BSc in Engineering
Contact:
Warren Elgersma
Chairperson
Program Information
E-mail: inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Phone: 403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630
One-Year University Transfer Program
For the most current university program and transfer information, see Planning Guides in Academic Advising.
Related Careers
Engineers deal with the planning, design, construction, testing, management, or operation of facilities.
Civil engineers design bridges, roads, airports, pipelines, dams, ships, buildings, transportation systems, and urban systems.
Mechanical engineers are involved in energy production and use, combustion processes, vehicle design, and propulsion systems design.
Chemical engineers deal with chemical processes. They design and analyze systems involving organic materials, nuclear fuels, and food processing.
Electrical engineers work with communication, navigation, controls, electronics, power, and instrumentation systems.
Computer engineers design new computer systems and applications.
Other engineering programs available at U of A or U of C are material science, engineering physics, mining, petroleum, biomedical, geomatics, manufacturing and software.
The Program
The first year of studies at RDC will provide you with an understanding of mathematics and physical sciences such as Physics and Chemistry. You will apply this understanding to solving engineering problems in such courses as Engineering Statics, Dynamics and Design.
You will take one course in computer programming so as to use computers in solving engineering problems. You will also use computer-aided graphics.
You must also learn to communicate effectively in the English language.
Transfer Features
The courses in this program can be transferred in full to University of Alberta or University of Calgary. You must decide on the transfer university when you enter the program. It is imperative that students who will apply to University of Alberta take the full first year in one academic year.
Admission Requirements
1. Minimum average of 65% with no mark below 50% in:
a. Chemistry 30
b. ELA 30-1
c. Mathematics 30-1
d. Mathematics 31
e. Physics 30
Other Requirements
- That the Engineering program admission be contingent upon submission of a personal profile as described in Other Requirement #2 and completion of an information session with members of the engineering faculty as described in Other Requirements #3.
- A written personal profile describing student's goals, commitment, knowledge, interests, and expectations. A detailed description of the topics for the profile will be provided.
- An information session with members of the Engineering Faculty to inform students about the engineering program.
Program Content (Please note these credits are U of A and U of C credits.)
For University of Calgary transfer:
For University of Alberta transfer:
For transfer to University of Saskatchewan or University of Regina, see Planning Guides in Academic Advising.
Program Cost Estimates