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THE FIELDAerospace 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.

THE PROGRAMThe 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.

Practical ExperienceThe 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

learning program in partnership with major aerospace companies – selected undergraduate students par-ticipate in paid industry projects over the spring/summer period spending time at various aerospace companies and at Ryerson, gaining valuable career- related experience.

TheoryFirst-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 helicop-ters), space system design (spacecraft, satellites, etc.), avionics design (aircraft, spacecraft and rotorcraft) and can elect to do a thesis. Past theses have included top-ics such as multistage rocket flight trajectories for orbital payload insertion and developing a leg design for a walking planetary rover.

CAREERSEmployment opportunities for graduates exist in commercial and military aircraft or spacecraft engi-neering, space exploration, teaching, research, military service, air transportation and space-based tele-communications, 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.

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

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.

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING

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The Ryerson Aero Design (RAD) Team designed and built this

plane called the Dragonfly.

LEVON LARSONAerospace 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.”

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING

THE FIELDBiomedical engineering is the application of engineer-ing 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.

THE PROGRAMThe 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 Ryerson’s close proximity to Toronto’s Medical Discovery District and seven world-class hospitals.

Practical ExperienceThe 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 four- year industrial experience required for graduates to become a full member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO).

TheoryIn your first two years, you take fundamental courses in biology, physiology, physics, electric circuits, electron-ics 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

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 group’s 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, radiation-therapy devices, rehabilitation engineering, biomedical systems modelling, biomedical signal analysis, human-computer interfaces, bio-MEMS design, computations in genetic engineering and biomedical image analysis.

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:

• Designing and constructing cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators, artificial kidneys and blood oxygen-ators, as well as artificial heart valves, blood vessels, joints, arms and legs.

• Designing instruments and devices for therapeutic uses, such as a laser system for eye surgery or a device for automated delivery of insulin.

• Constructing and implementing mathematical/ computer models of physiological systems.

• Engineering tissue to create replacements for damaged tissue.

GRADUATE STUDIESRyerson 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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Biomedical engineers serve as an interface between traditional engineering disciplines and living systems.

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.

KARL MAGTIBAY3rd year Biomedical Engineering

“My passion for biomedical engineering

is complemented by Ryerson’s 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.”


THE FIELDChemical engineering involves the development and application of new processes that transform raw materi-als (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.

THE PROGRAMThe 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.

Practical ExperienceThe 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.

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 ac-quire direct, professional experience and employment networking.

TheoryThe first-year studies will include chemistry, computer science, math, physics and engineering basics. By the end of the second year, you will have learned thermo-dynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, instrumental

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, computa-tions 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.

CAREERSChemical 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, biotech-nology, advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, design and construction, electronics, foods and beverages, environment regulation, and health and safety enforce-ment. You may work in petrochemical plants, oil and gas production facilities, process design and develop-ment 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.

GRADUATE STUDIESThe 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.


PROGRAM FORMAT Full Time: Five-Year Co-Op



OSWALDO MATOS Chemical Engineering ‘11Sub-surface Engineer, Esso Imperial Oil

“As a student in Ryerson’s Chemical

Engineering program, you won’t

just find professors, classmates and

co-op jobs; you’ll 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, full-

time employment prior to graduation.”

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THE FIELDCivil 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.

THE PROGRAMThe 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.

Practical ExperienceCourses 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.

TheoryYour 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.

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 trans-portation 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.

CAREERSAs a graduate, you will find employment opportunities working on environmental, transportation, geotech-nical, structural, geomatics and project management issues. Potential employers include engineering con-sulting firms, construction companies, government agencies, inspection and testing companies, munici-palities, provincial and federal governments,utility corporations, and construction material suppliers.

GRADUATE STUDIESRyerson 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.


PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Industrial Internship Program (IIP) Option in Geomatics Engineering



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CIVIL 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.”


THE FIELDComputer 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.

THE PROGRAMThe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer-ing 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).

Practical ExperienceThe 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 group’s 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 full-time 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

for up to one year of the four-year industrial experi-ence required for graduates to become a full member of the PEO.

TheoryAs a computer engineering student, you take fundamen-tal 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.

CAREERS Career opportunities in the computer engineering field include work in research and development, design pro-duction 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 STUDIESThe 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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COMPUTER ENGINEERING





Computer Engineering students showcase their

projects at an open house for professionals.

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 FIELDElectrical 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.

THE PROGRAMThe Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer-ing 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 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).

Practical ExperienceThe 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 group’s 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.

Years One and TwoIn first year, you take fundamental courses such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, electrical science and

electrical circuits. Second-year studies include discrete mathematics, data structures and engineering algorithms, and analog and digital electronics.

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.

CAREERSThe 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.

GRADUATE STUDIESThe 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

MEHRNAz SHOKROLLAHI Electrical Engineering ‘07MASc in Electrical and Computer Engineering ‘09Pursuing 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.”


THE FIELDIIndustrial engineers find best-fit solutions between people, machines, materials and information technol-ogy 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.

