Mechanical engineering interests me because I’ve always had a curiosity about designing cars and buildings. As a young lad I loved constructing creations with Lego, playdough and Meccano. Presently I enjoy the two crucial subjects necessary for Mechanical Engineering, which are math and science.
I have always received excellent grades in both subjects in the past. Two of my cousins in India are engineers and they both say engineering is a respectable and rewarding profession. In addition I have gone to Go West engineering camp at UVic for the past two years and I have found it both insightful and thought provoking. The camp leaders one of which was a mechanical engineer, told us of the various types of engineering fields, however mechanical engineering interested me the most.
I think because we got to design a robot out of Lego and program it so that it could find its way through a maze. Another reason why I chose mechanical engineering is because there are so many interesting fields you can specialize in, for example, aerospace, energy, robotics, and transportation. Also I learned that recent studies indicated that 40% of all engineering openings were for graduates of mechanical engineering, which means I’d probably have a job once I graduate!Job DescriptionMechanical engineers take science and math and apply them to real world situations. Mechanical engineers design and construct machines used to make anything mechanical.
For example, they make machines that are used in making jet airplanes, chocolate bars, or clothing. Mechanical engineers also design robots, ships, bridges, buildings, aircraft and automobiles. Mechanical engineers need to understand the key concepts of kinematics, mechanics, energy, and thermodynamics. To design and create anything of mechanical nature, mechanical engineers spend a great deal of their time on computers, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Furthermore, some engineers spend a lot of their time in meetings with managers and other engineers, discussing the expectations of the new machine.Engineers are also responsible for maintenance and operation of the mechanical systems and machines they create. For example, if any machines need repairing or testing, they are in charge of the people who carry out this work. Mechanical engineers are experts on how machines work; people seek their help if they have any questions about the machinery.
There are many fields of work a mechanical engineer can specialize in; these include aerospace, energy, manufacturing, robotics, and transportation. For example, if a person is going to specialize in energy systems, he or she may have to help design and construct an enormous turbine engine of a new hydro-electric dam, or a new aerodynamic rotor blade for a wind mill.Related OccupationsElectrical EngineeringElectrical engineers design and redesign electrical equipment on C.A.
D (computer-aided design) software. They also build and test their electrical equipment. Some electrical equipment that electrical engineers make are televisions, microwaves, and can-openers. Moreover, there are many fields of work an electrical engineer can specialize in, such as communications, electrical, equipment manufacturing, or power generation, transmission, and distribution.
This occupation relates to mechanical engineering because both occupations use C.A.D software and both occupations use math and science and apply them to real world situations. Lastly, both occupations make roughly the same amount of money per year ($64000).
Civil EngineeringCivil engineers design and build buildings, bridges, dams, highways, railways, and sewers. They may also help operate and maintain structures they have made. Civil engineers use complex mathematics or scientific concepts to make sure the structure they are constructing is safe. There are many fields in which a civil engineer can specialize in; these include structural, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, coastal, and environmental.
This occupation relates to mechanical engineering because both jobs use mathematical concepts or scientific principles and theories and apply them to real-world situations. Also Mechanical Engineers may help civil engineers in constructing buildings and bridges.Future OutlookThe future outlook for Mechanical Engineering is highly positive for the following reasons. There will be a high demand in manufacturing because companies will continue to automate their production processes.
Secondly, the retirement rate will rise; this will contribute extensively to job openings. Lastly, the ratio of jobs openings to applicants will be the same, therefore new graduates should have no problem finding employment.Post SecondaryI can easily enroll in studies at UVic or Camosun as they are within very close proximity to me.General AdmissionUVicTo gain admission into the University of Victoria I will need a B+ average in my Secondary courses that are required for the Mechanical Engineering program.
