Mechanical Engineering Technology (Mechanical Manufacturing Option)

This course provides a broad overview of the materials used in engineering, including metals, polymers and ceramics. Macroscopic properties, such as mechanical strength, elastic modulus and electrical conductivity, are dominated by structure and bonding. The microstructure of materials is examined and related to the macroscopic properties. The critical relationships between structure and properties will be studied for different classes of materials. Testing and measurement of mechanical properties will be performed in the laboratory sessions.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

COMM 1169 teaches the basic skills for effective writing and speaking in the field of engineering. The course covers the layout, content and graphic techniques for technical writing and speaking. Assignments include summaries, instructions, process and/or mechanism descriptions, professional emails, a work plan, critical assessments of secondary sources, and a team-based oral presentation on sustainability, renewable energy, or clean technology. Critical reflection, feedback opportunities, and oral/aural activities are embedded throughout lectures and labs. Interpersonal and intercultural communication are applied and practiced as students are placed in randomly chosen, structured co-operative teams. Detailed, team-based journal entries are written at the end of most lab classes and evaluated by the instructor.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Introduces differential calculus of polynomial functions including appropriate support topics from algebra, analytical geometry, plane geometry, trigonometry and the theory of logarithms and exponential functions. There will be strong emphasis on illustrating the mathematics with applications from technology, engineering and the physical sciences.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

​​This course provides a general overview of the mechanical engineering profession and the mechanical engineering programs at BCIT. Additional introductory lecture topics are presented in study techniques, documenting engineering problem solutions, teamwork, standards and codes, and engineering ethics. Lab sessions will provide individual and team assignments in support of these topics.​
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Introduces the techniques for interpreting and creating engineering drawings in accordance with Canadian Standards Association (CSA) drafting practices. Emphasis is on interpretation and the use of hand-sketching and basic drafting tools. The course also introduces the use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) application software for mechanical drawing using 3D solid modeling techniques. The course includes a project to sketch, model, and document a simple design.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course introduces the basics for the design and analysis of many types of structures and mechanical devices encountered in engineering. Topics include trigonometry, vector analysis, forces, moments, free body diagrams (FBD) and equilibrium, applied to the analysis of frames, trusses, machines, cable-pulley systems and systems with friction.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course introduces computer software that is integral to all engineering disciplines, including word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and CAD software. Students will learn to communicate effectively using formatted documents and presentations. Spreadsheet built-in functions and custom-developed macros will be used to solve engineering problems and to analyze and chart data. Students will be introduced to computer programming including flowcharts, pseudocode, and structured programming in Visual Basic.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

This course continues from CHSC 1105 Engineering Materials 1. The engineering significance of interrelationships between processing methods, microstructure and properties is studied. The processing routes available for manufacturing stock and products from different materials are examined. Topics covered include: the metallurgy of steels and cast irons and the selection of alloy steels, cast-irons, non-ferrous alloys, polymers, composites, concrete and ceramics for practical applications. Common causes of service failures are discussed, including fatigue, embrittlement and corrosion. Laboratory sessions emphasize the use of mechanical testing, interpretation of microstructures and non-destructive testing, to facilitate understanding of the effects of processing on materials.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in CHSC 1105

A continuation of the differential calculus that was presented in MATH 1491and an introduction to integral calculus. Transcendental functions; related rates; maxima and minima; areas and volumes; centroids and moments of inertia; calculation of work and force due to fluid pressure; ordinary differential equations. Maple will be used for problem solving and function visualization. There will be a strong emphasis on illustrating the mathematics with applications from technology, engineering and physical sciences.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in MATH 1491

Covers the basics of major manufacturing methods used today. Topics include metal cutting, welding, forming, casting, plastics processing, methods of numerical control and robotics programming as well as methods of measurement and inspection. The course addresses the principles upon which modern manufacturing processes are based.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Covers topics in engineering graphics and computer aided design, with emphasis on the creation and management of models and drawings in a team environment. Topics include advanced part modeling, parametric models, dimensioning standards, tolerance and fits, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), 2D CAD drawings, blocks and attributes, external references, piping and HVAC drawings, and working drawing set creation.
Prerequisite(s):

