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Description

The Electrical Engineering Technology - Automated Systems Program curriculum incorporates theory, applications and practical experience from the manufacturing, robotics, computer communications and utilities industries, along with concepts from the sciences and humanities to ensure the graduate is provided with current technical knowledge, skills and practice.

Career Opportunities

There has never been a better time to enter the field of Engineering Technology. For Ontario's industries to survive in today's global market economy they must be able to draw on a pool of technically competent engineers, technologists, technicians and skilled trades people. The number of jobs in Electrical Technology have been growing steadily. That's why graduates will have employment options with specialized robotics manufacturers, automotive support industries, equipment manufacturers, and utilities to name a few. A wide variety of opportunities are also available in product installation and service, design and testing, research, maintenance, industrial sales and marketing, estimating, contract and project administration as well as quality control.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills;
• utilize computer aided drafting media to plan and organize graphical layouts;
• work effectively as an individual and team member in any setting with an awareness of leadership responsibilities;
• demonstrate computer and electronic systems literacy in a range of applications;
• demonstrate critical thinking and innovative problem solving abilities;
• apply generic and workplace skills for personal and professional growth;
• apply the benefits of General Education Courses to participate in society as an informed citizen and pursue an enriched personal and professional life;
• apply all skills and knowledge acquired in co-op work experiences;
• apply a wide variety of mathematical techniques with the degree of accuracy required to solve problems and make decisions;
• apply and specify instrumentation in electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic control systems for manufacturing, process control and robotics operations;
• demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of engineering Standards;
• demonstrate an understanding of the basic equipment needs of motion control systems;
• apply the basic principles of automatic control systems;
• demonstrate an understanding of power circuits;
• apply specific knowledge in the use and specification of automated test equipment;
• specify interfaces, communication protocols and automated systems integration solutions for computer based networked control systems;
• write programs using a variety of languages appropriate to the task.

Practical Experience

Co-operative Education is a mandatory component of all Co-op programs at Georgian College; it has been designed as a process by which students integrate their academic education with paid work experience related to their program of study. This integration affects much more than simply earning a salary, including the adjustment to the work environment and the development of professionalism. It also reinforces skills and theory learned during academic semesters, develops professional contacts, job knowledge and career path, improves human relations and communication skills and promotes personal maturity and financial independence.

Students are requested to register, attend and participate in their scheduled co-operative education classes. These classes are scheduled for all first year students and are expected to be completed in order to proceed successfully to their first co-op work experience. To ensure students are eligible to proceed onto any co-op work experience students should refer to Promotional Status and Eligibility for Co-op as outlined in the College Calendar. Co-op policies and procedures can be located on our website: www.georgianc.on.ca/careers/for-students/.

Georgian College follows the Co-operative Education guidelines set out by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) and Education at Work Ontario (EWO) by supporting the learning outcomes designed for the program specific graduate profile and curriculum as set out by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Program Progression

Sem 1 - Fall 2010

Sem 2 - Winter 2011

Work Term 1 - Summer 2011

Sem 3 - Fall 2011

Work Term 2 - Winter 2012

Sem 4 - Summer 2012

Work Term 3 - Fall 2012

Sem 5 - Winter 2013

Sem 6 - Summer 2013

Admission Requirements

Applicants following the OSS curriculum must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD - 30 credits) OSSD or equivalent. OSS applicants must also have Grade 12 English (C) or (U) (ENG 4C, ENG 4U), any Grade 12 College Mathematics (MAP4C or MCT 4C), or any Grade 12 University Mathematics. Recommended subjects include: Any Grade 11 (C) or (U/C) and/or any Grade 12 (C) or (U/C) Physics.

Applicants who are 19 years of age or over by the first day of classes, and who lack the academic entrance qualifications, may be considered for entrance to an appropriate post-secondary diploma or certificate program as mature applicants. Each applicant will be considered on an individual basis and acceptance will be determined by counselling, Communication Placement Assessment (CPA), previous post-secondary education and evaluation of experience. Some programs also have specific prerequisite requirements that must be met prior to admission. Mature applicants must meet all program specific prerequisites. Those applying as mature students and having no documentation of Grade 12 education must supply, if required, proof of age, such as a copy of an official birth certificate or driver's licence. Refer to Sections 2.5 and 2.6 of the Academic Calendar for further details.

