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The College of Physical and Engineering Science (CPES) is one of the colleges at the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. In 1989 the Ontario Agriculture College school of Engineering was merged with the College of Physical Sciences to become the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. The College of Physical and Engineering Science offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in five different disciplines: Chemistry, Computing and Information Science, Engineering, Mathematics and Statistics, and Physics [1]. The college is run by ten personnel with the dean of the college being Dr. Anthony Vannelli [2]. The programs generally last three to five years and includes co-op as an option for certain majors.

Anthony Vannelli, Dean of CPES, speaks into a microphone.
Anthony Vannelli, Dean of CPES

History of College

On May 1, 1874 the Ontario School of Agriculture was created. In 1880, the name of the institution was changed to the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) and Experimental Farm [3]. Then in 1903, the Macdonald Institute was created, which provided teachings in nature study, manual training, domestic science and domestic art. Subsequently, in 1922 the Ontario Veterinary College became the third college to join the campus. After that, on May 8, 1964 the University of Guelph Act was passed by the Ontario Legislature, joining all three colleges together as a single institution. Five years later, the college’s three departments were divided into three new colleges: the College of Arts, the College of Physical Sciences and the College Social Sciences. Also, during this time, the Macdonald Institute formally became the College of Family and Consumer Studies. Then, in 1971, the College of Biological Science was constituted from the School of Physical Education, OAC’s Department of Nutrition and parts of OAC’s departments of Botany, Microbiology and Zoology. Finally in 1989 OAC's school of Engineering was merged with the College of Physical Sciences to become the College of Physical and Engineering Sciences. [4]

Engineering has been taught at the University of Guelph since 1984. The first building constructed was towards agricultural mechanics in 1905 and measured 146 ft by 64 ft. The program was developed in the early twenties through the Farm Power short courses and consultation services offered by the department. The Agricultural Engineering Department was created in 1928 with the incorporation of the Physics, Farm Mechanics and Manual Training departments. After World War I there was an increase in the mechanization of Ontario farms and an agricultural engineering option was planned to meet this development. Thus, in 1946, the first class of twelve enrolled in the new Agricultural Mechanics Option and in 1948 were awarded a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSA).

With time, the University expanded its programs. In 1954, students had the option of completing a 5th year in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto and earn a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree along with their BSA degree. Later on in 1957 students had the option of completing Civil Engineering at the University of Toronto. In addition, 1957 was also the year the Department of Agricultural Engineering changed its name to the Department of Engineering Science.[2]

The School of Agricultural Engineering was established in September 1965 with The Senate of the University allowing the B.Sc. (Eng) degree. Students in their final year had the option of choosing Agricultural Engineering, Biological Engineering and Water Resources Engineering as one of their majors. The new undergraduate program began in the fall semester of 1969 and was fully operational in 1972-73. The undergraduate program was certified in 1973 by the Canadian Accreditation Board of the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers. Later on during the 1980’s the program expanded with developing minors in Food Engineering and Environmental Engineering. Then in 1984 a cooperative education program was created for individuals with outstanding rankings.[5]

In 2008, the University of Guelph launched Canada's first full-fledged Nanoscience major. The major is provided by the departments of Chemistry and Physics. CPES also launched a new Mechanical Engineering program in 2009. The new program allows students to specializing in wind and solar energy, mechatronics, food and beverage engineering, biomechanics and prosthetics manufacturing or do a combination depending on their interests.[6]

Albert A. Thornborough Building at the University of Guelph.
Albert A. Thornborough Building

In addition, on May 31 2010, the University of Guelph Senate approved a proposal to create the faculty of Physical and Mathematical Sciences which will include the CPES departments of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics & Statistics. Furthermore, the Department of Computing and Information Science (CIS) will be renamed the School of Computer Science, falling within the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Sciences.[7]

Albert A. Thornbrough Building

The Albert A. Thornbrough building was opened on June 23, 1973. It was named after Albert A. Thornbrough, president of Massey-Ferguson Ltd., and Vice-Chairman of the University Board of Directors and Chairman of the University Finance Committee from 1968 to 1973. Massey-Ferguson Ltd., a major agricultural equipment manufacturer donated $750,000 toward the $2,000,000 building costs.[2]


