Undergraduate Courses

MATH 1013, 3 Credits

Introduction to the theory and applications of both differential and integral calculus. Limits. Derivatives of algebraic and trigonometric functions. Riemann sums, definite integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Logarithms and exponentials, Extreme value problems, Related rates, Areas and Volumes. Prerequisite: SC/MATH 1515 3.00 or SC/MATH 1520 3.00, or a high school calculus course. Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1000 3.00, SC/MATH 1300 3.00, SC/MATH 1505 6.00, SC/MATH 1513 6.00, SC/MATH 1530 3.00, SC/MATH 1550 6.00, GL/MATH/MODR 1930 3.00, AP/ECON 1530 3.00. Prior to Fall 2009: Prerequisite: AS/SC/MATH 1515 3.00 or AS/SC/MATH 1520 3.00, or a high school calculus course. Course credit exclusions: AS/SC/MATH 1000 3.00, AK/AS/SC/MATH 1300 3.00, AS/SC/MATH 1505 6.00, AS/SC/MATH 1513 6.00, AS/MATH 1530 3.00, AK/AS/MATH 1550 6.00, GL/MATH/MODR 1930 3.00, AS/ECON 1530 3.00.

MATH 1025, 3 Credits

Topics include spherical and cylindrical coordinates in Euclidean 3-space, general matrix algebra, determinants, vector space concepts for Euclidean n-space (e.g. linear dependence and independence, basis, dimension, linear transformations etc.), an introduction to eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Prerequisites: One 12U or OAC mathematics course or equivalent. Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1021 3.00, SC/MATH 2021 3.00, SC/MATH 2221 3.00, GL/MATH/MODR 26503.00. Prior to Fall 2009: Course credit exclusions: AK/AS/SC/MATH 1021 3.00, AS/SC/MATH 2021 3.00, AK/AS/SC/MATH 2221 3.00, GL/MATH/MODR 2650 3.00.

PHYS 1800, 3 Credits

Survey of the fundamental concepts of statics and dynamics with an emphasis on engineering applications. This is a calculus-based course intended primarily for engineering students. It includes tutorial and laboratory components. Three lecture hours per week; Two laboratory hours per week (for a total of Nine sessions); One tutorial hour per week. One term. Three credits. Prerequisites: 12U Physics or OAC Physics or SC/PHYS 1510 4.00. MHF4U Advanced Functions and MCV4U Calculus and Vectors, or 12U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, or OAC Algebra and OAC Calculus. Corequisites: SC/MATH 1013 3.00 or SC/MATH 1300 3.00 or SC/MATH 1505 6.00. Course Credit Exclusions: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, SC/PHYS 1410 6.00, SC/PHYS 1420 6.00.

ENG 1101, 4 Credits

Who is an engineer and what are his/her ethical and academic integrity obligations; communications strategies for technical subjects in oral and written forms; dealing with ambiguity, uncertainties, and open ended problems in a technical context, problem definition strategies. 4 hours per week lectures and 1 hour per week tutorial session.

EECS 1101, 3 Credits

The Objectives of 1011 are threefold:providing a first exposure to procedural programming, teaching students a set of soft computing skills (such as reasoning about algorithms, tracing programs, test-driven development), and demonstrating how computers are used in a variety of engineering disciplines. It uses problem-based pedagogy to expose the underlying concepts and an experiential laboratory to implement them. An integrated computing environment (such as MATLAB) is used so that students can pick up key programming concepts(such as variables and control flow) without being exposed to complex or abstract constructs. The problems are chosen with consultation with the various engineering disciplines in the Faculty with a view of exposing how computing is used in these disciplines. Two hours per week for instructor’s lectures and three hours per week for lab work and tutorials. Prerequisites: None. Course credit exclusions: LE/EECS1541 3.00.

MATH 1014, 3 Credits

Calculus in Polar Coordinates. Techniques of Integration. Indeterminate Forms. Improper Integrals. Sequences, infinite series and power series. Approximations. Introduction to ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite(s): One of SC/MATH 1000 3.00, SC/MATH 1013 3.00, SC/MATH 1300 3.00, or SC/MATH 1513 6.00; for non-science students only, six credits from SC/MATH 1530 3.00 and SC/MATH 1540 3.00, SC/MATH 1550 6.00, AP/ECON 1530 3.00 and AP/ECON 1540 3.00. Course credit exclusions: SC/MATH 1010 3.00, SC/MATH 1310 3.00, SC/MATH 1505 6.00, GL/MATH/MODR 1940 3.00. Prior to Fall 2009: Prerequisite(s): One of AS/SC/MATH 1000 3.00, AS/SC/MATH 1013 3.00, AK/AS/SC/MATH 1300 3.00, or AS/SC/MATH 1513 6.00; for non-science students only, six credits from AS/MATH 1530 3.00 and AS/MATH 1540 3.00, AK/AS/MATH 1550 6.00, AS/ECON 1530 3.00 and AS/ECON 1540 3.00. Course credit exclusions: AS/SC/MATH 1010 3.00, AK/AS/SC/MATH 1310 3.00, AS/SC/MATH 1505 6.00, GL/MATH/MODR 1940 3.00.

