Email: Tim Cooper<\/a> The UFV Diploma in Engineering Physics with a specialization in mechatronics is a new program unique to UFV, and has been approved to commence in the fall of 2014. It has been designed from the ground up with students in mind, specifically those students who wish to enter the workforce as soon as possible. The program itself is a response not only to the current labour market, but also a mandate from both the Federal and B.C. governments to address the shortage of workers with a strong STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) background. Upon successful completion of the Diploma, students will have gained employable skills which are currently in demand from many companies worldwide.<\/p>\n Current engineering diploma programs in the province of B.C. allow students to gain valuable skills, but do not provide the strong academic background necessary to adapt to such a rapidly changing technological landscape. This is where the UFV Diploma differs from the others. Most diploma programs consist of two years of post secondary education after high school, but the UFV program length is two years following a first year of math and sciences at an approved university. In this way students are exposed to a much more advanced background in both mathematics and the physical sciences, which not only makes the successful student more attractive to employers, but also provides students with more flexibility in choosing their career path.<\/p>\n For those students who find themselves wanting to pursue a more academic route after completing the Diploma, the UFV program allows them to do so. Many other diploma programs are effectively terminal paths, in that they do not easily allow the interested student to apply their time spent to a more advanced degree – in most cases they must start at the beginning or use a bridge program to upgrade. This is not the case for the UFV Diploma. If students wish to pursue an undergraduate degree after completing the diploma program, they can spend an additional year at UFV to graduate with a BSc degree in physics as well. This then allows students to continue on to graduate school to earn MSc or PhD degrees in either physics or engineering.<\/p>\n MATH 111 – Calculus I (4 Credits) It is Suggested that students have the following<\/em> required courses before beginning the program<\/em><\/p>\n COMP 152 – Introduction to Structured Programming (4 Credits) If the student is interested in completing a BSc<\/a> degree in Physics<\/a> as well, then they should ensure they take the appropriate number and types of electives in their first year. To ensure that your choice of electives will properly count towards a BSc, it is strongly suggested that the student book an appointment with a Science Advisor<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fall Semester<\/em> (12 Credits) Winter Semester<\/em> (13 Credits) Summer Semester<\/em> (1 Credit) (This course will begin the week before Fall classes begin, and Fall Semester<\/em> (14 Credits) Winter Semester<\/em> (14 Credits) Approved for Fall 2014 Contact Email: Tim Cooper Website: ufv.ca\/engineering\/diploma History The UFV Diploma in Engineering Physics with a specialization in mechatronics is a new program unique to UFV, and has been approved to commence in the fall of 2014. 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\nWebsite: ufv.ca\/engineering\/diploma<\/a><\/p>\nHistory<\/h2>\n
Overview<\/h2>\n
Benefits of the Diploma<\/h2>\n
Sample Program Plan<\/h2>\n
Entrance Year<\/h4>\n
\nPHYS 111 – Mechanics (5 Credits)
\nMATH 112 – Calculus II (4 Credits)
\nPHYS 112 – Electricity and Magnetism (5 Credits)<\/p>\n
\nENGR 151 – Computer Aided Engineering Graphics (4 Credits)<\/p>\nYear One<\/h4>\n
\nPHYS 221*<\/sup> – Intermediate Mechanics (4 Credits)
\nPHYS 232 – Experimental Methods in Physics (2 Credits)
\nPHYS 231 – Thermodynamics (3 Credits)
\nMATH 211 – Calculus III (3 Credits)<\/p>\n
\nPHYS 381 – Mathematical Physics (3 Credits)
\nENGR 210 – Circuit Analysis (3 Credits)
\nENPH 310 – Electronics I (4 Credits)
\nElective**<\/sup> I (3-4 Credits)<\/p>\nYear Two<\/h4>\n
\nENGR 100 – Production in Practice (1 Credit)<\/p>\n
\nis only 1 week in duration)<\/p>\n
\nENPH 320 – Electronics II (4 Credits)
\nENGR 330 – Automatic Control Systems (4 Credits)
\nPHYS 392\/ENPH 360 – Interfacing and Virtual Instrumentation (3
\nCredits)
\nElective**<\/sup> II (3-4 Credits)<\/p>\n
\nENGR 350 – Sensors and Actuators (4 Credits)
\nENGR 340 – Micro Processors and Embedded Systems (4 Credits)
\nENGR 390 – Mechatronics Project (3 Credits)
\nElective**<\/sup> III (3-4 Credits)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"