Academic and Co-op Work Term Schedule - School of Engineering and Information Technology

Electrical Engineering Technology

This three-year program has been designed to give the student theoretical and practical experience on heavy electrical motors, controls, generators and transformers and their industrial applications. Students acquire advanced knowledge of electrical theory and will apply this knowledge to a variety of practical situations. Areas of study include power systems, industrial solid state, controls, instrumentation, programmable logic controllers and microcomputers. Throughout the program, the student will also gain experience in safety practices, safety standards and equipment, technical writing, drafting and blueprint reading. Students may perform technological functions in various aspects of electrical engineering, primarily in support of research, development and design. Students will develop a level of expertise in applied theory, which will prepare them for the electrical industry, at a recognized technologist level. With experience on actual industrial equipment, graduates will have a variety of skills such as troubleshooting electrical systems, and performing engineering tests on heavy electrical equipment and controls. Employment opportunities may include PLC programming, electric machine design, quality assurance and control, or service technologist.

Program Courses
Year One - Semester One
Computer Aided Design Digital Fundamentals Electrical Fundamentals Electronic Skills Instrumentation and Measurement Mathematics I (Electronics) Student Success for Higher Learning

Electrical Engineering Technology Work/Study Sequence

Fall (Sept. - Dec.) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Classes Classes Classes Winter (Jan. - Apr.) Classes Classes Classes Spring/Summer (May- Aug.) Work Term I Work Term II

Year One - Semester Two

Electrical Fundamentals (Power) Electrical/Electronic Power Devices Liberal Studies Elective Introduction to Instrumentation Mathematics II (Electronics) Programming Career Development

Work Term Capabilities

Work Term I Demonstrate computer skills in Windows, Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Conduct simple troubleshooting and repairs of electrical equipment Apply soldering techniques and skills to projects Interpret schematic diagrams and construct related circuits for motor control applications Apply circuit measurement and analysis using both digital and analog meters Perform electronic assembly tasks, including soldering and wirewrapping Use standard test equipment to make accurate circuit measurements Provide assistance to engineering teams on fundamental problems, extracting information from manuals and interpreting drawings and standards Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) testing Assist with preventative maintenance Work Term II Troubleshooting skills for both AC and DC motors and controls Conduct maintenance on basic instrumentation systems Provide assistance to engineering teams for transformer testing Able to program Allen-Bradley and Omron PLCs

Sample Job Titles

Work Term I: Quality Control Assistant, Electrical Assembler, Circuit Troubleshooting, Junior Electrical Technician, Maintenance Person, AutoCAD Operator Work Term II: Controls Technician, Electrical Designer, Quality Assurance Assistant, Preventive Maintenance Assistant

Year One - Semester Three - Work Term I Year Two - Semester Four
DC Motor/Generator and Control Theory DC Test Floor Practice Electrical Code for Machinery and Apparatus Electrical Repair and Projects Liberal Studies Elective Industrial Power Electronics Machine Shop for Electrical Technicians Magnetic Circuits

Year Two - Semester Five

AC Motor/Alternator and Control Theory AC Test Floor Practice Liberal Studies Elective Instrumentation for Electrical Systems Power Transformers Programmable Logic Controllers

Year Two - Semester Six - Work Term II Year Three - Semester Seven
Advanced Computer Applications Advanced Digital Advanced Electrical/Electronic Power Devices Calculus and Mathematical Modelling Electric Motor Theory Liberal Studies Elective

Year Three - Semester Eight

Advanced AC Theory and Power Systems Advanced Mathematical Modelling Automated Machine Design Electronic Machine Controls Problem Solving Logic Transformer Design

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