Suggested Course Sequences
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
- CMPT 140 Introduction to Computing Science and 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
- CMPT 166 Introduction to Computing Science and Programming II
- ENGL 101, 102, 103, or 104
Total: 16 semester hours
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 or Elective
- PHYS/CHEM 240 Physical Chemistry or Elective
- MATH 321 Differential Equations 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
- - NATS 484 Christian Perspectives in the Sciences: Mathematics or Elective
- - MATH 310 Probability and Statistics or Elective
- - CMPT 386 Software Engineering II or Elective
**Total: 15 semester hours**
Recommended Electives:
Philosophy, Communication, Economics, Religious Studies, Chemistry.
Year One
Semester 1: Fall (Sept. - Dec.)
MATH 123 Calculus I
PHYS 111 Fundamentals of Physics I
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry
CMPT 140 Introduction to Computing Science and 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
- CMPT 166 Introduction to Computing Science and Programming II
- ENGL 101, 102, 103, or 104
Total: 16 semester hours
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