Electronics Engineering Technology Courses
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Technology Management
Technology Management
Technologists are required to provide proper management for many aspects of technology projects. This course is designed to assist the learner in developing the necessary skills.
Hours: 15
Course Code: EET-1063
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1063 Technology Management
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Electronic Drafting - CAD
Electronic Drafting - CAD
Electronic Technologists are required to apply computer aided design (CAD) techniques to prepare and update system drawings and design printed circuit boards or electronic systems. This course will prepare students to work with electronic drawings of circuits and systems.
Hours: 15
Course Code: EET-1066
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1066 Electronic Drafting - CAD
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Test Instrumentation Applications
Test Instrumentation Applications
Electronics Technologists are required to take measurements using a wide variety of measuring devices. The accuracy of the measurement will be influenced greatly by the quality of the equipment used to make the measurement and skill in using the equipment and interpreting the results. This course will prepare students to do this work competently.
Hours: 30
Course Code: EET-1067
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1067 Test Instrumentation Applications
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Shop Practices
Shop Practices
In the Electronics field the learner may encounter many factors in the environment which are potential safety hazards. Most companies have developed safety policies and procedures designed to meet the needs of their particular operations. Federal and Provincial government agencies and departments also enforce regulations to safeguard health. It is important to be aware of the codes, policies and regulations that apply to the workplace and to practice discipline in complying with them. Workshop and hand tools must be selected and used properly to ensure that work will be high in quality and acceptable to industry. In utilizing these tools the learner will further the skills in soldering, manufacturing cables, printed circuit boards, and troubleshoot and repair electronic components.
Hours: 30
Course Code: EET-1070
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1070 Shop Practices
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Optional courses
Electronics Engineering Technology OJT
Electronics Engineering Technology OJT
On the job training is an optional part of the Electronics Engineering Technology program. This portion of the program allows the student to apply theoretical and practical skills obtained during the program in a real world situation. The opportunity to work in the field under direct supervision provides the student with an invaluable experience that will serve to enhance their overall learning.
Hours: 120
Course Code: EET-1075
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1075 Electronics Engineering Technology OJT
Academic Year: 2011-2012
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Technical Communications
Technical Communications
In your career, the ability to communicate effectively will be important to your success. When employers are surveyed about what they look for when hiring and promoting personnel, the ability to communicate is always near the top of the list. The ability to read, write, speak and listen will help you acquire new information and new technical skills that will keep you productive and motivated throughout your career. This technical communication course is designed to instruct students on how to research, assemble, and present technical information. Students will be required to communicate through their writing in reports, estimates etc., and to be personable and professional in both telephone conversations and meeting situations, and to model the professionalism of industry members.
Hours: 60
Course Code: EET-1001
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1001 Technical Communications
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Engineering Science
Engineering Science
This course is a problem-based treatment of general physics topics required by technology students. Topics include vectors, forces in equilibrium, torque and rotation, kinematics, Newton?s laws, work, power, thermal physics, waves, sound, and light.
Hours: 45
Course Code: EET-1003
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1003 Engineering Science
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Computer Literacy
Computer Literacy
This course will assist the student developing competency with computers and computing technology as employed in the typical workplace. Using Microsoft Office, students are introduced to typical desktop tools to create and manage information including: word processing and desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases and electronic presentations. Students will learn to navigate the Windows operating system, use personal information management software (GroupWise), use the Internet for research and manage files in a networked computing environment.
Hours: 45
Course Code: EET-1006
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1006 Computer Literacy
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Basic Technical Mathematics
Basic Technical Mathematics
This course covers mathematical calculations required by engineering technologists in computer and electronics fields. Topics include the proper treatment of approximate numbers and measurement error, units of measure, algebraic functions, trigonometry, graphs of trigonometric functions, vectors, exponential and logarithmic equations, decibels, numbering systems, complex numbers, variation, geometry, and descriptive statistics.
Hours: 60
Course Code: EET-1010
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1010 Basic Technical Mathematics
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Electrical Fundamentals I
Electrical Fundamentals I
This course is an introduction to electric circuits. It consists of laws and a series of mathematical equations which state the relationships that must hold true in all electric and electronic circuits. Learners will be developing an understanding of why electric circuits behave as they do, and will then apply these basic electric circuit principles to more sophisticated electric and electronic systems. This knowledge will assist in forming clear concepts of the physical basis for electric circuit theory, developing the foundation in the Electronics Engineering Program.
