
Representing a partnership between Ryerson and major aerospace companies, RIADI is a unique venture that offers students up to 1,000 hours of design and research work.
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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
THE FIELD
Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering techniques and principles to the medical field. Biomedical engineers aim to advance state-of-the-art patient care and improve patients quality of life. This multidisciplinary field integrates physical, chemical, mathematical and computational sciences with the study of biology, medicine, behaviour and health. Biomedical engineers advance fundamental concepts, creating knowledge from molecular to organ-system levels. They also develop innovative medications, materials, devices and processes for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease and trauma. Throughout their careers, biomedical engineers serve as a vital link between medical professionals and traditional engineers and scientists, developing new approaches and products to improve human health and productivity.
Students in the Biomedical Engineering program learn the underlying theory in designing methods and biomedical devices. One example is the Pacemaker, which regulates the heartbeats of millions of at-risk patients.
of a year, you and your group will research, design, implement, make operational, evaluate, document and demonstrate a working engineering prototype in response to project design specifications laid out by your faculty supervisor. At a departmental open house, you will publicly demonstrate and explain your groups project to industry members, visitors, friends, family and peers. There is also a wide range of technical elective courses to choose from, including tissue engineering, radiationtherapy devices, rehabilitation engineering, biomedical systems modelling, biomedical signal analysis, humancomputer interfaces, bio-MEMS design, computations in genetic engineering and biomedical image analysis.
DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Industrial Internship Program (IIP) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107
CAREERS
There is a growing need for engineers trained in the biomedical sciences. Biomedical engineers are employed in industry and government regulatory agencies, in hospitals, in teaching and in the research facilities of educational and medical institutions. They often serve a co-ordinating or interfacing function, using their backgrounds in both the engineering and medical fields. Some examples of work done by biomedical engineers include the following: D esigning and constructing cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators, artificial kidneys and blood oxygenators, as well as artificial heart valves, blood vessels, joints, arms and legs. D esigning instruments and devices for therapeutic uses, such as a laser system for eye surgery or a device for automated delivery of insulin. C onstructing and implementing mathematical/ computer models of physiological systems. E ngineering tissue to create replacements for damaged tissue.
Biomedical engineers serve as an interface between traditional engineering disciplines and living systems.
THE PROGRAM
The four-year bachelor of engineering (BEng) program in Biomedical Engineering started in September 2008 and is the first stand-alone undergraduate Biomedical Engineering program in Canada. The program takes advantage of Ryersons close proximity to Torontos Medical Discovery District and seven world-class hospitals.
The optional Industrial Internship Program (IIP) provides insight into career life after graduation as well as on-the-job experiential learning. If you are in good academic standing after third year, you may apply to take part in the IIP, consisting of 12 to 16 months of full-time paid engineering work. An added bonus is that the IIP can count for up to one year of the fouryear industrial experience required for graduates to become a full member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
KARL MAGTIBAY 3rd year Biomedical Engineering My passion for biomedical engineering is complemented by Ryersons intense and integrated curriculum that combines theories and applications of electrical, computer and mechanical engineering and biology. The program has helped me realize great potential in improving the quality of life for many people through innovative engineering technologies.
Theory
In your first two years, you take fundamental courses in biology, physiology, physics, electric circuits, electronics and sensors, biomaterials, biomechanics, software systems and digital systems. In third year, the emphasis is on microprocessor systems, biomedical instrumentation, biostatistics, bioinformatics, control systems, signals and systems, and fluid mechanics. In fourth year (in fifth year if the IIP option is exercised), the capstone design experience is provided through the engineering design project course. Over a period
GRADUATE STUDIES
Ryerson University currently offers related graduate programs leading to master of applied science (MASc), master of engineering (MEng) and PhD degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a master of science (MSc) degree in Biomedical Physics. Biomedical Engineering can lead to successful enrolment in medical, dental or veterinary schools. It equips you with engineering skills that are excellent preparation for technology driven and research-based careers in modern medicine.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING CO-OP

