You will study basic theory and practice of printed circuit board layout. You will use industry standard software to create circuit diagrams and generate required files to produce printed circuit boards (PCBs). You will use software to simulate and analyze circuits.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 48

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will be introduced to operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and an algorithmic approach to problem solving using computers. You will learn how to use popular applications packages including open source software. You will study networking basics and gain experience operating in a multi vendor local area network (LAN) environment.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 32

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Lab

Your studies will focus on the principles of direct current (DC) circuits. You will analyze principles and theorems of electricity including current, voltage and resistance. You will solve electrical circuit problems.

Credit Units: 6

Lecture Hours: 96

Prerequisites(s): LABS 120, MAT 122

Corequisites(s):

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

You will apply principles and theorems of electricity including current, voltage and resistance as well as verify Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s laws. You will apply measurement techniques to evaluate various circuits.

Credit Units: 6

Lab Hours: 96

Prerequisites(s): ENGE 120, MAT 122

Corequisites(s):

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

You will learn basic algebra and trigonometry from the technical perspective. Your studies will focus on electronics standards and specifications, and algebraic and transcendental mathematics that are foundational to the electrical stream of programs and introductory statistics.

Credit Units: 6

Lecture Hours: 96

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Your studies will focus on solving certain physics problems using computational software. You will study vectors, translational and circular motion, work, energy and power, electric forces, electric fields and electric potential and magnetism.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Learning Method(s): Print Distance Individual, Lecture/Theory

You will receive an orientation to your program and learn where and how the technician/technologist fits into the workplace and society. You will become familiar with the role of technicians/technologists in society, study and time management skills, increasing diversity in the workplace, principles of sustainability, the impact of technology on society and workplace safety requirements.

Credit Units: 1

Lecture Hours: 16

Equivalent Course(s): ENGM 181, ETHC 183, ORTN 120

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Theory

Your studies will focus on the basic skills required of the technologist in the workplace. You will examine the communication process and interpersonal and workplace communication techniques. The course content includes technical writing and job search skills.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Equivalent Course(s): COMM 191, JOBS 190, JOBS 288, JOBS 290, TCOM 120, TMGT 180

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Learn Linc, Lecture/Theory, Web CT/Blackboard

Your studies will focus on fundamental construction principles, tools and safety. You will use tools to measure, layout, cut, drill and bend as well as solder wires, terminals, printed circuit boards (PCBs) and surface mount devices. You will create a surface mount PCB starting with a schematic capture computer program to produce a Gerber file. You will then produce a finished PCB using a computerized milling machine.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 48

Prerequisites(s): CAD 100

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will examine numbering systems; particularly, binary, hexadecimal and binary coded decimal. You will study logic gates, flip flops, counter, registers and decoders of various logic families as well as design hardware and software required for various programmable devices.

Credit Units: 6

Other Hours: 96

Prerequisites(s): ENGE 120, LABS 120

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will analyze the characteristics of semiconductor diodes, bipolar transistors, field effect transistors (FET’s) and thyristors. You will operate these devices to design and analyze practical analog circuits. You will apply mathematical calculations, computer simulation and laboratory experimentation to evaluate circuits.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s): ENGE 120, LABS 120

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will analyze the principles and methods of alternating current (AC) circuits. You will evaluate AC voltage and current phasor, algebra, reactance, series-parallel circuits, impedance, networks and equivalent circuits, AC power resonance and decibel ratios.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 64

Prerequisites(s): ENGE 120, LABS 120

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will be introduced to the units, dimensions and standards of measurements. You will study the sources of measurement errors and how to estimate them. You will also learn how to identify instrument types and their performance characteristics. You will calculate the required resistors to extend the range of measurements of ammeters, voltmeters and ohmmeters. You will study direct current (DC) and alternate current (AC) bridges and their applications in measurements. You will also examine the circuit diagrams of digital multi-meters, frequency meters and oscilloscopes and use them in the lab.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 64

Prerequisites(s): ENGE 120, LABS 120

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Your studies will focus on introductory calculus concepts. Numeric/computational solutions (including technical/scientific documentation using mathematics application software that is publishable to Websites) will be emphasized.

Credit Units: 5

Lecture Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s): MAT 122

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Building on the skills you developed in TCOM 102 (Communication in Technology), you will apply basic research skills to create workplace documents. Your studies will focus on the workplace skills of creating effective client relations, conducting meetings and giving presentations.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisites(s): TCOM 102

Equivalent Course(s): COMM 181, COMM 190, TCOM 123, TCOM 190

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Theory, Web CT/Blackboard

Your co-operative education term will provide you with the opportunity to consolidate theoretical and practical concepts learned in the classroom and gain valuable experience in a work setting.

Credit Units: 0

Other Hours: 0

Learning Method(s): Coop Education Work Term

You will be introduced to differential amplifiers and identify the characteristics of ideal operational amplifiers (op-amps). You will calculate negative feedback, op-amp frequency responses, comparators, summing amplifiers, integrators, differentiators, active filters and oscillators. You will also be introduced to analog communication systems.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s): ELFD 221

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will study advanced combinational and sequential logic design and finite state machines. You will study analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converter circuits and apply them in digital circuits. You will also study some of the families of digital integrated circuits including transistor-transistor logic (TTL), complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) logic and emitter-coupled logic (ECL). You will apply your skills by developing an automated device in a project.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s): DGTL 202

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will study the design, implementation and testing of programs using a high level language. You will develop problem solving skills by constructing algorithms to meet program input and output (I/O) requirements. You will develop programs that exhibit good structure to ensure easy debugging and maintenance. You will utilize object oriented design techniques to produce efficient reusable modules. You will employ predefined and user constructed abstract data types to meet application design goals.

