Academic Calendar - 2020 ARCHIVE
Western University Academic Calendar. - 2020ARCHIVE
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, 65% average and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period
Extra Information: Non-credit.
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, 65% average and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period
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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Introduction to classical system engineering and associated methods, tools and practices, with application experienced through team-based, interdisciplinary design projects. Case-based and interactive classroom lessons are combined with structured laboratory sessions to build knowledge and competence.
Antirequisite(s): MME 2259A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Integrated Engineering.
Extra Information: 4 lecture hours per week.
Accreditation units Engineering Science = 25%, Engineering Design = 75%.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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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This course highlights new venture creation and technology innovation. The entrepreneurial process is introduced as a path to market that includes searching for and screening new ideas, planning development, and starting up new ventures. The course delivery, through the Ivey Business School case method, fosters learning within an active class environment.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 4558A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of year 2 Engineering or enrollment in year 2 Software Engineering.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course targets the essential aspects of building technology-based businesses and how to identify technology innovation capability for use within existing businesses or new start-ups. Students analyze the firm's goals, strengths, weaknesses and opportunities leading to reasonable marketing strategies and action plans. Students learn to make decisions in the face of uncertainty.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of year 2 Engineering or enrollment in year 2 Software Engineering.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
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 third year of the Engineering program, 65% average and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period.
Course Weight: 0
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a 12 to 16 month 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 last year of Engineering program, 65% average, participation in Preparation and Training Workshops and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period
Extra Information: (May to August first summer)
Course Weight: 3.00
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a 12 to 16 month 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 last year of Engineering program, 65% average, participation in Preparation and Training Workshops and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period
Extra Information: (September to December)
Course Weight: 3.00
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a 12 to 16 month 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 last year of Engineering program, 65% average, participation in Preparation and Training Workshops and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period
Extra Information: (January to April)
Course Weight: 3.00
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a 12 to 16 month 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 last year of Engineering program, 65% average, participation in Preparation and Training Workshops and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period
Extra Information: (May to August second summer).
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, 65% average and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period.
Course Weight: 0
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Topics include: the impact of technological innovation; a critical overview of selected emerging technologies; effective strategies for marketing new technologies; choosing an entrepreneurial career; and starting a new venture, including market research, business planning, team building, and financing. Students may be required to complete and present a detailed business plan.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Business Administration 2257 or Business Administration 2299E, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course develops leadership success skills, providing insight into the behaviour of team members with regards to their individual tasks and interactions with both other team members and external contacts outside the team.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 3311K
Prerequisite(s): Completion of year 2 Engineering or enrollment in year 2 Software Engineering.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course enables students to understand the economic environments in which they will operate as managers and develop focused strategies for an organization to achieve success. Sustainability of initiatives will receive special attention. The course is delivered through the case method, developed by the Ivey Business School to challenge students to learn by doing within an active class environment.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 3300K.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of year 2 Engineering or enrollment in year 2 Software Engineering.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will cover professionalism, ethical theory, the code of ethics and enforcement; the environment; and contracts and risk.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of third year of any Engineering program or registration in Year 3 Integrated Engineering.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students develop and practice engineering design skills by working on an interdisciplinary team-based project. The students will experience all phases of the design process, including: problem definition, generation and evaluation of concepts, engineering analysis and testing, and preparation of design documentation. Project management and communications skills will also be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of third year of the Integrated Engineering program or permission of the department.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour per week, 3 tutorial hours per week.
Course Weight: 1.00
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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
Return to top
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, 65% average and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period
Extra Information: Non-credit.
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, 65% average and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period
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
Return to top
Introduction to classical system engineering and associated methods, tools and practices, with application experienced through team-based, interdisciplinary design projects. Case-based and interactive classroom lessons are combined with structured laboratory sessions to build knowledge and competence.
Antirequisite(s): MME 2259A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Integrated Engineering.
Extra Information: 4 lecture hours per week.
Accreditation units Engineering Science = 25%, Engineering Design = 75%.
Course Weight: 0.50
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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
Return to top
This course highlights new venture creation and technology innovation. The entrepreneurial process is introduced as a path to market that includes searching for and screening new ideas, planning development, and starting up new ventures. The course delivery, through the Ivey Business School case method, fosters learning within an active class environment.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 4558A/B.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of year 2 Engineering or enrollment in year 2 Software Engineering.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
This course targets the essential aspects of building technology-based businesses and how to identify technology innovation capability for use within existing businesses or new start-ups. Students analyze the firm's goals, strengths, weaknesses and opportunities leading to reasonable marketing strategies and action plans. Students learn to make decisions in the face of uncertainty.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of year 2 Engineering or enrollment in year 2 Software Engineering.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
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 third year of the Engineering program, 65% average and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period.
Course Weight: 0
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a 12 to 16 month 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 last year of Engineering program, 65% average, participation in Preparation and Training Workshops and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period
Extra Information: (May to August first summer)
Course Weight: 3.00
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a 12 to 16 month 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 last year of Engineering program, 65% average, participation in Preparation and Training Workshops and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period
Extra Information: (September to December)
Course Weight: 3.00
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a 12 to 16 month 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 last year of Engineering program, 65% average, participation in Preparation and Training Workshops and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period
Extra Information: (January to April)
Course Weight: 3.00
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Provides Engineering undergraduates with a 12 to 16 month 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 last year of Engineering program, 65% average, participation in Preparation and Training Workshops and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period
Extra Information: (May to August second summer).
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, 65% average and a solid academic record, full-time course load directly before/after placement period.
Course Weight: 0
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Topics include: the impact of technological innovation; a critical overview of selected emerging technologies; effective strategies for marketing new technologies; choosing an entrepreneurial career; and starting a new venture, including market research, business planning, team building, and financing. Students may be required to complete and present a detailed business plan.
Pre-or Corequisite(s): Business Administration 2257 or Business Administration 2299E, or permission of the Department.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course develops leadership success skills, providing insight into the behaviour of team members with regards to their individual tasks and interactions with both other team members and external contacts outside the team.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 3311K
Prerequisite(s): Completion of year 2 Engineering or enrollment in year 2 Software Engineering.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
Return to top
This course enables students to understand the economic environments in which they will operate as managers and develop focused strategies for an organization to achieve success. Sustainability of initiatives will receive special attention. The course is delivered through the case method, developed by the Ivey Business School to challenge students to learn by doing within an active class environment.
Antirequisite(s): Business Administration 3300K.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of year 2 Engineering or enrollment in year 2 Software Engineering.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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This course will cover professionalism, ethical theory, the code of ethics and enforcement; the environment; and contracts and risk.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of third year of any Engineering program or registration in Year 3 Integrated Engineering.
Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.
Course Weight: 0.50
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Students develop and practice engineering design skills by working on an interdisciplinary team-based project. The students will experience all phases of the design process, including: problem definition, generation and evaluation of concepts, engineering analysis and testing, and preparation of design documentation. Project management and communications skills will also be emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of third year of the Integrated Engineering program or permission of the department.
Extra Information: 1 lecture hour per week, 3 tutorial hours per week.
Course Weight: 1.00
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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.