Hours: 60
Course Code: EET-1012
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1012 Electrical Fundamentals I
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Electrical Fundamentals II
Electrical Fundamentals II
This course builds on the learners' study of alternating current and voltage. Learners will become more familiar with alternating current (AC) theory, AC circuit calculations, AC measurements (including phase relationships, and decibels), using test equipment, and investigation of some of the more complex waveforms. A thorough understanding of these areas will provide learners with the necessary foundation upon which to build experiences in electricity and electronics.
Hours: 45
Course Code: EET-1015
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1015 Electrical Fundamentals II
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Digital Logic Fundamentals
Digital Logic Fundamentals
Electronic systems are increasingly becoming digitally oriented. Therefore, many of the circuits used are the type called pulse circuits. This course will prepare students to work with digital circuits, including measuring, selecting and analyzing of circuits.
Hours: 60
Course Code: EET-1018
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1018 Digital Logic Fundamentals
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Professional Practices and Ethics
Professional Practices and Ethics
Technologists are required, as part of their employment, to work in an environment which involves interacting with others and following established practices and ethics. This course addresses the skills needed to acquire employment and progress in a job.
Hours: 15
Course Code: EET-1021
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1021 Professional Practices and Ethics
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Electronic Devices and Applications
Electronic Devices and Applications
Integrated circuits (ICs) are becoming the main component used in electronic circuitry. However, discrete semiconductors are still used in circuits as well. Also, the very basis of IC manufacturing relies on the same solid state physics. It is therefore necessary for the electronics technologist to be familiar with diodes, transistors, transducers, and linear ICs, their electrical characteristics, ratings, identification, and use in circuits. This course will provide students with the foundational knowledge on these topics needed for further study and application.
Hours: 60
Course Code: EET-1024
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1024 Electronic Devices and Applications
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Digital Logic Applications
Digital Logic Applications
Electronic systems are increasingly becoming digitally oriented. Therefore, many of the circuits used are the type called pulse circuits. This course will prepare students to work with digital circuits, including measuring, selecting and analyzing of circuits.
Hours: 30
Course Code: EET-1027
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1027 Digital Logic Applications
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Communications Systems I
Communications Systems I
Telecommunications is a broad area that addresses the transfer of information over various mediums with different frequencies from sound through to light. The materials in this course will enable the learner to develop skills in a wide area of basic telecommunications applications. Topic areas covered in this module include: noise, time & frequency domains, frequency spectrum, bandwidth, radio frequency (RF) / intermediate frequency (IF) amplifiers, oscillators, mixers, feedback, automatic frequency control (AFC), automatic gain control (AGC), automatic voltage control (AVC) and phase locked loop (PLL) circuits.
Hours: 45
Course Code: EET-1030
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1030 Communications Systems I
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Communications Systems II
Communications Systems II
Communication Systems II is an extension of the prerequisite course Communication Systems I. In this course the learner will develop more advanced skills and concepts in such areas as: AM & FM modulation/demodulation techniques, pre-emphasis, de-emphasis, transmitter & receiver systems, mobile communication systems, and video/television principles and systems. Systems evaluation and adjustment procedures are also covered in the projects associated with this course.
Hours: 60
Course Code: EET-1033
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1033 Communications Systems II
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Microprocessors and Applications
Microprocessors and Applications
The use of microprocessors is a significant part of technology, including home entertainment products, aviation and medicine. Many of the circuits used in electronic devices are controlled by microprocessors. Microprocessors and their related circuits are the most efficient means to control the operation of very complex systems and processes. This module is intended to provide the learner with the materials necessary to develop the basic skills required to apply microprocessor concepts to electronic control circuits.
Hours: 45
Course Code: EET-1036
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1036 Microprocessors and Applications
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Technological Thesis
Technological Thesis
This course is designed to provide an introduction to the process of conducting a research project. The Technological Thesis is a learner-initiated design or research project in an electronics-related discipline designed to support the technical growth of the learner. Students follow a defined process which includes all the components necessary to deliver a quality result. The research project provides an opportunity for the student to develop and demonstrate advanced research techniques and good report writing. The design project provides an opportunity to develop and demonstrate design and prototyping skills as well as documentation techniques. Students will also have an opportunity to hone oral presentation skills in this course.
