Engineering Transfer Program | Faculty of Arts & Science

engineering at ulethbridge

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Guaranteed entrance to the second year of your engineering program at UAlberta.

Pre-professional transfer programs at ULethbridge facilitate a jump start on your professional career in a more personal environment than some of the larger universities. They have been thought fully developed to prepare students for admission to professional programs offered at other universities by giving them priority access to courses, satisfying those recommended by the professional schools.

The engineering transfer program allows you to complete the first year of your engineering degree here at the University of Lethbridge. Upon successful completion of your courses you will transfer to the University of Alberta for the subsequent years. We have carefully designed a package of courses to make sure you are prepared for the move.

Admission to this program is competitive, and typically an admission average of 75% or higher and a minimum grade of 70% on each of the required courses must be achieved. Applicants are expected to have completed the following senior high school courses: chemistry 30, English Language Arts 30-1, Mathematics 31, Mathematics 30-1 or Pure Mathematics 30, and Physics 30.

Guaranteed entrance to the second year of your engineering program at UAlberta is contingent upon a minimum firstyear GPA of 2.5/4.0 at ULethbridge. Acceptance to specific engineering streams at UAlberta is competitive.

While this program has been designed to transfer

seamlessly to our partner institutions, it is not exclusive and could be used to transfer to other engineering programs across Canada and abroad, but admission is not guaranteed. Students should seek advice from the school to which they intend to transfer if this is their intent.

At ULethbridge, you will have access to the instructors teaching your classes as well as the opportunity to participate in research as an undergraduate student. Our instructors are distinguished teachers and world-renowned researchers who bring their research into the classroom to share with you. These dedicated and inspired educators will encourage you to strive for excellence not only in the classroom but in the way you apply knowledge to your community and career. You will be supported in the pursuit of opportunities, both within and outside your classroom studies, to push the boundaries of your abilities. You will know your instructors and they will know you by name.

Another incredible benefit to you is that you will form ties with professional engineers in the Southern Alberta region.

The Lethbridge branch of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA) is interested in ULethbridge engineering students and they are dedicated to directly supporting you through participation in your engineering courses as well as through networking and social activities.

Engineering at ULethbridge is an accredited program and you will access the same course material that is offered during the first year at engineering schools. Just check out your courses on the next page.

You will also have the same eligibility for specialization selection as non-transfer students. By choosing us to complete your first year of engineering, you will have more time to explore options and choose the right professional school for you.

To learn more about engineering at ULethbridge, visit: ulethbridge.ca/artsci/engineering

“Engineering is a complex and challenging profession, but the atmosphere at the U of L allowed me to grow confident in my abilities and in the belief that I could succeed in my studies.” - Adam Sundberg

At ULethbridge, Adam found a group of friends and mentors and an opportunity to better integrate into the intensity of engineering in a more comfortable space with less risk of feeling overwhelmed. Currently in his fifth and final year of mechanical engineering co-op at the University of Alberta, Adam has recently been accepted into the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands for a Master’s of Science in Aerospace Engineering, with a specialization in spaceflight and spacecraft design.

Read more: stories.ulethbridge.ca/engineering-adam/

GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

An introduction to the discipline and essential concepts of chemistry.

CHEM2000

GENERAL CHEMISTRY 2

Continuation of the introduction to the discipline and advanced concepts of chemistry.

ENGG1600

INTRO TO ENGG DESIGN, COMMS, AND PROFESSION

Fundamental design process; comms; team work; ENGG disciplines, career fields; professional responsibilities incl elements of ethics, equity, concepts of sustainable development and environmental stewardship, public and worker safety and health considerations including the context of the AB OHS Act.

MATH1565

ACCELERATED CALCULUS I

Elementary functions: polynomial, rational, root, trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, hyperbolic. Inverse functions, including inverse trigonometric functions. Limits and continuity. Differentiation of elementary and inverse functions. And more.