Department & Programs

Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry houses 20 faculty members active in the fields of analytical, physical, theoretical, organic and inorganic chemistry. Adrian L.Scwhan is the chair of the department. Faculty members are located at both the McNaughton Building and the Science Complex. Undergraduate programs contain a co-op option, giving students the opportunity to apply their education outside of the classroom.[8] For graduate studies, the University of Guelph has a partnership with the University of Waterloo, (GWC)2, which is highly recognized across Canada as one of the best Chemistry graduate programs in the country.[9]

Undergraduate Programs offered:

Biological and Pharmaceutical Chemistry B.Sc. (Co-op available)

Applied Pharmaceutical Chemistry B.Sc. (Tech) (Co-op only)

  • Designed to train students looking to work in the pharmaceutical industry.

Chemistry B.Sc. (Co-op available)

  • Studying how molecules behave, and creating new molecules to analyze.[11]

Biological Chemistry B.Sc.

  • Looking at the biological sciences from a perspective rooted in chemistry.

Chemical Physics B.Sc. (Co-op available)

  • A well-rounded program marked by the combination of chemistry and physics.[12]

Environmental Monitoring and Analysis B.Sc. (Env) (Co-op available)

  • Using the study of air, soil, and water to look at the environmental and societal impact of anthropogenic chemicals and energy.

School of Computer Science (SOCS)

The School of Computer Science is committed to first rate research and innovation within the computing and information sciences. They offer a wide variety of co-op programs to give students a head start on their careers.[13]

Undergraduate Programs offered:

Computer Science B.Comp. (Co-op available)

  • Providing a solid foundation in computing with a focus on software, hardware and theory.

Software Engineering B.Comp.

  • A program aimed at developing professional and teamwork skills with a focus on the development and design of software.

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Programs offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics give students a firm foundation in their chosen program, opening a plethora of career opportunities in any number of fields. These areas of study allow new research in areas such as toxicology, data communications, biotechnology and more. Co-op programs are also offered for some majors.

Undergraduate Programs offered:[14]

Mathematics B.A., B.Sc., B.A.S.

Statistics B.A., B.Sc., B.A.S., Diploma—Applied Statistics

Applied Mathematics and Statistics B.Sc. (Co-op only)

  • A solid math and statistics education with an option for applying learned concepts in a co-op position.

Environmetrics B.Sc. Env.

  • Last admission 2009

Department of Physics

The department of physics consists of 18 faculty members and has its own observatory located on top of MacNaughton building. The telescope has four eyepieces and has a focal length of 3910 mm [15]. Faculty members collaborate with many different institutions such as the Perimeter Institute and TRIUMF [16]. In addition, the department features numerous seminars and events on topics such as fusion energy, particle colliders and many more. Faculty member Ralf Gellert is a lead scientist for the Alpha particle X-ray spectrometer (APXS) that is on board the Mars Exploration Rovers (MER).

Undergraduate Programs offered:[17]

Physics B.Sc. (Co-op available)

Nanoscience B.Sc.

  • Program includes research based curriculum, small classes and exciting career opportunities in this new fast growing field.

Theoretical Physics B.Sc.

  • Designed for those students who value taking additional mathematics courses in order to prepare them to work in modern field of theoretical physics.

Chemical Physics B.Sc. (Co-op available)

  • Major focuses on quantum mechanical basis of molecular structure and materials science.

Biophysics B.Sc. (Co-op available)

  • Program includes unique disciplines such as molecular biology, biochemistry and study of ecosystems.

School of Engineering

Guelph's engineering program offers seven different majors with a co-op option for each of them. In addition, since students take the same introductory courses in the first year, it is very easy to switch between the seven programs offered [18]. The University of Guelph offers a wide array of support to engineering students via counseling, cluster living in residence and peer helpers. Guelph's engineering programs focus on applying theory in practice and thus by the end of the undergraduate degree in engineering students will complete at least six design projects. Finally, Guelph emphasizes that when you enroll to any of the seven engineering programs, students become very familiar with their peers and teachers because there is a lot of interaction between professors and students.

Undergraduate Programs offered:

Biomedical B.Eng.

  • A program that focuses on designing future medical instruments and mechanical implants by applying engineering principles to medicine.[19]

Biological B.Eng.

  • For those who want to enhance human, animal and plant life by applying engineering principles to controlling biological processes.[20]

Computer B.Eng.

