Bachelor of Engineering (Automation and Robotics) (Co-op) Pathway for Mechanical Engineering Technology

About this programme

Join the generation of engineers driving automation and robotics - now CEAB-accredited. The four-year Bachelor of Engineering (Automation and Robotics) degree prepares you for a career in the field of automation and robotics. Eligible graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Ontario College Advanced Diploma program can apply to this pathway program and receive credit for up to 20 courses in the degree, reducing the time to degree completion to two years and four months. Autonomous and remotely operated systems are deployed the world over with ever increasing frequency. Such systems are being implemented in many instances to reduce risk to human workers, to achieve higher efficiencies in manufacturing and to improve the quality of lives through robot-assisted rehabilitation and care. Variations of these systems are often in place for reasons of feasibility, efficiency, safety or practicality. Traditionally, in order to develop such systems, collaborative expertise and knowledge in aspects of mechanical and electrical engineering as well as computer science is necessary. Through a combination of these three fields of engineering, this program helps you acquire the theoretical and applied expertise to succeed in the high-demand field of automation and robotics. As a student in this program, you acquire knowledge and skills specific to electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science, including: engineering principles, professionalism and methodologies mathematics, technical writing, computer programming, physics dynamics, electronics, optical systems, machine design, control systems, electromechanical actuators, sensors, vision systems and the software necessary to design and simulate autonomous and remotely operated systems and components project planning and management, and research and leadership This program provides you with learning opportunities through industrial and/or applied research placements. A comprehensive final year project tied to the needs of industry exists to challenge you, presenting the opportunity to test and further develop knowledge and skills. Students also gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term(s) (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op work term(s) are subject to availability and academic eligibility. Please note admission to a co-op program does not guarantee a co-op placement. There is a wide variety of work opportunities for you after graduation. As a graduate of this degree, you may find employment opportunities in sectors such as: industrial automation mining agriculture manufacturing chemical pharmaceutical food aerospace healthcare defence This program is not yet accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB), however, Algonquin College intends to pursue accreditation.