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Transcript of WIC Engineering Institute
7410 Blackfoot Trail SE Calgary, [email protected]
Tel: 403.255.5300
www.westislandcollege.ab.ca
ENGINEERINGINSTITUTE
Engineering CampFort MacMurray
Table of Contents
Purpose/Promise/Need 4
Premise of Curriculum 5
Program Overview 6
Module A: Engineering Institute Courses 7
Module B: Engineering and Leadership Experience 10
Module C: Engineering Clubs, Activities, and Seminars 13
Module D: Post-Secondary Experiences at U of C 15
Module E: Project-Based Learning 16
Engineering Institute Awards and Scholarships 17
Engineering Advisory Panel 18
ENGINEERINGINSTITUTE
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Head of Strategic Planning and Initiatives: Mr. Scott Bennett
Engineering Institute Coordinator Dr. Claire Sumner
West Island College403.255.5300 ext. 272
Fax403.252.1434
Table of Contents
Purpose/Promise/Need 4
Premise of Curriculum 5
Program Overview 6
Module A: Engineering Institute Courses 7
Module B: Engineering and Leadership Experience 10
Module C: Engineering Clubs, Activities, and Seminars 13
Module D: Post-Secondary Experiences at U of C 15
Module E: Project-Based Learning 16
Engineering Institute Awards and Scholarships 17
Engineering Advisory Panel 18
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To provide each and every student the opportunity to
engage in an engineering program with the intention of
preparing him/her to have success at a post-secondary
level.
To provide a rigorous and relevant academic program
to prepare students for a 21st century education in the
engineering field with opportunities to connect to the
engineering world.
• Rigor and relevance near / at college level
• Standards-infused and accelerated pace
• Project / problem-based learning
• 21st century technology as problem solving tool
• Teacher as advisor / facilitator / mentor
• Teamwork emphasized
• Connections to local engineering professionals and post-secondary students, professors, and administrators
Need
Over the last 5 years, approximately 20 percent of the WIC graduating class has
entered the engineering field in post-secondary institutions. This is a niche that
needs to be filled and enriched. This program is designed for those interested in
the many fields of engineering including:
• Petroleum Engineering
• Chemical and Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Purpose
Promise
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Premise of Curriculum
The program is designed to:
• Challenge students with relevant, rigorous, engineering focused content
• Give students invaluable engineering experiences within the engineering
community while in a Junior and Senior High School environment
• Take students to the next level in learning; each student will learn to think
critically, to work in teams, and to use his / her academic knowledge
and skills to solve complex engineering-related problems in the world of
today and tomorrow
• Create an engineering program that is responsive to the needs of the
engineering community
• Empower students with real world experiences; the certificate of
completion can also be used as a valuable portfolio piece to include in a
resumes and post-secondary applications
• Provide students with opportunities for mentoring, internship,
networking and job shadowing
• Guide students in the process of interviewing, drafting a resume,
referencing, library research and citation, all of which are essential to
university preparation
• Focus students’ studies and define fields of interest
Group based projects
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• Facilitate success in achieving acceptance to engineering related
programs of choice
• Broaden students’ horizons and contribute to their enjoyment of
exploring new fields of interest
• Engage and intrigue some students who may not have considered this
field or, for those set on a path, reaffirm their direction
Program Overview
This is the second year of the West Island College Engineering Institute. The
program is designed to be phased in over a three year period. Students may start
participating in the program in Grade 7 and will be required to meet a number
of criteria in order to be eligible for the West Island College Engineering Institute
Certificate. The current program consists of four modules with the fifth module
being phased in over the next year.
Module A: Engineering Institute Courses
Module B: Engineering and Leadership Experiences
Module C: Engineering Clubs, Activities and Seminars
Module D: Post-Secondary Experiences
Module E: Project-Based Learning
University of Calgary Schulich Engineering Outreach LAB
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Module A: WIC Engineering Institute Courses
There are many courses offered to students from Grade 10 to Grade 12. Grade 12
students will be required to complete any four of the following senior courses
offered in order to be eligible for the modified Engineering Institute Certificate;
one of these courses must be an Advanced Placement (AP) course. The list and
descriptions of the required engineering-related courses which are provided at
the College are listed below:
Mathematics 30 Physics 30
Mathematics 31 Physics 35 AP
Mathematics 35 AP Business 10 (Accounting)
Chemistry 30 Biology 30
Chemistry 35 AP Biology 35 AP
Chemistry 30 (5 Credits)Chemistry 30 consists of four units of study: thermochemical changes;
electrochemical changes; chemical changes of organic compounds; and chemical
equilibrium focusing on acid-based systems.
