Electrical Engineering Technology

Admission Requirements
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 5
CM5032 Technical Report I
EE5203 Protection and Control I
EE5213 Power Utility System
EE6204 Electrical Design – CAD II
IN5003 Embedded Programming II
MA5005 Calculus II

Semester 6
CM6034 Technical Report II
EE5043 Programmable Logic Control II
EE6003 Control Systems
EE6203 Protection and Control II
ET5003 Electronics Communications
MA6022 Statistics

Semester 1

CM1903 Communications I – Model A
Communications I is a practical course designed to help strengthen essential oral and written communication 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, tone and style as well as the enhancement of interpersonal, teamwork and presentation skills. Students will also develop discipline-specific documents, practice proper business etiquette and learn the importance of ethical behaviour and professionalism in the classroom and workplace. Attention to detail is emphasized.

*International students will receive additional language support through the concurrent delivery of CM1933 (Enhanced Comm1) which focuses on the foundational grammar, punctuation and sentence structure skills essential to academic success.

CM1933-Communications II – Model A
Enhanced Communications I is a practical class designed to help non-native English speakers improve their English skills so they can successfully complete their college program of choice. Through formal lessons and interactive activities, students acquire new vocabulary and apply various grammar concepts. Topics covered in this class include, but are not limited to, punctuation, sentence structure, verbs, function words, and capitalization. Students who require additional help in English will take Enhanced Communications I and Communications I simultaneously. In addition to language support, Enhanced Communications I provides support to those who are struggling with the course content and/or assignments in Communications I.

EE1206 Electrical Fundamentals
This course is the learner’s first introduction to the world of electricity. Fundamental concepts are covered which are essential to the understanding of all concepts in the Electrical Engineering Technician and Technology programs. The course begins with an overview of physical quantities and measurement systems. The nature of charge, current, voltage, and resistance are then investigated. The relationships between these values are used to develop circuit analysis techniques for both AC and DC circuits. This course is the learner’s first introduction to the world of electricity. Fundamental concepts are covered which are essential to the understanding of all concepts in the Electrical Engineering Technician and Technology programs. The course begins with an overview of physical quantities and measurement systems. The nature of charge, current, voltage, and resistance are then investigated. The relationships between these values are used to develop circuit analysis techniques for both AC and DC circuits.

EE3204 Measuring Instruments
This is an introductory course for 3rd semester Technician and Technology students. Most common measuring instruments, including voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, wattmeter, meggers and oscilloscope will be studied and some will be designed. Measuring Instruments are the eyes of the electrician. An understanding of how measuring instruments operate is very important to anyone working in the electrical field. They provide the electrician with the ability to evaluate problems in the job through the use of technical tools. They also enable an electrician to correctly determine electrical values of voltage, current, resistance, power and many others. In this course, D’Arsonval meter movement and digital display will be used to design different types of meters. Loading of different instruments and their high frequency characteristics will be discussed.

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 graphically and algebraically. It also covers vector addition by components and by the cosine and sine laws.

Semester 2

CM2903 Communications II – Model A
Communications 2 is a one-semester course that applies the oral and written communication tools learned in the first semester to specific business/technical applications as required by industry today. The student will enhance writing skills acquired in COMM1 and learn to produce effective documents including business letters, emails, employment documents as well as reports applicable to their field of study. Students will also learn how to plan and participate in meeting situations and participate in mock interviews (as applicable) so that they are prepared to transition into the competitive employment market. Students will continue to learn and apply proper language and grammatical structures and apply editing strategies to business/technical documents through both in-class/online activities and through the usage of the customized Mylab online grammar tool. As with COMM1, the content will be inclusive and reflect the diverse workplace that students will find themselves in in the future.

*International students will receive additional language support through the concurrent delivery of CM2933 (Enhanced Comm2) which continues to focus on the foundational grammar, punctuation and sentence structure skills introduced in CM1933.

CM2933 – Enhanced Communications II
Enhanced Communications II is a practical class designed to help non-native English speakers improve their English skills so they can successfully complete their college program of choice. Through formal lessons and interactive activities, students acquire new vocabulary and apply various grammar concepts. Topics covered in this class include, but are not limited to, word choice, sentence fragments, run-on sentences, formal/informal style and figurative language. Students who require additional help in English will take Enhanced Communications II and Communications II simultaneously. In additional to language support, Enhanced Communications II provides support to those who are struggling with the course content and/or assignments in Communications II.

