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)
If you are passionate about:
Coding
Space
Satellites ?
Actively working outside
Land surveying
Hiking
3D- Modelling
Navigation and Positioning
Web App Development
We think you’ll ❤️ Civil Engineering
Program Highlights
We will get you started with the basics in geomatics, surveying and mapping, navigation, sensors, and measurements to assist in building a strong foundation in the discipline.
In the third and fourth year, you will take Geodesy, Advanced Surveying, Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), Measurement Theory and Estimation, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry, Survey Law and Land Registration Systems, Advanced 3D Techniques, Mobile GIS and Location-based Services, Sensor Integration and Advanced Field Surveys courses. You will learn and use advanced state-of-the-art instruments while putting your professional skills to the test.
To top it off, the co-op program after second year allows you to gain professional experience, giving you a head start towards becoming a licensed Professional Engineer.
Careers in Geomatics Engineering:
Professional Engineer (with international mobility)
Geospatial Engineer
Mission Systems Engineer
Navigation and Position Systems Engineer
Mobile Mapping Specialist
Cadastral Land Surveyor
Featured Courses
A selection of courses from our Civil Engineering experience
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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
Stories
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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. 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 |