CHEM 1100, 4 Credits

The course is designed for Engineering students interested in refreshing and expending their general chemistry knowledge while exploring the relationship between structure of matter, properties and processing. This course will focus mainly at covering important introductory concept to understand solution chemistry including reactivity, thermochemistry, structure and properties of materials. The course is divided in six sections. The first section covers an introduction to the topic of Materials Science and its impact on our daily lives as well as future trends and review key chemistry concepts required for this course. The second section will present the states of matter (gas, liquid and solid), their physical characteristics and the forces holding materials together (bonding and intermolecular forces). The third section will expend on the liquid phase and properties of solutions including equilibrium, solubility, pH and pKa. The fourth section will deal with thermochemistry and its first law with an emphasis on enthalpy as well as phase changes and phase diagrams. Section six will present an introduction to the properties of solids (electronic and mechanical) and criteria in the selection of materials will also be discussed. Section seven will present in more details structure-properties and processing of soft materials (natural and artificial polymer) in the context of the material covered in the other sections. Four lecture hours per week, one tutorial hour per week, and three hours of laboratory or active learning exercises every other week. One term. Four credits. Prerequisites: 12U chemistry or equivalent. Course credit exclusion: SC/CHEM 1000 3.00.

PHYS 1801, 3 Credits

A survey of physics in which fundamental concepts in electricity, magnetism and optics are emphasized through engineering applications. This is a calculus-based course intended primarily for engineering students.

Prerequisite: SC/PHYS 1800 3.00 and SC/MATH 1013 3.00 or equivalent.
Corequisites: SC/MATH 1014 3.00 or SC/MATH 1310 3.00 or SC/MATH 1505 6.00.
Course Credit Exclusions: SC/PHYS 1010 6.00, SC/PHYS 1410 6.00, SC/PHYS 1420 6.00; SC/ISCI 1310 6.00; SC/ISCI 1302 3.00.

ENG 1102, 4 Credits

This course will cover: engineering design methodology; features and elements of good design with environment and human interface considerations; aesthetics in design and idea communication using graphics and technical drawings. Lectures: 4 hours per week for 12 weeks. Tutorials: 1 hour per week for 12 weeks Pre-req.: LE ENG 1101 4.0.

EECS 1021, 3 Credits

The objective of 1021 is to introduce computational thinking – a process-based approach to problem solving. It uses a problem-based pedagogy to expose the underlying concepts and an experiential laboratory to implement them. The programming language is chosen so that it is widely used in a variety of applications, is object-oriented, and is of industrial strength (Java is an example of such a language). The problems are chosen in order to expose abstract programming concepts by immersing them in relevant and engaging applications. The experiential laboratory is based on sensors and actuators that connect to a computer. The problems are chosen with consultation with the various engineering disciplines in the Faculty with a view of exposing how computing is used in these disciplines. Tw hours per week lectures and three hours per week for lab work and tutorials. Prerequisites: LE/EECS1011 3.00. Course credit exclusions: LE/EECS 1022 3.00, LE/EECS1020 3.00, LE/CSE 1020 3.00, AK/AS/SC/CSE 1020 3.00.

ESSE 1012, 3 Credits

This course provides essential topics in Earth environment (Earth and oceanic science, atmospheric science, and geology) and explores the role played by global and local scale processes in shaping our planet. Concepts are described; the latest technology discussed, and links between engineering disciplines are provided. The course lectures are complemented by hands-on laboratory and field experience. Prerequisites: 12U calculus and vectors or 12U advanced functions and introductory calculus (pre 2007 version) or equivalent, or SC/MATH 1515 3.00; 12U physics or SC/PHYS 1510 4.00.