ENGINEERING STATICS

Analysis of equilibrium in twodimensional and three-dimensional systems. Analysis of statically determinate trusses, frames and machines. Centroids and centers of gravity. Analysis of forces and moments in beams.

FUNDAMENTALS OF PROGRAMMING I

Introduction to problem-solving and algorithms. Machine representation of data. Implementation of algorithms in a programming language. Fundamentals of programming concepts including branching and loops. Top-down programming and modular design. Techniques for constructing elegant and robust programs.

THE ENGINEERING PROFESSION I

Introduction to the program, study skills, co-operative education opportunities, engineering, and society. Students will also be introduced to local engineers and other professionals and will receive advice on choosing the right program when transferring to other universities.

ACCELERATED CALCULUS II

Techniques of integration. Improper integrals. Applications of integration, including volume, arc length, and surface area. Separable and linear firstorder Ordinary Differential Equations. Sequences and series, power series. And more.

ENGINEERING DYNAMICS

Analysis of cables. Friction forces. Fluid statics. Moments of inertia. Kinematics of rigid bodies. Plane motion of rigid bodies, force and acceleration, momentum and energy principles.

ELEMENTARY LINEAR ALGEBRA

Linear systems. Vectors and matrices. Determinants. Orthogonality and applications. Vector geometry. Eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and applications. Complex numbers.

WAVES, OPTICS AND SOUND

An introductory-level, calculus-based course in waves, optics and sound. Fluids; oscillations; mechanical and sound waves; superposition and standing waves; geometric optics including refraction, reflection and optical instruments; physical optics including interference, diffraction and polarization.

WRITING FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS

Effective written and oral comms. Focus on fundamental writing skills, including building effective sentences and paragraphs, and on clear comms across a range of genres and media used in academic and prof contexts, including correspondence and presentations. Principles of information gathering, analysis, and citation.

ENGG2000 ENGG2060 MATH1410

MATH2565 PHYS2130

WRIT1200

why ulethbridge

we will challenge and support you —

University is an exciting time. It’s a time to pursue your interests, explore the world, make new friends and discover opportunities you never knew existed.

When you’re choosing a university, look for a place that both challenges and supports you. Look for a place that encourages you to be the best version of you. Look for a place where you can ask your professor questions. A place where you can participate in research & hands-on learning and take a range of classes that will not only count towards your degree but also inspire you. The University of Lethbridge is ideally positioned to support you in your academic success.

QUICK ULETHBRIDGE FACTS

• 150+ Programs

• Small classes: Average 35 students per classes

• Access to professors: 15:1 Students to faculty

• 94.5% graduate employment rate

Source: Alberta Graduate Outcomes Survey Class of 2017/2018

• 100% of students can take part in work integrated learning opportunities that are recorded in your MyExperience Transcript.

PAYING FOR YOUR EDUCATION

There are many funding opportunities available to engineering students at ULethbridge:

• Pratt & Whitney Canada’s Engineering Inspiration Award ($3000)

• Vivien Kossuth Women in Engineering Leadership Award ($500)

• Mark Bellamy Engineering Academic Award ($1000)

• Stantec Engineering Scholarship ($1500)

Details about these and other awards can be found online at ulethbridge.ca/artsci/engineering/awards.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

Your decision to explore a university education is the first step toward a great future — now let us help you navigate your program and set you on the road to success.

To learn more about the support services available to you through our academic advisors, visit: ulethbridge.ca/artsci/advising

UALBERTA FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

University of Alberta students receive an exceptional engineering education that prepares them for rewarding careers. Their alumni are known not only for their academic achievements, but also for their professional conduct and commitment to the betterment of society. The Faculty of Engineering is a vibrant research community that is at the forefront of discovery, and consistently attracts significant support.

At UAlberta, you will have the opportunity to choose a specialization. Learn more about these specializations at ualberta.ca/engineering/programs.

To learn more about engineering at the UAlberta, visit: engineering.ualberta.ca

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