Course Overview
Students apply what they have learned in various Mechanical Systems courses to a mechanical design to demonstrate their proficiency as a mechanical systems designer. The project is produced to industry standards and specifications under the guidance of a sponsoring company and a faculty member. To be taken on completion of all other credits in the Program.
Prerequisite(s)
- Completion of all other credits in the Associate Certificate in Mechanical Systems.
Credits
3.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$603.10 - $615.45 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, student will be able to:
- Apply the principles of mechanical systems to a design project
- Solve problems in a team environment
- Prepare a project proposal
- Produce, analyse, and select alternative solutions
- Communicate progress with a project owner
- Plan and schedule projects
- Prepare a technical report
Effective as of Fall 2020
Related Programs
Mechanical Systems Practicum (MSYS 4091) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Energy
- Mechanical Systems
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of MSYS 4091 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70133
Dates
Start any time Loading
- CRN 70133
- $603.10 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is a distance learning course. Start any time. You have 12 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Guided learning format.
- This is a continual entry course. Students can register at any time during the term and have 12 weeks to complete the course from the date of registration. For questions related to this course, please email Erika Ekeli at soepts@bcit.ca and include your BCIT ID (if you have one). Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a part-time studies course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of MSYS 4091 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 47222
Dates
Start any time Loading
- CRN 47222
- $615.45 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is a distance learning course. Start any time. You have 12 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice. Find out more about BCIT course cancellations.