Dalhousie Undergraduate Engineering Society (DUES)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a backup date if the event is impacted by weather? The back update is March 28th
Will lunch be provided? Yes, lunch will be provided.
I have a dietary restriction, will there be a lunch option for me?聽 We will have a variety of options available that cover most diets. However, due to the size of this event, we may not be able to accommodate special dietary restrictions. Please indicate any allergies or dietary restrictions you may have when completing the online registration form.
Where is the聽link to apply for my discipline? Apply for the聽.聽The deadline is April 30.
What grade average is typically expected聽to聽get into each discipline? You will be guaranteed your first choice with a GPA of 3.5. Students from all schools are then聽ranked by GPA. If you are聽not聽please with your placement, you can submit again in another round.聽(More info)
What are the disciplines available to study at Dal? The programs that we offer are listed聽also here.
If聽I am interested in the automotive industry, is聽mechanical聽engineering聽the primary route to this industry and what are other possible paths? Industrial is the manufacturing side of the automotive industry, Chemical is the fuel side, Civil could also be the structural side and Electrical is the processing and signals side.
Regarding mechanical聽engineering, in recent years, has the focus shifted more towards automation rather than more hands-on work? Yes,聽computer-controlled聽machining and automated assembly are strong.
What exactly does bio-medical engineering cover as a subject, and What field would be the best path if someone would want to pursue a career in bio-medical聽engineering?Biomedical is a Graduate program at Dal, but the pathway is through Chemical, Mechanical, 聽Electrical,聽& Industrial. )
Details on聽Mechatronics聽-聽Is it electrical, mechanical, or something entirely different? It is a mix of Electrical (sensors, programming, processors) and Mechanical (Actuators, structure, motion). At Dal Mechanical is closer.
What is the difference in the type of work after obtaining an electrical engineering degree at a college like NSCC and the bachelor at DAL? NSCC does not allow you to become a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), nor does it allow you to do Engineering Design in Canada.聽NSCC offers聽Engineering Technology.
