This is a required course for all new M.A.Sc. students. The course material is based on the student's thesis, and therefore it will vary from student to student. The objective of the course is to ensure that students devote a significant level of effort to their theses during their first year of graduate studies. Students will present a series of seminars based on their research progress and accomplishments.

Reading Course

These two courses are offered to M.Eng. students only. The projects associated with these courses generally involve a professionally oriented design activity. Project topics, related to the aerospace field, are selected in consultation with staff. Work includes project identification and definition, literature survey, assesment of available information, and the design phase. Course mark is based on progress during the term, a final project report and a seminar presentation.

Students registering in the M.A.Sc. and/or Ph.D. programs are required to include this along with their enrolment forms.

Students registered in the M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. programs are required to participate in this non-credit seminar course during their first or second term of registration.