35 Royal Court Bradford, Ontario L3Z 2P7

905-775-4169 peterccoates@gmail.com

Peter Coates

Objective	To obtain a co-op position that will allow me to utilize my current assets while acquiring new skills and knowledge to increase my value to the mechanical and aerospace industries.
Education	2003–Present Carleton University Ottawa, ON § B. Eng. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering – CGPA 8.8/12 (74%) § Available for 4 month work term
Skills Summary	§ Introduction to Engineering: Graphical design communication through sketching, graphical projections, and CAD; design analysis using matrix programming software and symbolic computer algebra systems; engineering proposals, reports, and presentations § Mechanics I: Force system resultants and rigid body equilibrium; kinematics and kinetics of particles; work-energy and impulse-momentum energy methods; centroids and centres of gravity § Problem Solving and Computers: Defining and modelling problems, designing algorithmic solutions, converting solutions to C++ programs, testing and debugging solution programs; rounding and truncation errors, root finding, curve fitting § Numerical Methods: Solutions of systems of linear equations, curve fitting, polynomial interpolation and splines, numerical differentiation and integration, root finding, solution of differential equations § Engineering Graphical Design: Design process, descriptive geometry construction in multiple views, working knowledge of IntelliCAD and Pro/ENGINEER § Engineering Dynamics: Angular and relative motion, and impulse and momentum analysis of rigid bodies; energy and momentum methods § Mechanics of Solids: Load-deformation behaviour analysis of engineering materials, torsion and stress-strain analysis of a hollow shaft § Fluid Mechanics: Venturi, jet pump, and sluice gate laboratory analysis; pipe flow analysis; concepts of hydrostatic forces on submerged plane and curved surfaces § Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer: Carrier air conditioning unit operation, Perkins marine diesel engine operation, basic concepts of thermodynamics for closed and steady-flow open systems § Engineering Materials: Mounting, grinding, polishing, and examination of metal samples; microstructure control and mechanical properties; material failure § Technical skills: Completely functional with Windows 98 and XP, Microsoft Word and Excel; familiar with DOS; experience with C++
Experience	Summer 2003 & 2004 Fair Havens Ministries Beaverton, ON Dishwasher § Provided a clean and enjoyable dining experience for guests by maintaining the cleanliness of their dishes § Mentored the less experienced dishwashers to ensure their maximum contribution to the kitchen environment § Awed guests by working with a team to perform a fireworks show
	Summer 2002 Fair Havens Ministries Beaverton, ON Café worker § Served customers by taking orders and handling cash sales of approximately $500 daily § Prepared short-order and café-style food § Kept shelves and fridges stocked with foodstuffs
Activities and Interests	Carleton Mechanical and Aerospace Society, football, playing guitar and piano, solving puzzles, reading, listening to music

Record of Grades

Peter Coates

Carleton University
Aerospace Engineering – 2^nd Year

Aerodynamics, Propulsion and Vehicle Performance

Cumulative Grade Point Average: 8.8/12
Number of Academic (4 month) Terms Completed: 4

Co-op (4 Month) Work Terms Completed: 0

Graduation Date: Winter 2008

Course Number Course Name	Letter Grade
Year One:
ALSS 1000 – Communication Skills for Engineers	B
CHEM 1101 – Chemistry for Engineers	A
ECOR 1010 – Introduction To Engineering	A
ECOR 1101 – Mechanics I	C+
ECOR 1606 – Problem Solving and Computers	A
MATH 1004 – Calculus (Eng.)	A-
MATH 1005 – Diff. Eqs. & Series (Eng.)	A
MATH 1104 – Linear Algebra I (Eng./C.S.)	A+
PHYS 1004 – Electromagnetism & Wave Motion	B
Year Two:
ECOR 2606 – Numerical Methods	B
MAAE 2202 – Mechanics of Solids I	B+
MAAE 2300 – Fluid Mechanics I	B
MATH 2004 – Multivariable Calculus (Eng.)	A+
MAAE 2001 – Engineering Graphical Design	Current
MAAE 2101 – Engineering Dynamics	B
MAAE 2400 – Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer	B
MAAE 2700 – Engineering Materials	B-
MATH 3705 – Mathematical Methods I	B
Year Three: