Program Profile for Second Career Electromechanical Engineering

Technician
Sheridan College Institute of
Technology and Advanced Learning

INSTITUTION INFORMATION
Name of
Institution:
Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Trafalgar Road Campus: 
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville L6H 2L1 
905‐845‐9430 
 
Davis Campus: 
7899 McLaughlin Road 
Brampton, Ontario  L6V 1G6 
905‐459‐7533 
 
Location: Skills Training Centre  
(Campus Location 407 Iroquois Shore Road 
of Program) Oakville, ON  
L6H 1M3 
905‐845‐9430 
 
www.sheridaninstitute.ca 
 
All 3 Sheridan campuses are accessible by local public transit, with convenient 
connections to GO Transit. Visit: 
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Second Career Advisor:  Rossana Gorys 
 
Phone:  905‐459‐7533 or 905‐845‐9430 ext. 2549 
Contact Person:
 
E‐mail:  rossana.gorys@sheridaninstitute.ca 

Minimum admission requirements  to college programs are:  
An Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent; 
OR 

 One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)

Prerequisites/ plus
Admission
Requirements:  Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (MCT4C) or Grade
11 Functions (MCF3M) or
Grade 11 Functions and Relations (MCR3U) or any Grade 12 (U)
mathematics

or
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Mature student status. (See "Admissions" section for details

 
Mature student status. 
 
See http://www1.sheridaninstitute.ca/students/prospective/admission.cfm 
 
Additional admission requirements apply to specific programs. Please refer to 
the Admissions component of the Program Information section. 

1. If you have been provided with a Second Career/Ontario Skills Development 
Application Package by your Employment Assessment Centre, we will be 
pleased to advise you if you meet the admission requirements of the 
program(s) in which you are interested. If you do not meet all admission 
requirements, we will also provide you with information about how you can 
most efficiently obtain the necessary prerequisites.  
Acceptance  
Process/Letter of 2. If you meet admission requirements for your chosen program, we encourage 
Acceptance: you to apply to your chosen program through the Ontario College 
Application Service (OCAS) at:  www.ontariocolleges.ca. there is a $95 
application fee (please retain your receipt for this fee). 
 
3. If you are accepted into the program, you will receive an offer of admission 
and fee invoice from the College. You will need to attach a copy of this 
document to your Second Career application. 

Certification of Sheridan is an Ontario Public College and is certified to issue T2202A tax
School: receipts.
PROGRAM INFORMATION

Program name: Electromechanical Engineering Technician (Ontario College Diploma)

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these
required courses:

 One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)

Program-Specific plus
Admission
Requirements:  Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (MCT4C) or Grade
11 Functions (MCF3M) or
Grade 11 Functions and Relations (MCR3U) or any Grade 12 (U)
mathematics

or
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Mature student status. (See "Admissions" section for details

If you do not have the required English, you may wish to enrol in the Academic
and Career Entrance program at Sheridan to obtain equivalent credits.
Preparatory training such as academic upgrading is eligible for Second Career
funding, subject to the approval of Employment Ontario.

See http://www1.sheridaninstitute.ca/students/prospective/admission.cfm

09/2010 – 01/2011 – 09/2011 – 01/2012 –

Start/End dates: 1 2 3 4
04/2012 04/2012 04/2013 04/2013

This is a full time program over 2 years (PELTN): (4 semesters of 14 weeks

each),
Term 1: September- December
Term 2: January- April
Term 3: September- December
Term 4: May- August

Approximate hours of hands on training: There are many opportunities in this

program for students to put the knowledge they learn into practice (See course
Program Length: outlines below).

Programs starting in September have a four month break (May-August) between

first and second year. The Christmas break is approximately 3 weeks, and breaks
between semesters are two weeks.

Programs starting in January go straight through with a maximum break of 3

weeks over Christmas and two week breaks between semesters.

Students will be notified of their class schedule and timetable prior to the
beginning of each semester.
Class Size: Approx. 35

Course Outline: See Program Outline section below

Cost of Program:
• Year One $3,752.65
Annual Tuition • Year Two $3,501.00
(2010/11): Tuition fees are regulated by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities
and a change could be made by action of the Ontario Government.

Students entering Sheridan for the first term are required to pay an administration
fee of $436.50. Returning students pay an administration fee of $296.50 for all
Administration fees: terms subsequent to the first term, except for the Spring Term which is $272.50.
Students in mobile computing programs will have the Information Technology Fee
included in the Mobile Technology Services Fee. Part-time students are required
to pay an administrative fee of $15.83 per credit. Students in Co-op do not pay an
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administrative fee during a co-op placement term. A complete breakdown of

these fees is available at
http://www1.sheridaninstitute.ca/students/prospective/documents/FINALfee-guide-
0910-20090225a.pdf

The 2010/11 parking fee schedule is:

• One Month: $72
Parking: • One term (September to January): $166
• Two terms (September to May): $306
• Three terms (September to August): $367
Textbooks and supplies typically may be as much as $600 each year.
Books:

The Sheridan School of Business has integrated the use of laptop computers in
Other: the delivery of all second and third year Business Administration programs. See
Mobile Computing for details.

Total fees for the full academic year are due according to the schedule below. Fee
payment plans are also available. Complete payment and fee information can be
found at www.sheridaninstitute.ca, select Academic Fees in the Quick Links bar
at the top of the page.

PAYMENT DUE DATES

Fall 2009
New Students: June 24, 2009
Returning Students: July 29, 2009
Payment Policy: Winter 2010
New Students: October 21, 2009
Returning Students:
November 25, 2009
Spring 2010
New and Returning Students:
March 10, 2010

Note: students who are offered admission after the scheduled fee payment dates
will be asked to submit their payment two weeks following their acceptance of the
offer.

Students who withdraw by the deadlines indicated below will receive a full refund,
with the exception of a non-refundable registration charge in
accordance with policy set by the Ministry of Training, Colleges
and Universities. For domestic students, fees are subject to a $100
non-refundable registration charge. Complete payment and fee information can be
Refund Policy:
found at www.sheridaninstitute.ca, select Academic Fees in the Quick Links bar
at the top of the page.

WITHDRAWAL DEADLINES
Fall 2009 – September 21, 2009
Winter 2010 – January 22, 2010
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Spring 2010 – May 21, 2010

In the Electromechanical Engineering Technician/Technology Program,

students develop highly marketable skills for the technology and
manufacturing sectors. Sheridan provides outstanding hands-on laboratory
opportunities, where you’ll work directly with automated systems and
cutting-edge mechatronic applications — the same technology used in the
electromechanical engineering professions.

En route to your Electromechanical Engineering diploma or advanced

diploma, you’ll take courses in subjects such as:
Your Second Career
 Materials, testing, and quality standards
in Electromechanical
Engineering  Robotics and programmable logic controllers (PLC)
Technician:  Plant layout, safety, and HVAC
 Process control and integration
 Energy systems

You’ll also gain working knowledge of current electromechanical

engineering software, such as CATIA and the PLC/SCADA design and
control packages, while acquiring the industry-specific skills you need to
launch an electromechanical engineering career.

Electromechanical engineering graduates frequently continue their

education at the university level, obtaining an undergraduate degree in
Engineering or Technology.

Graduates who go into the work force are qualified to design, install,
supervise, maintain, and service complex electromechanical systems. There
is high demand for electromechanical engineering technicians and
Career opportunities/
Employment technologists in many sectors of industry and commerce. Recent graduates
Prospects/Success have found employment in such areas as:
Factors:

 Computer-assisted manufacturing
 Process control
 Environmental control
 Automotive
 Food and beverage
 Textile
 Petrochemical
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 Pharmaceuticals

Method of Courses are instructor-led. Students will engage in a variety of applied learning
Instruction: and experiential activities and will complete multiple industry projects.
18 (daytime hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday)

Hours/Week of Note: Students need to be able to make a commitment to reading, studying and
Instruction: completing assignments outside of class hours. In terms of workload, the program
maintains a steady volume of typical industry projects - as many as three or four
may be due in one week.
Equipment
Students will have access to computers in open access computer labs.
Availability:
Instructor
Qualifications: College faculty are hired based on a combination of industry experience and
academic qualifications. Most full-time faculty have relevant Master’s degrees
and/or professional certifications where applicable to their field of expertise.

Faculty are provided with opportunities to engage in professional development to

ensure currency in their field as well as proficiency in teaching adults.

All Sheridan’s programs are designed and kept up to date with input from
Program Advisory Committees that include representation from employers and
industry organizations.

Curriculum Design: The Centre for Curriculum and Faculty Development at Sheridan oversees the
design of new programs and courses and maintains a schedule of program review
to keep programs up to date.

Students have the opportunity to complete a formal evaluation of the course and
instructor at the end of each course.

In addition, students can participate in the Student Satisfaction Survey to evaluate

their program.
Evaluation of
Instructors, Courses Public colleges must survey students, graduates and employers as mandated by
and Programs: the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to obtain information on Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs). Please visit Please visit:
http://www1.sheridaninstitute.ca/students/kpi/kpi_public/kpi_faqs.cfm for more
information about KPIs.

Each full course outline provides details of how students will be evaluated.
Students must achieve a minimum grade of D (50-59%) to earn credits.
Student Sheridan’s grading system is outlined at:
Evaluation/Marks:
http://www1.sheridaninstitute.ca/students/current/academic.cfm#GradingSyste
m

Recognition/
Certification: Successful graduates of this program will receive an Ontario College Diploma, a
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credential well-recognized by employers.

Sheridan classrooms and campus facilities are accessible and are designed to
support a wide range of applied learning activities. Classrooms and labs are
equipped with modern technology, including digital AV teaching and learning aids.
At the Davis and Trafalgar Road campuses, gyms and fitness centres, full-service
cafeterias, modern learning resource centres and vibrant student centres
Physical Facilities: contribute to supporting student learning and life. Both campuses have attractive
grounds that provide a relaxing counterpoint to the hustle and bustle of student
activity.
Take a virtual tour and find out more about our facilities at:
http://www1.sheridaninstitute.ca/corporate/campusinfo.cfm

As a public college, Sheridan is able to offer a full range of student services and
supports:
Athletics and Recreation
Career Centre (job search assistance): available for one year following graduation
Additional Supports Counselling and Special Needs Services
and Resources Disability Services
Available: Library Services
Peer Tutoring and Mentoring
Health Services
Student Advisement Centre
Student Union
Please visit: http://www1.sheridaninstitute.ca/services/

The Disability Services Office facilitates equal access for eligible students with
disabilities by coordinating reasonable academic accommodations and support
services. Accommodation plans and services are tailored to correspond with the
Special disability related needs of each student and are determined based on the
Accommodations: documentation provided and program specific requirements.

Please visit: http://www1.sheridaninstitute.ca/services/disability/index.cfm for

more information.
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PROGRAM OUTLINE

Course
Requirements:
Hours /
Course code: Course Name:
week:
Semester 1:

MATH 17688 Mathematics 1 3

CADD 13865 Concepts and Mechanical Applications – CAD 1 3

CAD 16764 Applied Mechanics 1 4

HEAL 27485 Health, Work, and Safety 3

ENGI 19723 Mechanical Drafting Fundamentals 3

ENGI 15592 Applied Electricity 3

SCIE 16048 Technology: Apocalypse or Eden? 3

TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK 22

Semester 2:

MATH 13406 Applied Mathematics 3

ENGI 13386 Applied Mechanics 2 4

CADD 20229 Computer- Assisted Design for 3-D Models 4

ENGI 14330 Computer Applied – Mechanical 3

ENGI 15064 Industrial Practices 3

ENGI 10679 Engineering Materials and Testing 3

ENGI 12195 Practical Circuits 2

TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK 22

Semester 3:

MATH 22981 Differential Calculus 3

ENGI 23413 Mechanicals of Materials 4

ENGI 21491 PLC Level 1 3

ENGI 25219 Robotics Fundamentals 3

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ENGI 21987 Electro Pneumatics 4

ENGI 21486 Fluid Power 3

CCGE Cross College General Education 3

TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK 24

Semester 4:

MATH 22558 Integral Calculus 3

ENGI 20756 Mechanical Power Transmission 3

ENGI 28418 PLC 2 3

ENGI 29875 Instrumentation and Process Control 3

CADD 23047 CAD/CAM Project 3

ENGI 27928 Motors and Controls 3

ELECTIVE Cross College Gen Ed 3

TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK 21

Course descriptions

Course Mathematics 1 Code: MATH 17688 Hours / wk: 3

Students cover fundamental concepts and operations of trigonometric functions of

any angle, vectors, linear functions, graphing of functions, systems of linear
equations, factoring and fractions, and quadratic equations which are necessary for a
student in Engineering Sciences. Emphasis is placed on applying these mathematical
concepts and skills to solve technical and physical word problems. Students are
expected to use direct entry scientific calculators accurately. Graphing and solver
software are used to aid students in their application of mathematical skills to solve
word problems.

