Academic Calendar - 2024
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
Engineering Science
An introduction to the relationship between the microstructure and engineering properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, semi-conductors and composites.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Analysis of forces on structures and machines, including addition and resolution of forces and moments in two and three-dimensions. The application of the principles of equilibrium. Topics: trusses; frames; friction; and centroids.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours per week for 10 weeks each term when offered as a Y course; 12 lecture hours per week for 3 weeks when offered as a Summer Intersession course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Designing, implementing and testing computer programs using Java and MATLAB to fulfill given specifications for small problems using sound engineering principles and processes. Awareness of the engineering aspects of the process of constructing a computer program.
Antirequisite(s): Computer Science 1025A/B, Computer Science 1026A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Introduction to the principles and practices of professional engineering. The design studio fosters innovative thinking, improves problem solving, and provides context. Includes elements of need recognition, conceptualization, prototyping, and engineering design to satisfy commercial specifications. Emphasis on creativity, teamwork, communication and engineering skills necessary to practice in any engineering discipline.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours per week, 2 lab hours per week and 2 tutorial hours per week.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a co-operative education placement providing practical professional learning experience. Students are supervised by a practicing engineer and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year of the Engineering program; good academic standing in the Faculty of Engineering; participation in Co-op Preparation and Training Workshops; full-time course load directly before and after work term.
Extra Information: Non-credit. Eligibility to participate may be impacted by prior scholastic/academic offences.
Course Weight: 0
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a co-operative education placement providing practical professional learning experience. Students are supervised by a practicing engineer and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of second year of the Engineering program; good academic standing in the Faculty of Engineering; participation in Coop Preparation and Training Workshops; full-time course load directly before and after work term.
Extra Information: Non-credit. Eligibility to participate may be impacted by prior scholastic/academic offences.
Course Weight: 0
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The Engineering Externship Program provides Engineering Undergraduates with a four month placement at a participating post-secondary institution which offers courses related to a practical Certificate Program. Completion of ES 2274A/B satisfies the requirements for an Ontario College Local Certificate as defined by Fanshawe College.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year of the Engineering program, 60% YWA with no failed courses
Course Weight: 0
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The Engineering Externship Program provides Engineering Undergraduates with a four month placement at a participating post-secondary institution which offers courses related to a practical Diploma Program. Completion of ES 2275A/B and its prerequisite satisfies the requirements for an Ontario College Graduate Certificate from Fanshawe College.
Prerequisite(s): Engineering Science 2274A/B.
Course Weight: 0
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The Engineering Externship Program provides Engineering undergraduates, after third year of the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Option B program, with an eight-month placement at Fanshawe College which offers courses related to a practical Certificate Program.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of third year of the CBE (Biochemical and Environmental Option) program, 70% YWA with no failed courses
Course Weight: 0
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This course exposes undergraduate engineering students to: (i) social and business/industrial culture through lectures and visits to selected cultural sites; (ii) engineering education practices through hands-on experience; and, (iii) state-of-the-art industrial technologies through visits to selected design and production facilities, allowing them to build international linkages facilitating global engagement and to prepare for the competitive worldwide job market.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year Engineering and registration in an Engineering program.
Extra Information: 3 weeks of travel.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a co-operative education placement providing practical professional learning experience. Students are supervised by a practicing engineer and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of penultimate year of Engineering program; good academic standing in the Faculty of Engineering; participation in Co-op Preparation and Training Workshops, full-time course load directly before and after work term.
Extra Information: Eligibility to participate may be impacted by prior scholastic/academic offences.
Course Weight: 3.00
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a co-operative education placement providing practical professional learning experience. Students are supervised by a practicing engineer and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of penultimate year of Engineering program; good academic standing in the Faculty of Engineering; participation in Co-op Preparation and Training Workshops, full-time course load directly before and after work term.
Extra Information: Eligibility to participate may be impacted by prior scholastic/academic offences.
Course Weight: 3.00
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a co-operative education placement providing practical professional learning experience. Students are supervised by a practicing engineer and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of penultimate year of Engineering program; good academic standing in the Faculty of Engineering; participation in Co-op Preparation and Training Workshops, full-time course load directly before and after work term.
Extra Information: Eligibility to participate may be impacted by prior scholastic/academic offences.
Course Weight: 3.00
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a co-operative education placement providing practical professional learning experience. Students are supervised by a practicing engineer and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of penultimate year of Engineering program; good academic standing in the Faculty of Engineering; participation in Co-op Preparation and Training Workshops, full-time course load directly before and after work term.
Extra Information: Eligibility to participate may be impacted by prior scholastic/academic offences.
Course Weight: 3.00
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This course will provide engineering undergraduate students with a meaningful placement providing practical professional learning experience in Canada or abroad. Students will be supervised by a practicing engineer and/or suitable aid agency personnel and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed. Recognition of this work experience will be indicated by a transcript notation on the student's academic record.
Prerequisite(s): CEE 3327A/B, completion of second year of Civil Engineering Option F.
Course Weight: 0
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a co-operative education placement providing practical professional learning experience. Students are supervised by a practicing engineer and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of fourth year of the Engineering program; good academic standing in the Faculty of Engineering; participation in Co-op Preparation and Training Workshops; full-time course load directly before and after work term.
Extra Information: Eligibility to participate may be impacted by prior scholastic/academic offences.
Course Weight: 0
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The objective of this course is to recognize a minimum 12-week international experience (student exchange, volunteer or paid work experience or experiential learning). A number of placement opportunities are accepted as part of this course. Students will prepare a reflective report and make a public presentation based on their experiences in the field. Recognition of this international experience will be indicated by a transcript notation on the student's academic record.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of second year Engineering.
Course Weight: 0
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Engineering Science
An introduction to the relationship between the microstructure and engineering properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, semi-conductors and composites.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
Analysis of forces on structures and machines, including addition and resolution of forces and moments in two and three-dimensions. The application of the principles of equilibrium. Topics: trusses; frames; friction; and centroids.
Extra Information: 2 lecture hours per week for 10 weeks each term when offered as a Y course; 12 lecture hours per week for 3 weeks when offered as a Summer Intersession course.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Designing, implementing and testing computer programs using Java and MATLAB to fulfill given specifications for small problems using sound engineering principles and processes. Awareness of the engineering aspects of the process of constructing a computer program.
Antirequisite(s): Computer Science 1025A/B, Computer Science 1026A/B.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Introduction to the principles and practices of professional engineering. The design studio fosters innovative thinking, improves problem solving, and provides context. Includes elements of need recognition, conceptualization, prototyping, and engineering design to satisfy commercial specifications. Emphasis on creativity, teamwork, communication and engineering skills necessary to practice in any engineering discipline.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours per week, 2 lab hours per week and 2 tutorial hours per week.
Course Weight: 1.00
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a co-operative education placement providing practical professional learning experience. Students are supervised by a practicing engineer and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year of the Engineering program; good academic standing in the Faculty of Engineering; participation in Co-op Preparation and Training Workshops; full-time course load directly before and after work term.
Extra Information: Non-credit. Eligibility to participate may be impacted by prior scholastic/academic offences.
Course Weight: 0
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a co-operative education placement providing practical professional learning experience. Students are supervised by a practicing engineer and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of second year of the Engineering program; good academic standing in the Faculty of Engineering; participation in Coop Preparation and Training Workshops; full-time course load directly before and after work term.
Extra Information: Non-credit. Eligibility to participate may be impacted by prior scholastic/academic offences.
Course Weight: 0
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The Engineering Externship Program provides Engineering Undergraduates with a four month placement at a participating post-secondary institution which offers courses related to a practical Certificate Program. Completion of ES 2274A/B satisfies the requirements for an Ontario College Local Certificate as defined by Fanshawe College.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year of the Engineering program, 60% YWA with no failed courses
Course Weight: 0
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The Engineering Externship Program provides Engineering Undergraduates with a four month placement at a participating post-secondary institution which offers courses related to a practical Diploma Program. Completion of ES 2275A/B and its prerequisite satisfies the requirements for an Ontario College Graduate Certificate from Fanshawe College.
Prerequisite(s): Engineering Science 2274A/B.
Course Weight: 0
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The Engineering Externship Program provides Engineering undergraduates, after third year of the Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Option B program, with an eight-month placement at Fanshawe College which offers courses related to a practical Certificate Program.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of third year of the CBE (Biochemical and Environmental Option) program, 70% YWA with no failed courses
Course Weight: 0
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This course exposes undergraduate engineering students to: (i) social and business/industrial culture through lectures and visits to selected cultural sites; (ii) engineering education practices through hands-on experience; and, (iii) state-of-the-art industrial technologies through visits to selected design and production facilities, allowing them to build international linkages facilitating global engagement and to prepare for the competitive worldwide job market.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of first year Engineering and registration in an Engineering program.
Extra Information: 3 weeks of travel.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a co-operative education placement providing practical professional learning experience. Students are supervised by a practicing engineer and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of penultimate year of Engineering program; good academic standing in the Faculty of Engineering; participation in Co-op Preparation and Training Workshops, full-time course load directly before and after work term.
Extra Information: Eligibility to participate may be impacted by prior scholastic/academic offences.
Course Weight: 3.00
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a co-operative education placement providing practical professional learning experience. Students are supervised by a practicing engineer and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of penultimate year of Engineering program; good academic standing in the Faculty of Engineering; participation in Co-op Preparation and Training Workshops, full-time course load directly before and after work term.
Extra Information: Eligibility to participate may be impacted by prior scholastic/academic offences.
Course Weight: 3.00
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a co-operative education placement providing practical professional learning experience. Students are supervised by a practicing engineer and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of penultimate year of Engineering program; good academic standing in the Faculty of Engineering; participation in Co-op Preparation and Training Workshops, full-time course load directly before and after work term.
Extra Information: Eligibility to participate may be impacted by prior scholastic/academic offences.
Course Weight: 3.00
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a co-operative education placement providing practical professional learning experience. Students are supervised by a practicing engineer and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of penultimate year of Engineering program; good academic standing in the Faculty of Engineering; participation in Co-op Preparation and Training Workshops, full-time course load directly before and after work term.
Extra Information: Eligibility to participate may be impacted by prior scholastic/academic offences.
Course Weight: 3.00
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This course will provide engineering undergraduate students with a meaningful placement providing practical professional learning experience in Canada or abroad. Students will be supervised by a practicing engineer and/or suitable aid agency personnel and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed. Recognition of this work experience will be indicated by a transcript notation on the student's academic record.
Prerequisite(s): CEE 3327A/B, completion of second year of Civil Engineering Option F.
Course Weight: 0
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a co-operative education placement providing practical professional learning experience. Students are supervised by a practicing engineer and are required to submit performance evaluations and to write a final report on the work performed.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of fourth year of the Engineering program; good academic standing in the Faculty of Engineering; participation in Co-op Preparation and Training Workshops; full-time course load directly before and after work term.
Extra Information: Eligibility to participate may be impacted by prior scholastic/academic offences.
Course Weight: 0
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The objective of this course is to recognize a minimum 12-week international experience (student exchange, volunteer or paid work experience or experiential learning). A number of placement opportunities are accepted as part of this course. Students will prepare a reflective report and make a public presentation based on their experiences in the field. Recognition of this international experience will be indicated by a transcript notation on the student's academic record.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of second year Engineering.