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(A) Proposal summary
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  • Home faculty*
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  • Major Program Modification type*
  • Summary of proposed changes*

    Students interested in studying engineering at Ontario Tech, but do not meet the regular admission requirements, are eligible for the Pre-Engineering program. The program is designed to help Indigenous students and other underrepresented groups, who may not have had the opportunity to complete the required science and mathematics courses in high school, the opportunity to enter an engineering program. It will also be available for other students who missed admission courses.

    This program is designed to facilitate a successful transition of qualified students into an engineering program. It provides a structured pathway with specific courses to prepare students to meet the admission requirements and, once successfully completed, transfer into an engineering program of their choice depending on their academic achievements during the Pre-Engineering program.

    During the first semester, students are enrolled in Pre-Engineering courses along with core courses from the common first year taken by other engineering students. By the end of the first term, a student who successfully completes all the assigned courses along with a ‘B’ average in the math and science courses will be eligible to apply to transfer into their Engineering program of choice conditional on space in their program of choice.

     

    Standard Admission Requirements for Ontario Tech Engineering

    Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including:

    • English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 60%
    • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
    • Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
    • Chemistry (SCH4U)
    • Physics (SPH4U)

    In addition, a combined minimum 70% average in the math and science courses is required, with no grade below 60%. Applicants with credentials from outside Ontario should visit the Admissions section of the Ontario Tech webpage for more information.

    Admission to Pre-Engineering

    Students who do not meet the standard admission requirements and standard criteria for direct admission into their engineering program of choice, including Comprehensive Engineering, may be considered for admission to the Pre-Engineering program.

    Once students complete the Pre-Engineering program requirements, they then can apply to be admitted into their engineering program of choice pending space availability. Pre-engineering students must apply for admission to an engineering program by completing a change of program form.

    The Pre-Engineering program students would of taken MHF4U: Advanced Functions in high school and have not taken the following Grade 12 courses:

    • MCV4U: Calculus and Vectors
    • SCH4U: Chemistry
    • SPH4U: Physics

    If a student has taken one or two of the above courses, they will not have to take the corresponding Pre-Engineering program course(s).

    As part of the Pre-Engineering program, students must complete the following courses:

    • CHEM 0900U: Preparatory Chemistry for Engineers
    • MATH 0900U: Preparatory Math for Engineers
    • PHY 0900U: Preparatory Physics for Engineers

    Note, students must obtain a grade of B or higher in these courses.

    Pre-Engineering Program Map

    Fall Semester - Pre-Engineering Program:

    • COMM 1050U: Technical Communications
    • CHEM 0900U: Preparatory Chemistry for Engineers
    • ENGR 1015U: Introduction to Engineering
    • MATH 0900U: Preparatory Math for Engineers
    • PHY 0900U: Preparatory Physics for Engineers

    Students who successfully complete the above (CHEM 0900U, MATH 0900U, and PHY 0900U) in Fall semester  can apply to transfer to an engineering program of their choice (pending space availability) and continue with the following program map to complete year one:

    Winter Semester - Pre-Engineering Program:

    • MATH 1010U: Calculus I
    • Physics 1010U: Physics I
    • ENGR 1200U: Introduction to Programming for Engineers
    • ENGR 1025U: Engineering Design
    • SSCI 1470U: Impact of Science and Technology on Society

    Spring/Summer - Pre-Engineering Program:

    • CHEM 1800U: Chemistry for Engineers
    • MATH 1020U: Calculus II
    • MATH 1850U: Linear Algebra for Engineers
    • PHY 1020: Physics II
    • Liberal Studies Elective

    The Pre-Engineeing program applies to all our engineering programs and corresponding management programs. 

