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Engineering Transition Diploma

Faculty of Arts & Sciences School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

Credential
Diploma

Duration
2 year(s)

Program Highlights

Capilano University's Engineering Transition Diploma program provides mature students a pathway to obtain an applied science degree, en route to becoming professional engineers.

The program also caters to recent high school graduates who lack the pre-requisites for entry into a traditional engineering program.

Successful completion of this program ensures that students who transfer to an engineering degree program at another institution in British Columbia typically require only three additional years of study to complete their degree.

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and to be able to apply it critically to solve problems.
  • Demonstrate proper laboratory techniques, including the use of appropriate equipment and instrumentation.
  • Develop original designs to solve engineering problems.
  • Collect, analyze, and interpret laboratory data, draw sound conclusions and then effectively communicate the results.
  • Demonstrate an ability to work well independently and in groups.
  • Engage in informed debate on topics related to technology.
  • Effectively apply scientific concepts towards subsequent coursework.

Admission Requirements

English language requirements

English is the language of instruction at CapU. All applicants are required to demonstrate competence in the English language prior to admission.

If English is not your first language or you’ve received your education in a language other than English, you must meet our English Language Requirements.

Basic requirements

  • High school graduation
  • English Studies 12 or
    • English 12 or
    • English First Peoples 12
  • Pre-calculus 12 (C+) or
    • Pre-calculus 11 (A) or
    • MATH 097 (C-) or
    • BMTH 044 (B) or
    • Math Placement Test (Pre-calculus MPT or Calculus MPT)
  • Chemistry 11 or
    • BCHM 044

Admission Notes

Students with less than 67% in English Studies 12 or English 12 or English First Peoples 12 will be required to write the Capilano University English Diagnostic Test (EDT) or Language Proficiency Index (LPI) prior to registering in an English course.

Admission into the Engineering Transition program is competitive, so meeting the above minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Program Requirements

First Term

Total credits: 15.00

Required:
CHEM 101Fundamentals of Chemistry4.00 credits
ENGL 100University Writing Strategies3.00 credits
MATH 105Precalculus Mathematics - Modelling Our World4.00 credits
PHYS 104Principles of Physics4.00 credits

 

Second Term

Total credits: 19.00

Choose 4.00 credits from the following list:

Students choosing CHEM 110 must also take CHEM 111 in order to satisfy the chemistry requirements for this program. CHEM 111 should be taken in the summer between the second and third terms for an additional 4.00 credits towards this credential (71.00 credits total). Note: CHEM 154 may not be offered in the Spring term.

CHEM 110Bonding and Structure4.00 credits
CHEM 154Chemical Principles for Engineers4.00 credits

 

Third Term

Total credits: 18.00

Required:
APSC 120Introduction to Engineering1.00 credits
APSC 140Engineering Design3.00 credits
MATH 126Calculus II for Physical Sciences and Engineering3.00 credits
MATH 252Linear Algebra and Differential Equations4.00 credits
PHYS 115Fundamental Physics II4.00 credits
PHYS 116Fundamental Physics III3.00 credits

 

Fourth Term

Total credits: 15.00

Required:

Note: the science credits below can be satisfied by any BIOL, COMP, CHEM, MATH, PHYS, or STAT course offered by the School of STEM.

APSC 120Introduction to Engineeringcont’d
CMNS 250Introduction to Technical Writing3.00 credits
Arts Elective 100-level or higher3.00 credits
Science 200-level3.00 credits
Choose 6.00 credits from the following list:
100-level or higher elective3.00 credits
Arts Elective 100-level or higher3.00 credits
Science 200-level3.00 credits

 

Total program credits: 67.00

Program Notes

Continuation Requirement: For continuation in the Engineering Transition program the student must normally satisfy all of the following requirements: complete the prerequisite for MATH 116 in the First Term; complete the prerequisite for MATH 126 prior to the start of the Third Term; maintain a minimum CGPA of 1.8; be able to complete all program requirements within two consecutive academic years (First Term to Fourth Term).

Graduation Requirement: To be eligible for graduation, all program requirements must normally be completed within two consecutive academic years.

Contact

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Student Information Services


604 984 4900
604 984 1798 (fax)
Library Building, room LB152
registration@capilanou.ca