Electrical Techniques

Course Code: ELET 100

This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamental electrical principles in relation to series, parallel and combination resistive circuits. Classic circuit theorems are used to calculate current, voltage, and power in resistive circuits. This knowledge is then applied to wire size calculations; voltage drop calculations in two and three wire, single-phase distribution circuits.

Course Code: ELET 102

The student will read and interpret electrical construction prints in order to extract material lists, installation requirements and project management needs for a residential electrical installation and basic computer operations to help support the electrical environment.

Course Code: ELET 104

This course covers the application of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 (CEC) for installations pertaining to sections: 0,2,4,6,8,10,12,16,22 and 26. This course also covers grounding and bonding requirements, residential demand calculations and service sizing. Emphasis is placed on the installation requirements for residential applications.

Course Code: ELET 106

A practical course in which the student will select and install common residential electrical wiring systems and equipment within the regulations and standards set out by the Canadian Electrical Code and the building code. Also students will be provided with health and safety awareness, safe working practices Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and its applications.

Course Code: ELET 108

This course is an introduction to semiconductors, meters and digital devices. Common semiconductors including the diode family and the bipolar junction transistor (BJT), used as a switch, will be covered, as well as applications of these devices. Binary numbering and its application to digital logic will be covered. The course is delivered in a lab/lecture format.

Course Code: TMTH 125

This course provides the student with sequential skill building techniques, applications of skills and combined applications of these skills. The testing allows the student to think out and develop mastery over these problems. The topics covered in this course include arithmetic operations, algebra, linear equations, formula and their associated applications, as well as an in-depth look at graphing. The critical skills mastered in this course serve as a foundation and prerequisite for further mathematics related courses in the health sciences and technology fields.

Course Code: ELET 150

This course introduces students to alternating current (AC) circuits. The effects of inductance and capacitance on single phase AC circuits, the effect of the R/C/L component on power factor and power factor correction will be covered. Basic magnetic circuits, the laws of magnetism with emphasis on their applications to electromechanical circuits and single phase AC circuits and transformers. Direct current (DC) and AC motor / generator principles, characteristics and applications will be introduced.

Course Code: ELET 151

The student will read and interpret electrical construction prints in order to extract material lists, installation requirements and project management needs for a commercial electrical installation.

Course Code: ELET 152

This course covers the application of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 (CEC) for installations pertaining to sections: 8,10,12,14,16,18,20,30,32,46,56 and 60. This course also covers grounding and bonding requirements, commercial demand calculations and installation methods, protection and control, hazardous locations, lighting, fire alarm systems, emergency systems, fibre-optic cables and electrical communication.

Course Code: ELET 153

During this course students will connect and test various DC machines and examine the characteristics of different wiring configurations. Manual and magnetic control of both DC and AC machines will also be covered. Students will also be introduced to telecommunication installation and testing. Students will design, install, and test a structured cabling system.

Course Code: ELET 154

The course deals with the principles, construction, operation, maintenance and safety features of process materials and instrumentation for non-electrical measurement of process pressure and temperature. The appropriate Instrument Society of America symbols are used through the course. The concepts of electrical/electronic sensors and instruments are also introduced covering signal conditioning, common voltage and current control loops. The operation of devices such as indicators, controllers and computers are also discussed. Practical shop assignments will reinforce theory on how to calibrate, install and maintain these sensors and instruments.

Course Code: WRIT 108

This course is designed to develop the writing skills that will be required in the technical workplace. Students will learn to select and use appropriate language and layout for technical documents and write documents that are clear, accurate, and grammatically correct. Students will practice reading and writing skills that will be valuable in their college programs and build a strong base for professional technical and business writing. Those students who plan to further their studies will develop the fundamental skills for writing acceptable academic English. To help students reach these goals, the course covers the following: analytical reading and critical thinking; the organization and development of various technical documents; and the elements of clear writing, including grammar and punctuation skills. To complete WRIT 108 successfully, students must produce writing that meets or surpasses the minimum departmental standards as set out in the attached sample criterion sheets.