AP Chemistry 35 (3 Credits)Chemistry 35 AP expands the scientific and related technological knowledge
and skills acquired in Chemistry 20 and 30 that will enable students to further
understand and interpret their world. It also provides an important introduction
to a range of fundamental topics such as: atomic theory and atomic structure;
chemical bonding; nuclear chemistry; gases, liquids and solids; solutions; reaction
types; stoichiometry; equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics. By completing
the Chemistry 35 AP course, students experience an enrichment of material
supporting their studies at a first year university level.
Biology 30 (5 Credits)Biology 30 consists of four units of study: nervous and endocrine systems;
reproduction and development; cell division, genetics and molecular biology; and
population and community dynamics.
AP Biology 35 (3 Credits)Biology 35 AP expands the scientific and related technological knowledge
and skills acquired in Biology 20 and 30 that will enable students to further
understand and interpret their world. It also provides an important introduction
to a range of fundamental topics such as: Biology 20 / 30 review; phylogeny and
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classification of organisms; genetics; and plant physiology. By completing the
Biology 35 AP course, students experience an enrichment of material supporting
their studies at a first year university level.
Physics 30 (5 Credits)Physics 30 consists of four units of study: momentum and impulse; forces and
fields; electromagnetic radiation; and atomic physics.
AP Physics 35 (5 Credits)Physics 35 AP expands the scientific and related technological knowledge and
skills acquired in Physics 30 that will enable students to further understand
and interpret their world. It also provides an important introduction to a
range of fundamental concepts not included in the Physics 30 course, such as
thermodynamics; electrical circuit theory; and fluid dynamics. By completing the
Physics 35 AP course, students experience an enrichment of material supporting
their studies at a first year university level.
Mathematics 30-1 (5 Credits)This course sequence is designed to provide students with the mathematical
understandings and critical-thinking skills identified for entry into post-secondary
programs that require the study of calculus. Topics include algebra and
number; measurement; relations and functions; trigonometry; and permutations,
combinations and binomial theorem.
Mathematics 31 - Calculus (5 Credits)Mathematics 31 emphasizes the theoretical and practical development of topics
in the algebra of functions, trigonometry, differential calculus and integral
calculus up to a standard acceptable for entry into all first-year programs in
mathematics, science, engineering and business. The course is designed to
bridge the gap between the Mathematics 10-20-30 course sequence and the
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calculus course sequences offered by post-secondary institutions. The focus of
the course is to examine functions that describe changing situations as opposed
to the more static situations encountered in previous mathematics courses.
AP Mathematics 35 (3 Credits)AP Mathematics 35 is primarily focused on the development of a student’s
understanding of the concepts in calculus and providing experience with its
methods and applications. The first unit addresses the concepts of functions,
graphs, and limits. Unit two explores the characteristics and applications of
derivatives. Unit three looks at the properties and applications of integrals while
also exploring the fundamental theorem of calculus along with the techniques of
anti-differentiation.
Business 10 (6 Credits) Grade 10, 11, 12
This course is designed to help students develop the skills, knowledge and
attitudes required to help them increase their entrepreneurial and leadership
skills in the business world. Students will be introduced to a variety of business
programs. Course topics will include Enterprise and Innovation and Financial
Management. There will be six one-credit Career and Technology Studies (CTS)
courses offered in this class; two teachers may be instructing select courses.
Part of the course is designed to encompass the Junior Achievement program,
which is designed to help young people appreciate and better understand the
role of business in our society. Students will organize and operate an actual
business enterprise, involving the creation of a business plan and the drafting of
a final shareholders’ report. Accounting will make up a large component of the
course, addressing concepts such as income statements, cash flows, financial
statements, balance sheets, journal entries, general ledgers, trial balances, and
accrual accounting. Students will also work in teams on a number of University
of Western Ontario Ivey School of Business cases. The Discover Entrepreneurship
App will also be implemented into this course.
Courses:
• Enterprise and Innovation 1010 Challenges and Opportunity
• Enterprise and Innovation 1020 Planning a Venture
• Enterprise and Innovation 2010 Analyzing Ventures
• Enterprise and Innovation 2020 Financing Ventures
• Financial Management 1015 Accounting Prep
• Financial Management 1020 Accounting Cycle 1
SET Challenge Day at University of Calgary
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Module B – Engineering and Leadership Experience
There are a number of ways for students to gain engineering experience at West
Island College. Students will commit to the experiences where they are involved
in preparation, planning, implementation, and / or reflection. This experience is
highly personal and students are expected to thoughtfully reflect on where and
how they will participate.
Students will benefit from these engineering leadership opportunities by gaining:
• Career exploration and interaction with professionals
• Better understanding of the difference between theory and practice of
engineering-related occupations
• Engineering insight from guest lecturers who visit the College
In order to achieve the Engineering Institute Certificate, students must complete
any three of the following criteria provided in the three sections below; one of
which must be a leadership experience.
Section 1: Interaction with Engineering Community
• Observational internship: students see first hand how people in the engineering community interact
• Networking: students connect with people in the community with similar interests
• Off-site shadowing: students shadow an individual actively involved in the community
• Mentorship: students are mentored by a member of the engineering community
Telus Spark Science Center (Juniors)Telus Spark Science Center offers a number
of different workshops that enrich students
learning, such as:
Grade 7 Marble Machines (Structures and Forces)Students will face a series of design challenges (constructing simple
machines to move marbles) that will stretch their creativity, collaboration
and problem-solving skills.
Grade 8 Hydraulic Challenge (Mechanical Systems) – Junior Days What do fountains, car crushers and trucks have in common? Hydraulics!
Working in small groups, students will design, build and test their own
hydraulic systems.
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Grade 9 Electricity Blocks (Electrical Principles)Students will experiment with electrical components and investigate how they
can be connected to build their own circuits.
Grade 7-9 Cutivating TechStudents combine creativity and problem solving skills by designing and building
a computer controlled device to care for a living thing. Students will create
programs using micro-controllers originally developed at MIT.
BeakerheadJunior High students may attend Beakerhead. This event brings together art and
engineering from across the city, province, country and world to build, compete
and exhibit interactive works of art and engineered entertainment during a week-
long smash up of art, science and engineering each Fall.
Section 2: Participation in Leadership OpportunitiesStudents may choose to engage in a number of various leadership camps
or activities. Five formal leadership programs meet the requirement for the
Engineering Institute Certificate (see below). In addition, student participation in
WIC leadership roles such as WICAA, Student Council and the Prefect Board may
also be recognized for their leadership experience. Other leadership experiences
gained outside of the College may be recognized here, although these would
be at the discretion of the Head of Strategic Planning and Initiatives and the
Engineering Institute Coordinator.
Camp Chief Hector YMCAStudents may choose to engage in one of these
programs which emphasize community and values-
based education, outdoor challenges, fun, individual
growth, environmental stewardship, leadership
development and service excellence.
Sailing Education Adventures (SEA)Students may participate in this five day leadership program in Victoria, BC, whereby they will gain the understanding of working as a team while learning to operate a sailing vessel.
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Duke of Edinburgh Award This award was founded by Prince Philip in 1956; it operates in over 100 countries and boasts more than 4 million young participants. Students may participate in activities based on four program areas: community service, personal skill development, physical recreation, and adventurous journey. A minimum requirement is the Bronze Award.
CAIS Senior Student Leadership Conference Students in Grade 11 may have the opportunity to
attend the CAIS Senior Student Leadership Conference.
The Conference is designed for students by students.
Each Spring, approximately 130 Canadian independent
school student leaders come together to develop their
leadership skills, complete a service project, and liaise
with like-minded leaders from Canada’s top schools.
Shad ValleyShad Valley is a four-week summer enrichment program. Students attend
workshops and lectures that focus on the sciences, engineering, technology
and entrepreneurship; the program presents academically stimulating, mind
expanding adventure for top, well-rounded students. Students will also enjoy
team-building exercise and recreational activities.
Section 3: Petroleum Engineering Experience – Calgary & Fort McMurray
The purpose of this program is to give students an insight into the work that
engineers do and the projects they perform in their respective environments.
Senior High students will have the opportunity to meet with professionals in the
petroleum-related engineering environment in Calgary and in Fort McMurray.
The first day will see the students head downtown to visit several oil and gas
producing companies. The afternoon will include a stop at McDaniel & Associates
to learn more about engineering consulting, and then complete a tour of
Fluor to gain a better understanding of engineering design, procurement and
construction. Early in the morning on Day 2 students will fly to Fort McMurray,
one of the largest economic generators for much of Canada’s economy today,
where they will tour the Suncor facility and visit the Oil Sands Discovery Center
to learn more about the industry. Students will fly back to Calgary later the same
evening.
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Module C: Clubs and Activities
Students will participate in a variety of engineering clubs, activities and seminars
offered at the College. Greater flexibility has been created this year; there will be
a minimal set club program structure. The students may decide which activity
they would like to work on and will keep track of their own participation. In order
to receive the Engineering Institute Certificate, students must receive credit for
any three of the following engineering opportunities that are offered throughout
the course of the school year
University Prep Math – Extensions to the Alberta Curriculum (Grade 12)Students may attend lectures to help bridge the gap between High School Math
and the courses at some post-secondary institutions. Topics covered during
these sessions will include linear algebra, reasoning, proofs, complex numbers,
and extensions to Calculus. These sessions are designed to expose students to
concepts they will be using at university in business, engineering, or science-
based disciplines.
F.I.R.S.T. Lego League Robotics Club (Grades 7 to 9)FIRST® LEGO® League introduces young students to the fun and excitement
of science and technology whilst working as a team to program an autonomous
robot to score points on a thematic playing surface, create innovative solutions
to a problem; all while being guided by the FLL Core Values.
During the first semester, Junior students with prior FLL programming
experience are invited to form a team to tackle the annual challenge (In the 2015
TRASH TREK Challenge students explored the fascinating world of trash). This
team will then attend an official FLL tournament to compete against other teams.
During the second semester, Junior students new to FLL Robotics will have
the opportunity to learn how to program an EV3 robot module and complete a
number of tasks in preparation for the following FLL challenge in 2016.
Junior Students visit Telus Spark
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IB Higher Level Organic Chemistry – Extensions to the Alberta Curriculum (Grade 12)We cover ideas about stereoisomers (isomers differing in shape only), Cis/
trans and E/Z diasteriomers, their naming and physical/chemical differences
are included amongst the topics. Also, enantiomeric stereoisomers will also be
discussed. We focus on their singular physical/chemical differences, and on the
use of the R/S system in communicating their absolute configurations. Reaction
mechanisms for free radical substitution, electrophilic addition, electrophilic
substitution, and nucleophilic substitution are discussed next. The objective
is to develop an understanding of the chemical “proofs” for the suggested
mechanisms, as well as to predict dominant organic products for these reactions
using ideas about what we understand to be the most stable intermediates. The
concepts here are challenging but will provide a head start for that first post-
secondary Organic Chemistry course.
DISCOVER! (Grade 7 to 9)This junior club is led by senior students. The club meets during the second
semester and enables grade 7-9 students to have fun finding out more about
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in their everyday lives.
Students get involved in a variety of activities and can also bring along project
ideas to develop. The focus of the club is for students to enjoy a hands-on
approach to discovering more things about the world around them.
Excel 101 (Grade 9 to 12) Students will have the opportunity to gain more hands-on exposure to this MS
Excel program. Students will learn how to enter and manipulate data, introduce
formulas and cell formatting. They will also develop skills in the proper use
of spreadsheet software through general data, manipulation and personal
recordkeeping. Upon completion, students may receieve recognition for the
1-credit CTS course Information Processing 1060: Spreadsheet.