• MECH 1102

This course covers topics in strength of materials with emphasis on problem solving and with an introduction to design for safety of structural members, mechanical devices, and systems. Topics include stress, strain and deflection, tension, compression, shear, torsion, and buckling. Applications include beams, columns, shafts, thin, and thick-walled cylinders.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in MECH 1141

Following the study of bodies in static equilibrium, this course introduces another aspect of engineering mechanics, namely dynamics. Dynamics consists of kinematics; a study of the geometry of motion, as well as kinetics; a study of the geometry of motion and associated forces. Kinetic analysis includes methods based on Newton's second law of motion, conservation of energy and conservation of momentum. For mechanical applications, the forces associated with motion are critical to the design of many types of structures and mechanical devices.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in MECH 1141

PHYS 2149 is an algebra-based physics course that addresses topics of special relevance to mechanical engineering. There are three major topic areas: Part 1 Electricity; Part 2 Magnetism; and Part 3 Waves and Light. The accompanying lab activities emphasize the proper techniques of measurement, experimentation, graphical data analysis, and error analysis. Practical applications of physics are discussed.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in MATH 1013 or 50% in MATH 1491
• An equivalent to MATH 1013 will be accepted.

This course shall serve to introduce electrical equipment and systems found in the industrial and commercial environment to students who can expect to encounter such hardware in the course of their careers. The course will address those topics of key concern to non-electrical personnel in the mechanical and process industries. These will include: Electrical transmissions, energy rate structure and demand charges, line loss, power factor and power quality; abnormal circuit conditions and circuit protection devices; transformer operation and applications; three-phase power and its advantages; AC motors and drives; electrical controls: switches, relays and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Prerequisite(s):

• PHYS 2149

Evaluates material removal processes based on their relative merits; priorities of each process will be examined. Students will receive hands-on knowledge of various machine tools used for metal removal.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in MECH 1210

Investigates programming and operating procedures of Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine tools. Part and machine setup procedures will be examined and proved on BCIT's CNC equipment. Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) techniques for programming will be studied in depth.
Prerequisite(s):

• MECH 1210 and MECH 2202
• MANU 3314^‡ (^‡ must be taken concurrently)

Examines the design of jigs, workholding fixtures, and the use of standard tooling components. 3D CAD modelling software and tool design libraries will be used.
Prerequisite(s):

• MECH 1210 and MECH 2202 and MECH 1141
• MANU 3312^‡ (^‡ must be taken concurrently)

Introduces the manufacturing processes used for the shaping and forming of plastic products. Major processes such as injection, extrusion, blown film, expansion, compression, blow molding, casting and coating processes are covered. In addition, some fundamentals of tooling and design are discussed. The key features, advantages and disadvantages of the equipment used are presented.
Prerequisite(s):

• MECH 1210

This basic level course is intended to survey the general background of production planning and control and materials management from the supplier through to the consumer. Major topics include the production planning system (MRP II) master production scheduling, capacity management, production activity control, purchasing, forecasting, inventory fundamentals, independent demand inventory and physical inventory warehousing and distribution.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

COMM 2269 is integrated and taught concurrently with the fourth-term project course in either the mechanical manufacturing, mechanical design, or mechanical systems option. The course is delivered primarily in a workshop style which enables students to work independently and strengthen self-regulatory behaviour. In COMM 2269, students explore the interpersonal, intercultural, and technical communication skills introduced in COMM 1169 more deeply. The semester-long process of bringing a project to life requires students to demonstrate resilience to constraints, experience uncertainty, synthesize concepts, connect information, and achieve fresh insights. Students may create new knowledge or achieve innovation. COMM 2269 covers the following topics: research skills and documentation systems, formal reports, progress reports, meeting documentation, teamwork strategies, professional job package, techniques for effective visual design, and professional technical presentations. Students receive and have the opportunity to respond to verbal and written feedback on their project as the course progresses. Depending on the nature and scope of the final project, reports and oral presentations may be prepared and submitted in collaborative teams. Culminating outcomes for COMM 2269 are the final technical report, final technical presentation, final critical reflections, and participation in the Engineering Project Expo (all engineering project showcase).
Prerequisite(s):

• MANU 4490‡ or MECH 4490‡ or MSYS 4490‡ (‡ Must be taken concurrently)

Discusses methods and equipment used to measure linear and angular features, surface roughness and geometric conditions such as flatness, parallelism and concentricity. Measuring instruments such as Vernier calipers, micrometers, dial indicators, gauge blocks, sine bars, optical and electronic comparators are used. Components are inspected using Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM). The use of air gauges, “Go” and “No-Go” gauges in a production environment are studied.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in MANU 3310 and 50% in MANU 3314

This course examines the relative merits of different metal removal processes from a quality, reliability and productivity point of view. The sequence of operations necessary to manufacture metal components reliably and economically are examined. CNC, semi-automatic and manual machining techniques are compared. G-code and CAM techniques for programming CNC lathes will be studied.
Prerequisite(s):

• MANU 3310 and MANU 3312 and MANU 3314

​This course introduces students to a range of topics in metal joining, primarily welding. The depth and breadth of these topics have been carefully selected to serve the needs of technologists in the manufacturing industry. The course focusses on five primary welding technologies, namely: oxyacetylene welding; shielded metal arc welding; gas metal arc welding; gas tungsten arc welding, and; resistance welding. In the lab component of the course, practical welding skills are developed in these five welding technologies. Safety management in a welding shop and safe practices during welding form an important component of the course. Reference is given to WorkSafeBC safety compliance and the ANSI Z49.1:2012 Safety in Welding, Cutting, and Allied Processes – standard.
Prerequisite(s):

• MECH 1210

The course builds on the fundamentals of physics to provide students with a theoretical framework of selected topics in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and heat transfer applicable to manufacturing engineering. Topics covered include: Hydrostatic pressure; buoyancy; Pascal’s Law; conservation of mass and the continuity equation; power conversion devices (compressors pumps, turbines, cylinders); heat capacity; thermal expansion; conduction; convection, and; radiation. Practical aspects of fluid power systems and their application in industry are covered.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in MECH 1210 and 50% in MECH 1141 and 50% in MATH 1491

Allows students to work in conjunction with an engineering company to solve problems that local industry has encountered. Generally this will encompass the design and manufacture of specialized equipment using CAD/CAM techniques, CNC machine tools and conventional machine tools. Corequisite: COMM 2269* (*must be taken concurrently)
Prerequisite(s):

• MANU 3310 and MANU 3312 and MANU 3314
• COMM 2269^‡ (^‡ must be taken concurrently)

Descriptive statistics, the hypergeometric, Poisson, binomial and normal probability models; an introduction to hypothesis testing, tolerances and fits; sampling distributions, capability analysis (Cp, Cpk, Cr) and design of acceptance sampling plans, use of Mil-Std-105E (ANSI/ASQC Z1.4-1993), risks in sampling; statistical process control (SPC), use and interpretation of control charting for x-bar and R or s, percent defective (p-charts), number of defects (c-charts), short run SPC including charts for individuals, target charts and charting part families. MATH 4491 provides a sound foundation for students hoping to eventually challenge the American Society for Quality's certified Quality Technician and Engineer examinations.
Prerequisite(s):

• 50% in MATH 1491

This course introduces the ASTTBC Code of Ethics & Practice Guidelines and will familiarize the student with the principles of professional conduct in the field of applied science technology. The course consists of mandatory seminars accompanied by on-line review and testing. This course is a requirement for graduation.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.

Presents descriptions of components in a programmable logic controller (PLC). Create ladder logic diagrams and use high-level softwares for programming a PLC. Selection of hardware components such as encoders, proximity sensors and actuators. Study of DC motor characteristics and load requirements. Compares open and closed loop systems.
Prerequisite(s):

• ELEX 2845

This course will equip mechanical technology graduates with the skills to institute productivity improvement in a manufacturing environment. This course covers the key elements of quality management. Topics include meaning of quality, TQM strategy, cost of quality, ISO 9000 and HACCP standards, voice of the customer, design for quality, operational quality planning, vendor management systems and process improvement.
Prerequisite(s):

• No prerequisites are required for this course.