Diploma in Engineering Physics
Engineering is the application of science, mathematics, technology, experience, and the engineering design process to solve problems for the benefit of society and the environment. Physics is the science of matter, motion and energy. The Diploma in Engineering Physics program provides a curriculum that covers aspects of both engineering and physics.
The Diploma in Engineering Physics complements the existing Certificate in Engineering by providing a place at KPU for students wishing to study engineering on a part-time basis, or needing course upgrading. Students who complete the Diploma in Engineering Physics program will be able to continue at KPU to complete the third and fourth years of the Bachelor of Science, Physics for Modern Technology program, or transfer into the second-year of an engineering degree program at institutions such as UBC, UVIC or SFU.
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Department's website: kpu.ca/science/engineering
Admission Requirements
Students pursuing a Diploma in Engineering Physics must be admitted to the Faculty of Science.
Curricular Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APSC 1124 | Introduction to Engineering | 1 |
| APSC 1151 | Introduction to Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| APSC 1299 | Introduction to Microcontrollers | 3 |
| CHEM 1110 | The Structure of Matter | 4 |
| CPSC 1103 | Principles of Program Structure and Design I | 3 |
| ENGL 1100 | Introduction to University Writing | 3 |
| MATH 1120 | Differential Calculus | 3 |
| MATH 1220 | Integral Calculus | 3 |
| PHYS 1120 | Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences I | 4 |
| PHYS 1220 | Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences II | 4 |
| One of: | 4 | |
| Chemistry for Engineering | ||
| Chemical Energetics and Dynamics | ||
| One of: | 3 | |
| Matrix Algebra for Engineers | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| One of: | 6 | |
| Multivariate Calculus (Calculus III) | ||
| Vector Calculus (Calculus IV) | ||
Or | ||
| Complex Numbers and Linear Algebra | ||
| Multivariate and Vector Calculus | ||
| One of: | 3 | |
| Engineering Mechanics | ||
| Mechanics I | ||
| Four of, with at least one from List A and one from List B | 12 | |
| List A | ||
| Experimental Physics | ||
| Electronics | ||
| Sensors and Actuators | ||
| List B | ||
| Modern Physics | ||
| Classical Mechanics | ||
| Thermal Physics | ||
| Electricity and Magnetism | ||
| Elective | 3 credits from a course outside the Faculty of Science at the 1100 level or higher | 3 |
| Total Credits | 62 | |
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Diploma in Engineering Physics.
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