A uniform beam walks into a restaurant… The waiter asks, “What would you like?” The beam replies “Ummm… just give me a moment.” Welcome, young civil engineer! CIV102 is one of the most iconic and most difficult courses in Engineering Science. It even contains material normally taught to upper-year Civil Engineering students. But we promise … Read More

99 little bugs in the code 99 little bugs 1 bug fixed, run it again 100 little bugs in the code Photo by Emile Perron on Unsplash ESC180 is an introductory computer programming course. The course is taught with the assumption that students have no prior experience in programming. Python will be the only programming … Read More

The right school supplies are essential to your university student experience. You’ll use them to take notes in lectures and tutorials, complete problem sets and practice questions, perform calculations and engineering design, and much more! In this post, we have compiled a list of important supplies and how they can be used in EngSci.   Digital … Read More

Once you’ve received and interpreted your timetable, you may be wondering what you’ll actually be doing throughout your day. This page will teach you about lectures (LEC), tutorials (TUT), practicals (PRA), and office hours and what to expect for each one.   Note: Not every course will exactly follow these descriptions; for example, some instructors may … Read More

Just like in high school, you will have a timetable for each semester of university. In first year your timetables are already made for you. You can access your timetables in early July on ACORN, U of T’s student information service, and a hub for everything you need to manage your student life. A timetable … Read More

The median and the mode walked into a bar. The bartender asks, “Where’s your other friend?” The median says, “We don’t like him anymore. He’s mean.” What is Mathematics, Statistics, and Finance? The EngSci Mathematics, Statistics, and Finance major (MSF) teaches the theory behind the financial instruments and markets that impact our global economy, giving … Read More

Q: Why is it best to teach physics at the edge of a cliff? A: Because that’s where students have the most potential. What is Engineering Physics? The Engineering Physics major applies cutting-edge research in physics and engineering to real-world innovations in many modern technologies. Engineering physicists work across a variety of industries, developing instruments … Read More

Engineer: “What is 2 + 2?” Computer: “I don’t know” Engineer: “2 + 2 = 4” Computer: “Okay, 2 + 2 = 4” Enginer: “What is 3 + 3?” Computer: “3 + 3 = 4” What is Machine Intelligence Engineering (MI)? Machine Intelligence is the study, development, and application of computer algorithms that can identify … Read More

Don’t anthropomorphize robots. They hate it when you do that. What is Robotics Engineering? Robotics Engineering is the study of robotic systems, combining circuitry, mechanical design, computer algorithms, and control systems to develop advanced mechatronic systems. Robotics Engineering combines several fields, including aerospace engineering, electrical and computer engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, and material science. … Read More

Q: What’s a wind turbine’s favorite color? A: Blew. What is Energy Systems Engineering? The Energy Systems Engineering major prepares students to design energy systems that satisfy the global need for the production and transportation of affordable and sustainable energy. Students learn how to tackle urgent issues in energy generation, storage, and transmission, while understanding … Read More