CIVL 3110, 3 Credits

The course presents essential topics in engineering geology and soil mechanics, including geological cycle, the origin and nature of soils, soil identification and classification, site investigation techniques, compaction, seepage theory, groundwater flow nets, stresses and strains in soils, effective stress concept, consolidation, and shear strength of soils. Emphasis is on learning of fundamental soil mechanics concepts using examples of their application to geotechnical engineering. Laboratory practicum component of the course provides hands-on experience of laboratory tests that are commonly used for determination of physicochemical and engineering properties of soils. Prerequisites: LE/CIVL 2160 3.0; LE/CIVL 2210 3.00 or LE/CIVL 2210 4.00; LE/CIVL 2220 3.00 or LE/CIVL 2220 4.00.

LE/CIVL 3120, 4 Credits

This course focuses on fundamentals of hydrostatics and hydrodynamics; flow potential; dimensional analysis; boundary layer development; transient and steady-state flow conditions; flow of water through open and closed conduits, notches, orifices, and weirs; flow of water past objects. 

Prerequisites: LE/CIVL 2210 3.00 or LE/CIVL 2210 4.00.

CIVL 3130, 4 Credits

The course emphasizes the basic concepts of structural analysis and introduces and computer-aided analytical techniques. Internal forces in trusses and plane frames ; Bending moment, shear-force and axial-force diagrams in statically determinant structures due to applied loads; methods for estimating deflections; introduction of matrix structural analysis using the stiffness method and its application to 2-D trusses and frames; hand-calculation methods for statically indeterminate structures.

Prerequisites: LE/ CIVL 2220 3.00 or LE/CIVL 2220 4.00.

CIVL 3140, 3 Credits

ESSE 2210, 3 Credits

CIVL 3160, 3 Credits

Transportation is fundamental to the economic prosperity of our society. This course introduces civil engineering students to the fundamental elements of transportation engineering, traffic flow theory, highway capacity analysis, geometric design, traffic safety, road classification, and intelligent transportation systems. Prerequisites: LE/ESSE 2630 3.00 or LE/ESSE 2635 3.00; SC/MATH 2930 3.00. Course Credit Exclusion: LE/CIVL 3250 3.00.

ENG 3000, 3 Credits

An introduction to the legal and ethical frameworks of the engineering profession, preparing students for the Professional Practice Examination required for certification as a professional engineer. Also covered are associated professional issues such as lifelong learning, human rights, equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigeneity, and technology stewardship. Prerequisites: LE/ENG 2001 3.00. Course credit exclusions: LE/EECS 3000 3.00

CIVL 3210, 3 Credits

The course focuses on practical applications of soil mechanics concepts to the analysis and design of foundations, excavations, earth-retaining systems and slopes. Topics include: analysis and design of shallow foundations in terms of bearing capacity and settlement; analysis and design and deep foundations including driven and bored piles; analysis and design of earth retaining systems; and, slope stability. Practicum component includes hands-on experience in extracting design parameters from results of site investigation and laboratory tests and preparing a geotechnical design report. Prerequisites: LE/CIVL 3110 3.0.

CIVL 3220, 3 Credits

The course introduces basic hydrological processes such as precipitation, evapotranspiration, runoff, infiltration, interception, and depression storage. It also covers engineering applications such as stream flow and storm hydrographs, flood routing, hydrological analyses and design, and watershed simulation. Prerequisites:  SC/MATH 2930 3.00; LE/CIVL 2210 4.00.

CIVL 3230, 3 Credits

This course provides a review of: basic structural systems, including gravity and lateral load-resisting systems; principles of Limit States Design according to the National Building Code (NBC) of Canada; and dead and live loads, snow and rain loads, and loads due to wind based on the NBC. Properties of structural steel and reinforced concrete will be discussed. Design of structural steel including tension members, compression members, beams, and connections will be based on CSA S16. Design of reinforced concrete according to CSA A23.3 will include: beams in flexural and shear; and columns under axial load, and combined axial load and bending. Prerequisites: LE/CIVL 2120 3.00; LE/CIVL 3130 3.00.

CIVL 3240, 3 Credits

Topics in this introductory sanitary and environmental engineering course include: environmental regulations; general wastewater quality parameters; the design of municipal water distribution and wastewater collection systems; basic water chemistry and water quality assessment; physical and chemical treatment processes involved in water and wastewater treatment; brief overview of urban storm water collection systems and the integration of unit processes and operations into a treatment system. Prerequisites: LE/CIVL 2240 3.00; LE/CIVL 3120 3.00 or LE/CIVL 3120 4.00.

