Engineering Transition Program
The primary objective of the Engineering Transition Program at Capilano University is to give mature students an opportunity to obtain an applied science degree, and subsequently, to become professional engineers. However, the program will also cater to recent high school graduates who have aspirations of becoming engineers but lack the pre-requisites for entry into a traditional engineering transfer program.
University Transfer
University of British Columbia (UBC)
The Engineering Transition Program was constructed for transfer to UBC. Completion of this two-year academic program within the specified time, and with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better on the most recent 30 credits (approximately 67% average) would not only guarantee Capilano University students with a clean transfer to second year engineering at UBC, but once there, would also ensure them a reduced second year workload. The Faculty of Applied Science at UBC offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in the following areas of engineering: Biological and Chemical, Civil, Computer and Electrical, Geological, Integrated, Mechanical, Metals and Materials, Mining, and Engineering Physics. Please consult the UBC Calendar or the UBC Engineering web site for more detailed information.
University of Victoria (UVic)
Students who complete the Engineering Transition Program with a cummulative grade point average of 2.5 or better (approximately 67% average) are eligible for admission to second-year engineering at UVic. With minor tweaking of the standard program requirements (contact Engineering Convenor for details), students are guaranteed a clean transfer to second year, and also have a reduced second year workload. The Faculty of Engineering at UVic offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) degree in Electrical, Mechanical and Computer Engineering. UVic also offers a Bachelor of Software Engineering (B.S.Eng). Please consult the UVic Calendar or the UVic Engineering web site for more detailed information.
Simon Fraser University (SFU)
Students who complete the Engineering Transition Program with a cummulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (approximately 67% average), and have completed a minimum 12 credit course load in the last semester prior to transfer, will be eligible for admission to engineering at SFU. The School of Engineering Science at SFU Burnaby offers four-year programs leading to a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Biomedical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Engineering Physics and Systems Engineering. Mechatronic Systems Engineering is available at SFU Surry campus. Please consult the SFU Calendar or the SFU Engineering web site for more detailed information.
Admission Requirements
Admission as a Mature Student
Applicants who are 20 years of age or older and who wish to begin their studies towards an engineering degree are strongly encouraged to apply. It is expected that mature students successfully admitted into the Engineering Transition Program will have an aptitude for Math and Science.
Admission from Secondary School
To be eligible to enter the Engineering Transition Program from secondary school (directly or one year removed) students must have BC Grade 12 graduation (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 calculated on English 12, Math 12, and two other academic Grade 12 courses. Preference will be given to students who possess strong math skills (Math 12 grade of "B" or better) and good grades in Chemistry 11 and Physics 11. High school students are also encouraged to graduate with at least one tech course if they intend to study engineering.
Advancement in the Engineering Transition Program
Any student whose most recent term GPA is below 1.8 in the core courses of the Engineering Transition program, or who has failed to achieve the necessary prerequisite for MATH 116 by the end of the Fall term of their first year or who has failed to achieve the necessary prerequisite for MATH 126 by the end of the Fall term of their second year, will normally be required to withdraw from the Engineering Transition program.
Curriculum
Outcome: Diploma in the Engineering Transition Program
Students must complete the following courses within two academic years:
| Course Credits | Required Credits | ||
| Required Courses: | 45.00 | ||
| MATH 116 | Calculus I | 3.00 | |
| MATH 126 | Calculus II | 3.00 | |
| MATH 152 | Linear Algebra and Differential Equations | 3.00 | |
| PHYS 114 | Fundamental Physics I | 4.00 | |
| PHYS 115 | Fundamental Physics II | 4.00 | |
| PHYS 116 | Fundamental Physics III | 3.00 | |
| CHEM 154 | Chemical Principles for Engineers | 4.00 | |
| COMP 106 | Programming with Robots | 4.00 | |
| COMP 120 | Introduction to Computer Science for Engineers | 4.00 | |
| APSC 120 | Introduction to Engineering | 1.00 | |
| APSC 130 |
Technical Drafting and Computer-Aided Design |
3.00 |
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| APSC 140 | Engineering Design | 3.00 | |
| ENGL 100 | Academic Writing Strategies | 3.00 | |
| CMNS 250 | Introduction to Technical Writing | 3.00 | |
| Choose 3.00 credits of electives: | 3.00 | ||
| University transferable non-science elective |
3.00 |
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| A minimum of one course chosen from: | 3.00 |
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| MATH 205 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3.00 | |
| MATH 230 | Calculus III | 3.00 | |
| MATH 235 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3.00 | |
| MATH 124 | Discrete Mathematics I | 3.00 | |
| Choose 9.00 credits from: | 9.00 | ||
| MATH 105 | Precalculus Mathematics | 3.00 | |
| CHEM 101 | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 3.00 | |
| PHYS 104 | Principles of Physics | 4.00 | |
| University transferable academic elective | 3.00 | ||
| MATH 205 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3.00 | |
| MATH 230 | Calculus III | 3.00 | |
| MATH 235 | Introduction to Differential Equations | 3.00 | |
| MATH 124 | Discrete Mathematics I | 3.00 | |
| Program Total: | 60.00 | ||
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Note: MATH 124 is only recommended for students pursuing Engineering at SFU |
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In their first term students will take:
CHEM 101 or CHEM 110 or CHEM 154
MATH 105 or MATH 116
PHYS 104 or PHYS 114
ENGL 100
Students should consult with the Engineering Convenor for course selection in remaining terms.
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