Engineering Foundations (Certificate)
Curriculum Guideline
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 with a minimum grade of B or acceptable substitution*
- Physics 12 with a minimum grade of B or acceptable substitution*
- Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of B or acceptable substitution*
- Precalculus 12 with a minimum grade of B or acceptable substitution*
*In most cases, university transferable coursework completed in the above subject areas can be used toward meeting the admission requirements.
Preferential GPA Admission: Applicants will be offered admission based on the Grade Point Average (GPA) of the courses required for admission. Applicants with the highest GPAs will receive the first offers.
Students offered a seat in the program will receive priority registration and have earlier access to the courses required for the Engineering Foundation Certificate program.
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing By Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of a minimum of 41 credits
- At least 50% (20.5 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years
Graduation Requirements For Students Completing After Summer 2023:
- Successful completion of a minimum of 41 credits
- At least 50% (20.5 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College
- Time limit to complete program graduation requirements: four (4) years
- Graduate in Good Academic Standing (Cumulative GPA of 1.50 - See Academic Performance Policy)
Course Requirements:
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
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Calculus I |
3.00 |
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Calculus II |
3.00 |
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Applied Linear Algebra |
3.00 |
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Mechanics |
5.00 |
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Electromagnetism, Optics, Modern Physics |
5.00 |
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Chemistry for Engineering |
4.00 |
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Engineering Graphics and Design |
3.00 |
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Computer Programming I |
3.00 |
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Arts UT Elective*** |
Select one UT Arts elective course |
3.00 |
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Select one course from the following two options: |
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Professional Communication for Engineering Students |
3.00 |
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Academic Writing |
3.00 |
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Select two courses from the following options: |
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Chemical Energetics and Dynamics |
5.00 |
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Computer Programming II |
3.00 |
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Principles of Macroeconomics |
3.00 |
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Engineering and Technology in Society |
3.00 |
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Introduction to Engineering Analysis |
3.00 |
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Introduction to Engineering Design |
4.00 |
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Calculus III |
3.00 |
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Mechanics for Applied Science |
3.00 |
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Total Credits (min) |
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41.00 |
* MATH 2232 may be used as an acceptable substitution for MATH 2210
** CHEM 1110 may be used as an acceptable substitution for CHEM 1150
*** A University Transferable course is a course that transfers to one of the Research Universities - SFU, UBC (UBCV or UBCO), UNBC, or UVIC in the BC Transfer Guide.
Academic Standard
To maintain status in the Certificate in Engineering Foundations program, students must meet the following criteria:
- maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.33 each semester; AND
- achieve a minimum grade of “C” in all registered academic courses; AND
- register in a minimum of four required courses per semester in at least two out of three semesters per year.
NOTE: if any of the above criteria are not met, students may be placed on program probation for one semester. Any students on program probation that do not meet the above criteria may be removed from the program. Students who are not able to remain enrolled in the program may complete the credential through open enrolment.