This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Automation/Robotics
Technology

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AUTO 2312 cr - 3

Advanced Manufacturing

This course covers topics on both traditional and current manufacturing technologies. These topics include basic metal working processes, manufacturing materials, manual and computer-numerical controlled machining, CAD/CAM interface, manufacturing facility layout, assembly line analysis, manufacturing economics, computer applications and computer simulation of manufacturing operations.
Prerequisites: 1st year of program or approval of instructor

AUTO 2315 Cr - 3

C++ Programming

Students will program a number of different systems in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) C++ to illustrate its portablity and use. They will also study Windows programming techniques
Prerequisites: ELTN 2313

AUTO 2319 cr - 2

Data Communications

This course deals with data communications methods and protocol and includes studies of RS-232C, HDLC, Ethernet.
Prerequisites: 1st year of program or equivalent

AUTO 2320 cr - 4

System/Process Control

This is an introductory course to cover open-loop and closed-loop controls; process dynamic behaviour modelling; control system designs; block diagrams; mathematical modelling; transfer functions; transient response and frequency response analysis with emphasis on closed-loop response and stability; controller selection and tuning.
Prerequisites: 1st year of program or equivalent

AUTO 2417 cr - 2

Circuit Applications

This course covers solid state devices such as operational amplifiers, SCR's, analog computer circuits & motor controls as well as industrial control system design and analysis.
Prerequisites: ELTN 1217 or equivalent

AUTO 2420 cr - 3

Industrial Processes

This advanced industrial process control course covers interacting and non-interacting deadtime; inverse systems; advanced control strategies; process modelling; simulation and optimization; distributed control system (DCS); and preparation of standard industrial instrumentation project drawings.
Prerequisites: AUTO 2320 or equivalent

AUTO 2421 cr - 4

Instrumentation/PLC

This is an advanced course in PLC application to process control and process control instruments. It covers the PLC functions and capabilities; process interface for data acquisition; programming; instrument selection; z-transforms; discrete-time response and stability analysis; and digital feedback controller designs.
Prerequisites: AUTO 2320 or equivalent

AUTO 2422 cr - 2

Robotics

The goal of this course is to examine the problems associated with the construction, mathematical description and control of robotic arms.
Prerequisites: Completion of the first year of the program

AUTO 2423 cr - 2

Hydraulics and Pneumatics

This course is an introduction to fluid power circuitry including descriptions of components and their symbols, construction of basic circuits, design and analysis of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, and electrical control circuits.
Prerequisites: 1st year of program or equivalent