THE PROGRAMThe 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.

Practical ExperienceCourses 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 full- time paid engineering work. Up to 12 months of this internship placement can be applied to the work experi-ence requirement for the P.Eng. designation.

TheoryFirst-year studies provide a solid foundation in science, math and engineering concepts. Courses include mathematics, physics, computer science, mate-rial science, engineering graphical communication and engineering economics.

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 manage-ment, 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.

CAREERSAs 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.

GRADUATE STUDIESRyerson 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.





INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Industrial Engineering students use RFID technology and computer simulation models to design, evaluate and improve processes.

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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

FARAAz BAHMANYIndustrial Engineering ‘08Senior 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.”


THE FIELDMechanical 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, refrig-eration and air conditioning equipment, machine tools, material handling systems, elevators and escalators, computers, artificial limbs, bio-mechanical implants, pumps, industrial production equipment and robots.

THE PROGRAMThe Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering offers a bachelor of engineering (BEng) program in Mechanical Engineering, which is accred-ited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board. You are eligible for professional engineer (P.Eng.) status after meeting graduation and experience requirements.

Practical ExperienceCourses emphasize practical applications and deal with real engineering problems. You also receive extensive computer and lab experience. Facilities include manufacturing labs equipped with computer- controlled 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 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.

TheoryFirst-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),

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:

• Solid 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.

CAREERSOur graduates are highly successful and find employ-ment 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 STUDIESRyerson 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.


PROGRAM FORMATS Full-Time: Four year; Five-Year Industrial Internship Program (IIP)



MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERINGThe team designed and built this Formula SAE racecar.

HAMID EBRAHIMI4th 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 hands-

on experience in mechanical design

environment.”


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.

UNDECLARED ENGINEERING

THE FIELDIt’s 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.

UNDECLARED ENGINEERINGThe 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.

TheoryIn 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).

Group 1: Required Courses for All Programs • Digital Computation and Programming • Principles of Engineering Economics • Calculus II • Physics: Waves and Fields

Group 2: Required Courses for Specific ProgramsAerospace 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

EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMHighly 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 Interven-tion Program into the first-year engineering experience. At the semester’s 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.

OPTIONAL SPECIALIzATION IN MANAGEMENT SCIENCESStudents 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.

PROGRAM FORMAT Full Time: Entry Option Only


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UNDECLARED ENGINEERING

Engineering your success.


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, Chem-istry, 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 cur-riculum that emphasizes application as well as theory, you’ll 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 multi-disciplinary 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.

You’ll learn from professors who are engaged in both fundamental and industry-oriented research that is helping move Canada to the forefront in science-based knowledge and innovation in such areas as the following:

• Biotechnology – biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, proteomics and bioinformatics.

• Environmental sciences – analytical chemistry, envi-ronmental biotechnology, biofilms, ecotoxicology and trace metal contaminants.

• Mathematics – as applied to economics and finance, computer science, biology, chemistry and physics.

• Informatics and computational sciences.

• Medical physics – use of high-frequency ultrasound, image processing and development of thermal therapies for cancer treatment and other novel diagnostic techniques.

You’ll 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.

CO-OP OPTIONIf you maintain a good grade-point average, you may choose to participate in the co-operative education option through which you’ll be placed in a paid curriculum-related job where you’ll gain professional experience to enhance your employability upon graduation. As a co-op student, you’ll complete a minimum of four work terms between the end of year two and graduation.

CAREERSThere 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.

Biology

Chemistry

Contemporary Science

Mathematics and its Applications

Medical Physics

Undeclared Science

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


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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE


THE PROGRAMThe 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 manage-ment in this flexible program that opens doors to many careers at the leading edge of science and technology.

Years One and TwoYour 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 special-ized 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 designa-tion in Management Science.

• Biology (all streams) with option to choose co-operative experience.

The Biology core curriculum is built around biochemis-try, 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.

Years Three and FourIn 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.

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 informa-tion 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.

CAREERSAs a graduate, you’ll 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 quali-fied professionals. You’ll 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 master’s 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.

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


CO-OP OPTION If you maintain a good grade point average, you may choose to participate in the program’s co-operative education option. For details, see page 73.

BIOLOGY


BIOLOGY

ARI MORGENTHAUBiology ‘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.”


THE PROGRAMChemistry 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. Ryerson’s 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 One and TwoYour 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 com-pletion 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.

• Chemistry 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 chro-matography; 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.

Years Three and FourIn 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.

CAREERSDemand for science-educated professionals is growing in many fields and a wide spectrum of career opportu-nities 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, biopharma-ceutical 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 health- related field. Your chemistry background can also open doors to careers in such diverse fields as business, journalism, law, education, marketing and consulting.







CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY

MAjA CHOjNACKA4th 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.”


THE PROGRAMThe 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.

Common First YearYour point of entry is a common first year for students in Biology, Chemistry, Contemporary Science, Math-ematics 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 first-year 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 YearsYou’ll gain a solid foundation in the classical aspects of science, but you’ll 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. You’ll 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 – you’ll learn how this understanding can be used to address contemporary issues and problems.

