Mechatronics to produce new breed of engineers
Contact:
Paula Scott, engineering science, 604.291.5806; paula_scott@sfu.ca
Marianne Meadahl, PAMR, 604.291.4323
Editors: note that the early admission deadline is March 6; the final deadline is April 30.
A new engineering program tailor made for a growing high-tech world is coming to SFU’s Surrey campus.
Mechatronics systems engineering combines mechanical, electrical andelectronic, and software engineering. The integration of these three engineering fields is beneficial to amarket that demands a more efficient and simpler way of doing things. Instead of calling on thesedifferent areas to design or develop products, such as a digital camera or an anti-lock brake system, it can all be done in one field - Mechatronics.This bachelor degree program, one of the first of its kind in North America, aims to produce well-rounded engineers who can meet the changing demands of their field.
Students will participate in projects that blend business concepts with engineering training. They will be encouraged to conceive, design and develop a product in collaboration with industry.
A minimum of three semesters of co-operative education will also give students a chance to work in the industry.
Farid Golnaraghi, one of the continent's foremost authorities on mechatronic systems engineering, will head the program.
Those interested in enrolling or learning more about the program can visit http://web.ensc.sfu.ca/ or email ensc-adm@sfu.ca.