Engineering Foundations (Certificate)
Program start date | Application deadline |
2024-09-01 | - |
2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Engineering Foundations Certificate is a one-year program that provides a solid foundation in engineering principles for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering. It offers guaranteed admission to the second year of engineering programs at UBC, SFU, and UVic. The program includes courses in calculus, physics, chemistry, engineering graphics, and computer programming, preparing students for success in subsequent engineering studies.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Engineering Foundations Certificate is a full-time, one-year program designed for students who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in engineering at another institution. It provides the foundational courses for first-year engineering, including chemistry, physics, and calculus.
Objectives:
- Provide students with a solid foundation in the fundamental principles of engineering.
- Prepare students for success in subsequent engineering studies at a university.
- Offer a pathway to guaranteed admission into the second year of engineering programs at UBC, SFU, and UVic.
Program Outline:
Course Requirements:
- MATH 1120: Calculus I
- MATH 1220: Calculus II
- MATH 2210: Applied Linear Algebra
- PHYS 1110: Mechanics
- PHYS 1210: Electromagnetism, Optics, Modern Physics
- CHEM 1150: Chemistry for Engineering
- ENGR 1110: Engineering Graphics and Design
- CMPT 1109: Computer Programming I
- Arts UT Elective
- Select one course from the following two options:
- CMNS 1135: Professional Communication for Engineering Students
- ENGL 1130: Academic Writing
- Select two courses from the following options:
- CHEM 1210: Chemical Energetics and Dynamics
- CMPT 1209: Computer Programming II
- ECON 1250: Principles of Macroeconomics
- ENGR 1100: Engineering and Technology in Society
- ENGR 1180: Introduction to Engineering Analysis
- ENGR 1190: Introduction to Engineering Design
- MATH 2321: Calculus III
- PHYS 1170: Mechanics for Applied Science
Assessment:
Assessment methods vary depending on the course and may include:
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Assignments
- Projects
- Presentations
- Lab reports
Teaching:
- Teaching Methods: Lectures, tutorials, labs, workshops, and online learning.
- Faculty: Experienced and qualified engineering instructors.
- Unique Approaches: Hands-on learning opportunities, industry partnerships, and project-based assignments.
Careers:
Graduates of the Engineering Foundations Certificate are prepared for careers in various engineering fields, including:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
- Engineering Physics