Electrical Engineering Technology

This course provides the student with the necessary information and resources required for developing a PLC Project using basic instructions. Topics covered are: PLC family, hardware components, programming software, project organization, Timer and Counters, DFB's, Math Instructions, Data Comparison Instructions, Sequential Function Chart, Process Loop Control, Analog Input, and Analog Output. Communication via Ethernet is also covered. Students will design, connect, program, and troubleshoot the operations of practical industrial control applications.

Pre-requisites:

• ELEC 266
• ELTR 262

Equivalents:

• CNTR 308

This course provides the student with the necessary information and resources required to set up remote I/O & communication networks for the Allen-Bradley Contrologix system. In addition, the student is introduced to process control using the PID instruction. Topics covered are: Remote I/O configuration and architecture, DH+ networks, ControlNet networks, Ethernet networks, DeviceNet, RSNetworks Software, Process control theory, and PID instruction programming and tuning. This course also provides the student with the required resources to set up and create a graphic program for the Allen Bradley PanelView Plus Operator Interface Terminal using Rockwell FactoryTalk View Studio software. Topics covered are: PanelView Plus Hardware, Communications, and creating an application with Factory Talk Studio software.

Pre-requisites:

• CNTR 309

This course is designed to develop technical writing and presentation skills to ensure workplace readiness. Students will learn how to evaluate communication situations, analyze documents, assess research sources and develop organizational skills to apply in their work. They will learn about and practice designing, formatting and writing a range of professional documents. Students will also develop confidence (through practice) in the development and delivery of effective and engaging presentations.

The focus of this course is a team project report. The process approach involves students in all aspects of the management of communications tasks, both oral and written. The final products are a formal report and an oral presentation of the content.

Pre-requisites:

• COMM 238

This applied computer course provides students with critical electronic communications, data and file management skills, along with a strong focus on using common productivity applications to format, calculate, analyze, visualize, and present or report data and information. Industry standard project management principles are implemented throughout the course from a digital perspective, so students can have an appreciation for how computing skills relate to real world business processes.

The designing of buildings and facilities is a requirement of most construction projects. This first level design course provides theoretical and practical electrical design concepts for commercial facilities, lighting and motor control applications. The concepts of facility electrical design are explored in the context of the current Canadian Electrical Code and enhanced using AutoCAD software as a drafting and design aid. State of the practice design techniques are analyzed and applied. Completion of a major project incorporates analysis, calculation and design competencies.

Pre-requisites:

• One of:
  • ENGD 238
  • ENGD 226
• ELEC 291
• ELEC 266

This advanced course applies electrical design techniques to industrial applications including cable tray design, fire alarm and detection, equipment bonding and system grounding, power factor correction, heat tracing, artificial grounding, hazardous locations and motor control. The concepts of industrial facility design are explored in the context of the Canadian Electrical Code. Industry applied software is used to assist the student in completing a hazardous location project, including engineering drawings.

Pre-requisites:

• One of:
  • ENGD 238
  • ENGD 226

• DSGN 301

Introduction to networks and data communications, description of data and signals, media - wired and wireless, connectivity devices, multiplexing, error correction and detection, network architectures - LAN, WAN, inter-networks, the operations and protocols of the Internet - TCP/IP, network security, HMI software, exposure to DNP and ModBus protocols found in the power industry.

Pre-requisites:

• ELTR 262
• MATH 280

Equivalents:

• ELCM 350

Introductory concepts dealing with the principles of series, parallel and series parallel control circuits are verified. Push buttons, relays and timers will be used to achieve sequential and combinational control circuits. Motor starters and control circuits with devices such as limit switches, zero-speed switches and indicating lights are studied. In this course student performs experiments to illustrate principles developed in the theory course and continues to develop the hands-on skills required of an Electrical Engineering Technologist.

Pre-requisites:

• ELCT 205
• ELTR 232

This is an introductory course into electric power generation and system operation. It will provide students with an overview of the processes, technologies, economics and environmental issues associated with electricity production from conventional and renewable energy sources; the role of the system operator in the planning and coordinated operation of the bulk supply system, as well as an overview of the Alberta wholesale and retail energy markets.

Pre-requisites:

• ELEC 266
• ELEC 291
• MATH 280

The course is an application of theory to the operation, control and performance characteristics of single-phase and three-phase transformers, three-phase synchronous machines, three-phase induction motors, variable speed drives, and DC Machines.

Pre-requisites:

• ELEC 266
• ELEC 291
• MATH 280

Corequsites:

• ELEC 352
• ELEC 353

A study of the theory of operation, control, performance, and characteristics of induction motors and their associated starting methods, synchronous motors, generators, variable speed drives and DC machines.