THE FIELD
DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) PROGRAM FORMAT Full Time: Five-Year Co-Op ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107 Professional accreditation by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board Chemical engineering involves the development and application of new processes that transform raw materials (in some cases, even waste materials) into products that find use in almost all walks of life. With their expertise in advanced processing, and manufacturing and production technologies, chemical engineers develop innovative processes to yield a kaleidoscopic array of material and energy sources responsible for sustaining and enriching our lives. Some examples are faster silicon chips, better-tasting food, cleaner water, improved pollution control and waste treatment technologies, new pharmaceuticals, cleaner fuels and longer-lasting batteries. methods of analysis, process measurement techniques, organic chemistry, technical communications, electrical circuits and mathematics. After an eight-month co-op placement and during your fifth semester, you will resume studies that include materials, mass transfer, statistical design, computations and bioengineering. In the sixth semester, you will study advanced subjects such as separation processes, chemical reaction engineering, and process modelling and simulation. You may take a professional technical elective course as well. In your final two semesters, you will study process control, work in a unit operations laboratory and specialize in the area of polymers, pharmaceuticals, food or environment by choosing suitable professional technical electives. Most importantly, you will work on a group project in plant design a capstone design course to develop and design plants for the production of chemicals, generation of energy from alternate sources, abatement of pollution, treatment of wastewater and production of biomaterial-based hygiene products, etc.
THE PROGRAM
The Department of Chemical Engineering offers a five-year co-operative bachelor of engineering (BEng) program in Chemical Engineering, which is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. You will be eligible for the professional engineer (P.Eng.) status after graduating and meeting the experience requirement. The mandatory co-op work component of the program can furnish up to one year of that experience.
CAREERS
Chemical engineering graduates have consistently been among the highest paid professionals. As one of them, you will find tremendous employment opportunities in a wide industry of oil and gas engineering, biotechnology, advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, design and construction, electronics, foods and beverages, environment regulation, and health and safety enforcement. You may work in petrochemical plants, oil and gas production facilities, process design and development companies, chemical engineering software firms, and pollution control and waste management agencies. Your career may also be in management and related areas such as industrial safety, risk assessment and insurance. Moreover, you may choose to pursue higher studies, and a career in research and academics.
The program emphasizes practical applications, deals with real-life engineering problems and prepares students for professional accreditation. You will benefit from coursework covering the latest in theoretical knowledge and strengthened by hands-on laboratory work as well as co-op experience.
OSWALDO MATOS Chemical Engineering 11 Sub-surface Engineer, Esso Imperial Oil As a student in Ryersons Chemical Engineering program, you wont just find professors, classmates and co-op jobs; youll find good mentors, supportive friends and professional networks. These three factors definitely prepared me for success and made it possible for me to obtain great, fulltime employment prior to graduation.
The mandatory co-op component amounts to a maximum of 20 months of work experience, which extends the program to five years. After your fourth semester, you will work in your first of a series of paid co-op jobs that you will alternate with the remaining study terms. Through co-op, you will not only develop analytical and problem-solving abilities, but also acquire direct, professional experience and employment networking.
GRADUATE STUDIES
The department offers graduate degree programs in Chemical Engineering (MASc, MEng and PhD) for advanced studies and independent research in wastewater and treatment technologies, and polymer and process engineering. The department also supports research in green fuels and renewable energy, and biomaterials and nanobiomaterials.
Theory
The first-year studies will include chemistry, computer science, math, physics and engineering basics. By the end of the second year, you will have learned thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, instrumental
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CIVIL ENGINEERING
THE FIELD
Civil engineers plan, design and build the infrastructure that we all use every day. Most of us cannot imagine a world without buildings, roads, bridges, a water supply, waste treatment facilities and power delivered to our homes. Civil engineers not only build these facilities but manage, operate and maintain them 24 hours each day. Through the Geomatics Engineering option beginning in third year, you concentrate on the science of using satellites to pinpoint Earth surface locations, while continuing regular Civil Engineering studies. Geomatics topics covered include geodesy and map projection, geomatics, photogrammetry and digital mapping, spatial data management systems, survey design and terrain analysis. In your fourth year (in fifth year if an industrial internship is taken), you may focus on a certain area of civil engineering (environmental, structural or transportation engineering) by selecting from a list of technical elective courses. You also produce a project report, sometimes working on a specific civil engineering problem for a real client. DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Industrial Internship Program (IIP) Option in Geomatics Engineering ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107 Professional accreditation by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board
THE PROGRAM
The Department of Civil Engineering offers a bachelor of engineering (BEng) program in Civil Engineering, which is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. You are eligible for professional engineer (P.Eng.) status after meeting graduation and experience requirements. An option in Geomatics Engineering is also available.
Courses emphasize practical applications and deal with real-life engineering problems. You gain experience in well-equipped hardware and computer labs, many of which are located in the state-of-the-art George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre. If you are in good academic standing after third year, you may apply to take part in the Industrial Internship Program (IIP), consisting of 12 to 16 months of full-time paid engineering work. Up to 12 months of this internship placement can be applied to the work experience requirement for the P.Eng. designation.
CAREERS
As a graduate, you will find employment opportunities working on environmental, transportation, geotechnical, structural, geomatics and project management issues. Potential employers include engineering consulting firms, construction companies, government agencies, inspection and testing companies, municipalities, provincial and federal governments,utility corporations, and construction material suppliers.
GRADUATE STUDIES
Ryerson offers graduate degree programs in Civil Engineering (MASc, MEng and PhD) for advanced studies and independent research in the areas of environmental, structural and geomatics engineering.
Amanda Lidia Alaica Civil Engineering 10 Throughout my four years, I have committed myself to my academics but have also been involved in the Ryerson Civil Engineering Society and all of its design competitions. Through this, I have gained a passion for civil engineering, and Ryerson has taught me it truly enhances the quality of life for everyone.
Theory
Your studies include computer science, chemistry, physics and mathematics combined with engineering studies that include strength of materials, hydrology, soil properties, fluid mechanics, project management, geology, structural analysis, solid waste management, traffic management and highway design. You then explore subjects that include construction management, engineering law, advanced concrete and structural design, highway engineering, water and solid waste management, and advanced structural analysis.
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COMPUTER ENGINEERING
THE FIELD
DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Industrial Internship Program (IIP) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107 Professional accreditation by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board Computer engineering involves the use of scientific and practical knowledge in digital circuit technology to create systems and devices for the benefit and well-being of people. It focuses on the computer hardware and its interaction with software. Computer engineering is primarily concerned with the firmware, hardware, software and interfacing systems that allow computer systems to communicate with the outside world as well as with each other. Many practitioners function as both computer and software engineers to some extent. However, computer engineers distinguish themselves with their versatile set of skills: they can design and build computer systems that interface with other devices and equipments, as well as develop and create system-level and user/ application-level software. for up to one year of the four-year industrial experience required for graduates to become a full member of the PEO.
Theory
As a computer engineering student, you take fundamental courses such as electric networks, electronics circuits, digital systems and microprocessors, software systems, engineering algorithms and data structures. In your third year, the emphasis is on computer architecture, microprocessor systems, operating systems, object-oriented software design and analysis, digital electronics, communications systems and control theory. Fundamental science subjects such as electromagnetics, probability and stochastic processes round out the program in addition to the liberal arts and law, ethics and professional practice components. In fourth year (in fifth year if the IIP option is exercised), you will take five subjects in your core program, which include embedded systems, computer networks, digital systems engineering, engineering design project, programming languages and structures, and software engineering. You may then choose to take technical elective courses in areas such as micro-electronics and circuits design, hardware-software codesign, robotics and control systems, and digital and wireless communication systems.
THE PROGRAM
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a bachelor of engineering (BEng) program in Computer Engineering, which is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. As a graduate, you are eligible to become a professional engineer in training, and after four years of acceptable industrial experience, you can apply for full professional engineer (P.Eng.) status and membership to the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
Anita Tino Computer Engineering 09 Pursuing an MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ryerson My years at Ryerson have taught me the fundamentals of engineering and design needed for the pursuit of my graduate studies. My professors have been passionate in their areas of expertise and are always available for future guidance.
The capstone design experience is provided through the engineering design project course. Over a period of a year, you and your group will investigate, design, implement, make operational, evaluate, document and demonstrate a working prototype engineering system in response to project design specifications laid out by your faculty supervisor. At a departmental open house, you will publicly demonstrate your groups project to industry and faculty members, visitors, friends, family and your peers. The optional Industrial Internship Program (IIP) provides insight into career life after graduation as well as on-the-job experiential learning. After third year, if you are in good academic standing, you may apply to take part in the IIP, consisting of 12 to 16 months of fulltime paid engineering work. In the past, our Computer Engineering students have performed IIP at various computing- related industries including IBM, Advance Micro Devices, Research in Motion, Bell and Celestica. An added bonus is that the IIP program can count
CAREERS
Career opportunities in the computer engineering field include work in research and development, design production engineering and quality control, the automotive industry, communications, health-care systems or the electronic service industry. Computer engineers design computer chips and circuit equipment/systems, plan computer layouts, and formulate mathematical models of technical problems that can be solved by a computer. They design, develop and test computer hardware and peripheral equipment, as well as develop and maintain software programs and systems.
GRADUATE STUDIES
The department also offers graduate programs leading to master of applied science (MASc), master of engineering (MEng) and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees. Graduate students have the option to specialize in one of three areas: Computer Systems Engineering, Power Engineering, or Signal Processing and Communications.
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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
THE FIELD
Electrical engineers understand electrical phenomena from their basis in physics and mathematics to their embodiment in electrical circuit relationships, electronic devices, integrated circuits, digital logic, microprocessors and computers. Electrical engineers are intimately capable of the hands-on design, development and implementation of various aspects of electrical and electronic systems as well as their creative application to intelligent systems such as telecommunications, robotics, consumer electronics, multimedia, biomedical, integrated sensors and transducers, miniaturized high-density devices, power systems, aerospace and industrial automation. electrical circuits. Second-year studies include discrete mathematics, data structures and engineering algorithms, and analog and digital electronics. DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Industrial Internship Program (IIP) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107
Years Three and Four (or Five)

