Electrical Engineering Technician

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
Grade 12 English (C, U)
Grade 12 Math (C, U) (MCT4C preferred; MAP4C is accepted with a minimum GPA of 60%)

Or equivalent

Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program).
Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details. Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading.

Semester 1
CM1903 Communications I – Model A
EE1206 Electrical Fundamentals
EE3204 Measuring Instruments
GN1033 Health and Safety
IT1024 Introduction to Physics
MA1100 Mathematics I

Semester 2
CM2903 Communications II – Model A
EE1204 Residential Wiring and Methods
EE2206 Electronics Fundamentals
EL1003 Elective I
IN1224 CAD I
MA2104 Mathematics II

Semester 3
EE1034 Digital Circuits
EE3033 Three Phase Theory
EE3114 Electrical Motor Control
GN2133 Law and Ethics
IN3263 Embedded Programming and Networks
MA3105 Mathematics III

Semester 4
EE2014 Electrical Machines I
EE4013 Data Cabling
EE4043 Programmable Logic Control I
EE4103 Power Systems
EE5003 Instrumentation
MA4204 Calculus I
ME3004 Energy Systems I

Semester 1

CM1903 Communications I – Model A
Communications I is a practical course designed to help strengthen both oral and written skills. Students will be exposed to a variety of learning methods and communication formats. Emphasis will be placed on the use of appropriate structure, writing conventions and style. Students will also develop discipline-specific documents as well as learn the basics of portfolio assembly and presentation.

EE1206 Electrical Fundamentals
Electrical Fundamentals comprises of mostly knowledge as it relates to the understanding of everyday use of Electricity. Laws/physics of electricity are introduced. Theory, formulas, and formula manipulation comprises approximately two thirds of the course, the remaining one-third is hands on in the laboratory to prove the mathematical formulas. A high concentration of theory precedes the actual hands on in the laboratory.

EE3204 Measuring Instruments
This is a lab-oriented course designed to familiarize the student with the operation, characteristics, maintenance, and the application of different measuring instruments. Equipment studied includes voltmeter (DC and AC), ammeters, recording voltmeters, current transformers, meggers, and oscilloscopes. It is the purpose of this course to provide the technician with a sound knowledge of the concept of measuring and the operation of electrical instruments.

GN1033 Health and Safety
This course introduces the student to health and safety in their home, in society and within an occupational setting. Students learn about the social and personal benefits of safe work practices and the methods to best prevent accidents or injuries. Students will review the role, right and responsibilities of an individual in today’s health and safety conscious world. Students also learn how to read and interpret the Occupational Act and Regulations.

IT1024 Introduction to Physics
This course is an introductory course into the study of physics. It consists of 6 theory units and a corresponding laboratory component. The topics covered include: measurement, motion, forces, work and energy, fluids and heat. The lab component gives students the opportunity to connect with the acquired theory.

MA1100 Mathematics I
This course covers basic algebra properties, graphing the straight line, basic geometry and trigonometry, and solving a system of equations algebraically. This course also covers vector addition by components and by the cosine and sine laws.

Semester 2

CM2903 Communications II – Model A
Communications II is a continuation of Communications I and is designed to strengthen practical written and oral presentation skills. Students will apply the appropriate principles and formats to job-related documents and will continue to review grammatical structures and apply editing strategies.

EE1204 Residential Wiring and Methods
This course introduces students to the installation & design of various residential circuits used in a common household. Also, students will be working on actual installations of basic household circuits and electrical services used in the workplace. Topics include: introduction to the electrical code, symbols, service calculations, & installations, wiring methods, grounding.

EE2206 Electronics Fundamentals
This is an introductory course in electronics in which students learn the operation of electronic devices and their application in basic electronic circuits. Devices studied are diodes, optoelectronic devices, bipolar transistors, op amps and FETS. Students will construct, test and analyse basic electronic circuits such as power supplies and basic amplifier circuits. Prerequisite: EE1055 Electrical Fundamentals I.

EL1003 Elective I
Students may choose a postsecondary course from a program they are working towards or a regular General Arts and Science course as an elective. Notes: Students cannot take post-secondary courses which require prerequisites. Certain programs such as, BSc. Nursing, Law Clerk and others, have predetermined electives. A list of eligible elective courses for these programs will be provided by the program coordinator at the beginning of each semester in which an elective is required.

