Engineering and Fabrication Technologies (Diploma)
Curriculum Guideline
Applicants must meet the admission requirements listed below:
- General College Admission Requirements
- Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of C+ or acceptable substitution*
- Physics 12 with a minimum grade of C or acceptable substitution*
- Pre-calculus 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 Admission: Applicants who satisfy the admission requirements of the program will be ranked based on the Grade Point Average (GPA) of the courses required for admission. Applicants with the highest GPAs will receive the first offers.
Graduation Requirements:
- Successful completion of 68 credits.
- 50% (34 credits) of all coursework must be completed at Douglas College.
- Time limit to complete the program graduation requirements: 7 years. Any courses completed outside of that time limit will not be usable. Students may seek the permission of the Department/Program to complete a credential outside the approved time limits.
- Up to 50% (34 credits) of coursework used towards a previously received credential can be used to meet graduation requirements (see the Credentials Awarded Policy).
- Good Academic Standing.
Course Requirements (see note 1):
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
| Required Courses: | ||
| CHEM 1150 (see note 2) | Chemistry for Engineering | 4.00 |
| CMPT 1109 | Computer Programming I | 3.00 |
| CMPT 2200 | Designing with Raspberry Pi | 3.00 |
| ENGR 1110 | Engineering Graphics & Design | 3.00 |
| ENGR 1190 | Introduction to Engineering Design | 4.00 |
| ENGR 2100 | Prototype and Practical Skills 1: Mechanical Prototyping |
4.00 |
| ENGR 2200 | Prototype and Practical Skills 2: Electronics Design and Prototyping |
4.00 |
| ENGR 2999 | Applied Engineering Project: Protoype Development |
3.00 |
| MATH 1120 | Calculus I | 3.00 |
| MATH 1220 | Calculus II | 3.00 |
| MATH 2210 (see note 3) | Applied Linear Algebra | 3.00 |
| MATH 2321 | Calculus III | 3.00 |
| MATH 2421 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3.00 |
| PHYS 1110 | Mechanics | 5.00 |
| PHYS 1210 | Optics, Electromagnetism, and Circuits |
5.00 |
| Elective (see note 4) | Select one university transferable Arts elective | 3.00 |
| Select one course from the following two options: | ||
| CMNS 1135 | Professional Communication for Engineering Students | 3.00 |
| ENGL 1130 | Academic Writing | 3.00 |
| Select three courses from the following options: | ||
| CMPT 1209 | Computer Programming II | 3.00 |
| CMPT 2276 | Introduction to Software Engineering | 3.00 |
| CMPT 2300 | Data Structures and Algorithms | 3.00 |
| ECON 1250 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.00 |
| ENGR 1100 | Engineering and Technology in Society | 3.00 |
| MATH 1130 | Discrete Mathematics I | 3.00 |
| MATH 2260 | Probability and Statistics for Science & Engineering |
3.00 |
| MATH 2440 | Calculus IV | 3.00 |
| MATH 3316 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis | 3.00 |
| PHYS 1170 | Mechanics for Applied Science | 3.00 |
|
Total Credits |
|
68.00 |
1)To maintain status in the Diploma in Engineering and Fabrication Technologies program, students must register in a minimum of four required courses per semester in at least two out of three semesters per year. If this condition is not met, students may be placed on program probation for one semester. Any students on program probation that do not meet this condition may be removed from the program. Students who are not able to remain enrolled in the program may complete the credential through open enrolment.
2) CHEM 1110 may be used as an acceptable substitution for CHEM 1150.
3) MATH 2232 may be used as an acceptable substitution for MATH 2210.
4) UT Arts - An Arts course is defined to be any 100- or 200-level course in a subject area for which there is a Baccalaureate of Arts degree at: SFU, UBC, UBCO, UNBC, or UVIC (including Math and Economics). Arts courses are mostly available in the Faculty of Languages, Literature, and Performing Arts, and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, but can also include ECON courses and some MATH courses. Please contact the Engineering Coordinator for information on choosing electives.
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- use appropriate knowledge and skills in mathematics, natural sciences, computing, and engineering fundamentals to identify, formulate, analyze, and solve engineering problems;
- apply scientific/engineering concepts towards subsequent coursework;
- apply proper laboratory techniques, including the use of appropriate equipment and instrumentation to collect, analyze, and interpret laboratory data, and draw sound conclusions from those data;
- apply the engineering design process toward the completion of an engineering design project;
- develop original designs to solve engineering problems;
- develop and produce mechanical prototypes using rapid prototyping tools and machining tools;
- design and prototype electronic circuits that incorporate electronic components, sensors, electro-mechanical actuators and micro-controllers;
- work effectively as an individual and as a member of a team;
- communicate ideas and project results through presentations, reports and technical documentation; and
- engage in informed debate on topics related to technology and social issues facing engineers.