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Graduation Requirements

30 Mandatory Courses

2 Communications Courses

5 General Education Courses

3 Co-op Work Terms

Graduation Eligibility

To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year and to graduate is 60%. Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.

Mandatory

COMP1026 Computer Programming

COMP2025 Introduction to Robotics

COMP3021 Computer Networking

DRFT1003 Introduction to Technical Drafting

ELEC1000 CAD-Electrical Circuits

ELEC1001 AC Circuit Fundamentals

ELEC1002 Electrical System and Control 1

ELEC2004 Digital Circuits

ELEC2005 Electrical Machines

ELEC2006 Power Transmission and Distribution

ELEC2007 CAD Electrical Layouts

ELEC2008 Programmable Logic Controller 1

ELEC2010 Progressive Electrical Maintenance

ELEC2011 Power Transmission and Distribution 2

ELEC3002 Instrumentation

ELEC3003 Advanced Programmable Logic Control

ELEC3004 Systems Integration

ELEC3005 Motion Control

ELEC3006 Power Quality and Distribution

ELEC3007 Protection and Control

ELEN1000 DC Circuit Fundamentals

ELEN2000 Electronic Fundamentals

ELEN3001 Electronic Motor Controls

MATH1006 Mathematics for Technology

MATH2004 Calculus

MGMT2002 Project Management

PHYS1001 Physical Sciences

ROBT3001 Robotics

STAT3002 Applied Statistics

TECR3000 Project/Technical Report

The descriptions that follow provide brief outlines of the courses. Please note that some courses have prerequisite and/or corequisite requirements not shown here, that need to be met in order to enroll in the course. You will be advised of any requisite requirements during the registration process, or you can contact the academic area for further details.

Communications

COMM1000 College Communications

COMM1001 Communications at Work

COMM1004 World Links: Wired Communications

COMM1006 Professional Writing

COMM1007 Oral Presentations

COMM1012 Visual Analysis in Communication

Co-op

COOP1022 Electrical Technology Work Term 1

COOP2017 Electrical Technology Work Term 2

COOP3009 Electrical Technology Work Term 3

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

COMM1000 College Communications 42.0 Hours

Effective communication skills are essential for success in college and career. This entry level course promotes development of college level skills related to information literacy and current communication technology. Students focus on writing, researching, presenting, editing and proofreading. They incorporate writing conventions, analyze and evaluate information, and prepare and deliver ideas orally. In addition, they edit and proofread their own and others' writing.

COMM1001 Communications at Work 42.0 Hours

Students develop their communication skills for the workplace. Using available technology, they research, write and edit work-related correspondence and short reports, individually and collaboratively. With audio-visual support, they prepare and deliver professional presentations that have vocational emphasis. In addition, students complete other communication tasks specific to their vocational areas.

COMM1004 World Links: Wired Communications 42.0 Hours

Computers are revolutionizing our ability to communicate for the purposes of learning and conducting business. This project-based course develops skills to communicate effectively using electronic media. Hands-on experience is combined with an examination of the characteristics of computer-mediated communication, its role in society, and its use in the workplace. Prior experience with basic Internet functions and Web page construction is strongly recommended. This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.

COMM1006 Professional Writing 42.0 Hours

Professional writing skills are required in all service, technical, and business environments. In this advanced course, students develop researching, planning, designing, and writing skills used to prepare workplace materials. Individually and collaboratively, they learn and practise the processes involved in producing such information as policies, written instructions, training materials, and online help. Experience with word processing is expected. This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.

COMM1007 Oral Presentations 42.0 Hours

This advanced communications course is designed to further students' proficiency in verbal communication in both individual and group presentations. Students develop their delivery and presentation skills while working on a range of oral communication activities that start with short, informal introductions and comments and work up to more researched, persuasive, multimedia presentations. This course is eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.

