University of Toronto
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
Calendar 2000 - 2001

First Year Studies
 

CHAIR:
Professor W.R. Cluett, B.SC.(QUEEN'S), PH.D.(ALBERTA), P.ENG.

FIRST YEAR STUDIES COUNSELLOR:
Ms. Shehna Jabbar-Javeed
Room 157, Galbraith Building
Tel: (416) 978-4625

In their first year of studies, engineering students must establish a strong foundation in the basic disciplines underlying the whole field of engineering, i.e. mathematics and science. In addition, students are given opportunities to broaden their education through the two complementary studies courses.

The First Year Engineering Curriculum is designed for students who intend to continue in one of the following programs in Second Year: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Mineral Engineering. Students are admitted to one of these programs on entering first year. This guarantees a place in that program in second and subsequent years, subject to maintenance of satisfactory standing. Students who complete the first year with a clear record in one of the above programs are often able to transfer to other programs. (see Academic Regulations for details). Students wishing to transfer to a different program at the end of first year must submit their requests to the First Year Office not later than May 18, 2001.

The First Year Engineering Science curriculum shown in the Engineering Science program section. Transfers from Engineering Science to other programs are permitted in the first three weeks of the fall session, at the end of the fall session, and at the end of the first year. (see Academic Regualtions for details).
 
 
FIRST YEAR CURRICULUM - ENGINEERING  
Civil Engineering (CIV) Chemical Engineering (CHE)
Lassonde Mineral Engineering (LME) Electrical Engineering (ELE)
Mechnical Engineering (MEC) Materials Engineering (MMS)
Industrial (systems) Engineering (IND) Computer Engineering (CPE)

The academic year consists of two sessions, fall and winter. Students take five courses per session. all courss have equal weight. Timetables, detailing which courses students will take in each session, will be provided to students after pre-registration.

Applied Science Courses (3 courses)
 
- Structures, Material and Design (CIV 101)
- 2 of 4 with 1 or 2 required program:
  • Physical Chemistry (CHE112)
  • Applied Science: Materials (MMS101)
  • Electrical Fundamentals (ECE110) or Electricity and Magnetism (ECE115)
  • Engineering Biology (CHE123)
Required Applied Science Course(s):
CIV CHE112
LME CHE112
MEC ECE110 and MMS101
IND ECE110 and MMS101
CHE CHE112
ELE ECE115
MMS MMS101 and CHE112
CPE ECE115
Note: Students wishing to transfer after First Year are strongly encouraged to take the course required by the program into which they wish to transfer as their second course except for students in Mechanical, Industrial and Materials where both courses are specified. Students wishing to transfer into Mechanical and Industrial are encouraged to take ECE110. Students wishing to transfer into Materials are encouraged to take MMS101.

Mathematics Courses (3 courses)

Notes:
i) The two calculus courses and the one linear algebra course are taught in two different versions. Both versions cover primarily the same material. In the applications-oriented version of each course (MAT186, MAT187 and MAT188), the practical applications of the material are emphasized. The formal version of each course (MAT196, MAT197 and MAT198) take a more conceptual approach to the material where geometric and physical intuition together with precision and rigour are emphasized.
ii) Students in any program may select any combination of applications-oriented and formal math courses, and will be prepared to enter into their Second Year. However, the formal versions provide a superior foundation for the physics and mathematical material in the upper years of Electrical and Computer Engineering. For this reason, students in either of these two programs, who have taken Calculus and Algebra & Geometry in high school, are encouraged to select the formal versions.

Computer Course (1 course)
One of:

  • Computer Fundamentals (APS105)
  • Fundamental of Computing (APS106)
  • Introduction to Computer Fundamentals (APS107)
Required Applied Science Course(s):
CIV APS106
LME APS106
MEC APS107
IND APS107
CHE APS107
ELE APS105
MMS APS106
CPE APS105

Program-specific Course (1 course)
One of:

  • Earth Systems Engineering (GLG185)
  • Modelling Integrated Systems (MIE165)
  • Process Engineering (JTC102)
  • Dynamics (MIE100)
Required Applied Science Course(s):
CIV GLG185
LME GLG185
MEC MIE165
IND MIE165
CHE JTC102
ELE MIE100
MMS JTC102
CPE MIE100

Complementary Studies Courses (2 courses)

  • Engineering, society and the Environment (APS103)
  • Effective Technical Writing (ENG182)
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