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 of all types, bipolar junction transistors, silicon controlled rectifiers, TRIACs, operational amplifiers, and field effect transistors. Students will construct, test and analyse basic electronic circuits such as power supplies and basic amplifier circuits.

EL1003 Elective I
Students may choose a post-secondary 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 is an introductory course designed to teach students the basics of using the AutoCAD drafting software to create 2 dimensional drawings. Lessons include using the draw, modify, layering and annotation commands.

MA2104 Mathematics II
MA2104 is the second course in the math stream for students in an Engineering Technician / Technology program. The emphasis of this course is on solving equations relating to quadratics, logarithms, exponentials, with sections on factoring, fractional equations, manipulating exponent and radical expressions, and complex numbers, and for some programs studying systems of linear equations and determinants. Applications of the basic concepts, to particular fields of study, will be covered. The second semester Mathematics course is designed to give the student the mathematical tools required to function in his/her special field of study. Students are encouraged to seek help after class hours if problems are encountered in the course. Every effort will be made to identify problem areas to the student, but in the final analysis, it is the responsibility of the student to ask for help. Prerequisite: MA1100 – Mathematics I (with 60%)

Semester 3

EE1034 Digital Circuits
The concepts involved in Digital Circuits are fundamental to the understanding of our digital world. Familiarity with different numbering systems and logical operations is key to understanding a broad range of topics including PLCs, digital communications, protection and control, electrical motor control, and others. This course will prepare the student to use the tools of logic to solve problems and optimize their solutions.

EE3033 Three Phase Theory
This course extends upon the concepts learned in Electrical and Electronics Fundamentals and establishes the core material required for power systems and protection & control courses. The course covers fundamental concepts in AC power, transformers and three-phase circuits.

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.

GN2133 Law and Ethics
This course provides a basis for legal and ethical issues of importance to graduates and specifically covers tort law, contract law, legislation regulating business organizations, employment law, and professional liability. The overall objective of this course 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 computers 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, data types, variables, equations, loops, conditional statements, logical statements, functions, and arrays.

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 tangent line. Prerequisite: MA2104

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
The course focuses on cabling issues related to data, voice, video communications and provides an understanding of the industry and its worldwide standards, types of media and cabling, physical and logical networks, as well as signal transmission. Cabling and networking equipment and consumable bundles are used to teach the hands-on portion of the curriculum. This provides the student with a basic understanding of networking and telecommunication cabling, communication standards, and how to properly plan and understand the different uses of technology examples (Power over ethernet, understanding connecting wireless networks, Fiber networking), install and test the data/telecommunication mediums and different types of networking equipment.

EE4043 Programmable Logic Control I
This course will introduce the student to the control of motors, through the use of programmable logic controllers. The course will demonstrate the differences between mechanical relaying and computer relaying. It will show the student why this type of motor control is in such demand in industry. The student will gain exposure to PLCs through troubleshooting and design exercises.

EE4103 Power Systems
This course introduces the student to electrical power systems and is designed to cover generation, distribution and transmission of electric power.

EE5003 Instrumentation
This course builds upon the concepts learned in IN3263 Embedded Programming and Networks with a focus on project work that reinforces the concepts covered. By completing this course, learners will be able to identify the processing and hardware needs of a project in order to select the appropriate controller. They will also be able to use advanced microcontroller programming techniques such as bitwise operators, polled loops and interrupts, inter-device communication (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc), hardware timers, external displays, motor controllers, and both analog and digital sensors. A focus on debugging and troubleshooting techniques will complement each topic.

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 functions with applications to trajectory motion and minimum and maximum problems. An introduction to integration, with algebraic functions, is also taught with some basic applications to area, volumes of revolution, displacement-velocity-acceleration and other applied engineering problems. Prerequisite: Mathematics III (MA3105 or MA3033) with 60%

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.