COMM1012 Visual Analysis in Communication 42.0 Hours

In the modern visual world, the way messages are viewed and disseminated has changed dramatically with technological advances. In this course, students develop their theoretical and practical communication skills at an advanced level by investigating the power of visual imagery. Students focus on interpreting, analyzing, and critiquing a broad range of visuals in terms of intention and effectiveness. In addition, students complete research projects including presentations.

COMP1026 Computer Programming 42.0 Hours

This course will introduce the procedures used to write computer programs for various applications in electrical and automation technology. The programming language that will be used is Microsoft Visual BASIC, however programming techniques and procedures will be introduced in a general manner applicable to most high-level languages encountered in technology. This course will provide the programming skills necessary for future courses including robotics, computer interfacing and computer-aided test equipment.

COMP2025 Introduction to Robotics 42.0 Hours

A modern industrial robot is a complex, integrated system with electrical, electronic, mechanical and software aspects. All these components will be studied within the system viewpoint.

COMP3021 Computer Networking 42.0 Hours

This course is an introduction to data communications, networking fundamentals and interfacing for the purpose of linking PC workstations to equipment for data acquisition and process control. This course discusses cable types, data communication standards, network adapter configurations, data conversion of analog and digital signals, protocols and the application of software drivers in an operation system. A system overview of industrial SCADA systems is also introduced.

COOP1022 Electrical Technology Work Term 1 640.0 Hours

Co-operative Education will provide students with the skills to conduct a college directed and self directed job search in their chosen field of study. Students will obtain a co-op work experience with an employer for a period of 14 weeks. All students are responsible to submit a work term report indicating achievement of specific learning outcomes during their 1st co-op work term. Georgian College follows the Co-operative Education guidelines set out by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) and Education at Work Ontario (EWO) by supporting the learning outcomes designed for each program.

COOP2017 Electrical Technology Work Term 2 560.0 Hours

Co-operative Education will allow students to gain new/enhanced technical work experience. As students begin to recognize their chosen academic strengths and career direction, they will be better prepared to choose their academic courses and professional options. All students are responsible for submitting a work term report and employer evaluation form following this work term. It is expected that a student wishing to return to their Work Term 1 employer, be asked to seek new/more in depth responsibilities so that enhancement of program specific learning outcomes be achieved.

COOP3009 Electrical Technology Work Term 3 560.0 Hours

Co-operative Education will allow students to gain further technical work experience. As students realize their chosen academic strengths and career direction, they will be better able to choose their academic courses and professional options. All students are required to submit a work term report and employer evaluation form following this work term. It is expected that a student wishing to return to a Work Term 1 or Work Term 2 employer, be asked to seek new/more in depth responsibilities so that enhancement of program specific learning outcomes will be achieved.

DRFT1003 Introduction to Technical Drafting 42.0 Hours

This course will introduce the student to reading and understanding engineering drawings and the use of the computer as a drafting tool. Emphasis will be on creating accurate, clear drawings. Standards and conventions will be presented and their applications will be shown using CAD.

ELEC1000 CAD-Electrical Circuits 42.0 Hours

This course stresses the development of a reasonable skill in preparing and interpreting basic electrical engineering drawings. The student will produce neat and accurate drawings of single line, schematic, connection and inter-connection diagrams. Emphasis will be on industrial power and control applications. Computer Aided Drafting methods will be used to prepare the drawings.

ELEC1001 AC Circuit Fundamentals 56.0 Hours

A study of single and three phase power systems with various resistive and reactive loads; the relationship between real, apparent and reactive power - including the use of power, phasor and impedance diagrams; methods of measuring power; calculations power factor.

ELEC1002 Electrical System and Control 1 56.0 Hours

The principles of motor control and protection in both AC and DC circuits are developed for forward, reverse and speed regulating applications using electromechanical devices. Control of special motors such as synchronous and wound rotor are analyzed. Standard motor control circuit diagrams and symbols receive detailed attention.

