MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY - AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS DESIGN

Program outline

OCAS Identifier: MTAP

Length: 3 Years

Delivery: 6 Semesters, plus 3 work terms

Credential: Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Co-op

Effective: 2011-2012

Location: Barrie

Start: Fall

Description

This program has a core emphasis on automotive products (parts) design, supported by learning about quality optimization, up-to-date automotive parts production and assembly methods. The aesthetic considerations of parts design, and the artistic abilities to develop and document marketable designs, are key components of this program. Technical project management, planning and supervisory techniques further compliment students' educational experiences. Technical and non-technical courses provide a solid foundation in communications, computer assisted drafting (CAD), and product design. The standards of the automotive industry are emphasized, recognizing the global nature of the industry and the internationalization of standards and practices in the North American manufacturers as well as the benchmark practices of international competitors.

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find a range of occupations in automotive products design and manufacturing. They may participate in an engineer-technologist-technician team in mechanical consulting, manufacturing or design. Careers are possible in design, production, quality assurance, management and technical sales. Automotive parts and assembly, metal fabricating and plastic moulding industries are among graduate employers. The skills learned in this program are applicable to other design and manufacturing activities, including the aerospace and consumer products industries.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• analyze and solve complex technical problems related to mechanical environments through the application of engineering principles.
• design and analyze mechanical components, processes, and systems through the application of engineering principles and practices.
• analyze and prepare graphics and other technical documents to appropriate engineering standards.
• use computer hardware and software to support the engineering environment.
• apply knowledge of manufacturing processes to the design of components.
• apply knowledge of materials and engineering principles to manufacturing operations and processes.
• apply knowledge of machinery, tools, and other equipment used in manufacturing processes.
• specify, coordinate, and conduct quality control and quality assurance procedures.
• recognize the environmental, economic, legal, safety, and ethical implications of mechanical engineering projects.
• use and maintain documentation, inventory, and records systems.
• participate in the management of an engineering project.
• develop strategies and plans to improve job performance and work relationships.

Practical Experience

Co-operative Education is a mandatory component of all Co-op programs at Georgian College; it has been designed as a process by which students integrate their academic education with paid work experience related to their program of study. This integration affects much more than simply earning a salary, including the adjustment to the work environment and the development of professionalism. It also reinforces skills and theory learned during academic semesters, develops professional contacts, job knowledge and career path, improves human relations and communication skills and promotes personal maturity and financial independence.

Students are requested to register, attend and participate in their scheduled co-operative education classes. These classes are scheduled for all first year students and are expected to be completed in order to proceed successfully to their first co-op work experience. To ensure students are eligible to proceed onto any co-op work experience students should refer to Promotional Status and Eligibility for Co-op as outlined in the College Calendar. Co-op policies and procedures can be located on our website: www.georgianc.on.ca/careers/for-students/

Georgian College follows the Co-operative Education guidelines set out by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) and Education at Work Ontario (EWO) by supporting the learning outcomes designed for the program specific graduate profile and curriculum as set out by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Program Progression

Sem 1 - Fall 2011

Sem 2 - Winter 2012

Work Term 1 - Summer 2012

Sem 3 - Fall 2012

Work Term 2 - Winter 2013

Sem 4 - Summer 2013

Work Term 3 - Fall 2013

Sem 5 - Winter 2014

Sem 6 - Summer 2014

Admission Requirements

Applicants following the OSS curriculum must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD - 30 credits) or equivalent. OSS applicants must also have Grade 12 English (C) or (U) (ENG4C, ENG4U) and any Grade 12 College Math (MCT4C or MAP4C), or any Grade 12 University Math. The following subjects are recommended: Grade 12 College or Grade 11 or 12 University Physics (SPH4C, SPH4U, SPH3U) or Grade 12 College or Grade 11 or 12 University Chemistry (SCH4C, SCH4U, SCH3U); Grade 11 or 12 College or University Technological Design (TDJ3M, TDJ4M); Grade 11 or 12 College Manufacturing Engineering Technology (TMJ3C, TMJ4C).

Applicants who are 19 years of age or over by the first day of classes, and who lack the academic entrance qualifications, may be considered for entrance to an appropriate post-secondary diploma or certificate program as mature applicants. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis and acceptance will be determined by counselling, Communication Placement Assessment (CPA), previous post-secondary education and evaluation of experience. Some programs also have specific prerequisite requirements that must be met prior to admission. Mature applicants must meet all program specific prerequisites. Those applying as mature students and having no documentation of Grade 12 education must supply, if required, proof of age, such as a copy of an official birth certificate or driver's licence. Refer to Sections 2.5 and 2.6 of the Academic Calendar for further details.