Name of ProgramUVicProgram: Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical EngineeringCamosunProgram: Mechanical Engineering Bridge.Program Code: MECHBRIDGEList of Pre-requisites for UVIC and CamosunFaculty of Engineering(Must normally obtain a grade of 75% or better in Math 12 and Physics 12)Required courses Recommended courses* Mathematics 12 Chemistry 12Chemistry 11* Physics 11* Physics 12Retrieved from: http://registrar.uvic.ca/recruiting/admissions/prerequisites.
htmlEducation RequiredFirst Year Courses at University of VictoriaFall 20061ACSC 110 – Fundamentals of Programming IMATH 100 – Calculus IMATH 133 – Matrix Algebra for EngineersMECH 141 – Engineering Fundamentals IPHYS 122 – Mechanics for EngineersSpring 20071BCHEM 150 – Engineering ChemistryCSC 160 – Fundamentals of Programming II – For EngineersELEC 199 – Laboratory in Engineering FundamentalsENGL 115 – University WritingMATH 101 – Calculus IIPHYS 125 – Fundamentals of PhysicsRetrieved from: http://www.me.uvic.ca/Ucourses.
htmlCamosun College Bridge to UVic, CoursesAcademic Term 1* CHEM 150 Engineering Chemistry* COMP 166 Programming 1 for Engineers* ENGR 150 Engineering Graphics* MATH 251 Matrix Algebra for Engineering* MATH 250A Intermediate Calculus 1 for Engineers* MATH 254 Probability and Statistics for EngineersAcademic Term 2* COMP 139E Data Structures with Engineering Applications* ELEX 250E Linear Circuits 1* ENGR 290 Materials and Thermodynamics* MATH 250B Intermediate Calculus 2 for Engineers* MATH 252 Introduction to Differential Equations* PHYS 210 Electricity and MagnetismRetrieved from: http://uvicbridge.camosun.bc.ca/bridge_mech.
htmSalaryThe average salary for a mechanical engineer in Canada is just under $60,000 a year. Mechanical engineers who earn more than $60,000 are reserved for design specialists and engineers who have reached supervisor or manager level. Mechanical engineers who have a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of work experience make an average of $40,300 a year. In addition, engineers who have a master’s in mechanical engineering will earn an average of $44,200 a year.
After 5 years experience mechanical engineers with a bachelor’s degree will earn about 45,000 a year, while a person with a master’s degree will earn an average of $52,000 a year.Mechanical engineers earn a yearly income that is above the national average, which is approximately $35,000 a year. A mechanical engineer’s earnings are above average for occupations in the natural and applied science areas and for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations.Other InformationWorking ConditionMany mechanical engineers work for manufacturing companies.
They spend most of their time on computers or in meetings with business people.Mechanical engineers work 9 to 10 hours a day. However, if they are having trouble meeting deadlines, they may have to work weekends. Mechanical engineers, who have just been employed, may have to work even longer shifts.
Engineers who work in manufacturing have to work in dirty and noisy conditions. They may have to wear safety equipment to tour factory floors and inspect machines and direct repairs.Some fields of mechanical engineering require engineers to frequently travel to their work sites.Unemployment rate is minimalBelow averageThe unemployment rate (3%) is below the 2001 average (5%).
This rate is close to the average for professional occupations.Percentage of Full-Time/Part-Time Jobs% of Part-time work is below averageThere were 29,000 workers employed in these occupations in 2001, an increase of 34% since 1994.The percentage of part-time workers (3%) is below the 2001 average (18%) and has stayed about the same since 1994.Self-EmployedAverageThe percentage of self-employed workers is 8% compared to the 2001 average of 16% and has stayed about the same since 1994.
AgeAverageThe percentage of self-employed workers is 8% compared to the 2001 average of 16% and has stayed about the same since 1994.Men/WomenBelow averageThe percentage of women (6%) is below the 2001 average (46%) and has stayed about the same since 1994.Graphs retrieved from: http://jobfutures.ca/noc/2132.
shtmlConclusionBy researching the requirements for this occupation I have learned a lot and realize its something I would like to pursue once I graduate from Mt.Doug. I am aware of the procedure and requirements necessary to enter a post secondary institution and this knowledge will help me prepare and adjust my courses for the next two years accordingly. I know that the course load will be strenuous, focusing on Math and Sciences but I feel I will succeed as I have always had a passion for engineering.
I was especially excited to learn that the scope of specialties is huge and there is a lot of room to expand in different aspects of engineering. Moreover I was very happy to learn the average income of an engineer is very decent and the rate of pay increases with higher education as well as your post in engineering.Something that will help my parents and myself out financially is the fact that I do not have to go off the Island for my studies as UVIC’s engineering program is reputable and respectable. The research tools I used were very helpful, the two that I used the most were “job futures” and “career cruising.
