Year 1 - Semester 1
Code
Name/Description
Credits
You will be introduced to the basic principles of digital systems. You will use Boolean algebra to describe electronic logic circuits. You will design basic circuits including combinational logic, flip flops, counters, registers, multiplexers, demultiplexers, encoders and decoders.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Corequisites(s): DGTL 107
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
You will apply digital principles in a lab setting. You will construct circuits on a breadboard and use a multimeter and logic probe to analyze and troubleshoot them. Your studies will include using computer software to design and simulate circuits.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Corequisites(s): DGTL 106
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online
DRFT 189
Electronic Drafting
2
You will use electronic simulation and mechanical CAD software to prepare documentation of electronic circuits and systems.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Prior Learning
ELCT 112
Basic Electricity 1
3
You will study the fundamentals of direct current (DC) electricity. You will be introduced to basic electrical quantities, circuits and circuit analysis techniques. You will analyze series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Corequisites(s): ELCT 113
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
ELCT 113
Basic Electricity Lab 1
3
You will apply the principles of direct current (DC) electricity in a lab setting. You will construct circuits on a breadboard and use multimeters to analyze them. Circuits will also be constructed and analyzed using circuit simulation software. Spreadsheet software will also be used to analyze circuits and data.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Corequisites(s): ELCT 112
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online
MAT 110
Mathematics for Engineering Technologies
4
You will gain foundational knowledge of mathematical topics applicable to engineering technologies. You will study formula manipulations, factoring of algebraic expressions, geometry and trigonometry, exponents and logarithms, and functions and their graphs. This course is intended to build problem solving and critical thinking skills, and to prepare you for studies in calculus.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Equivalent Course(s): MAT 100, MAT 101, MATH 182, MATH 193
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
SEM 101
Technology Seminars
1
Your orientation will include discussions regarding the role of technicians/technologists in the workplace and society. You will study time management skills, diversity in the workplace, principles of sustainability and safety requirements.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 15.0
Equivalent Course(s): ENGM 181, ETHC 183, ORTN 120, SEM 104
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
SHOP 110
Fabrication Techniques
4
You will be introduced to the practical aspects of fabricating electronic prototypes and products. You will learn about surface mount and through-hole component identification, safe component handling, leaded and lead-free soldering, wire and cable, connectors, fasteners, hardware and metalworking as they relate to the electronics field. The practical skills you will develop include soldering, de-soldering, wire harness assembly, chassis fabrication and chassis assembly. You will construct several electronic products as a core element of this course.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
STAT 200
Statistics for Technology
2
You will gain knowledge of statistical concepts and techniques applicable to technologies. You will study descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersion, basic probability, the Central Limit Theorem, and linear regression. This course is intended to build problem solving and critical thinking skills, and to demonstrate the importance of statistics in professional practices.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 25
Year 1 - Semester 2
Code
Name/Description
Credits
CLTR 200
Culture and Diversity
2
Your studies will focus on the many dimensions of culture and approaches to promoting inclusion and innovation. You will explore culture in Canadian society as it pertains to Indigenous and immigrant populations. You will also examine the correlation between culture and diversity.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
You will study microcontroller architecture and basic operation. You will develop and analyze assembly language programs. You will test and debug software using an integrated development environment. You will study analog to digital and digital to analog conversions.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): DGTL 106, DRFT 189, SHOP 110
Corequisites(s): DGTL 109
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
You will study microcontroller hardware and peripheral components. You will learn how to interface basic input and output devices with a microcontroller. You will wire-wrap and use a microcontroller system in a hands-on environment.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): DGTL 107, DRFT 189, SHOP 110
Corequisites(s): DGTL 108
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online
ELCT 114
Basic Electricity 2
3
You will study the fundamentals of alternating current (AC) electricity. You will be introduced to electrical quantities, circuits and circuit analysis techniques. Circuits will be analyzed using software tools.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): ELCT 112, ELCT 113
Corequisites(s): ELCT 115
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
ELCT 115
Basic Electricity 2 Lab
3
You will apply the principles of alternating current (AC) electricity in a lab setting. You will construct circuits on a breadboard and use multimeters, function generators and oscilloscopes to analyze them. Circuits will also be constructed and analyzed using circuit simulation software. Spreadsheet software will also be used to analyze circuits and data.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): ELCT 112, ELCT 113
Corequisites(s): ELCT 114
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online
ELTR 193
Industrial Electronics
2
You will study electric controls and electric machines by looking at the theory behind their operation. You will review the operation of relays, solenoids, alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) motors, and motor controls. You will also study single-phase and three-phase circuits.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Prerequisites(s): ELCT 114(concurrent)
Corequisites(s): ELTR 194
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
ELTR 194
Industrial Electronics Lab
3
You will study the operation of electric controls and electric machines by constructing circuits and observing their operation. You will construct circuits containing solenoids, relays, alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) motors, and motor controls. You will also study single-phase and three-phase circuits.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): ELCT 115(concurrent)
Corequisites(s): ELTR 193
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online
ELTR 195
Power Electronics
4
You will be introduced to the operation of rectifiers, voltage regulators, thyristors, opto-electronic devices and power switching circuits. You will construct circuits using rectifiers, regulators, thyristors and opto-electronic devices.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): ELCT 114(concurrent), ELCT 115(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
You will be introduced to discrete electronic components and their application in analog circuits. You will explore diodes, bipolar junction transistors (BJT), field effect transistors (FET), comparators and operational amplifiers (op-amps).
