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LENGTH OF STUDY:
1 Year

ACCREDITATION:
Certificate

CAMPUS:
Castlegar Campus

Let your imagination run free as you learn how to
successfully design and create lasting structures
from the ground up.

BUILD YOUR DREAM CAREER

Engineers are thinkers and builders who apply
science and math to every aspect of modern life.
They design and develop the products and processes
that we use every day. Engineering is a solid career
path leading to high-paying jobs and satisfying

work. You will learn how to make your mark in
physical structures in our first-year Engineering
Transfer (Applied Science) program. By starting your
studies with us, you will get a strong background

in math and physics, leaving you with a lighter
workload in your degree’s remaining three years.
You can complete your first year science, math, and
engineering requirements with us, as well as take
any prep courses if you do not already have the
necessary prerequisites. Successful completion of
this certificate program allows you to transfer your
credits towards an engineering degree at UBC, SFU,
UVic, or the University of Alberta.

CAREER OPTIONS

Aerospace Engineer, Architectural Engineer,
Bioengineer, Chemical Engineer, Civil Engineer,
Computer Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Environmental
Engineer, Geological Engineer, Industrial Engineer,
Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer,
Metallurgical Engineer, Mining Engineer, Resource
Management Engineer

Admission Requirements

Admission to the one-year Engineering Transfer
(Applied Science) program requires the completion
of the following courses (or equivalents) with a
minimum grade of 80% in each course unless
otherwise stated:

— Chemistry 12

— Pre-calculus 12 or Principles of Math 12

— Physics 12

English Studies 12 with a minimum grade of “C+”

If you are interested in the program, but do not have
the prerequisites, please contact the School Chair.

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The following courses are required for this program.

SEMESTER1
Course Name
APSC 120 Introduction to Engineering
CHEM122 General Chemistry I
CPSC 100 Introduction to Programming I
ENGL 110 College Composition
MATH 100 = Calculus I
PHYS 104 Fundamental Physics I
PHYS 200 Principles of Mechanics
SEMESTER 2
Course Name
APSC 100 Engineering Graphic Communications
CHEM 125 Foundations of Chemistry IL
MATH 101 = Calculus IT
MATH 221 Introductory Linear Algebra
PHYS 105 Fundamental Physics IT
UAS ELECT General UAS Elective

We will look at pathways for motivated students.
This mode of entry may extend the length of your
program. Completion within one year has some
transfer benefits.

Program Courses

APSC 100 - ENGINEERING GRAPHIC
COMMUNICATIONS

This course is an introduction to the principles of
graphic communication used in the engineering
field. In this course the following topics are covered:
orthographic projections; isometric drawings; section
and auxiliary views; dimensioning; descriptive
geometry topics including intersections and vector
analysis; applications vary from geology/mining

to truss analysis. Forms of data presentation are
discussed including American and International
standards. AutoCAD is a software tool commonly
used in the presentation of graphical information.
Topics covered in the use of AutoCAD include but
are not limited to: template drawings and file
management; setting limits, units, layers and line

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types; scale factors; drawing and editing commands;
creating text and styles; dimensioning and styles;
plotting; solid modeling and design; block creation;
model vs. paper space.

Prerequisites: Admission to Engineering.

APSC 120 - INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING

A course designed to introduce students to the
Engineering profession. Information on the
profession, the branches of Engineering, and the
work conducted by practicing Engineers in the
different disciplines is provided. The course includes
field trips to various industries and guest lectures by
practising Engineers.

Prerequisites: Admission to Engineering.

CHEM 122 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY |

An introductory general chemistry course leading
into science or engineering programs for students
who have a solid chemistry background, including
Chemistry 12 or equivalent. After a short review
of fundamental chemistry, classical and quantum
mechanical concepts are used to discuss atomic
and molecular structure. The course ends with an

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