CIVL 3260, 3 Credits

This course introduces students to the major theories, principles and methods used in the field of transportation planning and evaluation. Under transportation planning, the course considers how transportation planners and decision-makers have historically analyzed the way people and goods move around cities. This includes an examination of the four-step travel demand model (the most widely used model) giving emphasis to the analytical techniques used to forecast future daily traffic demand on a roadway network. Under transportation project evaluation, the course presents fundamental concepts for the economic evaluation of roadway infrastructure improvement projects. Emphasis is placed on user and non-user costs with additional applications of lifecycle cost analysis, benefit-cost analysis, and the integration of these tools to support effective decision making. Prerequisites: LE/ENG 2001 3.00, LE/CIVL 3160 3.00. Course Credit Exclusion: LE/CIVL 4032 3.00.

3 Credits

CIVL 4000, 6 Credits

A small group of students will work as a team to undertake a Civil Engineering industry provided design project. The design solution will include the application of civil engineering knowledge and skills. The course builds on LE/CIVL 2000. Students apply at a professional level the knowledge and skills they have acquired from the Civil Engineering program and receive guidance and expert advice from guest speakers from civil engineering industry and academia on topics related to their design projects. Deliverables include progress reports, a comprehensive design report and a formal oral presentation to an audience comprising peers, instructors and industry professionals. The students are evaluated on their teamwork as well as on individual contributions. The evaluations include instructor evaluations as well as self and peer evaluations.

Prerequisites: ALL 2000 and 3000-level courses.

LE/CIVL 4110, 3 Credits

The course builds on the basic principles of project management covered in LE/ENG 2001. It covers salient features of the most widely accepted practices in the management of large civil engineering projects, grouped sequentially into five phases of initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and closure. These five phases are presented using twelve areas of expertise needed by a professional project manager. The course uses a case-studies-based approach to cover various elements of project management, such as scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk and procurement, relevant to large civil engineering projects. Complexities of managing large projects are emphasized using example applications of advanced project control tools. International standards on project management are also introduced.

Prerequisites: LE/ENG 2001 3.00; LE/ENG 3000 3.00

LE/CIVL 4XXX, 3 Credits

One technical elective selected from the following five groups of technical electives:
Group A – Structural Engineering;
Group B – Geotechnical Engineering;
Group C – Hydrotechnical Engineering;
Group D – Transportation Engineering;
Group E – Environmental Engineering.
A maximum of three technical electives can be chosen from the same group.  Prerequisite(s): As per the selected course.
See the available Technical Electives here. 

LE/CIVL 4XXX, 3 Credits

One technical elective selected from the following five groups of technical electives:
Group A – Structural Engineering;
Group B – Geotechnical Engineering;
Group C – Hydrotechnical Engineering;
Group D – Transportation Engineering;
Group E – Environmental Engineering.
A maximum of three technical electives can be chosen from the same group.  Prerequisite(s): As per the selected course.
See the available Technical Electives here. 

3 Credits

3 Credits

CIVL 4000, 6 Credits

A small group of students will work as a team to undertake a Civil Engineering industry-provided design project. The design solution will include the application of civil engineering knowledge and skills. The course builds on LE/CIVL 2000. Students apply at a professional level the knowledge and skills they have acquired from the Civil Engineering program and receive guidance and expert advice from guest speakers from civil engineering industry and academia on topics related to their design projects. Deliverables include progress reports, a comprehensive design report and a formal oral presentation to an audience comprising peers, instructors and industry professionals. The students are evaluated on their teamwork as well as on individual contributions. The evaluations include instructor evaluations as well as self and peer evaluations.

Prerequisites: ALL 2000 and 3000-level courses.

CIVL 4210, 3 Credits

Essential components of sustainable development framework; review of completed and on-going civil engineering projects using such a framework; discussions on environmental, socio-economic impacts and costs of these projects; sustainable development strategies in the light of infrastructure deficit, adaption of infrastructure to climate change, and water security; ways of building sustainable engineering capacity in the developing world.
Prerequisite(s): ENVS 2150 or ESSE 2210; LE/CIVL 4110 Civil Engineering Project Management.

LE/CIVL 4XXX, 3 Credits

One technical elective selected from the following five groups of technical electives:
Group A – Structural Engineering;
Group B – Geotechnical Engineering;
Group C – Hydrotechnical Engineering;
Group D – Transportation Engineering;
Group E – Environmental Engineering.
A maximum of three technical electives can be chosen from the same group.  Prerequisite(s): As per the selected course.
See the available Technical Electives here. 

LE/CIVL 4XXX, 3 Credits

One technical elective selected from the following five groups of technical electives:
Group A – Structural Engineering;
Group B – Geotechnical Engineering;
Group C – Hydrotechnical Engineering;
Group D – Transportation Engineering;
Group E – Environmental Engineering.
A maximum of three technical electives can be chosen from the same group.  Prerequisite(s): As per the selected course.
See the available Technical Electives here. 

3 Credits

3 Credits