Concepts and Mechanical Applications-

Course Code: CADD 13865 Hours / wk: 3
CAD 1
This course is designed to give the student a detailed approach to computer drafting
to produce 2-dimensional drawings by extensively using 2D modeling cad
commands. Students learn how to explore the use of model space, viewing multiple
drawings at the same time in order to combine different views of the same object
and display them in a professional scaled format with boarder, dimensions, title block
and text. Students develop the ability to work independently, manage files whilst
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utilizing both cad and industry standards.

Course Applied Mechanics 1 Code: CAD 16764 Hours / wk: 4

This is a first course in applied mechanics, suitable for entrants to all branches of the
technologist program. The course is designed to give the student a sound
understanding of how forces act, and how they may be used in modern technology.
It covers such concepts as components of a force; resultant of a number of forces;
coplanar forces in equilibrium; inertia; friction; kinematics; Newton's Laws; energy,
work and power; momentum. Applied Mechanics is composed of two principal areas -
statics and dynamics: "statics" is the study of forces on and in structures, i.e., those
in static or motionless equilibrium; whereas "dynamics" is concerned with dynamic
equilibrium, or the forces acting on a moving body. Applied Mechanics, since it deals
with the very basic concept of force, is the origin for all calculations in areas such as
stress analysis, machine design, hydraulics and structural design.

Course Health, Work and Safety Code: HEAL 27485 Hours / wk: 3

This course will introduce students to the fundamental principles of health and safety
in the work place. Various pieces of legislation governing the work place in Ontario
will be reviewed including the Occupational Health and Safety Act; Workers
Compensation Act; Employment Standards Act and WHMIS. Health hazards such as
chemical, physical and biological and health concerns will be discussed. The physical
environment and health will be explored by researching such topics as managing
wastes, violence abuse, reducing pollution (noise, water and air) and soil. Wellness
in the work place will be discussed through health promotion measures such as
lifestyle, physical fitness and licit and illicit drugs. Discussions, presentations, group
work and lectures will contribute to the understanding of the topics explored.

Course Mechanical Drafting Fundamentals Code ENGI 19723 Hours / wk: 3

N/A

Course Applied Electricity Code: ENGI 15592 Hours / wk: 3

This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of electricity for Mechanical

Engineering Technologists. Emphasis will be placed on fundamentals with
laboratories designed to develop wiring skills, knowledge of basic electrical safety,
and an understanding of the nature of electricity. Complementary laboratory work
will include the use of analog and digital meters, and dc power supplies. Initially,
fundamental topics in basic electricity, magnetism, electrical measurement and dc
electric circuits will be studied. Students will then investigate applications such as
electrical energy conversion, digital/analog electronic instrumentation, classical
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circuit theorems to calculate currents and voltages in resistive networks, and power
and efficiency in small systems. Basic inductive and capacitive components will be
studied. Periodic waveforms and ac voltage, current, power, and ac transformers will
be studied briefly.

Course Technology: Apocalypse or Eden? Code: SCIE 16048 Hours / wk: 3

This course provides opportunities for students to evaluate the effects of technology
and the use of technology in society, as well as on the individual through an analysis
of competing visions of technology. Through interactive lectures, online exercises,
classroom assignments, and online and classroom participation, the course will
provide opportunities for written analysis of the work of Jacques Ellul, as well as to
the history of humanism and modern institutions such as the corporation, science lab
and political bureaucracy. Interdisciplinary concepts, such as technique, humanism,
'creative destruction', and Disnification, will provide the analytic basis of scholarly
investigation in order to avoid the problem of personal speculation. Clear explanation
of historical trends, from the Classical Age to the Modern Age, and from the Physical
Economy to the Knowledge Economy, will put the concepts in context. The course will
pose the question of whether the modern corporation is a technological oppressor or
a humanist wealth provider, and whether individuals themselves are technicians or
humanists.

Course Applied Mathematics Code: MATH 13406 Hours / wk: 3

Students study concepts and operations of exponents, logarithms, trigonometric

functions, inequalities, systems of non-linear equations, solution of higher order
equations and plane analytic geometry. Emphasis is placed on students applying
these mathematical concepts and skills to solve technical and physical problems
numerically and graphically as well as algebraically. Students are expected to use
direct entry scientific calculators proficiently. Graphing, solver and algebraic software
tools are used to aid students in their application of mathematics skills to solve word
problems. The students' concepts and skills, learned in this course, are reinforced in
a project appropriate for a technician or technologist.