Semester 5
CM5032 Technical Report I
Technical Report I & II concentrate on the completion of an independent technical project. This course mirrors working conditions that are frequently encountered in industry; that is, it is a self-directed, comprehensive study of a specific topic in the student’s field, not one covered in other courses. In Technical Report I, students prepare a detailed project schedule, meet with faculty advisors, prepare progress reports, and deliver a formal technical project proposal. Students begin work on the project in this course in preparation for project completion in Technical Report II.

EE5203 Protection and Control I
This course introduces the student to power system protection and control. The course introduces fundamental concepts in protection and control including fuses, circuit breakers, power utility DC control circuits and protective relays. This course will prepare the student for further study in protection and control where the emphasis will be on protective relay programming and applications.

EE5213 Power Utility System
This course focuses on topics related to power utilities. The student will build upon concepts learned in previous power systems courses to gain a more detailed understanding of power utilities and their operation.

EE6204 Electrical Design – CAD II
This course consists of two parts; electrical design and CAD II. It provides the student with the basic knowledge necessary to design electrical installations for residential, commercial and industrial establishments and to improve their CAD skills. Topics include service load estimation, receptacles, feeder and branch circuit design; transformer selection and installation requirements; panel boards; grounding, lighting design and layout; and distribution system types. The purppose of this course is to provide students with the necessary knowledge to design electrical installation for commercial and industrial establishments. Topics include: grounding, protection of feeders, branch circuits, motor circuits and motor control centres. Extensive use is made of the Ontario Electrical Code. All drawings will be completed in AutoCAD.

MA5005 Calculus II
This course is a continuation of Calculus I. The course expands the concepts of derivatives and integrals to trigonometric, logarithmic, inverse and exponential functions, and the use of the Table of Integrals. Other topics include Fourier series and the integration of partial fractions. The students will also learn how to solve differential equations using methods of separable variables, Laplace Transforms and 2nd order differential equations (equal to zero). All methods have applications to RLC circuits. Prerequisite: MA4204 – Calculus I (with 60% minimum)

IN5003 – Embedded Programming II
This course builds upon the concepts learned in IN3263 Embedded Programming and Networks with a focus on project work that reinforces the concepts covered. By completing this course, learners will be able to identify the processing and hardware needs of a project in order to select the appropriate controller. They will also be able to use advanced microcontroller programming techniques such as bitwise operators, polled loops and interrupts, inter-device communication (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, etc), hardware timers, external displays, motor controllers, and both analog and digital sensors. A focus on debugging and troubleshooting techniques will complement each topic.

Semester 6
CM6034 Technical Report II
This course is a continuation of the prerequisite course – CM5032 Technical Report I. During the winter semester, students complete all further development and present the project in an oral presentation and in a written presentation before the given deadline. The project must be presented in accordance with required industrial or engineering standards.

EE5043 Programmable Logic Control II
This course will introduce the student to the installation, setup, troubleshooting and special instructions in programmable logic controllers. Advanced topics such as alternate languages and HMIs are covered.

EE6003 Control Systems
This course is designed to provide Electrical Engineering Technology students with a background in Process Control Systems and the tools necessary to analyse, design, interpret and modify open and closed loop control systems using analogue techniques. The design and implementation of well-tuned and stable controllers will be developed through an investigation of the following topics: systems, signals, transfer functions, first-order systems, second-order systems, and continuous time controllers (P, PI, PD, PID). Term projects will revolve around real control systems including DC motor speed and position controllers as well as heating systems. The projects will proceed in parallel with the in-class theory.

EE6203 Protection and Control II
This course is a continuation of Protection and Control I that will focus on protective relaying and applications as applied to industry and power utilities. Protective relay elements, trip logic and relay programming and testing will be the primary focus.

ET5003 Electronics Communications I
The purpose of the Electronic Communication I course is to introduce the student to the field of communication utilized in today’s telecommunication. The course covers the operating principles, analysis, design, and construction of AM and FM transmitters and receivers.

MA6022 Statistics
This course will cover such topics as: classification of data using Excel, x-y graphs, bar graphs and pie charts, organization of data into frequency distributions, calculation of the mean, weighted mean, the median and the mode, variance and standard deviation, regression and correlation analysis, calculation of the probabilities for frequency distribution (binomial and normal), estimation of population means, standard deviation and proportions within a given confidence interval, control charts for statistical process control.

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