First Year Courses


A first-year engineering student at McMaster generally takes these classes.

2008-2009 Courses

Term 1 Physics 1D03
INTRODUCTORY MECHANICS
Math 1Z04
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS I
Chem 1E03
GENERAL CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERING I
Term 2 Physics 1E03
WAVES, ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETIC FIELDS
Math 1ZZ5
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS II
Matls 1M03
STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS
Term 1 or 2 Engineer 1C03
ENGINEERING DESIGN AND GRAPHICS
Engineer 1D04
ENGINEERING COMPUTATION
Term 3 (full year) Engineer 1P03
INTRODUCTION TO PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING

 

In addition to these courses, a first-year engineering student can elect to take 2 complementary studies elective courses. While these two courses are not required for entry into Level 2 programs, they are required for graduation. Successful completion of all technical courses listed in the table are required for entry into Level 2 programs.