Graduation Requirements

32 Mandatory Courses

2 Communications Courses

5 General Education Courses

3 Co-op Work Terms

Graduation Eligibility

To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, students must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.

Mandatory

ADPE2000 Product Design Fundamentals

ADPE2001 Virtual Prototyping

ADPE3000 Advanced Product Design

ADPE3003 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly

ADPE3006 Product Design Professional Practice

AUTO1002 Automotive Systems

COMP1025 CAD - Mechanical

COMP2044 CAD 3D Solid Modelling

COMP3020 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

DRFT1008 Engineering Drafting

DRWG1008 Drawing for Designers

DRWG2002 Product Rendering

ENVR1000 Environmental Science

MATH1018 Introduction to Technical Mathematics

MATH1019 Technical Mathematics

MATH2006 Engineering Math: Calculus

MENG1006 Manufacturing Processes

MENG1007 Measurement and Machine Shop

MENG1008 Engineering Materials

MENG2003 Statics

MENG2005 Fluid Mechanics

MENG2007 Strength of Materials

MENG2008 Thermodynamics

MENG3010 Machine Design

MENG3011 Dynamics

MENG3016 Product & Process Reliability

MGMT2002 Project Management

PHYS1001 Physical Sciences

ROBT3000 Automation Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing

ROBT3002 Automotive Quality Design

TECR3000 Project Report

TECR3004 Project Report Presentation

The descriptions that follow provide brief outlines of the courses. Please note that some courses have prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements not shown here, that need to be met in order to enroll in the course. You will be advised of any requisite requirements during the registration process, or you can contact the academic area for further details.

Communications

COMM1001 Communications at Work

Plus one addition communications to be selected from College list

(Note: this is in addition to any mandatory communications listed for the program)

General Education Courses

To be selected from College list

Co-op

COOP1013 Technology Work Term 1

COOP2009 Technology Work Term 2

COOP3005 Technology Work Term 3

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

APDE2000 Product Design Fundamentals 42.0 Hours

Through a variety of assignments, this course introduces students to the processes of product design and development. Emphasis is placed on understanding the processes involved, moving from design concept to production (creativity, experimentation, originality and skill development).

APDE2001 Virtual Prototyping 42.0 Hours

This course introduces solid modeling applications used on a large scale. Model and assembly creation, basic finite element notions, and rapid prototyping techniques as well are included in this course. Using computer-based design tools, virtual models are constructed and assembled. They are checked for fit simulation and assessment of proper applications using finite element modeling methods. In addition to visualization of the virtual model, a real model is produced by a rapid prototyping method.

APDE3000 Advanced Product Design 42.0 Hours

Through a variety of student-initiated projects, in consultation with the instructor, this course develops skills in product design and development. Emphasis is placed on managing the criteria for both design and production in the development of a product. Students develop creativity, consistency, and efficiency in the design process.

APDE3003 Design for Manufacturing and Assembly 42.0 Hours

The focus of this course is to identify for students the manufacturing constraints that influence the design of parts and part systems. Students are introduced to the Design for Manufacturability (DFM) methodology, and are motivated to understand infeasible or impractical designs. Students explore specific aspects of DFM, such as Design for Assembly (DFA) and prepare a seminar, based on recent examples from industry, illustrating an applied understanding of DFM principles, and reflecting the globalization of the industry.

APDE3006 Product Design Professional Practice 42.0 Hours

This course orients students to the principles of business practices as they relate to designers and entrepreneurs. The content deals with topics such as legal and financial issues in management of small businesses, cost estimates, contracts, design protection, and business plans.

AUTO1002 Automotive Systems 42.0 Hours

This course provides students with basic technical knowledge of the automobile. Students become familiar with automotive terminology as well as the recent global developments in automobile technology.

COMM1001 Communications at Work 42.0 Hours

In the workplace, employers require high standards of communication skills. Students develop their communication skills for the workplace as they research, write and edit work-related correspondence and reports. Using technology, they individually and collaboratively design and deliver professional presentations and meetings. This course focuses on communication tasks specific to students' program areas and their future careers.