” These two sites provided clear and concise information in regards to my search on Mechanical engineering and were easy to navigate. Mechanical engineering interests me because I’ve always had a curiosity about designing cars and buildings. As a young lad I loved constructing creations with Lego, playdough and Meccano. Presently I enjoy the two crucial subjects necessary for Mechanical Engineering, which are math and science.
I have always received excellent grades in both subjects in the past. Two of my cousins in India are engineers and they both say engineering is a respectable and rewarding profession. In addition I have gone to Go West engineering camp at UVic for the past two years and I have found it both insightful and thought provoking. The camp leaders one of which was a mechanical engineer, told us of the various types of engineering fields, however mechanical engineering interested me the most.
I think because we got to design a robot out of Lego and program it so that it could find its way through a maze.Another reason why I chose mechanical engineering is because there are so many interesting fields you can specialize in, for example, aerospace, energy, robotics, and transportation. Also I learned that recent studies indicated that 40% of all engineering openings were for graduates of mechanical engineering, which means I’d probably have a job once I graduate!Job DescriptionMechanical engineers take science and math and apply them to real world situations. Mechanical engineers design and construct machines used to make anything mechanical.
For example, they make machines that are used in making jet airplanes, chocolate bars, or clothing. Mechanical engineers also design robots, ships, bridges, buildings, aircraft and automobiles. Mechanical engineers need to understand the key concepts of kinematics, mechanics, energy, and thermodynamics. To design and create anything of mechanical nature, mechanical engineers spend a great deal of their time on computers, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Furthermore, some engineers spend a lot of their time in meetings with managers and other engineers, discussing the expectations of the new machine.Engineers are also responsible for maintenance and operation of the mechanical systems and machines they create. For example, if any machines need repairing or testing, they are in charge of the people who carry out this work. Mechanical engineers are experts on how machines work; people seek their help if they have any questions about the machinery.
There are many fields of work a mechanical engineer can specialize in; these include aerospace, energy, manufacturing, robotics, and transportation. For example, if a person is going to specialize in energy systems, he or she may have to help design and construct an enormous turbine engine of a new hydro-electric dam, or a new aerodynamic rotor blade for a wind mill.Related OccupationsElectrical EngineeringElectrical engineers design and redesign electrical equipment on C.A.
D (computer-aided design) software. They also build and test their electrical equipment. Some electrical equipment that electrical engineers make are televisions, microwaves, and can-openers. Moreover, there are many fields of work an electrical engineer can specialize in, such as communications, electrical, equipment manufacturing, or power generation, transmission, and distribution.
This occupation relates to mechanical engineering because both occupations use C.A.D software and both occupations use math and science and apply them to real world situations. Lastly, both occupations make roughly the same amount of money per year ($64000).
Civil EngineeringCivil engineers design and build buildings, bridges, dams, highways, railways, and sewers. They may also help operate and maintain structures they have made. Civil engineers use complex mathematics or scientific concepts to make sure the structure they are constructing is safe. There are many fields in which a civil engineer can specialize in; these include structural, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, coastal, and environmental.
This occupation relates to mechanical engineering because both jobs use mathematical concepts or scientific principles and theories and apply them to real-world situations. Also Mechanical Engineers may help civil engineers in constructing buildings and bridges.Future OutlookThe future outlook for Mechanical Engineering is highly positive for the following reasons. There will be a high demand in manufacturing because companies will continue to automate their production processes.
Secondly, the retirement rate will rise; this will contribute extensively to job openings. Lastly, the ratio of jobs openings to applicants will be the same, therefore new graduates should have no problem finding employment.Post SecondaryI can easily enroll in studies at UVic or Camosun as they are within very close proximity to me.General AdmissionUVicTo gain admission into the University of Victoria I will need a B+ average in my Secondary courses that are required for the Mechanical Engineering program.
