Mechatronics Engineering

General information

The Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science is one of a handful of universities in Canada that offers a dedicated program in Mechatronics Engineering. The program provides graduates with the knowledge and skills required to work in high-tech companies requiring the integration of electro-mechanical systems with controls and software, including robotics, automotive, consumer products, and aerospace industries, to name a few.

Developed in consultation with industry, the Mechatronics Engineering curriculum provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of mathematics, computing and science, with significant content in engineering sciences and design. In addition to classroom lectures, students participate in tutorials, laboratories, computer simulations, field visits, independent research and design tasks, individual and group projects, as well as presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences. 

Complementary studies including liberal studies electives, collaborative leadership, economics, and ethics and law for professionals, promote a broader understanding of the needs of society and technology’s impact on it. Students gain technical expertise along with the understanding of business and humanities required for an integrated approach to mechatronics.

Admission requirements

Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent, Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), and Physics (SPH4U). In addition, a combined minimum 70 per cent average in math and science courses is required, with no grade below 60 per cent. All other applicants should refer to admissions  for the requirements for their specific category of admission.

Work placement/internship/co-op opportunities

The university’s proximity to some of the largest automotive, electrical, manufacturing and software companies in Canada provides many opportunities for work placements. In addition, a 12- to 16-month optional Engineering Internship program is available for students completing third year, and students may participate in two- to four-month work placements through the Engineering Co-op program. See course descriptions for ENGR 0998U – Engineering Internship Program  and ENGR 0999U – Engineering Co-op Program  for details.

Professional designation

All of our undergraduate engineering programs in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science have been fully accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. Each graduate is eligible to apply for licensing as a professional engineer (PEng) in any province or territory in Canada.

Program details and degree requirements

To be eligible for an honours Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechatronics Engineering, students must successfully complete 135 credit hours, including all courses outlined here. For elective options, see the following list.

All courses in Year 1, except SSCI 1470U , are prerequisites to all non-elective courses in Year 3.

All courses in Years 1 and 2, SSCI 1470U , are prerequisites to all non-elective courses in Year 4.

Approved students may undertake a co-op work term at any time before completing the program, and do so by registering in the course  ENGR 0999U – Engineering Co-op Program .

Although reasonable efforts will be made to adhere to the order and timing of courses as indicated, course requirements and term offerings may change. For the most up-to-date list of course offerings, please visit the faculty website at engineering.ontariotechu.ca. 

Year 1 (33 credit hours)

• COMM 1050U – Technical Communications
• ENGR 1015U – Introduction to Engineering
• MATH 1010U – Calculus I
• MATH 1850U – Linear Algebra for Engineers
• PHY 1010U – Physics I
• CHEM 1800U – Chemistry for Engineers
• ENGR 1025U – Engineering Design
• ENGR 1200U – Introduction to Programming for Engineers
• MATH 1020U – Calculus II
• PHY 1020U – Physics II
• SSCI 1470U – Impact of Science and Technology on Society

Year 2 (33 credit hours)

• ELEE 2200U – Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
• MATH 2860U – Differential Equations for Engineers
• MECE 2230U – Statics
• MECE 2310U – Concurrent Engineering and Design
• SOFE 2710U – Object Oriented Programming and Design
• ELEE 2210U – Circuit Analysis
• ELEE 2250U – Introductory Electronics
• MATH 2070U – Numerical Methods
• MECE 2420U – Solid Mechanics I
• MECE 2430U – Dynamics
• STAT 2800U – Statistics and Probability for Engineers

Year 3 (36 credit hours)

• ELEE 3230U – Electronic Circuit Design
• MANE 2220U – Structure and Properties of Materials
• MECE 2640U – Thermodynamic and Heat Transfer
• MECE 3030U – Computer-Aided Design
• MECE 3270U – Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
• MECE 3350U – Control Systems
• ENGR 3360U – Engineering Economics
• MECE 2860U – Fluid Mechanics
• MECE 3220U – Machine Design
• METE 3100U – Actuators and Power Electronics
• METE 3200U – Sensors and Instrumentation
• METE 3350U – Microprocessors and Digital Systems

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  Approved students may opt to spend 12 to 16 months as an intern in an engineering setting in industry or elsewhere after Year 3, and do so by registering in the course  ENGR 0998U – Engineering Internship Program .

Year 4 (33 credit hours)

• Engineering elective*
• Liberal Studies elective*
• ENGR 4950U – Capstone Systems Design for Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics and Manufacturing Engineering I
• MANE 4280U – Robotics and Automation
• METE 4100U – Mechatronics Design
• METE 4400U – Introduction to Real-Time Embedded Systems
• Engineering elective*
• Liberal Studies elective*
• ENGR 4760U – Ethics, Law and Professionalism for Engineers
• ENGR 4951U – Capstone Systems Design for Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics and Manufacturing Engineering II
• METE 4200U – Industrial Automation

*Electives

Engineering electives

Courses selected for the Engineering elective must be approved by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Engineering courses from other engineering programs may be allowed as Engineering electives provided students have the prerequisites and the courses extend the students’ knowledge through greater depth in an advanced area, or greater breadth in a complementary field. Not all of the listed Engineering electives will necessarily be offered each year.

The following are approved courses as Engineering electives:

• AUTE 3010U – Introduction to Automotive Engineering
• ENGR 3160U – Engineering Operations and Project Management
• ENGR 3170U – Engineering Production Management
• ENGR 4540U – Energy Efficiency, Management and Simulation
• MANE 3190U – Manufacturing and Production Processes
• MANE 3300U – Integrated Manufacturing Systems
• MANE 3460U – Industrial Ergonomics
• MANE 4045U – Quality Control
• MANE 4160U – Artificial Intelligence in Engineering
• MANE 4380U – Life Cycle Engineering
• MECE 3260U – Introduction to Energy Systems
• MECE 4240U – Applied Thermal and Fluids Engineering
• MECE 4250U – Advanced Materials Engineering
• MECE 4290U – Finite Element Methods
• METE 4300U – Introduction to Mobile Robotics

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  In addition, the following are approved Engineering electives that may be taken with special permission:

• ELEE 3110U – Signals and Systems
• ELEE 4120U – Introduction to Power Electronics
• ELEE 4150U – Advanced Control Systems
• SOFE 4820U – Modelling and Simulation

Liberal Studies electives

Complementary studies, including courses in humanities, social sciences, arts, management, engineering economics, ethics and communication, are included in engineering programs to complement the technical content of the curriculum and thereby provide graduates with a broader perspective of their role in society. Inclusion of complementary studies also satisfies several accreditation criteria of the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. Courses or parts of courses covering engineering economics, ethics, and the impact of technology on society, as well as courses that develop the student’s capability to communicate orally, visually and in writing, are essential to the education of an engineer and therefore are included in all of our engineering programs.

Liberal studies electives are included in each engineering program to ensure adequate coverage of subject matter that deals with central issues, methodologies and thought processes of the humanities and social sciences. Such material is required in the education of an engineer. Liberal studies electives can include, but are not limited to, courses dealing with cultural analysis; historical analysis; literature and the arts; knowledge, cognition, and moral reasoning; and social and behavioural analysis.

Foreign language and business courses may not be used as liberal studies. Courses can be approved as liberal studies electives for students in engineering programs at the university by the dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science (or designate), in accordance with these principles.

Courses selected for the liberal studies electives must be approved by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. Liberal studies electives are subject to change. An updated list of liberal studies electives will be maintained online at engineering.ontariotechu.ca.