Environmental B.Eng.

  • Major focuses on ways how engineering principles can help to minimize the impact of humans on environment.[22]

Mechanical B.Eng.

  • Students can specialize in mechatronics, wind and solar energy, food and beverage engineering, biomechanics and many more.[23]

Systems and Computing B.Eng.

  • A multidisciplinary field that combines principles of general engineering along with strengths of computer science.[24]

Water Resources B.Eng.

  • Program focuses on hydrology, environmental science, meteorology, geology, conservation and resources management in order to address modern concerns surrounding water.[25]


Math & Stats Learning Centre

The Mathematics & Statistics Department, within the CPES, assists students with their education by providing a Math & Stats Learning Centre. The centre provides tutoring in various 1000 & 2000 level Math & Stats courses [26]. It is located in the McLaughlin Library, on the third floor and hours vary [27]. Tutors are available in the fall and winter semester to work with drop-in students [28].

Senior undergraduate & graduate students are welcome to work at the Learning Centre for wages. They can apply at the Mathematics and Statistics office in the MacNaughton Building.[29]

The Learning Centre also posts Self-Study Modules on its website for students, or anyone interested, to attempt at their leisure. Modules include topics such as Exponents & Logs, Trigonometry, Quadratics, Graphs, Equations and Lines.[26]

The website also hosts access to a Repository of modules covering various topics to assist all University students with improving their numeracy and quantitative reasoning abilities. The Numeracy and Quantitative Reasoning Initiative, which begun in 2005, was responsible for the conception of the Repository.[30] The University of Guelph Library & Learning Commons, the Data Resource Centre (DRC), the Teaching Support Services (TSS) and the Computing and Communications Services work along with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics to make the Repository a success.[31] Topics include Percentages & Percentiles, Nominal, z-scores, Measures of Central Tendency, and t-tests, with the option to search the Repository for various topics.[32]

Students are encouraged to reach out to the Learning Centre and to seek assistance through the Numeracy and Quantitative Reasoning Repository. Further help for Math & Stats students can be found through seminars held periodically in sections such as Colloquium Series, Thesis/Project Presentation, Applied Analysis, Biomathematics & Biostatistics, Operations Research, Quantum Information & Geometric Statistics, and Computational Statistics.[33]

A program also exists through the Supported Learning Groups (SLG) which helps Math & Stats students with MATH 1080 (Elements of Calculus I) and STAT 2040 (Statistics I) by providing sessions lead by Peer Helpers where students get the opportunity to work on course concepts, program vocabulary, and are able to test themselves.[34]


Student Life

Extracurricular

The college encourages students to be involved in their respective fields of study by offering things such as social networking in the Computer Science department, as well as job opportunities to undergraduate & graduate students.[35] Many of the people on the Gryphon Racing team, a student run club that builds an open-wheeled racecar each year, are Engineer majors. (14) [36]

The college hosts various events involving high-school students such as the School of Engineering's WindEng design competition and Roboticon, which is held by the School of Computer Science.[37]

CPES Student Council

University of Guelph Science Complex.
The Science Complex, where CPESSC meetings are held

CPES Student Council (CPESSC) is a student run organization within the CPES that brings the college students together for social activities and also allows their voice to be heard by the college, the Alumni Association and the university community[38]. The council consists of six executive members that get voted in each year. The positions are President, VP Internal, VP Social, VP Finances, VP Operations and Chairperson. [39]

CPESSC also has the duty to support registered academic interest groups within the college. Each club has the right to vote on CPESSC issues during their weekly meetings[40]. The clubs currently registered with the CPESSC are:

  • Astronomy Club
  • Bachelor of Arts & Science Student Association
  • Chemistry & Biochemistry Club
  • Engineering Society
  • Environmental Science Student Executive
  • Math & Stats Club
  • Physics Club
  • Society of Computing & Information Science
  • Women in Science & Engineering
  • Nanoscience Club

[40]

See Also

References

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  2. ^ a b c College of Physical & Engineering Science. (2008). College of physical & engineering science. Retrieved from http://www.cpes.uoguelph.ca/people.html Cite error: The named reference "a" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  3. ^ Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph. (2008). About Guelph . Retrieved from http://www.oac.uoguelph.ca/about/overview.cfm
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