Engineering
ENGR 150 Engineering Graphics
(3 credits) Q4 (2,3,0,0)
Basic principles of engineering drawing using Computer-aided design; orthographic projections, multiple view drawing, dimensioning, sectional views, theory of projection for orthographic, isometric and perspective pictorial views; descriptive geometry; computer representation of physical shapes; algorithms for 2D and 3D transformation; computation of surface characteristics for data visualization. (T)
Open to students in Engineering Bridge programs.
ENGR 151M Engineering Drawing 1/2D CAD
(3 credits) Q1 (2,2,1,0)
This course introduces basic concepts of engineering drawing through freehand sketching, simple instrument drawing and 2D CAD. Using these concepts, a student works towards producing a functional set of engineering drawings including orthographic projections, auxiliary views, isometric projection, dimensions, attributes and Bill of Materials. Drawings will be plotted.
ENGR 152 Technical Publishing Applications
(3 credits) Q1 (1,3,2,0)
Students will learn how to: create, import and manipulate graphics; generate PDF documents; perform desktop publishing tasks; and, connect and utilize the Internet for both communication and presentation tasks, and maximize the quality of their printing and plots.
Open to ENGRGRTCN students only.
ENGR 154 Design Visualization
(3 credits) Q3 (0,5,0,0)
Design visualization involves the production of compelling still image and animated representations of product and architectural designs. It includes design model acquisition, the creation of materials and texture maps, forward and inverse kinematics techniques for technical animation, creation of lighting and cameras, and formats for rendered output.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 152.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): ENGR 189, MECH 153.
ENGR 158 Applications in Computing
(2 credits) Q1, Q2 (1,3,0,0)
Introduction to operating systems, file management, word processing and problem-solving using spreadsheet software. Introduction to data bases, presentation software, and Internet software.
ENGR 166 Geology for Civil Engineers
(3 credits) Q3 (4,2,0,0)
An introduction to minerals, rocks and economic deposits, rock-forming processes, weathering and soils, erosion by gravity, water, ice and wind, plate tectonics, structural geology, and mountain building, mass wasting, and naturally-occurring or man-made geological hazards of interest to engineers. Field-based geological investigations form part of the laboratory.
Open to students in Engineering Bridge programs.
ENGR 177 Fluid Dynamics 1
(Formerly ENGR 276)
(2 credits) Q3 (2,2,0,0)
Fluid properties and statics including forces on submerged planes. Theory of fluids in motion; laminar and turbulent flows. Theory and applications of energy, continuity, and momentum equations. Fluid flow measurement. Calculations of friction losses in pipe systems.
Prerequisite(s): MECH 173 or CIVL 177 or CIVL 192.
ENGR 178 Commercial Practices 1
(3 credits) Q2 (2,3,0,0)
A detailed examination of commercial building construction practices and drawing standards. Material will include: the design and construction process; who does what in the office and on the site; blue print reading; drawing standards and production practices; specification interpretation and preparation. Disciplines covered: Architectural; Civil; Structural; Mechanical; and Electrical.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): ENGR 151M.
ENGR 188 Commercial Practices 2
(3 credits) Q2, Q3 (2,3,0,0)
This course is a continuation of Commercial Practices 1. This in-depth study will include a variety of projects using 2D and 3D CAD software.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 151M, ENGR 178.
ENGR 189 CAD Projects
(4 credits) Q3 (1,4,1,0)
Students will complete several design projects. Projects involve the planning, scheduling and preparation of working drawings in the areas of mechanical design and architecture using 2D and 3D visualization software.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 154, ENGR 188, ENGR 198, MECH 153.
ENGR 190 Orientation
(0.5 credit) Pre-Q1, Pre-Q2 (15,0,0,0 for 1 week)
Survival techniques for Engineering Technology, Access and Technician students incorporated into an orientation course.
ENGR 198 Technical Specifications
(3 credits) Q3 (2,2,0,0)
Students will learn how to create technical documentation such as: user, installation, and maintenance manuals; working and assembly drawings; project specifications; brochures; bills of material; and tenders. The students will also learn how to create simple websites to display technical information.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 152.
ENGR 199 Work Term
(1.5 credits) Q4 (0,0,0,25)
Students will apply the skills obtained throughout the Engineering Graphics Technician program in the workplace. This unpaid work experience will introduce students to a typical work environment and allow them to apply many of the Engineering Graphics skills that they have learned in the previous two quarters of instruction.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 154, ENGR 188, ENGR 189, ENGR 198, MECH 153.
ENGR 253A Technical Report 1
(1.5 credits) Q2, Q3 (2,0,0,0)
This course is the first in a two-part requirement for the preparation of a major technical report. Students will participate in both written and verbal presentations. This first part of the course covers a review of the prerequisite technical writing skills, selection of the topic, and research methodology.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 180.
Open to CIVIL students only.
ENGR 253B Technical Report 2
(1.5 credits) Q2, Q3 (2,0,0,0)
This course is the second in a two-part requirement for the preparation of a major technical report. This second part of the course covers the submission of the draft report, corrections and resubmission and an oral presentation complete with appropriate multimedia.
Prerequisite(s): ENGR 253A.
Open to CIVIL students only.
ENGR 262 Analytical Methods
(3 credits) Q3 (6,0,0,0)
Analytical methods used in structural, fluids and soils engineering requiring differential and integral calculus, vector calculus, differential equations and partial differential equations. Topics include: force and displacement methods of statically indeterminate analysis.
Open to students in Engineering Bridge programs.
ENGR 264 Engineering Mechanics
(3 credits) Q2 (6,0,0,0)
A study of the principles of solid mechanics with a focus on calculus-based applications. Internal loads, stresses and strains due to axial, shear, bending and torsion loads; shear and bending moment diagrams; statically indeterminate structures; elasto-plastic behaviour; deflection of beams; Mohr's circle for stress and inertia; and column buckling.
Open to students in Engineering Bridge programs.
ENGR 278 Engineering Economics
(1 credit) Q3 (2,0,0,0)
Introduction to engineering economics. Topics covered include discounted cash flow mechanics, time value of money and financial analysis. Applications are directed toward engineering projects including both public and private economic considerations. This is an economics course for students in the Civil Engineering Technology program.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 189.
Open to CIVIL students only.
ENGR 290 Materials and Thermodynamics
(2 credits) Q1 (4,0,0,0)
This is a calculus-based course in solid mechanics. Students will study the first and second moments of area, Hooke's law, strain energy, various forms of stress, Euler's formula, Mohr's circle and matrix methods for combined loading. Students will also learn about dynamics including principles of work and conservation of energy.
Open to students in Engineering Bridge programs.