Electronics Engineering Technology - Industrial Automation | St. Clair College
Program Code: T929
Status: Closed
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Three Year - Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Starts: September
Contact:
John Byng
519-972-2727 ext. 4402

Program Overview

Electronic engineering technologists assist in the design, programming, manufacture, and operation of electrical/electronic control systems. They “design” and “troubleshoot” systems to ensure efficient process operations and perform system programming functions. Students will gain skills and knowledge across multiple aspects of industrial automation including fundamental electrical analysis, industrial wiring, motor control, and automation principles. Students will also learn to design automation and systems that are safe to operate, eliminate repetitive operator work, in order to manufacture quality products. This program will appeal to students with a strong background in the physical sciences and math. Students should be highly motivated problem solvers with good communication and interpersonal skills.

Program Highlights

  • Small class sizes and a hands-on learning environment provides a blend of theoretical and hands-on learning experiences.
  • Graduates are highly sought-after by employers from our local automation industries.
  • Labs usually accommodate one student per work-station.
  • Transfer agreements with related engineering programs at a variety of universities.

Career Opportunities

Electronics Engineering Technologists, specifically specialists in the field of industrial automation and controls, are in high demand. Manufacturing and technology companies are increasingly investing in automation and robotics to be competitive in the global market place, pointing to a continuing demand in this field. Our graduates are needed to design, program and support these automation systems. In addition, the program offers diverse opportunities as control designers, control specialists, process planners, programmers and product designers, with manufacturers and users of electrical and electronic equipment.

Admission Requirements

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

  • Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
  • Senior Level Physics (C) or (U)

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

Courses

The curriculum below is for incoming students:

Semester 1
Code Title Credits
EET145
Digital Systems
6
EET142
DC Circuit Analysis And Measurement
7
MTH128
Technical Mathematics I
5
EET134
Computer Applications For EE
3
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
EET237
Programming For EE Applications
7
EET236
AC Circuit Analysis & Measurement
7
MTH228
Technical Math II
3
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3
EET600
CAD For EE
3
Semester 3
Code Title Credits
EET315
Introductory Microcomputer Control
6
EET321
Electronics Fabrication Techniques
3
MTH338
Technical Math III
3
EET355
Power Electronics I
5
EET361
Instrumentation Fundamentals & Automation Technology I
5
Semester 4
Code Title Credits
EET437
Introductory Industrial Control Systems
5
MTH421
Technical Math IV
3
EET461
Instrumentation Fundamentals And Automation Technology II
5
EET455
Power Electronics II
5
EET444
Electrical Fabrication Techniques
3
Semester 5
Code Title Credits
EET503
Intro Technical Project
1
EET529
Introduction To Data Acquistion Software
2
EET532
Industrial Communications Systems
5
EET537
Intermediate Industrial Control Systems
6
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3
Semester 6
Code Title Credits
EET619
Ind. Data Newtorks- Protocols & Configurations
3
EET637
Advanced Industrial Control Systems
7
EET617
Technical Report
3
ELEC1030
Choose 1 Elective Course
3

Past Cohorts:

Semester 1
Code Title Credits
EET145 Digital Systems 6
EET142 DC Circuit Analysis And Measurement 7
MTH128 Technical Mathematics I 5
EET134 Computer Applications For Ee 3
Semester 2
Code Title Credits
EET237 Programming For Ee Applications 7
EET236 AC Circuit Analysis & Measurement 7
MTH228 Technical Math II 3
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
Semester 3
Code Title Credits
EET315 Introductory Microcomputer Control 6
EET321 Electronics Fabrication Techniques 3
MTH338 Technical Math III 3
EET355 Power Electronics I 5
EET361 Instrumentation Fundamentals & Automation Technology I 5
Semester 4
Code Title Credits
EET437 Introductory Industrial Control Systems 5
MTH421 Technical Math IV 3
EET455 Power Electronics II 5
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
Semester 5
Code Title Credits
EET503 Intro Technical Project 1
EET529 Introduction To Data Acquistion Software 2
EET532 Industrial Communications Systems 5
EET537 Intermediate Industrial Control Systems 6
ELEC1030 Choose 1 Elective Course 3
Semester 6
Code Title Credits
EET619 Ind. Data Newtorks- Protocols & Configurations 3
EET637 Advanced Industrial Control Systems 7
EET617 Technical Report 3
EET444 Electrical Fabrication Techniques 3
EET600 CAD For Ee 3

Your Investment

The standard tuition and compulsory fees for the current academic year:

2023-2024 Tuition Fees  

For programs with Experiential Learning (Work Placement/Internship): Costs for accommodation, if needed, travel and related expenses is at the student's own expense. It is recommended for most programs, that students have access to a laptop or desktop computer while away from home during experiential learning periods.

Textbooks and other materials are in addition to Tuition Fees. Textbook prices may be found through the Bookstore website.

Please be aware that tuition and compulsory fees are subject to adjustment each year. The College reserves the right to change, amend or alter fees as necessary without notice or prejudice.

Program Physical Demands Analysis

Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

Electronics Engineering Technology (Ontario College Advanced Diploma) (MTCU Code 65203)

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Analyze, interpret, modify, design and produce electrical and electronics drawings, layouts and reports.
  2. Analyze and solve technical problems related to electronics engineering by applying principles of advanced mathematics and science.
  3. Apply appropriate troubleshooting techniques to electronic circuits or systems and generate and perform test procedures.
  4. Design, build, test and troubleshoot electronic circuits, equipment, systems and subsystems in accordance with job requirements, functional specifications and relevant standards.
  5. Modify, maintain, repair and recommend electronic equipment and systems in accordance with relevant operational guidelines.
  6. Determine, select, recommend and justify the purchase of electronic equipment, components and systems in accordance with code, standards and job requirements and functional specifications.
  7. Design, modify, analyze and troubleshoot logic and digital circuits, and embedded microprocessor-based and microcontroller-based systems, including assembly and high-level language programs.
  8. Design, analyze and troubleshoot circuits consisting of passive components by applying appropriate measurement techniques.
  9. Design, analyze and troubleshoot circuits consisting of low power, high power, active and electromechanical components, and analog integrated circuits.
  10. Design, analyze and troubleshoot control systems.
  11. Design, analyze, troubleshoot and repair analog and digital communication systems.
  12. Apply relevant shop practices in compliance with safety policies and current regulations for electronics engineering workplaces.
  13. Collaborate in selecting, coordinating and conducting quality control and quality assurance programs and procedures.
  14. Complete work in compliance with relevant legislation, established standards, policies, procedures and regulations, and ethical principles.
  15. Contribute to the planning, implementation, management and evaluation of team projects by applying project management principles.

    SCC enriched vocational learning outcomes:

  16. Select and commission pre-designed mechanical assemblies used in conjunction with electronic control systems.
  17. Select and commission electrical components such as DC and AC rotating machines, transformers and variable frequency drives.