In your third year, the emphasis is on analog and digital electronics, microprocessor systems, object-oriented software design and analysis, communications systems and control theory. Fundamental science subjects such as electromagnetics and probability flesh out the program, in addition to liberal arts and law, ethics and professional practice components. In order to ensure that our graduates are trained in cutting-edge technologies, four new options have been introduced for students entering their third year of study: Energy Systems, Microsystems, Multimedia Systems, and Robotics and Control Systems. In fourth year (in fifth year if the IIP option is exercised), you take two subjects in your core program, which include an engineering design project, and law and ethics in engineering practice. You may then choose to take technical elective courses in areas such as microelectronics and circuits design, robotics and control systems, digital and wireless communication systems, hardware and software systems, biomedical engineering, power engineering, photonics and optical communications, and computer networks.
Professional accreditation by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board
THE PROGRAM
The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers a bachelor of engineering (BEng) program in Electrical Engineering, which is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. As a graduate, you are eligible to become an engineerin-training and after four years of acceptable industrial experience, you can apply for full professional engineer (P.Eng.) status and membership to the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).
The capstone design experience is provided through the engineering design project course. Over a period of a year, you and your group will research, design, implement, test, evaluate, document and demonstrate a working engineering prototype in response to project design specifications laid out by your faculty supervisor. At a departmental open house, you will publicly demonstrate and explain your groups project to industry members, visitors, friends, family and your peers. The optional Industrial Internship Program (IIP) provides insight into career life after graduation as well as on-the-job experiential learning. After third year, if you are in good academic standing, you may apply to take part in the IIP, consisting of 12 to 16 months of full-time paid engineering work. As an added bonus, the IIP program can count for up to one year of the four-year industrial experience required for graduates to become a full member of the PEO.
CAREERS
The Electrical Engineering program prepares you for a wide range of careers in the design, development, manufacturing, testing and marketing of electrical and electronic equipment and systems. Graduates find employment in professional activities including research and development, production engineering and quality control, computer systems engineering, industrial process control, telecommunications, marketing, and technical service and education.
Mehrnaz Shokrollahi Electrical Engineering 07 MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering 09 Pursuing a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Ryerson The Electrical Engineering program allowed me to choose the area of research that could help me improve the quality of human life. My fourth-year project on electrical and biomedical engineering and the professors that were sources of inspiration prepared me for the academic goals and objectives of my graduate studies.
GRADUATE STUDIES
The department also offers graduate programs leading to master of applied science (MASc), master of engineering (MEng) and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees. Graduate students have the option to specialize in one of three areas: Computer Systems Engineering, Power Engineering, or Signal Processing and Communications.
Years One and Two