    • Automotive Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering – Smart Grid specialization
    • Energy Engineering
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Manufacturing Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering – Artificial Intelligence specialization
    • Mechanical Engineering – Energy Engineering specialization
    • Mechatronics Engineering
    • Mechatronics Engineering – Artificial Intelligence specialization
    • Nuclear Engineering
    • Software Engineering
    • Software Engineering – Internet of Things specialization
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  • Is there a change to total credit hours in the program?*
  • Is a new course associated with this proposal?*
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  • New courses

    The new courses for the Pre-Engineering program are:

    • CHEM 0900U: Preparatory Chemistry for Engineers
    • MATH 0900U: Preparatory Math for Engineers
    • PHY 0900U: Preparatory Physics for Engineers
  • Calendar start date*
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  • Registration start date*
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  • STEP 2 - Attach supporting documents, if applicable

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(B) Program information
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  • STEP 3 - Complete program modifications in Section B
  • Program or shared core name*
    Admission requirements
    Admission requirements
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  • Program type
  • Degree type

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  • Program or shared core description

    Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

    Current Ontario secondary school students must complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with six 4U or 4M credits including English (ENG4U) with a minimum average of 60 per cent, Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), and Physics (SPH4U). In addition, a combined minimum 70 per cent average in math and science courses is required, with no grade below 60 per cent. All other applicants should refer to  for the requirements for their specific category of admission.

    Note, students who are missing one or more of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), and/or Physics (SPH4U), may apply for admission to the pre-engineering program. Details about the pre-engineering program can be found here <link to info about pre-engineering program>.

  • Calendar copy*
  • Program structure

    No Change. 

    Describe any experiential or other applied learning opportunities that are part of the program component.

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  • Program learning outcomes

    No Change. 

(C) Detailed proposal information
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  • STEP 4 - Complete Section C
  • Introduction
  • Brief background on existing program*

    The existing program is not changing only the addition of a pathway for high school students who do not have the required math, physics and chemistry courses.

  • Rationale for the modification*

    The existing program is not changing only the addition of a pathway for high school students who do not have the required math, physics and chemistry courses.

    How will this change or enhance the program and/or opportunities for students and graduates?
  • Fit with the mission, mandate, strategic plans of the University, and the broader array of program offerings.*

    This allows high school students, who for a variety of reasons may have not had the chance to take the required math, physics and chemistry courses, the opportunity to enter into our engineering programs.

    Description of how the proposed modifications fit into the broader array of program offerings, particularly those areas of teaching and research strengths, and complementary areas of study.
  • Resource requirements
  • Faculty members*

    Existing faculty members will be used to teach the three new courses.

    List of core faculty associated with the program, including appointment status, home unit, areas of teaching and research interests, and any new faculty requirements and gaps they would be expected to fill.
  • Additional academic and non-academic human resources*

    None. 

    Details of any administrative requirements, including support staff, adjunct and part-time faculty, supervision of experiential learning opportunities, and any other additional academic and non-academic human resources.
  • Physical resource requirements*

    None. 

    Details of any physical resource requirements, including library holdings, information technology support and student services, special equipment, and space requirements (classrooms, laboratory, graduate student work/study space, other).
  • Business plan
  • Statement of funding requirements*

    N/A

    A summary statement of the funding required to support the modification, including projected enrolments, start-up and continuing costs, if applicable.
  • Statement of resource/funding availability*

    The Pre-Engineering program will require the offering of three new courses: CHEM 0900U, MATH 0900U, and PHY 0900U. In addition, there will be the requirement to offer CHEM 1800U, MATH 1020U, MATH 1850U, PHY 1020U, and a Liberal Studies Elective in the Spring/Summer semester. Most of these courses are already being offered in the Spring/Summer semester as part of our retention efforts for first year engineering students.

    Statements attesting to the adequacy of resources to support the modification from Deans who may have faculty members involved in or are contributing resources, the Registrar or the Dean of Graduate Studies, the Chief Librarian and the Provost.
  • Transition and communication plan
  • Transition plan for both new and current students*

    N/A

    Semester (e.g., Fall 2025) for the implementation of the proposed changes; include a plan for all current students in the program, by year level. If this change impacts students that are not new and/or 1st year students as of the start date, then a transition plan is required. Please remember to consider off-map students.
  • Communication plan for both new and current students*