Pre-requisites:

• ELEC 266
• ELEC 291
• MATH 280

Corequsites:

• ELEC 306
• ELEC 353

A study of the construction and of the theory of operation, performance, and characteristics of single-phase and three-phase transformers and their applications.

Pre-requisites:

• ELEC 266
• ELEC 291
• MATH 280

Corequsites:

• ELEC 306
• ELEC 352

This course is a study of the operation and analyses of large interconnected power systems. Major topics include: System and Generation Operation and Response to Power Flow Change, Electric Power Transmission, System Modeling and Power (Load) Flow Studies, Fault Analyses, and Power System Stability.

Pre-requisites:

• ELEC 302
• ELEC 306
• ELEC 352
• ELEC 353

Corequsites:

• ELEC 364

This course is a study of the protection and control of utility and industrial power systems. Major topics include power system equipment and performance characteristics, print reading, revenue metering, calculation of short circuit currents, application and coordination of protective devices, and testing of protective relays. The student will make use of computer programs, test sets, and relays as used in the industry.

Pre-requisites:

• ELEC 302
• ELEC 306
• ELEC 352
• ELEC 353

Corequsites:

• ELEC 361

Digital and Electronic Circuits examines the operating principles of digital circuits, relay ladder logic and electronic circuits. Topics include: numbering system, binary logic gates, conversion between Boolean equations and logic circuits, relay ladder logic, Flip Flops, diode, transistor and Operational Amplifiers.

This course is an introductory course in Power Electronics devices and applications. The course covers the use of devices such as BJT, SCRs, TRIACs and other semiconductor devices and their applications in power supplies, switching circuits, controlled rectification, motor control applications, adjustable frequency drives, inverters and UPSs. The course provides basic knowledge of circuitry for the control and conversion of electrical power with high efficiency to achieve regulation of voltage, current, or power; dc-dc converters, ac-dc rectifiers, dc-ac inverters. The theory will be supported with a hands-on lab environment.

Pre-requisites:

• ELTR 232
• ELCT 205
• MATH 237

Electrical Diagrams and AutoCAD provides hands-on, practical experience in design and drawing by employing computer-aided drafting and design (CADD) principles and software, specifically with AutoCAD software. You will acquire valuable skills by producing two-dimensional (2D) drawings that make use of drawing theory and geometric construction. To achieve your goals, you will apply basic drawing commands, manipulate tools and organize the display of drawing elements by using interface commands, settings, editing, measurement, display control, grids, text, layers and hatch techniques. You will use these CADD skills in drawing electrical diagrams.

Equivalents:

• ENGD 226

Provides an introduction to safety hazards and safe practices in industry with an emphasis on safe electrical practices. The student becomes conversant with the OHS Act and WHMIS.

Mathematics for Technologists will provide learners with concepts in algebra, trigonometry, arithmetic of complex numbers, linear algebra, exponential and logarithmic functions, rates of change and statistics. This course provides foundational mathematics skills for engineering technologists. It covers a variety of mathematical models for solving application problems.

Calculus for Technologists, a continuation of the Mathematics for Technologists, provides learners with required skills for calculus. Following an introduction to continuity and limits of functions, topics will include general rules of differentiation and of integration for algebraic and transcendental functions as well as topics in infinite series. The general rules studied will be applied to solve application problems.

Pre-requisites:

• MATH 237

Learners will be introduced to the fundamentals of project management and its application in industry. The focus of this course is to provide project management skills including planning and management of project scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk and procurement. Emphasis is on team building and group work. 

Pre-requisites:

• ELEC 291
• COMM 288
• ELCT 205
• ELEC 266
• ELTR 262

Concurrent Prerequisites:

• CNTR 309
• DSGN 301
• ELEC 302

Equivalents:

• PROJ 399

EET Capstone Project Course provides students with the opportunity to work in groups to apply and integrate the knowledge gained in the EET program through an industry related technical project. The course serves as a platform linking academic studies with industrial applications. The work is carried out under the supervision of a faculty member and industry mentor (optional). Students are required to demonstrate academic ability, team work, project management skills, communication skills, technical skills, social skills, methods of applied research, ethics and professionalism. Each team will showcase the final outcome of the project in an exposition set-up to be attended by general public, faculty, other students and invited industry professionals.  

Pre-requisites:

• PROJ 333
• DSGN 301
• CNTR 309
• ELEC 302
• ELEC 306
• ELEC 352
• ELEC 353

Equivalents:

• PROJ 399