In first year, you take fundamental courses such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, electrical science and
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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
THE FIELD
DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Industrial Internship Program (IIP) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107 Professional accreditation by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board IIndustrial engineers find best-fit solutions between people, machines, materials and information technology in order to improve manufacturing and service productivity. Their goals are to make things better, faster, safer, more efficient and more economical. Industrial engineering involves a combination of engineering and management science to develop and improve such things as products, services, processes, facilities, information systems, work methods and standards, production planning and control, ergonomics and safety, financial and cost systems, and distribution.
Industrial Engineering students use RFID technology and computer simulation models to design, evaluate and improve processes.
Second- and third-year Industrial Engineering focuses on engineering science courses such as statics and mechanics of material, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, as well as core industrial engineering courses such as work measurement and design, algorithms and web-based systems, operations research, facilities design, systems modelling and simulation, and ergonomics. In your fourth year (in fifth year if the IIP is taken), you take specialized courses such as information systems, production and inventory systems, project management, reliability and decision analysis, and service operations management. You also complete a two-term industrial systems design course, working on a number of individual or team projects. Examples of past projects include service improvement at Canadian Blood Services, ergonomic design for a pharmaceutical process, and optimization and standardization at a chocolate production facility.
THE PROGRAM
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering offers a bachelor of engineering (BEng) program in Industrial Engineering, which is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. You are eligible for professional engineer (P.Eng.) status after meeting graduation and experience requirements.
Faraaz Bahmany Industrial Engineering 08 Senior Engineer, Loblaw Companies Ltd The hands-on training and education I received at Ryerson University prepared me to take up challenges from the first day I started working. The real-life projects and the variety of courses offered in the program help develop an overall understanding of the real world. Industrial Engineering has helped me explore different career options in different industries since graduation.
CAREERS
As a graduate, you will find employment opportunities in process improvement, planning, production, operations research, product development, systems design, information systems, plant management, logistics, motion study, ergonomics, and performance measurement and standards. Industrial engineers work in just about every industry and sector including transportation, financial services, government, manufacturing, distribution, health care, retailing and consulting.
Courses emphasize practical applications and deal with real engineering problems. You also receive significant computer and lab experience. Industrial subject labs simulate actual industrial situations, design labs expand on theoretical studies including layout and materials handling, and hardware labs complement courses in areas such as ergonomics and reliability. You will also gain valuable experience in the state-of-the-art RFID lab, which enhances your engineering skills. After third year, if you are in good academic standing, you may apply to take part in the Industrial Internship Program (IIP), consisting of 12 to 16 months of fulltime paid engineering work. Up to 12 months of this internship placement can be applied to the work experience requirement for the P.Eng. designation.
GRADUATE STUDIES
Ryerson offers graduate degree programs (MASc, MEng, PhD) for advanced studies and independent research in mechanical and industrial engineering. In addition, students in Industrial Engineering who intend to pursue an MBA in the Ted Rogers School of Management at Ryerson University can choose an optional path during their undergraduate studies and receive credits.
Theory
First-year studies provide a solid foundation in science, math and engineering concepts. Courses include mathematics, physics, computer science, material science, engineering graphical communication and engineering economics.
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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
THE FIELD
Mechanical engineers research, develop, design, manufacture and test mechanical devices for use in machines, robots and other automated mechanical systems. Our graduates develop these devices to drive generators, engines, transmissions, turbines, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, machine tools, material handling systems, elevators and escalators, computers, artificial limbs, bio-mechanical implants, pumps, industrial production equipment and robots. manufacturing, material science, stress analysis and basic thermodynamics. In third year, your studies include machine design, fluid dynamics, applied thermodynamics and heat transfer. You can also decide to specialize in the Mechatronics option, where you design, analyze and control mechanisms through electrical interfaces. Mechatronic devices are found in everything from home automation to the automotive industry and advanced automation. In your fourth year (in fifth year if the IIP is taken), you can choose from a wide variety of technical elective courses from the following areas: S olid Mechanics design machines and mechanical components found in cars, robots, etc., including advanced stress analysis and materials selection. Design for Manufacture apply best-design practices for use in the fabrication and assembly of products and systems for manufacturing industries. Thermo/Fluids design complex systems involving heat transfer, fluid flow and energy conversion for heating and ventilating, and power generation industries. Mechatronics integration of electronic and mechanical systems. You also complete a team-based design project under the supervision of a faculty advisor.
The team designed and built this Formula SAE racecar.
DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) PROGRAM FORMATS Full-Time: Four year; Five-Year Industrial Internship Program (IIP) ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107 Professional accreditation by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board
THE PROGRAM
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering offers a bachelor of engineering (BEng) program in Mechanical Engineering, which is accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. You are eligible for professional engineer (P.Eng.) status after meeting graduation and experience requirements.
Courses emphasize practical applications and deal with real engineering problems. You also receive extensive computer and lab experience. Facilities include manufacturing labs equipped with computercontrolled machine tools, metrology, fabrication, materials testing and process controls labs. Thermo/ fluid labs are equipped with fully instrumented refrigeration cycles, gas and diesel internal combustion engines, and gas turbine engines. Computer labs are equipped with CAD/CAM and other engineering software, and a variety of programming and simulation packages. If you are in good academic standing after third year, you may apply to take part in the Industrial Internship Program (IIP), consisting of 12 to 16 months of fulltime paid engineering work. Up to 12 months of this internship placement can be applied to the work experience requirement for the P.Eng. designation.
Hamid Ebrahimi 4th year Mechanical Engineering At Ryerson, the gap between theory and practice is filled by the reliable expertise of the professors, from whom I have learned a lot, and the Industrial Internship Program, which has provided me with handson experience in mechanical design environment.
CAREERS
Our graduates are highly successful and find employment opportunities in all areas of applied mechanical engineering from automotive, pharmaceutical and electronic industries to research and development, technical sales, field support, management and engineering consulting.
GRADUATE STUDIES
Ryerson offers graduate degree programs in Mechanical Engineering (MASc, MEng, PhD) for advanced studies and independent research in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, industrial engineering, manufacturing, materials and solid mechanics.
Theory
First-year studies include computer science, chemistry, physics, material sciences and engineering design fundamentals with CAD (computer-aided design). In second year, you take advanced engineering courses, including CAM (computer-aided manufacturing),
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undeclared ENGINEERING
THE FIELD
PROGRAM FORMAT Full Time: Entry Option Only ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107 All engineering programs share a common first semester. Students admitted to Undeclared must indicate, by December 1 of the first semester, which of the eight engineering programs they intend to pursue. Its an exciting time to be a student in the faculty. Our modern world depends on the innovations of engineers. Whether discovering new sources of energy, designing more efficient and reliable engines, or developing more sustainable building methods and materials, these professionals visualize and actualize new ways to improve the quality of our lives. Engineering at Ryerson champions that spirit of innovation. Our students of today will serve as the catalysts for change tomorrow. Our role is to provide the necessary skills and experiences to prepare students for career success, and we do that by delivering high-quality education through our cutting-edge programs.
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Aerospace Engineering Engineering Design and Graphical Communication Materials Science Fundamentals Biomedical Engineering Intro to Biomedical Engineering Electric Circuits Chemical Engineering Co-op Chemical Engineering Fundamentals General Chemistry Laboratory Civil Engineering Graphics Materials Science Fundamentals Computer and Electrical Engineering Electric Circuit Analysis Electric Circuit Analysis Industrial and Mechanical Engineering Engineering Graphical Communication Materials Science Fundamentals
UNDECLARED ENGINEERING
Engineering your success.
The Undeclared Engineering entry option provides students with the opportunity to learn more about the various disciplines before selecting a plan of study. All engineering programs, including Undeclared Engineering, share a common first semester. Students are given the opportunity to review the different disciplines of engineering offered at Ryerson through the common engineering course Introduction to Engineering. This course helps students to make an informed decision when selecting the engineering plan that is right for them.
Early Intervention Program

Highly innovative and proactive retention strategies play an important role in helping students build the skills for success in a demanding engineering curriculum. The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Science by way of the First-Year and Common Engineering Office has incorporated the Early Intervention Program into the first-year engineering experience. At the semesters mid-point, students who are failing courses in their core curriculum are identified and encouraged to attend an interview with a member of our academic support team (Program Director/Academic Advisor and/or Counsellor) where options to help reduce the chances of academic failure are discussed.
Theory
In first semester, all engineering students, including those in Undeclared Engineering, take the following courses: Introduction to Engineering, General Chemistry, Calculus I, Linear Algebra, Physics: Mechanics, and a liberal studies course. Students admitted to Undeclared Engineering must choose one of the following programs by December 1 of the first semester: Aerospace, Biomedical, Chemical Co-op, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering. In the second semester, students take the required courses listed for all programs (from Group 1) and the courses listed for the program they have chosen (from Group 2).
Optional Specialization in Management Sciences

Students in good academic standing may pursue this option to prepare for careers in engineering or applied science management, or for graduate studies, such as an MBA program. The option is available to all engineering students, with the exception of those enrolled in Industrial Engineering, which already places a strong emphasis on management issues. Courses in this optional specialization cover the following areas: strategic engineering management, operations management/operations research, financial sciences and organizational sciences.
Group 1: Required Courses for All Programs

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PROGRAMS
The opportunities that build upon a science degree today are diverse, and a Ryerson science degree makes a difference. Our bachelor of science programs in Biology, Chemistry, Contemporary Science, Mathematics and its Applications, and Medical Physics provide you with a career-oriented science education focused on current, relevant issues in modern science. Through a curriculum that emphasizes application as well as theory, youll gain a sound knowledge of scientific principles complemented by practical problem-solving skills and technological expertise. All programs offer a spectrum of scientific themes for you to explore. Best of all, you have the freedom to choose the direction of your science education. A range of majors, minors and specializations lets you tailor your program to your interests and develop the multidisciplinary expertise that is in high demand at a time when many branches of science are converging and new sciences are being created. Depending on the program you choose, your cross-disciplinary linkages could include combinations of chemistry, biology, physics, computational sciences, informatics, environmental sciences, psychology and management. Youll learn from professors who are engaged in both fundamental and industry-oriented research that is helping move Canada to the forefront in sciencebased knowledge and innovation in such areas as the following: Biotechnology biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, proteomics and bioinformatics. E nvironmental sciences analytical chemistry, environmental biotechnology, biofilms, ecotoxicology and trace metal contaminants. M athematics as applied to economics and finance, computer science, biology, chemistry and physics. Informatics and computational sciences. M edical physics use of high-frequency ultrasound, image processing and development of thermal therapies for cancer treatment and other novel diagnostic techniques. Youll benefit from faculty expertise through courses that incorporate the very latest advances in knowledge. You may also gain research experience in laboratories as a research assistant or by doing a fourth-year thesis project.
COMMON FIRST YEAR

All incoming students pursuing the bachelor of science degree in one of the disciplines noted at right share a common year. Initially, you will be registered in the discipline of your choice or, if you are unsure of your direction, as an undeclared science student. During your first year, you will explore the different science disciplines and confirm your interests. You will also have the opportunity to change your science program if you wish. This decision is typically made at the end of your first year and you may apply to transfer into one of the five science programs.
Biology Chemistry Contemporary Science Mathematics and its Applications Medical Physics Undeclared Science
CO-OP OPTION
If you maintain a good grade-point average, you may choose to participate in the co-operative education option through which youll be placed in a paid curriculum-related job where youll gain professional experience to enhance your employability upon graduation. As a co-op student, youll complete a minimum of four work terms between the end of year two and graduation. DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Science (BSc) in each of Biology, Chemistry, Contemporary Science, Mathematics and its Applications, and Medical Physics PROGRAM FORMAT FOR UNDECLARED SCIENCE Full Time: Entry Option Only ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107
CAREERS
There is a growing need for scientists in many branches of industry and government in Canada. As a graduate, your career options will be varied and rewarding. Demand is especially strong in the high-growth biotechnology, medical technology and environmental sectors. A BSc degree is generally considered excellent preparation for professional, post-graduate degrees in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine and pharmacy. Some graduates will choose careers in education; others will continue their studies in graduate programs (MSc and PhD). There is a need throughout North America for highly qualified personnel with excellent laboratory skills. You can also use your degree as a basis to enter into careers such as business or law.
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THE PROGRAM
This is one of five Bachelor of Science degrees that share a common first year. DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Science (BSc) PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Op ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107 The bachelor of science (BSc) program in Biology has been designed to meet student demand for greater curriculum diversity and flexibility. Focus on your keen interest in biology, or blend it with your interest in chemistry, psychology, computers, physics or management in this flexible program that opens doors to many careers at the leading edge of science and technology. The Chemistry minor will give you additional expertise in analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, spectroscopy and other branches of the science that are consistent with your interests, such as organic, pharmaceutical or materials chemistry. Choosing a dual focus on biology and chemistry will align your skills with the growing movement in both fields toward cross-disciplinary studies such as biological chemistry. If you have a keen interest in mind and behaviour, you may complement your Biology major with a Psychology minor, which focuses on the science, health applications and social/cultural dimensions of psychology. The specialization in Computational Biology integrates training in genomics, proteomics and the computational methods (bioinformatics) needed to analyze information generated in these fields. Computational biology is an essential tool of modern biotechnology research and will support advances in new fields of scientific endeavour such as biological and ecological modelling. The specialization in Biophysics applies theories and methods of the physical sciences to questions of biology. The scope of research that falls under its umbrella ranges from radiation effects on cellular function to medical physics and imaging. The optional designation in Management Science offers a solid foundation in management sciences courses that will help you prepare for a career in applied science management or for graduate studies in management related to your specialization. The optional co-operative program allows students to combine work experience with academic terms. The co-op program requires five years to complete but it allows students to earn competitive wages during their 20 months of co-op experience.
Years One and Two

Your point of entry is a common first year for students in Biology, Chemistry, Contemporary Science, Mathematics and its Applications, and Medical Physics (see page 73). You may also enter this first year as an undeclared science student which would allow you to explore various science-based routes to degree completion before you commit to the Biology program. In addition to BSc foundation courses in biology, chemistry, math and physics, your first-year studies will include an introduction to the use of computers as scientific tools and an orientation course that will help you make a successful transition to university and plan your steps to degree completion. In second year, you will begin to focus on more specialized courses in biology, such as microbiology and cell biology, with opportunities to increase your professional versatility and meet your career or graduate education goals by choosing any of the following combinations: Biology major. Biology major with a minor in Chemistry or Psychology. Biology with a specialization in Biophysics or Computational Biology. Biology (all streams) with an optional designation in Management Science. Biology (all streams) with option to choose co-operative experience. The Biology core curriculum is built around biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology and environmental biology. Its strong applied focus emphasizes skills development, problem solving and technological innovation particularly in the areas of biotechnology and environmental science. Additional courses in liberal studies and communication examine the historical and contemporary role of scientific inquiry, and the impact of science and technology on society.
CO-OP OPTION If you maintain a good grade point average, you may choose to participate in the programs co-operative education option. For details, see page 73.
ARI MORGENTHAU Biology 10 I like Ryerson for its small class sizes and the relationships I have been able to develop with my professors as a result. In addition, the co-op program provided me with the platform to obtaininteresting positions in my field of studywhere I could apply the very things Iwas learning in my regular classes.
CAREERS
As a graduate, youll have high-calibre skills in problem solving and technological innovation, particularly in the areas of biotechnology and environmental science two sectors experiencing increasing demand for qualified professionals. Youll be prepared for employment in a variety of fields: biochemistry, biotechnology, environmental science, health sciences, microbiology and molecular sciences. Jobs may range from researcher or science manager in government, academia or industry to technical support, product development and quality control in the agri-food, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. You may go on to earn a masters or doctorate in your discipline or pursue a professional degree in medicine, dentistry or another health-related field. Your biology education can also open doors to careers in such diverse fields as business, journalism, law, education, marketing and consulting.
Years Three and Four

In the upper years of the curriculum, you will focus on developing your scientific expertise by selecting professionally related elective courses and exploring the applications of biological science. In your final year, you may also have the opportunity to assist in faculty research and gain first-hand experience by undertaking an independent faculty-supervised thesis project in your field of academic focus.
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THE PROGRAM
Chemistry is a dynamic field spanning a range of exciting research areas and applications, including the synthesis of new organic and inorganic materials, advances in analytical chemistry and biochemistry, and recent developments in computational chemistry, proteomics and molecular biology. Ryersons bachelor of science (BSc) program in Chemistry offers a flexible curriculum that will enable you to chart your own academic path to career opportunities or research fields that most interest you.
Years Three and Four