    N/A

    Please explain how the current students will be made aware of this change (e.g., Who will be responsible for notifying students? How? Is Academic Advising aware?). Please remember to consider off-map students.
  • Converting to online options
  • Does this proposal contain any intended conversion of program components to online options? If yes, please complete the remaining items below*
  • Adequacy of technological platform
    Describe the adequacy of the technological platform to be used for online delivery
  • Maintenance of and/or changes to program-level learning outcomes
    Describe how the current program-level learning outcomes will be maintained and/or changed when moving to online delivery.
  • Maintenance of and/or changes to program objectives
    Describe how the current program objectives will be maintained and/or changed when moving to online delivery.
  • Maintenance of and/or changes to the quality of education
    Describe how the quality of education will be maintained and/or changed when moving to online delivery.
  • Sufficiency of support services and training for teaching staff
    Describe the support services and training for teaching staff that will be made available when moving to online delivery.
  • Sufficiency and type of support for students in the new learning environment
    Describe the sufficiency and type of supports that will be available to students when moving to online delivery.
  • Other
  • Additional supporting information, if applicable
    Describe any additional information needed to support the proposal.
(D) Impact and consultation
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  • Consultation is central to governance at Ontario Tech. Faculties are required to consult with all areas impacted by this change, and the home faculty dean is responsible for all consultation decisions in this section of the form. Note that any false statements related to consultation may require re-submission of proposals.

  • Faculty Consultation
  • Will this change impact any other faculties? Some examples may include, but are not limited to, the scenarios listed below.*

  • Examples:

    • A course from another faculty is being added or removed from the program map.
    • Changes to joint and/or service programs (e.g., 'and Management' programs, targeted minors).
    • Changes to year of offering for courses from another faculty (e.g., moving a course from Year 1 to Year 2).

    Additional examples can be found in the Resources section of the CIQE website.

  • If you answered yes to the question above, please explain and outline the consultation process in detail. Attach relevant documents (emails, Faculty Council minutes, etc.) or include links to corresponding documents.*

    The development of the Pre-Engineering program has been done in consultation with the Faculty of Science. The Faculty of Science created and approved the three new courses of the Pre-Engineering program. 

  • Student Consultation
  • How have current or prospective students been consulted about this change? (e.g., informal conversations, attendance at meetings, survey, indirectly through academic advising). Please provide details below.*

    In consultation, with the Registrar and the Manager First year Academic Advising, they noted this would open opportunities for new students who normally would not meet admission into our engineering programs.  

  • Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
  • What considerations have been made for equity, diversity, inclusion and decolonization?*

    No Specific Indigenous content directly impacted by the addition of this pre-engineering program.

    As noted, the purpose of this program is to make it possible for high school students, who, for a variety of reasons, may not have had the opportunity or were not encouraged to take MCV4U, SCH4U, and SPH4U. Historically, this has been the case for many students that are from under- represented groups in engineering. The Pre-Engineering program provides an opportunity for these students to enter an Engineering program at Ontario Tech.

  • For more information and guidance on incorporating equity, diversity and inclusion principles in curricula, please visit the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging resource section of the CIQE website.

  • Indigenous Content and Consultation
  • Does this change include any Indigenous content?*

  • For more information on how Indigenous content is defined at Ontario Tech University and how to consult with the Indigenous Education Advisory Circle, please refer to the Protocol for Consultation with the Indigenous Education Advisory Circle.

  • Has the IEAC been contacted?
  • If Yes, when?
  • What was the advice you received from the IEAC? And, how has it been included in your proposal? Please attach or provide links to documents that outline the consultation process and advice given.
  • Did the IEAC ask you to return the proposal to them for review?
    If Yes, have they completed their review?
  • Other Consultation
  • Have you consulted with the Office of the Registrar, Student Life, the Library and/or any other areas on campus that may be impacted?*
  • If yes, please explain and outline the consultation process in detail.*

    We have consulted with the Registrar. 

  • Does this change involve co-op?*
  • If yes, please acknowledge that you have consulted with Lindsay Coolidge, Director, External Relations and Partnerships by checking the box below.
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    Please note that changes to joint or collaborative programs do require approval at Faculty Council of each faculty involved in the program. You do not need to include other faculties in the routing, however, consultation with other faculties should be noted and any required approval by other Faculty Councils (and date of approval) should be noted in the comments section as approval is logged on the home Faculty Council step.

  • Should this proposal be routed to the Program Approval step prior to Curriculum Committee?*
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  • Faculty or program-level group*
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  • Is this change for a Bachelor of Engineering program or program which requires Engineering Curriculum Committee approval?*
  • Are there departments associated with your faculty?*
  • Is this change for the Sustainability Studies program?*
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