Name of ProgramUVicProgram: Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical EngineeringCamosunProgram: Mechanical Engineering Bridge.Program Code: MECHBRIDGEList of Pre-requisites for UVIC and CamosunFaculty of Engineering(Must normally obtain a grade of 75% or better in Math 12 and Physics 12)Required courses Recommended courses* Mathematics 12 Chemistry 12Chemistry 11* Physics 11* Physics 12Retrieved from: http://registrar.uvic.ca/recruiting/admissions/prerequisites.
htmlEducation RequiredFirst Year Courses at University of VictoriaFall 20061ACSC 110 – Fundamentals of Programming IMATH 100 – Calculus IMATH 133 – Matrix Algebra for EngineersMECH 141 – Engineering Fundamentals IPHYS 122 – Mechanics for EngineersSpring 20071BCHEM 150 – Engineering ChemistryCSC 160 – Fundamentals of Programming II – For EngineersELEC 199 – Laboratory in Engineering FundamentalsENGL 115 – University WritingMATH 101 – Calculus IIPHYS 125 – Fundamentals of PhysicsRetrieved from: http://www.me.uvic.ca/Ucourses.
htmlCamosun College Bridge to UVic, CoursesAcademic Term 1* CHEM 150 Engineering Chemistry* COMP 166 Programming 1 for Engineers* ENGR 150 Engineering Graphics* MATH 251 Matrix Algebra for Engineering* MATH 250A Intermediate Calculus 1 for Engineers* MATH 254 Probability and Statistics for EngineersAcademic Term 2* COMP 139E Data Structures with Engineering Applications* ELEX 250E Linear Circuits 1* ENGR 290 Materials and Thermodynamics* MATH 250B Intermediate Calculus 2 for Engineers* MATH 252 Introduction to Differential Equations* PHYS 210 Electricity and MagnetismRetrieved from: http://uvicbridge.camosun.bc.ca/bridge_mech.
htmSalaryThe average salary for a mechanical engineer in Canada is just under $60,000 a year. Mechanical engineers who earn more than $60,000 are reserved for design specialists and engineers who have reached supervisor or manager level. Mechanical engineers who have a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of work experience make an average of $40,300 a year. In addition, engineers who have a master’s in mechanical engineering will earn an average of $44,200 a year.
After 5 years experience mechanical engineers with a bachelor’s degree will earn about 45,000 a year, while a person with a master’s degree will earn an average of $52,000 a year.Mechanical engineers earn a yearly income that is above the national average, which is approximately $35,000 a year. A mechanical engineer’s earnings are above average for occupations in the natural and applied science areas and for all technical, professional, and skilled occupations.Other InformationWorking ConditionMany mechanical engineers work for manufacturing companies.
They spend most of their time on computers or in meetings with business people.Mechanical engineers work 9 to 10 hours a day. However, if they are having trouble meeting deadlines, they may have to work weekends. Mechanical engineers, who have just been employed, may have to work even longer shifts.
Engineers who work in manufacturing have to work in dirty and noisy conditions. They may have to wear safety equipment to tour factory floors and inspect machines and direct repairs.Some fields of mechanical engineering require engineers to frequently travel to their work sites.Unemployment rate is minimalBelow averageThe unemployment rate (3%) is below the 2001 average (5%).
This rate is close to the average for professional occupations.Percentage of Full-Time/Part-Time Jobs% of Part-time work is below averageThere were 29,000 workers employed in these occupations in 2001, an increase of 34% since 1994.The percentage of part-time workers (3%) is below the 2001 average (18%) and has stayed about the same since 1994.Self-EmployedAverageThe percentage of self-employed workers is 8% compared to the 2001 average of 16% and has stayed about the same since 1994.
AgeAverageThe percentage of self-employed workers is 8% compared to the 2001 average of 16% and has stayed about the same since 1994.Men/WomenBelow averageThe percentage of women (6%) is below the 2001 average (46%) and has stayed about the same since 1994.Graphs retrieved from: http://jobfutures.ca/noc/2132.
shtmlConclusionBy researching the requirements for this occupation I have learned a lot and realize its something I would like to pursue once I graduate from Mt.Doug. I am aware of the procedure and requirements necessary to enter a post secondary institution and this knowledge will help me prepare and adjust my courses for the next two years accordingly. I know that the course load will be strenuous, focusing on Math and Sciences but I feel I will succeed as I have always had a passion for engineering.
I was especially excited to learn that the scope of specialties is huge and there is a lot of room to expand in different aspects of engineering.Moreover I was very happy to learn the average income of an engineer is very decent and the rate of pay increases with higher education as well as your post in engineering. Something that will help my parents and myself out financially is the fact that I do not have to go off the Island for my studies as UVIC’s engineering program is reputable and respectable. The research tools I used were very helpful, the two that I used the most were “job futures” and “career cruising.” These two sites provided clear and concise information in regards to my search on Mechanical engineering and were easy to navigate.
