ENGR 1015U – Introduction to Engineering

An introduction to engineering, the profession and core skills of engineers. Topics include: history of engineering; introduction to Indigenous histories in Canada and the responsibility of engineers to consult and work with Indigenous peoples; fields in engineering; how systems work; an overview of computer systems; information technology trends and state-of-the-art applications (scientific computing, communications, and signal processing); role of engineers in society; Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI); impact of technology on the environment; core engineering skills including freehand sketching, basic engineering graphics and drafting techniques, engineering report writing and introduction to MATLAB programming; occupational health and safety, and safety standards.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Laboratory hours: 2
Tutorial hours: 1 (biweekly)