This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2001-2002 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Kwantlen University College

Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2001 to Aug. 31, 2002.


Automation/Robotics Engineering Technology


Offered at Newton

Start date: August

Description

Automation combines electronics, electrical and mechanical expertise. It includes knowledge of the interaction and control of motors, computers, pneumatics, hydraulics, and other processes used in manufacturing.

The Association of Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (ASTT) of British Columbia accredits the Automation/Robotics Engineering Technology program at the Technologist level. The ASTTBC is a professional association, which registers and certifies technicians and technologists in British Columbia. Accreditation provides assurance of high educational standards in technology programs in institutes of technology and community colleges through a program that is nationally recognized.

Particular attention is given to hands-on experience in well-equipped labs.

Career Opportunities

Automation/Robotics technologists are involved in all phases of industry where the control of production, distribution and manufacturing processes through automation is in demand. This program provides students with training in the process control concepts and the control equipment used in industrial systems.

Graduates find jobs in industries using computers and electronics to control industrial processes. They can develop, manufacture and maintain instrumentation and control (analog and digital) systems that emphasize automation and robotics applications.

Over ninety percent of Kwantlen's graduates from this program have found directly related employment within a short period following graduation.

Student Profile

The program attracts both high school and mature students. Advanced standing is given to the students who have previous post-secondary training.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the regular Kwantlen admission requirements, students must have:

Direct Entry

An applicant may have met the above prerequisites from secondary school or may have gained the necessary skills in Mathematics, Science and English by upgrading through one of the many post-secondary courses and programs offered by Kwantlen and other adult educational facilities.

Mature Student Entry

An applicant may have gained both academic and related technology skills in a less formalized way and would like consideration for the program.

Applicants for admission are considered on an individual basis. An applicant's educational background and/or work experience may be accepted as part of the admission requirements. An interview or appropriate tests may be required to determine the applicant's placement level. Kwantlen offers academic and vocational upgrading programs. Call Admissions for more information.

Transfer

The graduate is eligible for direct entry into the bridging programs to third year electrical engineering at Lakehead University or the University of Victoria. The graduate is also eligible for direct entry into certain related degree programs at BCIT. Transfer credit to other university programs may be possible on a course by course basis.

Content

This is a two-year program with limited enrolment that begins every August.

Semester 1

ELTN 1111 Electrical Circuits I

ELTN 1112 Computer Aided Engineering Graphics and Fabrication

ELTN 1113 Computer Applications

ELTN 1114 Engineering Mathematics I

ELTN 1115 Applied Physics I

CMNS 1110 Introduction to Business and Technical Writing

Semester 2

ELTN 1211 Electrical Circuits II

ELTN 1214 Engineering Mathematics II

ELTN 1215 Applied Physics II

ELTN 1217 Electronic Circuits I

ELTN 1218 Digital Systems I

ELTN 1219 Communications I

CMNS 1110 Introduction to Business and Technical Writing (cont'd)

Semester 3

AUTO 2312 Advanced Manufacturing

AUTO 2315 C++ Programming

AUTO 2319 Data Networking

AUTO 2320 Fundamentals of Control Systems

ELTN 2318 Digital Systems II

ELTN 2320 Engineering Economics I

ELTN 2321 Electrical Machines

CMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication -Theory and Application

Semester 4

AUTO 2417 Circuit Applications

AUTO 2420 Industrial Processes

AUTO 2421 Instrumentation/PLC

AUTO 2422 Robotics

AUTO 2423 Hydraulics and Pneumatics

ELTN 2414 Differential Equations

ELTN 2418 Advanced Microprocessors

ELTN 2420 Engineering Economics II

ELTN 2425 Work Project

CMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication - Theory and Application

Graduation

Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Diploma of Technology in Automation/Robotics Engineering.


Kwantlen University College
http://www.kwantlen.bc.ca
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