Course Applied Mechanics 2 Code: ENGI 13386 Hours / wk: 4

The course is designed for students who have elected to proceed in the Mechanical
Engineering Technology Program clusters and starts where the general course
Applied Mechanics finishes. It goes into structures and much greater detail with
forces on bodies in motion and introduces rotational dynamics, work/energy
principals and momentum concepts. Applied Mechanics since it deals with the very
basic concept of force is the origin for all the calculations in areas such as stress
analysis, machine design, hydraulics and structural design.
Computer-Assisted Design for 3-D
Course Code: CADD 20229 Hours / wk: 4
Models
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In advanced manufacturing environments, the creation of components and

assemblies involves the creation of solid models from which engineering drawings
are developed. In this course students will learn how to use solid modeling software
to create simple parts from which they can create engineering drawings using solid
modeling CAD software. They will also learn how to exchange CAD data from 3D
solid modeling CAD software to generic CAD software. Students will explore stress
analysis and functionality of the parts using software analysis tools.

Course Computer Applied - Mechanical Code: ENGI 14330 Hours / wk: 3

The course is designed to advance the students knowledge of computers and various
softwares. The students will be able to recognize and understand the functions the
computer performs. The student will write or prepare various programs to solve
various engineering problems using Visual Basic and MathCAD software.

Course General Education Elective Code: GNED Hours / wk: 3

Course Industrial Practices Code: ENGI 15064 Hours / wk: 3

This course introduces the student to the manufacture of parts using a variety of
common metalworking tools. The theory and use of machine tools and metal
fabrication will be taught, with particular emphasis on safe practices, Students will
produce various metal parts, to a drawing specification, within the prescribed
tolerances, using various hand fabrication and machine tools. On completion of the
parts, the student will assemble the parts, and be graded according to the quality of
his/her work.

Course Engineering Materials and Testing Code ENGI 10679 Hours / wk: 3

The materials used in modern civilization are very complex and of great variety.
Their properties and possible uses are widely varied. These properties and uses, in
many cases, depend to a great extent on the prior treatment given to the material
and on the environment in which they are used. The technician and technologist
need to have a good understanding of materials and how they respond to the
environment in which they are used. He/she must realize that materials respond to
definite laws of nature. More and more, the technician and technologist is required to
make decisions on materials, many of them new and different from those used in the
past. It is essential that he/she be able to evaluate these by analysis of data supplied
by the suppliers.
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Course Practical Circuits Code: ENGI 12195 Hours / wk: 2

This course provides an introduction to the field of electronics, principally through

the construction of small projects such as light flashers, sirens, etc. In the course of
constructing and testing projects, the student is introduced to topics such as
component identification, diagram reading, prototype construction methods using
solderless breadboard, usage of basic test equipment and elementary
troubleshooting. Experience gained in this course is expected to help the student to
appreciate the need for more advanced theory and to efficiently perform laboratory
experiments in later semesters.

Course Differential Calculus Code: MATH 22981 Hours / wk: 3

Mathematics covered in this course relate directly to the requirements of an

Engineering Technologist. Students study differential calculus which involves
derivative formulas, and more importantly, the understanding of the concept of
calculus. The emphasis in this course is on the applications of derivatives to technical
word problems which involve related rates, optimization, graphing and
velocity/acceleration/distance. A multi-step project allows students to experience
first-hand the uses of calculus. Students gain a meaningful understanding of calculus
through the use of graphing and algebraic technology.

Course Mechanicals of Materials Code: ENGI 23413 Hours / wk: 4

This course is the study of the strength of materials applied to different shapes of
machine parts and structures such as shafts and beams. Strength of materials or
mechanics of materials is concerned with the stresses and deformations caused by
applied loads to a body. The course reviews first and second moments of plane area,
free body diagrams and method of sections showing necessary internal reactions.
Some of the topics covered together with the laboratories are stresses, strains,
Young's modules, shear stress in shafts, shear and bending stress in beams,
deflection of beams by the moment area method, and indeterminate compression
and tension structures.