ELEC2004 Digital Circuits 56.0 Hours

This course provides a thorough coverage of the principles and applications necessary to apply digital electronics. Two state signals, binary numbers, logic gates, flip-flop and registers are analyzed. The student will be familiar with exclusive - or applications, encoders, decoders, multiplexers, flip-flops, universal registers, shift counters and A/D and D/A conversion.

ELEC2005 Electrical Machines 56.0 Hours

This course examines the basic theory, characteristics, construction operation and application of rotating electrical machines. It includes the study of direct current motors, direct current generators, alternators, synchronous motors, polyphase induction motors and single phase motors.

ELEC2006 Power Transmission and Distribution 42.0 Hours

This course is an introduction to power systems. The basic engineering principles of how electrical power is generated, transmitted, distributed and controlled are developed through examination of transformer design, power transmission equipment, and the electrical code.

ELEC2007 CAD Electrical Layouts 42.0 Hours

This course stresses continued development in the skills of preparing and interpreting electrical drawings with emphasis placed on electrical layout and installation drawings such as electrical panel and equipment layouts, cable schedules, conduit installation drawings and printed circuit design. Drawings will be prepared on AutoCAD. Specific customization of AutoCAD as it relates to electrical drawings will also be covered.

ELEC2008 Programmable Logic Controller 1 42.0 Hours

This course develops the functional design, hardware configuration, programming and application of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). The design and programming of control circuits using examples from industrial applications will be emphasized. The application of PLC's in process automation will be examined. An overview of functional hardware design will be included. The equipment used will be small and medium sized PLC's with both digital and analog capabilities.

ELEC2010 Progressive Electrical Maintenance 42.0 Hours

To be able to manage the maintenance function - to identify safe working habits - interpret all necessary information from various manuals electrical plans - Set up maintenance schemes, lubrication - training - tooling - testing. Repairing. Costing - on various types of plant equipment.

ELEC2011 Power Transmission and Distribution 2 42.0 Hours

Power Transmission 2 is an advanced Power Distribution course that entails per unit calculating on a grid system analysis. Scalor and vector modeling encompasses paralleling effects of generator and transformers. Power factor correction and energy management techniques are studied within the course. In the lab component students gain the practical experience needed to work in an industrial environment and/or power utilities (generation, transmission, distribution).

ELEC3002 Instrumentation 42.0 Hours

This course will introduce industrial instrumentation as used for troubleshooting, process measurements and process control. Specifically, the course will discuss measurement terminology, differentiating between analog and digital, describe the instrumentation used for electronic testing and develop the principles of operation of transducers used for industrial process measurement and control.

ELEC3003 Advanced Programmable Logic Control 42.0 Hours

This course covers advanced programming and hardware concepts, emphasizing the Omron CS1 system. The A-B SLC500 will also be covered. Topics include: advanced relay logic, data types, math, data move, program control, analog and specialized I/O, diagnostic programming, data acquisition, techniques for documenting a PLC program, and revision control. The graduate will be able to work with the above PLC products in an industrial environment, and will understand basic concepts of machine control.

ELEC3004 Systems Integration 42.0 Hours

This course brings together the content of many preceding courses and applies that content to the requirements of systems integration. The problems associated with interconnection and interworking of different components will be explored, and typical solutions will be illustrated using conveyors, manufacturing tools, and robotic devices. The course is largely a hands-on experience in an automated manufacturing environment.

ELEC3005 Motion Control 42.0 Hours

The focus of this course will be the selection and control of motion and positioning devices. The course will include a review of related physics and mathematics topics, concentrate on motion devices such as motors and motion controllers, and demonstrate applications of motion control in actual conveyor systems.

ELEC3006 Power Quality and Distribution 42.0 Hours

The focus of this course will be on power quality infrastructure, primarily focusing on an AC powerline environment. A review of AC power basics will lead the student into a study of power quality including the causes and effects of transient voltage surges. Surge Protective Devices (SPD's) will be studied in defending against disruptive and damaging effects of surges. Upon completion, the student should be able to properly implement efficient, cost effective SPD installations in a broad range of application environments.