Beginning in your second year, you’ll 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 mathemat-ics and applications of computing in solving complex mathematical problems (such as statistics and modelling) associated with contemporary science.

• Informatics –a computer science- and mathematics-based stream focusing on dimensions of information management such as storage, retrieval, large database management, computing technologies and applications in science.

• Physics – physics with emphasis on molecular inter-

actions in biological, chemical and physical processes.

You will choose a maximum of two of the following streams:

• Biology – biology and biochemistry with emphasis on molecular interactions in biological, chemical and physical processes.

• Chemistry – chemistry and biochemistry with empha-sis on molecular interactions in biological, chemical and physical processes.

• Environmental 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.

• Psychology – 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, micro-biology, food and nutrition science, medical physics, chemistry (organic, inorganic, physical and analytical), mathematics and psychology.

You’ll 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. You’ll 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 Manage-ment Science, which will help you prepare for a career in applied science management or for graduate studies in management related to your specialization.

CAREERSAs a graduate, you will be qualified for many career opportunities in today’s 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.


CONTEMPORARY SCIENCE






CONTEMPORARY 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.”


THE FIELDMathematics 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 ProgramRyerson’s 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.

The First YearYour 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 YearsBeginning 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.

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.

CAREERSMathematics 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 environ-mental 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).






MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS

Mathematics goes far beyond science and engineering into medicine, business and even the social sciences.

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 I’m

sure I’d never find anywhere else!”


MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS


THE FIELDMedical 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 tomog-raphy or PET, ultrasound and X-ray), radiation therapy (accelerator-based radiation therapy and brachy- therapy), radiation protection and dosimetry, medical modelling and computing, and biomedical engineering.

Ryerson’s Department of Physics is a leader in the following cutting-edge fields, for example:

• New 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 high- frequency ultrasound to destroy tumours.

• Computer models for “magnetocarcinotherapy” – the art of selectively sending magnetic nano-particles to cancer tumours in order to image the tumours and destroy them.

• Mathematical 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.

• Novel 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.

• In-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 Alzheimer’s and osteoporosis.

THE PROGRAMThe 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 pro-tection. At the same time, the curriculum will expose you to other branches of science – including biology,

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 you’re 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, you’ll focus on developing the specialized knowledge and technological skills that are the medical physicist’s 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 indepen-dent, faculty-supervised thesis project in an area of personal research interest.

CAREERSAs a Medical Physics graduate, you’ll 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.

GRADUATE STUDIESYou 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 you’re 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.


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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.”

MEDICAL PHYSICS


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COMPUTER SCIENCETHE FIELDAlmost 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 devel-oping new strategies for increasing the capacity of a system, computer science specialists have the skills the world depends on.

THE PROGRAMThe 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 applied- research facilities.

Practical Experience You’ll 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.

TheoryThe first two years of the program lay the foundation for computer science. You’ll explore the design of algorithms, develop programming skills and examine

the object-oriented paradigm through introductory studies in Java, C++ and other in-demand programming languages. You’ll examine data structures, artificial intelligence and operating systems. You’ll 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 commu-nication 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 Communi-cation, eBusiness, Economics and in many other areas of interest.

CAREERSRyerson’s 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.

GRADUATE STUDIESSome 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.


PROGRAM FORMATS Full Time: Four Year; Five-Year Co-Op Part Time: First-Year Entry


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ALEX DELA CRUz2nd 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

program’s strong corporate and

community relationships, I was able to

secure an invaluable co-op placement

with the Toronto Transit Commission.”

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Computer Science students test robots on an obstacle course.


THE FIELDArchitects 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. What’s 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 PROGRAMThe program delivers a forward-looking architectural education. With its broad range of courses and integrat-ed approach to sustainable design, the pre-professional program prepares you for today’s workplace and encourages you to be a design pioneer of the future.

Practical ExperienceThe 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.

TheoryStudents 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 environ-mentally sound decisions, examine the dynamic role of architecture in society, and manage time and resources in various projects.

DEGREE AWARDED Bachelor of Architectural Science (BArchSc)

PROGRAM FORMAT Full Time: Four Year


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As a fourth-year student, you select one of the following program options to reflect your academic strengths and career goals:

Architecture

• Study the culture of architecture from local and global perspectives.

• Explore the components of architectural design including planning, sustainability, and social and physical context.

Building Science

• Use leading-edge technology to investigate the techni-cal aspects of building design.

• Find new and environmentally conscious ways to construct facilities.

Project Management

• Gain in-depth knowledge of the building-develop-ment process.

• Look for environmentally sustainable ways to deliver projects to clients.

• Write the professional examination of the Ontario Institute of Quantity Surveyors once you graduate from this option.

CAREERSWith their specialized knowledge and reputation for resourcefulness, graduates of this program find employment throughout the architectural, manage-ment, 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 STUDIESThe 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 Ryerson’s 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.


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.

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DAVID CAMPBELLArchitectural Science ‘10

“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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