Course PLC Level 1 Code: ENGI 21491 Hours / wk: 3

This course is designed as the student's first course in Programmable Logic

Controllers (PLC's). Central topics include PLC communications drivers, rack
configuration, ladder logic for machine control, program documentation and wiring
the I/O. The student also designs and implements control programs using the Allen
Bradley SLC-500 family of programmable controllers.
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Course Robotics Fundamentals Code: ENGI 25219 Hours / wk: 3

This course is designed to be an introdcution to robotics. The scope will be that of an

introduciton and familiarizing of robotic fundamentals. This will include the history
and present day use of robots in industry. The Participant will be able to identify
many types of robots and applications that they can be assigned to perform. He/She
will be introduced to the operation and basic programmming of a robot system

Course Electro Pneumatics Code: ENGI 21987 Hours / wk: 4

This course deals with the fundamentals of pneumatic and electropneumatic controls.
Electrical signal input elements, signal converters and basic control circuits serve as
an introduction to the field of control technology. The course begins with an
examination of the make-up and operating characteristics of individual components
in the electropneumatics circuit covering symbolism, definition of terms and
functional representation. Following this, the student is introduced to the design of
electropneumatic control circuits. Practical lab exercises allow the student hands-on
experience with the design, production and trouble shooting of various control
circuits taken up in lectures.

Course Fluid Powers Code: ENGI 21486 Hours / wk: 3

This course is the study, complete with practical applications of the transportation of
power from one point to another using fluid as the medium. Hydraulic oil will be
used as the conducting fluid flowing in a network of pipes, tubes and/or hoses. Both
the symbology and circuit design commonly used in industry will be studied along
with the fundamental hydraulic components. Application of these components in
schematics and in lab. applications will be studied to ensure an understanding of
both their function and their interrelationship in the system. The interaction of
pumps and motors, pressure control valves, pressure compensated flow controls and
direction control valves will be examined in detail giving the required linear and
rotary output.

Course Integral Calculus Code: MATH 22558 Hours / wk: 3

This course is a culmination of mathematical skills and applications as well as skills in

technology already learned. Students will approach problem solving of engineering
applications through numerical. algebraic and graphing techniques. The student will
not only know how calculus works but why this mathematical model is the best
method for this particular problem. A final project in their area of discipline allows
the students to problem solve while applying their mathematical skills and concepts.
Students will have access to review questions, information and their marks through
the Internet

Course Mechanical Power Transmission Code: ENGI 20756 Hours / wk: 3

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An introductory course in mechanical power transmission which will examine the

working theory and practical applications of power transmission devices. This course
begins with a review of machine design considerations and then centers on the
methods for transferal of power within industrial machines. Torque, horsepower and
inertia are central topics applied to gearing, belt and chain drives, clutches, bearings,
couplings and shafts. Techniques for mechanical analysis will be applied to such
industrial applications as elevators, agitators, conveyors, hoists, slewing drives and
vari-speed delivery systems.

Course PLC 2 Code: ENGI 28418 Hours / wk: 3

This course is designed at an advanced level. The student will study the architecture
of the family of Allen Bradley Controllers. Using all the programming tools including
sequential function charts, processor configuration, adapter modules, analog control,
data highway, design and build programs for working lab simulators.

Course Instrumentation and Process Control Code: ENGI 29875 Hours / wk: 1

Process control begins with the measurement of process variables. The measured
variable is transmitted to a controller which compares the desired set point and takes the
appropriate action. This course deals with all aspects of instrumentation to measure
variables and how this instrumentation is used in the field of process control. The
instrumentation includes electrical devices, both analog and digital, pneumatic devices,
hydraulic devices and mechanical devices. Among the physical variables covered in this
course are pressure, current, voltage, level, flow and humidity. The centerpiece of
process control is the controller. The main topics that are covered in this course are the
more common types of controller and how they carry out their actions. A few laboratory
exercises are designed to give the students practical aspects of instrumentation and
process control.

Course CAD/CAM Project Code: CADD 23047 Hours / wk: 1

A hands-on course in which the student will identify and complete the major activities for
the successful manufacture of a mechanical project. This will include design and drafting
on CAD, Project Management, Machining, Fabricating, Purchasing, Assembly and Testing
of the manufactured product. Approval of the students' choice will depend on a written
project proposal which will include a brief description of the project, the manufacturing
processes involved and an estimated cost. The student(s) will indicate progress-to-date
in the form of an oral class presentation and regular scheduling. The student(s) will build
the project and upon completion, the student(s) will lectures and practical
demonstrations

Course Motors and Controls Code: ENGI 27928 Hours / wk: 1

This course is a continuation of Basic Electricity and is focused on the operation and
application of Motors and Controls. Electrical symbols, connections and circuit layout will
be covered and will serve to emphasize the use of various field devices, such as pressure
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switches, solenoids and relays.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Information current as of July 2010 - subject to change without notice.