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): ELCT 114(concurrent), ELCT 115(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
Total semester credits: 27
Year 1 - Semester 3
Code
Name/Description
Credits
COMP 111
'C' Programming for Embedded Microcontrollers
4
You will be introduced to the fundamentals of the ‘C’ programming language. You will write a structured program in ‘C’. You will then develop programs in ‘C’ with an emphasis on embedded microcontroller applications.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): DGTL 108, DGTL 109
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
Using the power electronics devices, you will design and build a self-starting solar powered car model that will race against other cars on a purpose built race track.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 15.0
Prerequisites(s): ELTR 195, ELCT 114
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
You will develop a structured approach to troubleshooting electronic circuits. Analog circuits and applications are emphasized.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 15.0
Prerequisites(s): ELTR 197, ELCT 114
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
TCOM 102
Workplace Communication
3
You will examine the employability skills required in the workplace. You will discuss the communication process, and practice effective interpersonal communication techniques and conflict resolution. You will use workplace writing and job search skills.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Equivalent Course(s): COM 160, COMM 191, JOBS 190, JOBS 288, JOBS 290, TCOM 120, TCOM 140, TMGT 180
Potential Learning Method(s): Learn Linc, Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 9
Year 2 - Semester 4
Code
Name/Description
Credits
You will use various sensors to convert physical parameters into usable electrical signals.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): ELTR 196
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
You will study the devices and methods used to automate industrial operations by reviewing the theory of operation, constructing circuits, programming devices and observing their operation. You will study timers, programmable relays and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), in the context of typical industrial applications. You will also study devices commonly used with PLCs, such as sensors, actuators and human machine interfaces (HMIs).
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): ELTR 193, ELTR 194, CIRC 104(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
CNTR 205
Automation Project
1
You will apply the knowledge and skills developed in CNTR 204 to develop an industrial automation project. You will design and construct an automation system containing a programmable logic controller (PLC), a human machine interface (HMI), sensors and output devices.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 15.0
Prerequisites(s): ELTR 193, ELTR 194, CIRC 104(concurrent), CNTR 204(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
DGTL 203
Microcontrollers
4
You will learn how to select a microcontroller for a particular application. You will write initialization and driver functions for a microcontroller system using the ‘C’ programming language. You will study serial ports, interrupts, displays and timers. You will work with a microcontroller system in a hands-on environment and use simulation software to develop programs to interface a microcontroller with its peripherals.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): COMP 111
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
ELTR 200
Introduction to Communication Systems
3
You will learn about the fundamental principles that apply to various communication systems. Noise, transmission lines, and Fourier series are explored during this course.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): ELTR 198
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
MAT 111
Calculus for Engineering Technologies
4
You will gain knowledge of calculus topics applicable to engineering technologies. You will study derivatives, integrals and differential equations, and their applications. This course is intended to further build problem solving and critical thinking skills, and to demonstrate the importance of calculus in engineering practices.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): MAT 110
Equivalent Course(s): CALC 100, CALC 181, CALC 190, MAT 246
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
MGMT 102
Project Management
2
You will learn how to use project management techniques and apply them to an electronics project. A hands-on approach will help you learn the principles and concepts of project management (including typical documents and procedures associated with managing an engineering project). You will maintain appropriate documentation and provide regular progress updates to your advisor.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Prerequisites(s): ELTR 196, ELTR 198, COMP 111, TCOM 103(concurrent)
Corequisites(s):
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
TCOM 103
Technical Communication
3
You will use research skills to find technical information and cite it correctly. You will conduct effective meetings and produce supporting documents. As well, you will discuss technical report purposes and formats, write short technical reports and present technical information.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): TCOM 102 or COM 170
Equivalent Course(s): COMM 181, COMM 190, TCOM 106, TCOM 123, TCOM 141, TCOM 190
