Canadian university launches BEng in Resource Engineering for mining and energy sectors
The industry co-designed degree features two specialisations that align with the country’s regional and national priorities.
The first cohort of students will start in September for the new Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Resource Engineering at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. They can specialise in two distinct streams – Mining Engineering or Renewable Energy Engineering.
Both streams will feature common core elements, such as environmental impact assessment, risk management, lifecycle cost analysis, project management, geomatics and engineering design.
Students that opt for the mining route will undertake additional study in surface and underground mining methods, structural geology, rock mechanics and environmental contaminants.
Those pursuing the renewable energy option will study solar and wind systems, biomass utilisation, grid integration and energy storage technologies.
On top of this, both streams of students will get the opportunity to spend 16 continuous months on integrated co-op work placements with a single employer, or two consecutive eight-month terms with different employers. The university says this will allow students to connect in-class learning with real-world experience and help them build their industry networks before graduating.
Each student will also undertake lab work and design projects and will be required to complete five courses focused on engineering design.
