Programs & Courses (2007-2008 Academic Calendar)

Electrical Engineering Technology (Power & Controls)

Program

The Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology is designed to provide graduates with skills and knowledge in the electrical discipline. Students gain technical knowledge and skills in control systems, power systems, application design, equipment selection, installations, commissioning, testing and maintenance using state-of-the-art computers. This program has a strong practical component to complement the theoretical aspect and students will gain valuable experience in electrical workshop practices.

This program is seeking accreditation by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board under the mandate of the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists.

Objectives

1. Design, analyze and maintain electrical systems.

2. Install, troubleshoot and maintain heavy electrical equipment, including transformers, motors, generators and related control and protective equipment.

3. Use specific computer software in the design of building electrical systems.

Career Opportunities

The graduate of the Electrical Technology program can find employment with a large variety of companies involved in the electrical industry. Typical employers are power utilities, consulting engineering companies, oil and gas exploration and production companies, electrical sales and service, manufacturing and government departments.

Curriculum

General education consists of English (Oral and Written), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Electrotechnology, Engineering Graphics and Technology Awareness.

Specific education in various aspects of the Power Electrical Discipline including electrical design, control systems, basic instrumentation & power systems analysis. Practical education in aspects of the Electrical Workshop including electrical wiring, installation & maintenance of electrical equipment and correct application of the Electrical Code.

Entrance Requirements

1. High School completion with an overall 60% average in:

  • English Language - Grade 12 level (Minimum 60%)
  • Academic Mathematics - Grade 12 leve l(Minimum 60%) or
    Advanced Math - Grade 12 level (Minimum 50%)
  • Grade 12. Two Science courses selected from: Biology, Chemistry, Geology or Physics. One of these courses must be Grade 12 level; the other may be Grade 11 level. Chemistry and Physics are highly recommended.

    OR

    Applicants 19 years of age or older who do not meet the educational prerequisite for the program may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Clause.

2. Successful completion of the Skills Placement Assessment

Important Note

  • This program may not be suitable for applicants who do not have normal color perception.
  • Students should be aware of the strenuous physical dexterity required in this training program. Employers will normally demand all applicants undergo a physical capabilities assessment prior to hiring.

Required Courses

Level 1 Electrical Engineering Technology (Power & Controls)

Credits Lecture Hours
Per Week
Lab Hours
Per Week
CM1500 Essay Writing 3 3 0
MC1050 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0
CH1120 Chemistry 4 3 2
PH1100 Physics 4 3 2
CM1400 Technical Reporting I 3 3 0
ET1100 Electrotechnology 4 3 2
MA1700 Mathematics 4 3 2
EG1110 Engineering Graphics 3 2 2
SD1170 Technology Awareness I 0 1 0
CH1121 Chemistry 4 3 2
PH1101 Physics 4 3 2
MA1101 Mathematics 5 5 0
CM1401 Technical Reporting II 3 3 0
EG1430 AutoCAD Essentials 3 2 2
SD1171 Technology Awareness II Technology Awareness II 2 1 0
ET1101 Electrotechnology 4 3 2
AE1200 Electronic Devices 5 3 3
CI1300 Fabrication Techniques 2 0 5
ET2100 Electrotechnology 3 2 2

Level 2 Electrical Engineering Technology (Power & Controls)

Credits Lecture Hours
Per Week
Lab Hours
Per Week
DP1300 Digital Fundamentals 4 3 3
MA2100 Mathematics 5 5 0
MP2300 AC Circuits 4 3 3
MP2900 EMD I (DC Machines) 4 3 3
PE2500 Electrical Practice (Main & Des) 2 1 3
PH2400 Analytical Mechanics 3 3 0
CM2300 Report Writing 2 2 0
DP2500 Programmable Controllers 4 3 3
MA2101 Mathematics 5 5 0
MP2350 Transformers 4 3 3
MP2901 EMD I (AC Machines) 4 3 3
PE2501 Electrical Practices (Main & Des) 2 1 3
AE2250 Power Electronics 2 2 1
CM2200 Oral Communications 2 2 0
DR2300 Advanced AutoCAD 2 1 2
PE3100 Electrical Practices 3 2 3
PR2500 Technological Thesis (Seminar) 0 1 0

Level 3 Electrical Engineering Technology (Power & Controls)

Credits Lecture Hours
Per Week
Lab Hours
Per Week
CI1210 Instrumentation Controls & Automation 3 2 2
EC1700 Engineering Economics 2 2 0
MA1670 Statistics 4 4 1
MP3100 Motor Control Systems 4 3 3
MP3210 Power Transmission & Distribution 4 3 3
PE3101 Electrical Practices 4 3 3
PR2510 Technological Thesis (Project Analysis) 0 0 1
CG3400 Engineering Management 3 3 0
CI3600 Industrial Process Control 4 3 3
MP3150 Power Devices & Motor Drives 4 3 3
MP3201 Power Transmission & Distribution 4 3 3
PE4100 Electrical Practices 4 3 3
PR2511 Technological Thesis 3 0 3