Credit Units: 6

Other Hours: 96

Prerequisites(s): COAP 120

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will study specific integrated circuits (IC) that make up the personal computer. You will analyze characteristics and addressing techniques for various types of memory, as well as basic computer structure and operation of the 8086/8088 Central Processing Unit (CPU). You will design the logic circuits for memory addressing and input/output (I/O) port decoding. You will examine and interpret the CPU internal control unit, CPU fetch and execute cycles, timing diagrams, read/write cycles, bi-directional data lines, tri-state operation, interrupt types and generation as well as programmable I/O ports.

Credit Units: 6

Other Hours: 96

Prerequisites(s): COMP 222, DGTL 202

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will study the theory, practice and mathematical principles of programming microprocessors at the machine code and assembler level. You will design programs for a number of systems and code used to store data and machine operational instruction codes. You will program high level control scripts provided through assemblers.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s): COAP 120

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Your studies will focus on the implementation of mathematics application software to do numeric calculus, function serial expansion and evaluation, and statistical analysis with best-fit curve analysis.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisites(s): MAT 222

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

Your second co-operative education term will build on the experience gained during your first work placement and provide you with additional opportunities to develop skills and techniques related to your field of studies in a real work setting.

Credit Units: 0

Other Hours: 0

Learning Method(s): Coop Education Work Term

You will practice the role of network administrator to an authentic computer network by managing security control, network performance, diagnostics and resource sharing such as disk space and printers. You will create and analyze network topologies, protocols and operating systems. You will install network hardware, cabling, operating systems and applications software.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 72

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will design, develop and debug software for embedded microcontrollers. You will choose and implement appropriate strategies for interfacing microcontroller based systems to various peripherals (including memory, keypads, displays, analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) converters, switches and different types of transducers).

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 36

Prerequisites(s): CIRC 224, COMP 221, COMP 222, PROJ 204

Corequisites(s):

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

You will be introduced to the digital storage oscilloscope (DSO), logic analyzer and spectrum analyzer. Using the DSO you will experiment with various sampling methods and triggering mechanisms. You will use the logic analyzer in its timing and its state modes of operation. You will contrast amplitude, frequency and phase modulation as well as their frequency spectra. You will operate the spectrum analyzer and experiment with the fast Fourier transform (FET) technique in order to display the spectrum of a signal. Your studies will include an introduction to fiber optics components.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 36

Prerequisites(s): CIRC 220, INST 223

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Your studies will reveal differential equations (DEs) as models of physical (mostly electrical) systems. The solution of DEs will be done by transformation methods and numerical methods that use mathematics application software. You will do some digital signal processing (DSP) simulation using mathematics application software.

Credit Units: 2

Lecture Hours: 36

Prerequisites(s): MAT 230

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

You will design, construct and debug a project based on embedded microcontrollers. Your project will involve interfacing to analog and digital peripherals, keypads, displays and actuators. You will produce a report describing your project.

Credit Units: 5

Lab Hours: 72

Prerequisites(s): CIRC 224, COMP 207, COMP 221, COMP 222, TCOM 104

Corequisites(s):

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

You will study the various types of sensors and actuators and learn their characteristics, applications and interfacing circuits. You will also learn the methods of applied research. You will choose a computer system and use it for monitoring, measurement, control or robotic application. You will write a proposal that includes the hardware, software, schematics and printed circuits of your chosen project. You will outline the programs and software you will use in your project.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 72

Prerequisites(s): CNST 220

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

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

Lecture Hours: 34

Prerequisites(s): TCOM 103

Equivalent Course(s): COMM 115, COMM 182, COMM 290

Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Lecture/Theory

Your third co-operative education work term will round out the work term experience by adding related work knowledge through the application of theories and practices relevant to your field of studies.

Credit Units: 0

Other Hours: 0

Learning Method(s): Coop Education Work Term

You will apply current technologies to produce dynamic web pages and internet applications. You will install, configure and maintain a web server and database. You will use these components to produce dynamic web applications.

Credit Units: 6

Other Hours: 96

Prerequisites(s): COAP 222

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will analyze characteristics, issues and solutions pertaining to the design and implementation of operating systems. You will master various aspects of computer system administration and write software scripts.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s): COAP 222

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will study various types of computer systems and their application in industry, manufacturing and information processing. You will differentiate final control systems, discrete state control, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), control modes including proportional, integral and differential (PID), monitoring, measurements and digital control. You will be introduced to supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s): INST 229, MAT 240

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will explore the fundamentals of data and computer communications in the three general areas of data communications, networking and protocols. You will learn how data signals are transmitted in a reliable and efficient manner. You will evaluate reliability and efficiency as you examine the topics of signal transmission, transmission media, signal encoding, interfacing, data link control and multiplexing. You will investigate the technology and architecture of the communications networks used to interconnect a large number of communicating devices such as a wide area network (WAN). You will also analyze protocols; the layered structures of hardware and software that support the exchange of data between systems.

Credit Units: 6

Other Hours: 96

Prerequisites(s): MAT 240

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will be introduced to project management. You will examine the basic theory of project planning and control, from project initiation to project close out. You will apply research techniques and various tools to practice project management theory in a variety of projects. You will practice skills using project management software.

Credit Units: 3

Lecture Hours: 48

Prerequisites(s): PROJ 222, TCOM 104

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

You will apply knowledge you gained in the previous four semesters. You will conceive and design an original project that incorporates hardware and software. You will research alternative designs, select appropriate strategies and defend your design choices in a final presentation. You will manage the project scheduling and costs to meet broad goals with minimal direction. You will design, construct and test a working prototype; including, a printed circuit board to illustrate the soundness of your design choices.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 80

Prerequisites(s): COAP 222, COMP 207, PROJ 204, PROJ 220

Corequisites(s):

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab