Suggested Course Sequences

For Students Interested in Studying for an Engineering Degree

Are you aiming for a career in engineering? Our Pre-Engineering program at Trinity Western University (TWU) offers tailored course sequences to set you on the right path. With a focus on foundational science, mathematics, and computing, this program provides the flexibility to cater to various engineering disciplines.

Year One

Semester 1: Fall (Sept.–Dec.)

  • MATH 123 Calculus I
  • *PHYS 111 Fundamentals of Physics I
  • *CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry
  • *CHEM 198 Lab for Chemistry 103 & 111 (1 sem. hr.)
  • *CMPT 140 Introduction to Computing Science & Programming I
  • ENGL 101, 102, 103, or 104
  • FNDN 101 The Liberal Arts Journey (1 sem. hr.)

Total: 17 semester hours

Semester 2: Spring (Jan.–April)

  • MATH 124 Calculus II
  • *PHYS 112 Fundamentals of Physics II
  • *CHEM 112 Principles of Chemistry
  • *CHEM 199 Lab for Chemistry 104 & 112 (1 sem. hr.)
  • *CMPT 166 Introduction to Computing Science & Programming II
  • Another from ENGL 101, 102, 103, or 104

Total: 16 semester hours

*Note: Courses in CHEM, PHYS, and/or CMPT can be replaced with Electives (see list at the end) and taken in Year Two instead of Year One. A few course sequences will be affected by this shift. Some courses may be offered in different semesters; this is for illustration only. 

Year Two

Semester 3: Fall (Sept.–Dec.)

  • MATH 223 Calculus III
  • ECON 201 Principles of Microeconomics
  • *NATS 483 Christian Perspectives in the Sciences: Computing Science, NATS 484 Christian Perspectives in the Sciences: Mathematics, or Elective
  • *MATH 321 Differential Equations (4 sem. hrs.), or *MATH/CMPT 330 Numerical Analysis (4 sem. hrs.), or Elective
  • *CMPT 385 Intro to Software Engineering, or Elective

Total: 15-16 semester hours

Semester 4: Spring (Jan.–April)

  • MATH 250 Linear Algebra
  • *PHYS 220 Mechanics
  • *PHYS/CHEM 240 Physical Chemistry, or Elective
  • *MATH 310 Probability & Statistics, or Elective
  • *CMPT 386 Software Engineering II, or Elective

Total: 15 semester hours

*Note: Some courses may be offered in different semesters; this is for illustration only

Recommended Electives

  • Philosophy, e.g. PHIL 105, 106 Introduction to Philosophy, PHIL 210 Contemporary Ethical Issues
  • Communication
  • Economics, e.g. ECON 102 Principles of Macroeconomics
  • Religious Studies, e.g. RELS 100 Introduction to Christianity, RELS 101 Introduction to Old Testament Studies, RELS 102 Introduction to New Testament Studies
  • Chemistry, e.g. CHEM 221/222 Organic Chemistry, CHEM 230 Inorganic Chemistry

Year One

Semester 1: Fall (Sept.–Dec.)

  • MATH 123 Calculus I
  • PHYS 111 Fundamentals of Physics I
  • CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry
  • CHEM 198 Lab for Chemistry 103 and 111 (1 sem. hr.)
  • CMPT 140 Introduction to Computing Science & Programming I
  • ENGL 101, 102, 103, or 104
  • FNDN 101: The Liberal Arts Journey (1 sem. hr.)

Total: 16-17 semester hours

Semester 2: Spring (Jan.–April)

  • MATH 124 Calculus II
  • PHYS 112 Fundamentals of Physics II
  • CHEM 112 Principles of Chemistry
  • CHEM 199 Lab for Chemistry 104 and 112 (1 sem. hr.)
  • CMPT 166 Introduction to Computing Science & Programming II, or MATH 250 Linear Algebra
  • Another from ENGL 101, 102, 103, or 104

Total: 16 semester hours

Note: Some courses may be offered in different semesters; this is for illustration only.

Transfer Agreements

University of Victoria (UVic): Direct transfer to second-year engineering with the completion of specific courses.

Baylor University, Texas, USA: Guaranteed placement within Baylor’s engineering programs upon successful completion.

For more details or guidance, reach out to our Pre-Engineering Coordinator: Herbert Tsang, PhD, PEng