Engineering Transfer – Certificate
Program Details
Certificate in Engineering
Overview
Program Summary
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’ll 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’ll get a strong background in math and physics and a firm foundation for your degree’s remaining three years.
Successful completion of this certificate program allows you to transfer your credits toward an engineering degree at UBC, UBC Okanagan, SFU, UVic or the University of Alberta. Students who achieve the minimum GPA of the receiving institution and complete the program in two semesters may take advantage of a guaranteed entry agreement to the UBC Okanagan Engineering degree. These students, who have met the minimum GPA requirements of the receiving institution and who have completed the first-year engineering program in two semesters, will also be considered for entry to UBC Vancouver on the same basis as UBC Vancouver students.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:
- Explain terms, concepts and theories of introductory-level science and their potential engineering application
- Communicate professionally using discipline-specific technical language
- Read, write and communicate effectively and creatively across technical disciplines
- Demonstrate developing critical, creative and problem-solving thinking skills
- Follow laboratory guidelines, processes and protocols
- Demonstrate developing applied research skills
- Apply developing quantitative reasoning skills
- Apply the scientific method and explain its relationship to applied science
- Use current and emerging technology
- Conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner in academic and professional environments
Program Admission Requirements
Academic 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 of 67%
If you are interested in the program, but do not have the prerequisites, please contact the school chair. 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.
Additional Requirements
NOTE: Applicants may be required to complete the College Readiness Tool (CRT) in reading, writing and mathematics, which will be used for advising purposes to support student success in the program. Program chairs, advisors or counsellors, in consultation with Assessment Services, will determine which subtests of the CRT may be completed to support applicants' personal learning plans.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants must submit a completed application form and other required documents (i.e. secondary school and any post-secondary transcripts, application package) to the Registrar’s office.
Graduation and Promotion
To achieve a credential in this program, you must complete all course requirements (36 credits) and achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.00.
PROMOTION
1. Student academic progress is governed by Policy 8615. Students must meet all course pre-requisites.
2. Students who are found to be without the required graded in the pre-requisite course or who have not received permission from the instructor and School Chair may be withdrawn.
*Bachelor of Applied Science (engineering) degree programs may require two semesters of first-year English, or one semester of first-year College Composition and one semester of Technical Writing and Communications (TWC 130), or one semester of College Composition and Introduction to Programming II (CPSC 101), or one semester of College Composition and a humanities elective. Check the appropriate university calendar for details and/or see a Selkirk College counsellor.
Program Courses
Required Courses
Term 1
| CHEM120 | Chemistry For Engineering | 3.00 | 90 |
| CPSC100 | Introduction To Programming I | 3.00 | 75 |
| ENGL110 | College Composition | 3.00 | 45 |
| ENGR100 | Engineering Design and Communication I | 3.00 | 75 |
| MATH100 | Calculus I | 3.00 | 75 |
| PHYS104 | Fundamental Physics I | 3.00 | 90 |
Term 2
| ENGR101 | Engineering Design and Communication II | 3.00 | 75 |
| MATH101 | Calculus II | 3.00 | 75 |
| MATH221 | Introductory Linear Algebra | 3.00 | 75 |
| PHYS105 | Fundamental Physics II | 3.00 | 90 |
| PHYS200 | Principles of Mechanics | 3.00 | 45 |
Elective Courses
The following is a suggested selection of courses. Students are advised to meet with a Selkirk College counsellor to discuss course options.
Take:
one (1) 100-level elective (Students are strongly advised to consult program policy for additional details regarding elective)
See the UAS Courses by discipline page for course selections.
| CPSC101 | Introduction To Programming II | 3.00 | 75 |
| TWC130 | Technical Writing and Communications | 3.00 | 45 |
| ELECTIVE | ELECTIVE | 3.00 | 45 |
Additional Program Policies