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 25
Year 2 - Semester 5
Code
Name/Description
Credits
CIRC 102
Printed Circuit Design
3
You will develop industry-standard schematics using a computer. You will import schematics into a printed circuit board (PCB) design program. You will learn the basic theory regarding printed circuit layout. Some discussion will be devoted to the computer numerical control (CNC) based mechanical subtractive process for rapid PCB prototyping and to designing industry standard PCBs using a software design package.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): MGMT 102
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
You will be introduced to process control by studying open and closed loop control, discrete and analog control, transfer functions, system response and proportional, integral and derivative (PID) tuning methods. You will use process simulation software to develop PID tuning techniques and use these techniques to tune a controller in a process loop.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): MAT 111, CNTR 204, CNTR 205
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
DGTL 204
Advanced Digital
4
You will learn how to write firmware drivers in ‘C’ for microcontroller peripherals, such as electrically erasable programmable read only memory (EEPROM), capture, compare and pulse width modulation (PWM), capacitive touch sensing and zero crossing detectors (ZCD). You will learn how to write Verilog code to configure a field programmable gate array (FPGA) and simulate your designs. You will learn how to design a digital system using a Finite State Machine approach. You will work with microcontroller and FPGA systems in a hands-on environment and use simulation software to test and verify designs.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): DGTL 203
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
DGTL 205
Digital Signal Processing
4
You will study concepts and applications involving digital signal processing (DSP) and you will gain an understanding of representing signals in the discrete domain. Your studies will introduce you to digital oscillators and digital filters. You will write and test programs using a DSP development system.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Prerequisites(s): DGTL 203
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
ELTR 203
Radio Communications
2
You will study radio frequency (RF) communications technology. Common modulation techniques used in wireless communications will be analyzed.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Prerequisites(s): ELTR 200
Corequisites(s): ELTR 204
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
ELTR 204
Radio Communications Lab
3
You will construct and test radio frequency (RF) communications circuits using common RF test equipment. Through hands on experiments you will learn how to evaluate and troubleshoot RF circuits, components and systems.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): ELTR 200
Corequisites(s): ELTR 203
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online
You will design and construct a working electronic prototype. You will maintain appropriate documentation and provide regular progress updates to your advisor. You will present your research findings in a written report and oral presentation.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): MGMT 102, DGTL 204(concurrent), CIRC 102(concurrent)
Corequisites(s): TCOM 104
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
TCOM 104
Applied Research in Technology
2
You will develop a technical proposal and apply advanced research skills to a technical problem. You will use the technical problem-solving process in an applied research project and present your research findings in a written report and oral presentation.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Prerequisites(s): TCOM 103 or ENGL 101
Equivalent Course(s): COMM 115, COMM 182, COMM 290, TCOM 239
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
Total semester credits: 25
Year 2 - Semester 6
Code
Name/Description
Credits
CNTR 202
Automation Systems
3
You will combine devices studied in previous automation courses into a system. These devices include programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human machine interfaces (HMIs), and variable frequency drives (VFDs), as well as analog and discrete sensors and output devices. Additionally, supervisory control and data acquisition/human machine interface (SCADA/HMI) software will be integrated into a system.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): CNTR 204, CNTR 205
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
ELTR 201
Data Communications
2
You will study electronic data, voice and video communication technology. Serial, local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) standards for data communication are emphasized.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Prerequisites(s): ELTR 200
Corequisites(s): ELTR 202
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
ELTR 202
Data Communications Lab
3
You will use electronic data, voice and video communication technology. You will use serial, local area network (LAN) and wide area network (WAN) standards for data communications.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 45.0
Prerequisites(s): ELTR 200
Corequisites(s): ELTR 201
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online
Total semester credits: 8
Note: A technical thesis is an integral part of this program.