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Program Requirements
Minor Adviser: Prof. L. Chouinard, Macdonald Engineering Building, Room 491 (Telephone: 514-398-6446)
Minor program credit weight: 24-25 credits
Note: This Minor is particularly designed for Civil Engineering students, but is open to all B.Eng. and B.Sc.(Arch.) students.
All courses in the Minor must be passed with a grade of C or better.
Prerequisites
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CIVE 208 Civil Engineering System Analysis (3 credits)
Overview
Civil Engineering : Introduction to civil engineering systems; system modelling process; systems approach and optimization techniques; application of linear programming; simplex method; duality theory; sensitivity analysis; transportation problem; assignment problem; network analysis including critical path method; integer linear programming method.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Nguyen, Van-Thanh-Van (Fall)
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CIVE 302 Probabilistic Systems (3 credits)
Overview
Civil Engineering : An introduction to probability and statistics with applications to Civil Engineering design. Descriptive statistics, common probability models, statistical estimation, regression and correlation, acceptance sampling.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Alobaidi, Mohammad (Winter)
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COMP 208 Computer Programming for Physical Sciences and
Engineering
(3 credits)
Overview
Computer Science (Sci) : Programming and problem solving in a high level computer language: variables, expressions, types, functions, conditionals, loops, objects and classes. Introduction to algorithms such as searching and sorting. Modular software design, libraries, file input and output, debugging. Emphasis on applications in Physical Sciences and Engineering, such as root finding, numerical integration, diffusion, Monte Carlo methods.
Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020
Instructors: Campbell, Jonathan; Parekh, Deven (Fall) Campbell, Jonathan (Winter)
3 hours
Prerequisite: MATH 141 or equivalent.
Corequisite: MATH 133 or equivalent.
Restrictions: Credit can be given only for one of COMP 202, COMP 204, or COMP 208. COMP 208 cannot be taken for credit with or after COMP 250 or COMP 206.
COMP 202 is intended as a general introductory course, while COMP 208 is intended for students with sufficient math background and in (non-life) science or engineering fields.
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FACC 300 Engineering Economy (3 credits)
Overview
Faculty Course : Introduction to the basic concepts required for the economic assessment of engineering projects. Topics include: accounting methods, marginal analysis, cash flow and time value of money, taxation and depreciation, discounted cash flow analysis techniques, cost of capital, inflation, sensitivity and risk analysis, analysis of R and D, ongoing as well as new investment opportunities.
Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020
Instructors: Jassim, Raad (Fall) Jassim, Raad (Winter) Jassim, Raad (Summer)
(3-1-5)
Restriction: Not open to students who have taken MIME 310.
Required Courses: Management and Law
15 credits
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CIVE 324 Sustainable Project Management (3 credits)
Overview
Civil Engineering : Lifecycle approach to project and construction management. Sustainable practices are introduced at all project stages: Team formation, materials and equipment use, cost estimation and economic valuation, financing, scheduling, quality control and safety, monitoring and performance assessment, decision-making.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Taylor, William E (Winter)
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FACC 220 Law for Architects and Engineers (3 credits)
Overview
Faculty Course : Aspects of the law which affect architects and engineers. Definition and branches of law; Federal and Provincial jurisdiction, civil and criminal law and civil and common law; relevance of statutes; partnerships and companies; agreements; types of property, rights of ownership; successions and wills; expropriation; responsibility for negligence; servitudes/easements, privileges/liens, hypothecs/ mortgages; statutes of limitations; strict liability of architect, engineer and builder; patents, trade marks, industrial design and copyright; bankruptcy; labour law; general and expert evidence; court procedure and arbitration.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Archambault-Lafond, Olivier (Fall)
(3-0-6)
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INDR 294 Introduction to Labour-Management Relations (3 credits)
Overview
Industrial Relations : An introduction to labour-management relations, the structure, function and government of labour unions, labour legislation, the collective bargaining process, and the public interest in industrial relations.
Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020
Instructors: Westgate, Chantal (Fall) Westgate, Chantal (Winter)
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MGCR 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting (3 credits)
Overview
Management Core : The role of financial accounting in the reporting of the financial performance of a business. The principles, components and uses of financial accounting and reporting from a user's perspective, including the recording of accounting transactions and events, the examination of the elements of financial statements, the preparation of financial statements and the analysis of financial results.
Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020
Instructors: Oh, Seunghwan; Tan, Hongping; Levy, Philippe (Fall) Lee, Dongyoung (Winter) Zheng, Yaping (Summer)
Continuing Studies: requirement for CMA, CGA, the EA of AACI, and the Institute of Internal Auditors
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MGCR 341 Introduction to Finance (3 credits)
Overview
Management Core : An introduction to the principles, issues, and institutions of Finance. Topics include valuation, risk, capital investment, financial structure, cost of capital, working capital management, financial markets, and securities.
Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020, Summer 2020
Instructors: di Pietro, Vadim (Fall) di Pietro, Vadim; Madan, Sujata (Winter) di Pietro, Vadim (Summer)
Corequisite: MGCR 271 or equivalent
Continuing Studies: requirement for CMA, CGA, the EA of AACI, and the Institute of Internal Auditors
Complementary Courses
3-4 credits (4 credits from List A OR 3 credits from List B)
List A - Building Structures
4 credits from the following:
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ARCH 447 Lighting (2 credits)
Overview
Architecture : Concepts of natural and artificial lighting in architecture and urban design.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Sampson, Conor (Fall)
(2-2-2)
Prerequisite: ARCH 304
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ARCH 451 Building Regulations and Safety (2 credits)
Overview
Architecture : The study of building codes with specific emphasis on the National Building and National Fire Codes of Canada. Examples of existing buildings with assignments to illustrate regulations. Development of a systematic approach to the implementation of codes during the preliminary design stage of an architectural project.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Plourde, Marc-Andr茅 (Winter)
(2-2-2)
Prerequisite: ARCH 405
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CIVE 492 Structures (2 credits)
Overview
Civil Engineering : A study of structural systems in concrete, steel, timber; a philosophy of structure; choice of structure; economic factors in design; recent developments and trends in structure; lateral stability by frame action, bracing shear walls; mechanics of certain structural forms.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2019-2020 academic year.
OR
List B - Heavy Construction
3 credits from the following:
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MIME 322 Rock Fragmentation (3 credits)
Overview
Mining & Materials Engineering : Principles of drilling, penetration rates, performance and factors to consider in the choice of a drilling method. Characteristics of explosives, firing systems and blast patterns. Blasting techniques in surface and underground workings and in permafrost. Special blasting techniques at excavation perimeters. Vibration and noise control. Economics of drill/blast practice, interface with transport and crushing systems. Legislation and safety in explosives use and handling. Ripping and fullface boring machines.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Navarra, Alessandro (Winter)
(3-2-4).
Prerequisite (Undergraduate): MIME 200
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MIME 333 Materials Handling (3 credits)
Overview
Mining & Materials Engineering : Physical and mechanical characteristics of materials related to loading, transport and storage. Dynamics of particles, systems and rigid bodies, mass-acceleration, work-energy, impulse-momentum. Types and selection of excavation and haulage equipment. Layout of haul roads. Rail transport. Conveyor belts and chain conveyors. Mine hoists. Layout of mine shafts.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Sasmito, Agus (Winter)
(3-3-3)
Prerequisite: MIME 200
Construction-Related Complementary Courses
6 credits from the following:
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BUSA 462 Management of New Enterprises (3 credits)
Overview
Business Admin : Evaluation of new business ventures, recognition and treatment of associated risks. Detailed consideration is given to sources of risk funds in the form of venture capital, public, private and government programs. Emphasis on the critical importance of the entrepreneur, the demands and the risks faced as well as the rewards and satisfactions.
Terms: This course is not scheduled for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2019-2020 academic year.
Prerequisite: MGCR 341
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CIVE 446 Construction Engineering (3 credits)
Overview
Civil Engineering : Project management principles; construction equipment economics, selection, operation; characteristics of building, heavy, marine, underground and route construction projects; international projects.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Taylor, William E (Fall)
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CIVE 527 Renovation and Preservation: Infrastructure (3 credits)
Overview
Civil Engineering : Maintenance, rehabilitation, renovation and preservation of infrastructure; infrastructure degradation mechanisms; mechanical, chemical and biological degradation; corrosion of steel; condition surveys and evaluation of buildings and bridges; repair and preservation materials, techniques and strategies; codes and guidelines; case studies.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Boyd, Andrew (Fall)
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ECSE 461 Electric Machinery (3 credits)
Overview
Electrical Engineering : Electric and magnetic circuits. Notions of electromechanical energy conversion applied to electrical machines. Basic electrical machines - transformers, direct-current motors, synchronous motors and generators, three phase and single phase induction machines. Elements of modern electronically controlled electric drive systems.
Terms: Fall 2019, Winter 2020
Instructors: Wang, Xiaozhe (Fall) Joos, Geza (Winter)
(3-0-6)
Restriction: Not open to students in Electrical Engineering.
Note: Tutorials assigned by instructor.
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FINE 445 Real Estate Finance (3 credits)
Overview
Finance : Fundamentals of mortgages from the viewpoint of both consumer and the firm. Emphasis on legal, mathematical and financial structure, provides a micro basis for analysis of the functions and performance of the mortgage market, in conjunction with the housing market.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Chaudhury, Mohammed M (Fall)
Prerequisite: MGCR 341
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MIME 520 Stability of Rock Slopes (3 credits)
Overview
Mining & Materials Engineering : The properties of rock masses and of structural discontinuities. Influence of geological structure on stability. Linear, non-linear, and wedge failures. Site investigations. Methods of slope stabilization.
Terms: Winter 2020
Instructors: Mitri, Hani (Winter)
(3-0-6)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
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MIME 521 Stability of Underground Openings (3 credits)
Overview
Mining & Materials Engineering : The properties of rock masses and stability classification systems. The influence and properties of geological structural features. Stability related to the design of underground openings and mining systems. Site investigations. Methods of stabilization.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Shnorhokian, Shahe (Fall)
(3-3-3)
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
This course in the Faculty of Engineering is open only to 缅北强奸 students.
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MPMC 321 M茅canique des roches et contr么le des terrains (3 credits) *
Overview
缅北强奸/Poly Mining Coop : Pressions de terrains au pourtour des excavations: solutions analytiques et num茅riques. Stabilit茅 des excavations souterraines et 脿 ciel ouvert: analyse des instabilit茅s structurales par projection st茅r茅ographique m茅ridienne, analyse des instabilit茅s caus茅es par les exc猫s de contraintes. Sout猫nement. Surveillance. 脡tudes de cas.
Terms: Fall 2019
Instructors: Mitri, Hani (Fall)
(3-3-3)
Pr茅requis : MIME 323
* Course offered in French at 脡cole Polytechnique in Montreal