COMP1025 CAD - Mechanical 42.0 Hours

This course continues to develop engineering drawing skills in the mechanical disciplines. CAD modeling techniques are utilized to facilitate the development of these skills. Industry standard drawing types are produced using the modeled parts.

COMP2044 CAD 3D Solid Modelling 42.0 Hours

This course utilizes advanced feature based parametric CAD modeling techniques to design mechanical devices and assemblies. Project based design development is emphasized. Documentation of design development is considered an integral part of the process.

COMP 3020 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing 42.0 Hours

This course builds upon the preceding engineering graphics courses by advancing the process of documentation. Drawings will convey the essential information of materials, dimensions, geometric characteristics and permissible variation of size and form. Functional requirements of manufactured parts are emphasized.

COOP1013 Technology Work Term 1 640.0 Hours

Co-operative Education will provide students with the skills to conduct a college directed and self directed job search in their chosen field of study. Students obtain a co-op work experience with an employer for a period of 14 weeks. All students are responsible to submit a work term report indicating achievement of specific learning outcomes during their 1st co-op work term. Georgian College follows the Co-operative Education guidelines set out by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) and Education at Work Ontario (EWO) by supporting the learning outcomes designed for each program.

COOP2009 Technology Work Term 2 560.0 Hours

Co-operative Education will allow students to gain new/enhanced technical work experience. As students begin to recognize their chosen academic strengths and career direction, they will be better prepared to choose their academic courses and professional options. All students are responsible for submitting a work term report and employer evaluation form following this work term. It is expected that a student wishing to return to their Work Term 1 employer, be asked to seek new/more in depth responsibilities so that enhancement of program specific learning outcomes be achieved.

COOP3005 Technology Work Term 3 560.0 Hours

Co-operative Education will allow students to gain further technical work experience. As students realize their chosen academic strengths and career direction, they will be better able to choose their academic courses and professional options. All students are required to submit a work term report and employer evaluation form following this work term. It is expected that a student wishing to return to a Work Term 1 or Work Term 2 employer, be asked to seek new/more in depth responsibilities so that enhancement of program specific learning outcomes will be achieved.

DRFT1008 Engineering Drafting 42.0 Hours

This course introduces students to reading, understanding, and creating engineering drawings. Emphasis is on creating accurate, clear sketches and CAD drawings based on current professional practices. Standards and conventions are presented and their applications are shown using CAD.

DRWG1008 Drawing for Designers 42.0 Hours

This is a project oriented studio course designed to develop students' rendering and drawing skills, as well as offering a comprehensive set of presentation techniques using mixed media and diversified materials. Emphasis is placed on drawing and rendering automotive styles, concepts and interior space in relation to the human figure.

DRWG2002 Product Rendering 42.0 Hours

This project-based studio course deals with the process, techniques and skills used in the rendering of product design concepts. It is designed to further enhance students' developing, drawing and rendering skills. Emphasis is placed on automotive subjects and their relation to the human figure through the utilization of a range of media and materials.

ENVR1000 Environmental Science 42.0 Hours

This course is designed to give students a comprehensive knowledge of Environmental Science. It includes an overview of ecological principles, a study of population dynamics and energy resources in order to assess the impact of these factors on the environment. The major types of pollution are examined and their effects on the various components of the biosphere are considered. Strategies for pollution control and the conservation of the Earth's resources are examined in the context of economic considerations and sustainable development.

MATH 1018 Introduction to Technical Mathematics 42.0 Hours

This course provides a foundation in mathematics in technology programs. Students develop skill in mathematical thinking and problem solving, and appropriately apply technology in the solution of problems using algebra, geometry, right-angle trigonometry, trigonometric functions of any angle, systems of linear equations, and the graphs of the primary trigonometric functions. Additional time to strengthen and reinforce mathematics competency is available to those students who require it.

MATH1019 Technical Mathematics 42.0 Hours

This course extends the mathematics ideas taught in Introduction to Technical Mathematics through advanced mathematics problems reflecting technological need. Mathematical reasoning and problem solving are reinforced through problems in a technology context. Mathematics concepts reinforced and extended are algebra, systems of linear equations, vectors and oblique triangles, graphs of trigonometric functions, complex numbers, and exponential and logarithmic functions.