SET Challenge Day at University of Calgary
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Module D: Post-Secondary Experiences at the University of CalgaryStudents will see first hand how students, professors and administrators operate
in a post-secondary engineering program. They will learn the requirements
necessary to gain entrance to those programs and will have the opportunity
to gain a variety of post-secondary experiences. Students will be required to
complete any two of the following experiences.
Please note: the University 101 seminar is required by all students.
University 101 (Grade 11 to 12) - Mandatory sessionStudents will have the opportunity to attend a number of different workshops
that deal with topics such as references/citations, life and balance, resumes
and interviews, networking with alumni, post-secondary planning, as well as
budgeting and financial literacy.
Women in Engineering Day – Schulich School of Engineering (Grade 10 to 11)An interactive and fun annual event designed to introduce Grade 10 and 11
girls to career opportunities in engineering, as well as convey the social value
and relevance of engineering disciplines. Components include information on
engineering and its diverse fields, an interactive and fun design competition,
department demonstrations, lunch, an engineering student life presentation, and
a lively and informative panel discussion led by successful female engineers from
industry.
Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Challenge (Grade 10 to 11)An annual event spearheaded by the Let’s Talk Science Outreach Program, the Science, Engineering and Technology Challenge pits teams of students against one another in friendly competition – and, in the process, offers students countless opportunities to network, collaborate and investigate – and win great prizes and support for their school science departments in the process.
Schulich Engineering Outreach Lab (Grade 7 to 12)Engineering faculty and students will come out to the College to provide a
introductory presentation on their faculty; they will also offer a variety of team
projects for students to work on. Possible projects may include construction
activities, reservoir exploration and robot demonstrations.
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Module E: Project-Based Learning
Project-based learning is designed for Senior High students who are interested in
gaining experience in working on team engineering projects. Students will form
teams, commit to a project and make a formal presentation to a panel of judges
upon completion of their project. Students will work with a teacher advisor and
professional engineer to assist and guide them during the program. Possible
projects may include the following:
Alta Injection Molding (AIM) Group Project (Grades 11 to 12)
A select group of Senior High students may work on a team project with Alta
Injection Molding (AIM), Airdrie. The team will do tour the facility and meet
the staff. Students will brainstorm a product, check the intellectual property
background and work on the design and materials using a 3D printer. They will
be asked to factor in the costs, parts and production that go into making their
product. Suggested products could include designing reusable coffee pods, a
gardening hand tool utilizing ergonomic design, a cell phone case, an injectable
ready to use rocket or launching device or an iphone non-powered speaker. The
final stage will address how the team will market and package their product. A
3-month project, this will require a full commitment on the part of the selected
students.
Robotics Club
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Engineering Institute Awards and Scholarships
The Payne Family Shield
The Payne Family Shield is awarded annually to the graduating student who has
the highest combined mark in Mathematics 30, Mathematics 31 and Mathematics
35 AP.
The Andrea Bailey Memorial Shield
In memory of Andrea Bailey (Class of ’93) the College awards an annual book
scholarship to a female student who will pursue post-secondary studies in
Science or Engineering.
Andrea Bailey Award Presentation 2015
Engineering Institute Advisory Panel
We would like to express our appreciation to the members of the WIC
Engineering Advisory Panel for their time, energy, guidance and support:
Mr. Firas Ali Alliance Manager of Projects and
Execution, Fluor
Mr. Wayne Allen Geologist
Mr. Dwight Barton Advisor, Encana Corporation
Mr. Scott Bennett Head of Strategic Planning and
Initiatives, West Island College
Mrs. Carol Grant-Watt CEO and Head of School, West Island
College
Mr. Luke Heck 3rd year student, Queen’s University
(WIC Alumni)
Ms. Alana Kitchen Chemical Engineering, Queens
University
Mr. Dave Rushford Senior VP and COO, Quicksilver
Resources Canada Inc.
Mr. Ranny Shibley (WIC alumni) CEO, Daroil Energy
Dr. Claire Sumner Engineering Institute Coordinator
Ms. Milana Trifkovic Assistant Professor, Chemical and
Petroleum Engineering
Mr. True Wilson 4th year student, Queen’s University
(WIC Alumni)
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2015 - 2016
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