Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Accredited by CEAB – Fall and Winter Entry Available
About the Program
From soaring skyscrapers and breathtaking bridges to next-generation clean water technologies, earthquake-resilient buildings and innovative transportation systems – the scope and impact of Civil Engineering is unparalleled.
Civil Engineering is a driving engine of economic growth; it plays a huge role in the sustainable development of mineral and energy sources as well as protecting our natural and built environment.
Civil Engineering students at Lassonde learn about structural and foundation design, transportation systems planning and design, water resources management, wastewater treatment, and environmental impact assessment. In addition, our graduates receive training in new emerging areas, such as innovative materials and construction technologies, infrastructure rehabilitation, computer-aided simulations, sustainability, natural hazards, and climate-change-driven engineering.
Our aim is to graduate civil engineers with exceptional technical skills, strong communication and entrepreneurial skills, a passion for social justice and environmental stewardship.
Skills You’ll Gain
- Engineering design skills through a series of dedicated design courses
- Strong field application skills developed in labs spanning structural, geotechnical, hydrotechnical, transportation, and environmental disciplines
- Field surveying experience
- Capstone design course in the graduating year focusing on real-life civil engineering projects delivered in association with industry partners
Some of our Co-op Employers
- Ellis Don
- Hatch
- Kenaidan
- Metrolinx
- Miller Group
- Suncor Energy
- Region of Peel
- Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)
Enhance your Civil Engineering experience
Available for all of our Engineering programs
Co-op
Work a minimum of 12 months up to a maximum of 20 months while on co-op. You can earn up to 1 year of qualified experience towards your PEng.
Dual Degree
Add a BA in International Development Studies with our Dual Degree. Available for all of our Engineering programs.
BEST Certificate
Through entrepreneurial, academic and experiential achievements during your time at Lassonde, you can earn the BEST Certificate.
Sample First-Year Schedules
ENGINEERING – YEAR ONE COMMON CORE – FALL TERM
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Calculus | Renaissance Engineering I | Engineering Mechanics | ||
| Applied Calculus | Applied Linear Algebra | Renaissance Engineering I | Applied Calculus | |
| Applied Linear Algebra | Renaissance Engineering I | Engineering Mechanics | Applied Linear Algebra | |
| Engineering Mechanics | Engineering Mechanics | |||
| Computational Thinking Through Mechatronics | Computational Thinking Through Mechatronics | Computational Thinking Through Mechatronics | ||
| Computational Thinking Through Mechatronics | Engineering Mechanics |
ENGINEERING – YEAR ONE COMMON CORE – WINTER TERM
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science for Engineers | Renaissance Engineering II | Electricity, Magnetism & Optics | ||
| Applied Calculus II | Renaissance Engineering II | Applied Calculus II | Renaissance Engineering II | Applied Calculus II |
| Object Oriented Programming | Object Oriented Programming | Materials Science for Engineers | Object Oriented Programming | |
| Electricity, Magnetism and Optics | Materials Science for Engineers | Electricity, Magnetism & Optics | Electricity, Magnetism & Optics | |
| Discrete Mathematics OR The Earth Environment | Discrete Mathematics OR The Earth Environment | Discrete Mathematics OR The Earth Environment | ||
| The Earth Environment | Object Oriented Programming | Materials Science for Engineers | Electricity, Magnetism & Optics |
Application and Admissions Info
Important Information for applicants
Maheen
'19 Civil Engineering
My Life at Lassonde
Passionate About:
Math, science, construction and development of residential homes, being engaged in initiatives that raise awareness of global issues
My Lassonde Journey:
Co-op/Internship Student-of-the-Year award
Co-op at Metrolinx on Regional Express rail and other infrastructure projects
Co-Founder, Civil Engineers of Lassonde student club
Advisor, Canadian Society for Civil Engineering York chapter
Life Beyond Lassonde:
Civil Engineer in Training, Hatch
Rail and transit industry
My own construction company