ELEC3007 Protection and Control 42.0 Hours

This course covers basic metering and principles of protection provided for generation, transmission and distribution of electrical energy. Three phase metering principles are covered for equipment utilized in the electrical field for billing, metering and protection of the grid system. In the lab component students gain hands on experience to calibrate, select and maintain the equipment found in a power utilities environment.

ELEN1000 DC Circuit Fundamentals 56.0 Hours

This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of direct current electricity using power related applications where possible. Topics include: series and parallel DC circuits, magnetism, inductance, capacitance, DC metering applications and an introduction to network analysis.

ELEN2000 Electronic Fundamentals 56.0 Hours

The course develops the theory and principles of electronic devices and circuits. Special attention is devoted to topics related to power switching and control. Laboratory experiments will reinforce lecture theory and provide the student with experience in the use of test instruments and procedures.

ELEN3001 Electronic Motor Controls 42.0 Hours

Electronic motor control is rapidly changing the way we use motors. An adjustable speed drive can give closer control of your process, reduce your energy bill and reduce stress on mechanical loads. These benefits are only possible if the ASD is correctly selected, applied and maintained. This course will cover these requirements and will include the usage of modern troubleshooting and diagnostic test instruments.

MATH1006 Mathematics for Technology 42.0 Hours

This course provides a foundation in mathematics for students in engineering technology or engineering related programs. Mathematical techniques are applied to a range of technical and financial problems.

MATH2004 Calculus 56.0 Hours

This course in calculus is intended to develop practical skills in differential and integral calculus. As well, it is intended to illustrate various applications of calculus to technical problems. The rules of differentiation will be introduced, and methods of differentiating various algebraic and transcendental functions will be developed. Applications of differential calculus to finding roots of equations by Newton's method, to finding maxima and minima, and to developing power series representation for functions will be studied. Methods of algebraic integration will be introduced, with both definite and indefinite integrals being determined for a variety of functions. The use of tables of integrals for finding solutions for difficult integrals will be introduced. Numerical integration using Simpson's rule will also be developed. Various applications of integration will be studied including fourier series. First and second order differential equations will be introduced and methods of solving will be developed. These methods will include laplace transforms.

MGMT2002 Project Management 42.0 Hours

This course introduces the fundamental principles necessary for successful management of projects. Project planning, management and control techniques will be discussed and the application of computers in project management will be studied.

PHYS1001 Physical Sciences 42.0 Hours

This is a course designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of physics. It deals with topics which include wave motion, natural frequencies and sound; heat, thermal expansion, temperature and heat transfer; and electromagnetic waves, light optics, electricity and magnetism. These concepts are developed by considering practical related examples. Laboratory experiments may be used to illustrate and investigate the principles involved.

ROBT3001 Robotics 42.0 Hours

This is a course in industrial robots. There are two main classes of industrial robots - continuous path robots and pick- and-place robots. Students in this course will learn to install, operate, program, and service continuous path robots by working with modern Nachi industrial robots. They will also learn to design, construct, and program pneumatic pick-and-place robots using current industrial standards and materials. Proper robot safety procedures will be emphasized throughout the course.

STAT3002 Applied Statistics 42.0 Hours

Elementary statistical methods and applications to engineering problems, samples and populations, frequency distributions, probability theory, basic distributions, random sampling, point and interval estimation, hypothesis testing and linear regression and correlation are studied.

TECR3000 Project/Technical Report 14.0 Hours

The student will demonstrate communication skills by completing and presenting, both written and orally, a major technical report of at least 3000 words in the narrative portion of the report. The course is largely self directed. The content of the report will be developed around a technical topic that is relevant to the student's program area in Engineering Technology. The content of the report may be based on original research and/or based on a current review of the literature in a specific technical field and/or based on data obtained or processes worked on during the student's co-op experiences.

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Last Update: March 08, 2012.