Hours: 60
Course Code: EET-1039
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1039 Technological Thesis
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Project Management
Project Management
This course prepares learners to submit and manage a proposal and project. The course covers the theory of project management with an emphasis on definition and planning phase tools. Topics will include writing a project statement, developing objectives, developing the work breakdown structure, assigning task resources, sequencing tasks, and applying scheduling techniques to the project. Students will learn to apply the theory of project management by submitting a completed proposal, gaining approval of proposal, meeting deadlines for status and progress reports and submitting the final project as scheduled.
Hours: 30
Course Code: EET-1042
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1042 Project Management
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Calculus for Technologists
Calculus for Technologists
This course serves as an introduction to the theory and methods of differential and integral calculus. Topics covered include the concepts of continuity, limits, and the derivative as an instantaneous rate of change. Practical applications will emphasize maximum/minimum problems and the use of integration to calculate areas, and evaluate charge and voltage in an electric circuit.
Hours: 75
Course Code: EET-1046
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1046 Calculus for Technologists
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Telephone and Cellular Systems
Telephone and Cellular Systems
Modern business operations require an efficient means of continual communications to ensure that customers are served properly. The communications industry has developed advanced technologies to achieve this end. The application of digital switching to control the operation of radio communications systems has made available the ability to construct a communications network which can cover a vastly wider area than the same equipment can on an individual basis. Advanced knowledge and skills will be acquired with digital switched networks, ISDN, ATM, and mobile, cellular and wireless networks.
Hours: 30
Course Code: EET-1048
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1048 Telephone and Cellular Systems
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Data Communications Systems
Data Communications Systems
Much advancement has occurred in recent years in the telecommunications field. The majority of the technical changes have been in the areas related to the transfer of digital data through the use of local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs). In this course students will develop the skills related to the advanced technologies encountered in the telecommunications field. Topic areas included in this course are: Digital modulation, data communications, hardware, software, protocols, codes, standards, multiplexing, digital compression and decompression, modems, networking, packet switching, LANs, WANs, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN), switching, dialing, routing, and trunking.
Hours: 30
Course Code: EET-1051
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1051 Data Communications Systems
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Antenna, Microwave, and Satellite Systems
Antenna, Microwave, and Satellite Systems
Modern communications requires the transmission of large amounts of information in a manner that is both efficient and cost effective. The use of satellite and microwave technology provides the backbone to allow this to happen. These technologies require specialized antenna systems to function. The Electronics Engineering Technologist requires the skills needed to make these systems and their components function. Topic areas covered in this course are: Transmission lines, VSWR, matching, Smith charts, TDR measurements, antenna systems, propagation characteristics, microwave applications, and satellite communications. This course is designed to assist the learner in developing the skills required to be adept at working with these technologies.
Hours: 45
Course Code: EET-1054
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1054 Antenna, Microwave, and Satellite Systems
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Fiber Optic Systems and Applications
Fiber Optic Systems and Applications
Fiber-optic technology has become the fastest growing method for transmitting large amounts of data or information. It has many advantages over other methods which have been used previously. This technology requires a different approach in its application together with different methods of application and installation. This course is designed to assist the learner to develop the skills required to install and apply fiber optic systems.
Hours: 30
Course Code: EET-1057
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1057 Fiber Optic Systems and Applications
Academic Year: 2011-2012
Network Design and Configuration
Network Design and Configuration
Recent advances and new applications in the expanding field of telecommunications and computer networks have made this course an important part of an Electronic Engineering Technologist's skill requirement. The technical fundamentals, architectures, and design of computer networks are developed through a combination of theory and practical hands-on labs from designing and installing a simple Local Area Network (LAN) to designing and installing a Wide Area Network (WAN). This course prepares you to write the CCNA certification exam.
Hours: 240
Course Code: EET-1060
Detailed Course Outline: EET-1060 Network Design and Configuration
Academic Year: 2011-2012