IN1224 CAD I
This course provides students with the ability to produce two-dimensional drawings and details using computer-aided drafting. Students become acquainted with the skills and terminology required for a CAD environment.

MA2104 Mathematics II
This course covers factoring and fractional equations, exponents and radicals, the quadratic equation, complex numbers, exponentials and logarithms.

Semester 3
EE1034 Digital Circuits
This is an introductory course in logic circuit analysis. Simplification of logical expressions by Boolean Algebra, and truth tables are introduced. Two most popular logic IC families, TTL and CMOS with the production of flip-flops and their applications in shift registers and counters will be studied.

EE3033 Three Phase Theory
Topics include a review in complex numbers; three-phase theory ideal transformer, transformer losses and testing methods, special transformers such as distribution transformers, autotransformer, current and potential transformers and three phase transformers. The course is 50% theory and 50% practical.

EE3114 Electrical Motor Control
This course is intended to help the students understand the principal operation of many control components and circuits used by industry. This course will provide the students with the basic knowledge required for the plc course being delivered in the winter semester. Students will also wire many industry standard circuits which operate at industry level voltages.

GN2133 Law and Ethics
This course provides a basis for legal and ethical issues of importance to graduates and specifically covers torts, professional liability and contract law. Its goal is to begin preparing the student for professional designations and/or examinations.

IN3263 Embedded Programming and Networks
The first part of this course introduces the learner to the fundamentals of computer and how they are networked. Topics include a basic overview of computer/network equipment, networking fundamentals and standards, and network design. The second part of the course provides the learner with an introduction to computer programming using embedded systems. Topics covered include syntax, variables, equations, data types, loops, conditional statements, logical statements, and ADC interfacing.

MA3105 Mathematics III
This course covers topics such as: graphs of trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities and equations; the study of analytic geometry and the study of inequalities. The students will also be introduced to the rate of change and its relation to graphs and the derivative.

Semester 4

EE2014 Electrical Machines I
This course covers the fundamental principles of operations of DC and AC motors and generators. Topics include; DC generators, DC motors, efficiency and heating of electrical machines, electrical machine maintenance, three-phase induction motors, synchronous motors/generators, and single phase motors.

EE4013 Data Cabling
This course is designed is provide the student with a basic understanding of communication networks, telecommunication cabling, communication standards, and how to properly install and test an F connector and RJ45 jack.

EE4043 Programmable Logic Control I
This is a basic course in motor and logic control using both relay logic and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers). Ladder and cabling diagrams are developed to meet the logic requirements for a variety of applications. These are then documented, programmed, wired and run using both actual and simulated equipment. Small PLCs with only discrete I/Os and limited capability are used in this course.

EE4103 Power Systems
This course builds a profound understanding of various utility power systems and renewable energy systems used in Ontario. The students will learn the principle operation and components of the generating stations followed by learning the fundamentals of low voltage distribution systems and high voltage distribution system and its challenges. Then we look at the cost of electricity and DC transmission systems.

EE5003 Instrumentation
This is an introductory course in instrumentation and process control. Various transducers and their applications are discussed for temperature, pressure and flow measurements. The basic elements of electrical, thermal liquid flow, gas flow and mechanical system components are introduced. The analog and digital signal conditioning circuits are discussed for data conversion analysis. The basic operation of A/D and D/A is explained. Analog and digital multiplexer and data sample/hold are discussed.

MA4204 Calculus I
This is a basic introductory course in Calculus. Students learn the language of calculus and apply the rules to simple engineering problems. The course includes the derivative of algebraic, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions, with applications to minimum and maximum. An introduction to integration, with algebraic functions, is also taught with some basic applications to area under the curve and volumes of revolution.

ME3004 Energy Systems I
The skyrocketing demand for clean, abundant energy has resulted in a need for comprehensive information that can be used by builders, technicians, energy industry professionals, and anyone else that wants to learn about alternative forms of energy and their everyday uses. This course explores solar, wind, and other sources and the technology available to harness them. Students will gain a better understanding on how these systems work as well as how they are put together.

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