In the upper years of the curriculum, you can develop your scientific expertise by conducting research and exploring the applications of chemical science. You may have the opportunity to assist in faculty research and gain first-hand experience in this exacting but creative process. The specialization in Applied Physics gives you the opportunity to link two fundamental sciences chemistry and physics in understanding the laws of nature. This specialization will examine different phenomena, and the relationship between chemistry and physics in explaining them, based on an adaptable problem-solving approach that is easily transferred between the disciplines. The optional designation in Management Science offers a solid foundation in management sciences courses, which will help prepare you for a career in applied science management or for graduate studies in management related to your specialization. This is one of five Bachelor of Science degrees that share a common first year. DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Science (BSc) PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Op ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107
Years One and Two

Your point of entry is a common first year for students in Biology, Chemistry, Contemporary Science, Mathematics and its Applications, and Medical Physics (see page 73). You may also enter this first year as an undeclared science student which would allow you to explore various science-based routes to degree completion before you commit to the Chemistry program. In second year, you will begin to decide on the direction of your science education and you may choose either of the following streams: Chemistry major. C hemistry major with a specialization in Applied Physics. Either of these streams can be supplemented with an optional designation in Management Science. Students in Chemistry may also pursue a Biology minor. The core curriculum encompasses all the traditional branches of the discipline through required and elective courses in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, materials, pharmaceutical and computational chemistry; instrumentation, spectroscopy and chromatography; and environmental science. Additional courses in math, science, communication and liberal studies add technical depth and cultural breadth to your professional education. Elective courses in biology give you the choice of additional expertise in microbiology, genetics, cell biology and other branches of the science, such as physiology, ecotoxicology, immunology, developmental biology, biotechnology and environmental science. Choosing a dual emphasis on chemistry and biology will align your skills with the growing interdisciplinary movement in both fields. Because this is a strongly applications-oriented program, a large proportion of your learning will take place in the laboratory.
CAREERS
Demand for science-educated professionals is growing in many fields and a wide spectrum of career opportunities will await you as a graduate. You may work as a scientist, researcher or science manager in government, academia or industry. You may find your niche in the fast-growing biotechnology and environmental sectors, in laboratory analytical services (health sciences, environmental assessment and regulatory compliance), in product development (chemical, food, biopharmaceutical and cosmetic industries) or in quality control (food, biopharmaceutical and cosmetic industries). You may go on to graduate studies or to a professional program in medicine, dentistry or another healthrelated field. Your chemistry background can also open doors to careers in such diverse fields as business, journalism, law, education, marketing and consulting.
Maja Chojnacka 4th year Chemistry Chemistry at Ryerson offers many courses and a lot of laboratory practice. It is great preparation for graduate school since it helps you develop necessary skills that are essential for the work of a scientist.
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THE PROGRAM
This is one of five Bachelor of Science degrees that share a common first year. DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Science (BSc) PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Op ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107 The bachelor of science (BSc) degree in Contemporary Science offers a broad-based science education that will allow you to synthesize ideas from various branches of knowledge, explore their connections and consider them in exciting new combinations. It examines the convergence of knowledge, methods and skills that emanate from the basic sciences in a cultural context applied to innovation, new technology, health, economic growth and a sustainable environment. P hysics physics with emphasis on molecular interactions in biological, chemical and physical processes. You will choose a maximum of two of the following streams: B iology biology and biochemistry with emphasis on molecular interactions in biological, chemical and physical processes. C hemistry chemistry and biochemistry with emphasis on molecular interactions in biological, chemical and physical processes. E nvironmental Sciences a broad scope of topics incorporating the basic sciences, including biology and chemistry, and specific courses in biotechnology, ecology, limnology, ecotoxicology, microbiology and environmental science. P sychology psychology with emphasis on molecular interactions in biological, chemical and physical processes. Note: Owing to the overlap in curriculum content and focus, students may not choose both Biology and Environmental Sciences as areas of specialization. The streams are supported by a well-developed curriculum in applied biology, chemistry, mathematics and medical physics with faculty whose research expertise spans biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, food and nutrition science, medical physics, chemistry (organic, inorganic, physical and analytical), mathematics and psychology. Youll complement your science education with a range of liberal studies courses to broaden your awareness of the world and the social and cultural context in which innovation and technology emerge. Youll learn how to convey scientific ideas to the public and help society understand the goals of science. You may also earn an optional designation in Management Science, which will help you prepare for a career in applied science management or for graduate studies in management related to your specialization.
Common First Year

Your point of entry is a common first year for students in Biology, Chemistry, Contemporary Science, Mathematics and its Applications, and Medical Physics (see page 73). You may also enter this first year as an undeclared science student which would allow you to explore various science-based routes to degree completion before you commit to the Contemporary Science program. In addition to BSc foundation courses, your firstyear studies will include an introduction to the use of computers as scientific tools and an orientation course that will support you in making a successful transition to university and planning your steps to degree completion.
Upper Years
Youll gain a solid foundation in the classical aspects of science, but youll also learn how to apply your expertise in a modern way. In science today, the knowledge, methods and skills of formerly discrete disciplines are converging. Advances in such areas as new technology, health care and environmental sustainability have all arisen from the multidisciplinary application of science. Youll study the relationships among these fields and disciplines and the ways in which they flow together. Most importantly because this program emphasizes application as well as theory youll learn how this understanding can be used to address contemporary issues and problems. Beginning in your second year, youll experience the interrelated nature of modern science first-hand through a multidisciplinary curriculum offering seven streams. You will choose a minimum of one of the following streams: Computational Sciences incorporates mathematics and applications of computing in solving complex mathematical problems (such as statistics and modelling) associated with contemporary science. Informatics a computer science- and mathematicsbased stream focusing on dimensions of information management such as storage, retrieval, large database management, computing technologies and applications in science.
ROBERT EARL 2nd year Contemporary Science Contemporary Science is a program that allows students to explore a wide variety of subjects within the Faculty of Science and prepares us for the many science-related career paths. The flexibility of the program has allowed me to explore and find out what I want to do long term, without having to switch programs.
CAREERS
As a graduate, you will be qualified for many career opportunities in todays technology-oriented society. Government (policy development and consulting), industry (business development, marketing and sales), the media (communications) and education (teaching) are just some of the sectors that will value your broad-based science knowledge, your practical grasp of contemporary issues and your ability to work in a multidisciplinary context. You may wish to use your degree as a foundation for further professional studies in a field such as law, business or health science.
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MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS

THE FIELD
Mathematics is a powerful problem-solving tool, as well as a highly creative field of study that combines precision with intuition and imagination with logic. The goal is to explore general patterns that explain our world, which can arise in areas as diverse as electrical impulses of the human nervous system, in the evolution of animal populations or their habitats, and in fluctuations of stock-market prices. Mathematics goes far beyond science and engineering into medicine, business, economics and even the social sciences. The second year is also when you choose which path to follow. If computer science is your passion, you may choose this option. The upper years find you involved with core computer science courses along with advanced mathematics courses. This will prepare you to study in fields such as robotics, artificial intelligence or Internet security. If instead you possess an interest in economics, in second year you begin a series of fundamental courses leading to the opportunity to take upper level courses in areas such as international trade, public finance or environmental economics to name a few. The program also offers a specialization in a number of applications which are areas of academic and research strength at Ryerson. Students who do not choose an option take elective courses in one field of study outside of mathematics. If you are interested in science, you may specialize in Biology, Chemistry or Physics. If business and finance appeal to you, then there are specializations in Accounting or Finance. In all cases except physics you can earn a minor degree in your area of specialization. This is one of five Bachelor of Science degrees that share a common first year. DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Science (BSc) PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Op ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107 CO-OP OPTION If you maintain a good grade point average, you may choose to participate in the programs co-operative education option. For details, see page 73.
The Program
Ryersons bachelor of science (BSc) program in Mathematics and its Applications has been designed to make use of the versatility of mathematics by being interdisciplinary in nature. You will study core courses in mathematics and also take a number of courses in an area of specialization choosing from Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Finance or Physics. Two of the specializations Computer Science and Economics are also program options, as the number and depth of courses in these specializations is quite extensive. If you do not take either of these two options, you can obtain a minor in Accounting, Biology, Chemistry or Finance.
CAREERS
Mathematics provides a foundation for advanced careers in a knowledge-based, modern world. The strong analytic and numeracy skills you will develop in this program are much in demand and will give you a distinct advantage in many fields. As a graduate, you will choose from a wide range of prospective careers, ranging from finance to computer security to medical research. The interdisciplinary nature of the program will prepare you for work as a computer or research scientist, educator, economist or actuary. Mathematics graduates work for industry, business and governments where they are involved in a wide variety of tasks such as biological and environmental studies, design and analysis of market research, software development and consultancy, manufacturing design and testing (by doing numerical simulations), statistical analysis for polling agencies, insurance and accounting (risk assessment and actuarial work).
ARIANNE PINEDO ALVARIZ 2nd year Mathematics and its Applications Mathematics at Ryerson has helped me to open my mind to an infinite world of knowledge. The professors are amazing, highly enthusiastic and motivated; once in the classroom you can feel their passion for math and make it your source of inspiration. Ryerson has prepared me academically and professionally in a way that Im sure Id never find anywhere else!
The First Year