MATH2006 Engineering Math: Calculus 56.0 Hours

This course provides students with an introduction to the fundamental processes of calculus of differentiation and integration. Concepts taught in this course include: the limit; derivatives and integrals of polynomials and the transcendental functions; methods of integration; and, a basic understanding of the expansion of functions in series. As a practical course in calculus, students apply their mathematics knowledge and extend their mathematical understanding to a variety of relevant engineering applications

MENG1006 Manufacturing Processes 42.0 Hours

This course familiarizes students with the methods and capabilities of various manufacturing processes within the categories of moulding, cutting, forming, assembly, finishing and automation.

MENG1007 Measurement and Machine Shop 56.0 Hours

A project on the use of hand tools, precision measuring devices and the operation of basic machine tools is assigned. Students are required to set up the machine tool, select the cutter, establish the cutting rate and produce components to a specified tolerance.

MENG1008 Engineering Materials 42.0 Hours

This course familiarizes students with the properties of metal, ceramic, polymer and composite engineering materials. Methods to protect materials and alter their properties are investigated.

MENG2003 Statics 42.0 Hours

This course is an introduction to the equilibrium of externally applied forces and internally developed reaction forces as applied to engineering structures and machines.

MENG2005 Fluid Mechanics 42.0 Hours

This course provides students with a basic understanding of fluid properties, fluid statics and dynamics, and fluid flow. The flow of incompressible fluids in pressure systems constitutes the major portion of this course. Fluid measurement is covered both in the lecture and the laboratory portion of the course.

MENG2007 Strength of Materials 42.0 Hours

This course is designed to familiarize students with some basic concepts of strength of materials, particularly direct stress and strain, bending and torsional stresses.

MENG2008 Thermodynamics 56.0 Hours

This introductory course in Thermodynamics provides students with experience in analyzing problems related to the First Law, Second Law, and Thermodynamic Processes. This course also provides students with further experience in analyzing problems related to refrigeration and air conditioning. Laboratory sessions employing refrigeration and air conditioning apparatus assist in providing practical experience.

MENG3010 Machine Design 42.0 Hours

Machine design studies the conversion of one type of motion to another. Along with the change in the type and direction of motion, the rotational speed and torque may also change. This course begins with a review and further development of stress analysis (statics). At that point, specific components of machines, such as shafts and bearings and belts, chains and gears are addressed.

MENG3011 Dynamics 42.0 Hours

Dynamics is the study of motion and force systems on bodies in motion. The course is an overview of the application of Newton's Laws to rectilinear and curvilinear motion problems. Plane motion, work/energy, impulse/ momentum, force analysis, and mechanical vibration are studied.

MENG3016 Product & Process Reliability

This course introduces students to the subject of reliability. The principles and techniques of reliability are considered within the framework of the cycle of a product from initial market requirements to customer use. Topics include reliability of distributions, analysis techniques, liability and plant and product safety.

MGMT 2002 Project Management 42.0 Hours

This course introduces the fundamental principles necessary for successful management of projects. Project planning, management and control techniques are discussed and the application of computers in project management is studied.

PHYS1001 Physical Sciences 42.0 Hours

This is a course designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of physics. It deals with topics which include wave motion, natural frequencies and sound; heat, thermal expansion, temperature and heat transfer; and electromagnetic waves, light optics, electricity and magnetism. These concepts are developed by considering practical related examples. Laboratory experiments may be used to illustrate and investigate the principles involved.

ROBT3000 Automation Robotics and Computer Integrated Manufacturing

42.0 Hours

The course introduces modern industrial assembly techniques using robotics and other computer-controlled automated systems. Studies include the safety requirements and devices required for robotic systems, the conveyor and feeder systems used to support automated assembly, the motion control devices and systems used in robotics and other positioning systems, and the various types of robots used for assembly operations.

ROBT3002 Automotive Quality Design 42.0 Hours

Using industry publications, this course trains students to use the specific techniques and approaches adopted by the automotive industry to ensure that manufacturers are able to design and produce quality products. This includes Total Quality Management, Advanced Product Quality Planning, Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Production Part Approval Process, and Value Analysis/Value Engineering.

TECR3000 Project Report 14.0 Hours

Students demonstrate communication skills by completing and presenting, both written and orally, a major technical report of at least 3000 words in the narrative portion of the report. The course is largely self directed. The content of the report is developed around a technical topic that is relevant to students' program areas in Engineering Technology. The content of the report may be based on original research and/or based on data obtained on processes worked on during students' co-op experiences.

TECR3004 Project Report Presentation 28.0 Hours

Students present, both written and orally, the technical report begun in Semester 5.

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Last Update: March 08, 2012.