The Complementary Studies component has been developed to make students aware of the function and responsibilities of the Professional Engineer in society and the impact that engineering in all its forms has on environmental, economic, social and cultural aspects of our society. This complements the technical expertise and communications skills developed and practised in all components of the program.

In order to be considered for graduation, the student must obtain an overall average of at least 60% in the 21 credit hours in Complementary Studies courses required in the program.

Student Self-Audit

It is the responsibility of all engineering students to ensure that the complementary studies requirements are met prior to graduation.

It is highly recommended that students attempt to complete the self-audit form no later than Academic Term 7 so time remains to register and successfully pass any missing requirement(s). Students are encouraged to submit the self-audit form as soon as the criteria are met.

Complementary Studies Course Lists

• One 3 credit hour course in English at the 1000 level;

• ENGI 3101;

• ENGI 4102 (which is a prerequisite for required courses in Term 6 in the Civil and Process majors, and for required courses in Term 7 in all other majors);

• One 3 credit hour course that deals with the effect of technology on society and the environment. The course is to be chosen from ENGI 8151, ENGI 8154, ENGI 8155, SOCI 2120, Sociology 4107, PHIL 2330 (or the former 2571, or the former 2801);

• ENGI 8152 (to be taken in Academic Term 8);

• List A: One Elective course of a 3 credit hour value chosen from the arts, humanities, social sciences and management and approved by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. 

• List B: One Elective course of a 3 credit hour value chosen from the humanities and social sciences and approved by the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. This course must be second-year or higher and it is intended to provide experience with the central issues, methodologies and thought processes of the humanities and social sciences.