Your point of entry is a common first year for students in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and its Applications, Medical Physics and Contemporary Science (see page 73).
Upper Years
Beginning in the second year, your studies will focus on a core curriculum in mathematics. Regardless of which path you choose to pursue, the same essential mathematical skills are learned early on and applied throughout. You will become well versed in analysis, algebra, discrete mathematics and statistics. You will also engage in advanced courses in computer science to further your ability to apply mathematics to real-world problems.
Mathematics goes far beyond science and engineering into medicine, business and even the social sciences.
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MEDICAL PHYSICS
THE FIELD
This is one of five Bachelor of Science degrees that share a common first year. DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Science (BSc) PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Op ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107 CO-OP OPTION If you maintain a good grade point average, you may choose to participate in the programs co-operative education option. For details, see page 73. Medical physics is a rapidly growing branch of applied physics concerned with the application of physics-based concepts and methodologies to medical procedures. Typical applications of medical physics include medical imaging (computed tomography or CT, magnetic resonance imaging or MRI, positron emission tomography or PET, ultrasound and X-ray), radiation therapy (accelerator-based radiation therapy and brachytherapy), radiation protection and dosimetry, medical modelling and computing, and biomedical engineering. Ryersons Department of Physics is a leader in the following cutting-edge fields, for example: N ew high-frequency ultrasound methods used alone or in combination with lasers or magnetic fields to ocate cancer cells and help treatment by determining its impact as it progresses, as well as using highfrequency ultrasound to destroy tumours. C omputer models for magnetocarcinotherapy the art of selectively sending magnetic nano-particles to cancer tumours in order to image the tumours and destroy them. M athematical and computational modelling of the spread of infectious diseases like influenza or hepatitis through the human body or a cell culture to understand what drives the disease and how to optimize the treatment. N ovel techniques for the optimization of the radiation treatment of tumours that, for the first time, allow adaptive radiation treatments that will yield more accurate destruction of tumours with smaller side-effects on healthy organs. I n-vivo diagnostic techniques (including neutron activation techniques) to detect toxic levels of aluminum in humans, to measure traces of toxic elements in human bone and to assess, by modelling, the impact of the results of these measurements in diseases like Alzheimers and osteoporosis. chemistry and computer science to develop your awareness of the multidisciplinary approaches that are fuelling innovation in the medical and health field today. Your point of entry is a common first year for students in Biology, Chemistry, Contemporary Science, Mathematics and its Applications, and Medical Physics (see page 73). If youre not ready to confirm your program choice at the end of first year, second year gives you more time to clarify your interests and the latitude to move to another BSc curriculum path, should that be your preference, without having to start all over. The upper years have many courses in common with the Biology major, the Biology specialization in Biophysics, the Chemistry major and the Chemistry specialization in Applied Physics curriculum paths. As the program progresses, youll focus on developing the specialized knowledge and technological skills that are the medical physicists tools of practice. Courses and lab work will encompass such topics as radiation biology, image analysis, medical diagnostics and computer modelling techniques. In your final year, you will consolidate your learning by undertaking an independent, faculty-supervised thesis project in an area of personal research interest.
CAREERS
As a Medical Physics graduate, youll have a range of contemporary skills that will equip you for employment in businesses and industries involved in the application of physics and technology to medical research, industries and government agencies involved with human and environmental exposure to radiation, and health-care settings such as cancer diagnosis/ management services and research centres.
FIRAS ALMASRI 4th year Medical Physics Students in the Medical Physics program have great research opportunities that begin in second year. The Medical Physics program has provided me with a high level of practical skills and research experience that has prepared me for my future career.
GRADUATE STUDIES
You can use your degree as a bridge to a professional program in medicine/health science, education, business or law. You will also be prepared for graduate studies in physics or health/medical physics an essential next step if youre interested in a career as a medical physicist in clinical diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy departments, or teaching/research at the university level. Ryerson offers its own graduate programs (MSc and PhD) in Biomedical Physics. The most common career paths are in the areas of clinical service and consultation, radiation safety, research and development, and teaching.
THE PROGRAM
The bachelor of science (BSc) program in Medical Physics is built on foundation studies in physics and mathematics, the core elements of a traditional physics degree. The program becomes more professionally specialized in the upper years with the addition of discipline-specific courses in medical imaging, radiation therapy, health physics and radiation protection. At the same time, the curriculum will expose you to other branches of science including biology,
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COMPUTER SCIENCE
THE FIELD
Almost any endeavour whether in business, industry or science needs computer support to stay competitive. No wonder those who design and implement computers and computer systems are in demand. From solving end-user problems to developing new strategies for increasing the capacity of a system, computer science specialists have the skills the world depends on. the object-oriented paradigm through introductory studies in Java, C++ and other in-demand programming languages. Youll examine data structures, artificial intelligence and operating systems. Youll also study the software/hardware interface through physics and computer science courses. The third and fourth years of the program include a variety of electives and compulsory courses. Advanced computer science courses are available in operating systems, software engineering, robotics, data communication networks, compiler design, computer graphics, CAD/CAM, computer-assisted learning, artificial intelligence, database systems, multimedia systems, the theory of parsing and advanced algorithms. You can choose electives from advanced mathematics courses, including graph theory, Fourier analysis, numerical analysis, computational complexity and cryptography. By taking additional courses like these, you can obtain a minor in Mathematics. There are also opportunities to obtain a minor in Accounting, Business Communication, eBusiness, Economics and in many other areas of interest.
Computer Science students test robots on an obstacle course.
DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Science (BSc) PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Op Part Time: First-Year Entry ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107 Accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Council of the Canadian Information Processing Society
THE PROGRAM
The Computer Science program at Ryerson is based on curricular guidelines used by universities across North America. Shaped by industry and student input, and ongoing feedback from peer and advisory committees, the program is constantly evolving to meet the current needs of the industry. The program is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Council of the Canadian Information Processing Society. Our faculty members are engaged in cutting-edge research in areas such as web technology, artificial intelligence and usability. While research is important, faculty are also dedicated to teaching and are available for individual consultation. The School of Computer Science is housed in the George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, a $70-million facility that features state-of-the-art lecture theatres, high-tech laboratories and specialized appliedresearch facilities.
CAREERS
Ryersons Computer Science program is known for graduating software leaders and strategists. These software architects work in a wide variety of principal roles in the computing industry. As a graduate, you may work for the civil service, manufacturers, banks, utility companies, computer service, insurance companies and consulting firms. Typical starting positions include applications programmer, support programmer/ analyst and database administrator. You might even decide to start your own consulting business.
Youll have the opportunity to apply your expertise to real-life situations in an optional co-op program. Consisting of five co-op terms integrated into the regular curriculum, the co-op option provides valuable work experience and adds one year to the length of your program.
ALEX DELA CRUZ 2nd year Computer Science Students in the Computer Science Program benefit from a fun learning environment with great resources and faculty who strive to prepare us for a rewarding career. Thanks to the programs strong corporate and community relationships, I was able to secure an invaluable co-op placement with the Toronto Transit Commission.
GRADUATE STUDIES
Some graduates of our program choose to pursue graduate studies. Ryerson offers a master of science (MSc) program in Computer Science that provides students with a solid background in core areas and exposure to cutting-edge research in computer science.
Theory
The first two years of the program lay the foundation for computer science. Youll explore the design of algorithms, develop programming skills and examine
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ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCE
THE FIELD
DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Architectural Science (BArchSc) PROGRAM FORMAT Full Time: Four Year ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS See page 107 Architects perceive buildings in unique ways: each structure showcases creativity and the desire to transform their surroundings. Architects know that design excellence can effect tremendous change, and these imaginative professionals are always looking for new and more sustainable ways to actualize their ideas. Whats more, architects possess the technical know-how, commitment to collaboration and project management skills to guide an entire design and construction process from start to finish.
The studio becomes your second home and within this shared environment, you and your classmates develop a supportive network. You undertake individual and group assignments that simulate real-life problems in design, construction and project management. Some projects may even involve actual clients. These practical experiences build your teamwork and leadership abilities, and enhance your knowledge of structures, computer technologies and environmental systems. In addition, you develop the skills to adapt to future innovations.
THE PROGRAM
The program delivers a forward-looking architectural education. With its broad range of courses and integrated approach to sustainable design, the pre-professional program prepares you for todays workplace and encourages you to be a design pioneer of the future.
Theory
Students share a common academic foundation during the first three years of the program. Throughout this time, you develop critical-thinking skills while mastering the fundamentals of your chosen field. In addition to studying design principles, building industry regulations and site selections, you learn how to design for a future with fewer natural resources, make environmentally sound decisions, examine the dynamic role of architecture in society, and manage time and resources in various projects.
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Craig Sobeski, a fourth-year Architectural Science student, designed a more sustainable model of suburban development as part of a scholarly research project with a faculty member.
CAREERS
As a fourth-year student, you select one of the following program options to reflect your academic strengths and career goals: Architecture S tudy the culture of architecture from local and global perspectives. E xplore the components of architectural design including planning, sustainability, and social and physical context. Building Science U se leading-edge technology to investigate the technical aspects of building design. F ind new and environmentally conscious ways to construct facilities. Project Management G ain in-depth knowledge of the building-development process. L ook for environmentally sustainable ways to deliver projects to clients. W rite the professional examination of the Ontario Institute of Quantity Surveyors once you graduate from this option. With their specialized knowledge and reputation for resourcefulness, graduates of this program find employment throughout the architectural, management, construction and building industries. Potential career paths include architectural design, management consulting, government policy-making, real-estate development, material and building manufacturing, and trade and general contracting. Alternatively, some graduates go on to establish consulting firms or work in industry-related product development and testing, marketing, sales, production or digital applications.
GRADUATE STUDIES
The program prepares you to pursue a professionally accredited degree, the master of architecture (MArch), which leads to professional licensing as a registered architect. MArch degree programs are available throughout Canada and the United States, and Ryersons own program is strongly focused on research and critical practice. Ryerson also offers a graduate program in Building Science (MBSc/MASc). Some graduates opt for advanced studies in areas closely associated with architecture, including real-estate finance, urban planning, business and construction law.
I wanted to be part of a challenging program that allowed me to creatively explore real-world issues. The Architectural Science program allowed me to work with many talented individuals on various projects including a design/build excursion to Ghana, West Africa, in 2009.
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ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE

ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE

The team designed and built this Formula SAE racecar.

ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE

Group 2: Required Courses for Specific Programs

Engineering your success.

Early Intervention Program

Optional Specialization in Management Sciences

Group 1: Required Courses for All Programs

COMMON FIRST YEAR

ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE

Years One and Two

Years Three and Four

ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE

Years Three and Four

Years One and Two

ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE

Common First Year

ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE

MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS

The First Year

MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS

ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE

ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE

Computer Science students test robots on an obstacle course.

ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE

ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE

DAVID CAMPBELL Architectural Science 10

ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE AND SCIENCE

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