Automation Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)

Introduction to laboratory procedures used in chemical analysis for classical wet and instrumental methods; statistical data treatment, gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, pH measurements and optical methods.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3 and registration Automation Engineering Technology or Biotechnology

3 unit(s)

Basic chemical concepts, calculations and laboratory procedures. Chemical formulae and equations, chemical stoichiometry, nomenclature, acids and bases, gases, chemical equilibrium, thermochemistry and thermodynamics, redox reactions and electrochemistry.

Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab (three hours every other week); first term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automation Engineering Technology, or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

3 unit(s)
Programming concepts and introduction to C++ programming. C++ syntax, functions, decision-making, looping, operators, arrays and data structures.

Two lectures, one lab (two hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automation Engineering Technology, or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology
Antirequisite(s): COMPTECH 3PD3

3 unit(s)

Introduction to electronic circuits; DC and AC sources, resistors, inductors, and capacitors; phasors and impedance; transient and steady-state analysis; network analysis; energy and power.

Four lectures, one lab (three hours); second term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automation Engineering Technology, or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

3 unit(s)

Pre-calculus concepts: algebra, trigonometry, complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of equations, matrices, determinants and vectors. Limits, continuity, differential calculus, partial derivatives, applications, sequences and series.

Four lectures; first term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automation Engineering Technology, or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

3 unit(s)
Statics and kinematics of particles and rigid bodies: force vectors; equilibrium; trusses, frames and machines; internal forces; centroids; friction; axial load, torsion, bending and shear; stress and strain. Newton’s Second Law; moments of inertia; plane motion.

Four lectures; second term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)
Integral calculus involving all the techniques of integration, applications, improper integrals, multiple integrals and integral theorems, infinite sequences and series.

Four lectures; second term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1MC3 and registration Automation Engineering Technology, or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

3 unit(s)
Sound, light, kinematics, forces, work, energy, fluid and thermal physics.

Four lectures, one lab (two hours every other week); first term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automation Engineering Technology, or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

3 unit(s)

Programming concepts and introduction to Python programming. Python syntax, functions, decision-making, looping, operators, arrays and data structures.
Two lectures, one lab (two hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Biotechnology

3 unit(s)
Project-based course covering computer programming. Object-oriented, event-driven programs involving decisions, looping, arithmetic calculations, string handling and data file handling.

Two lectures, one lab (two hours); second term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CP3 and registration in Automation Engineering Technology or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology

0 unit(s)
Minimum of 15 weeks of full-time employment in a professional environment.
First term

Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 2PW3 and registration in a Four-Year Technology Program and permission of the Engineering Co-op and Career Services Office.

3 unit(s)
Continuous time signals and systems; convolution; Laplace transform, Fourier series and transform; Discrete time signals and systems.

Four lectures; second term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 2MA3; and registration in Automation Engineering Technology or Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology

0 unit(s)
Minimum of 15 weeks of full-time employment in a professional environment.
First term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 2EE0; registration in a Four-Year Technology Program; and permission of the Engineering Co-op and Career Services Office

3 unit(s)
An introductory statistics course covering the following topics with engineering applications: organization and description of data, probability and distributions, confidence intervals and hypothesis testing and bivariate data analysis using regression.
Two lectures, one tutorial; first term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1MT3; and registration in Level III of Automation Engineering Technology or Biotechnology

Antirequisite(s): ENGTECH 2ES3, 3ST3

3 unit(s)
Number systems and errors; solutions to nonlinear equations; interpolation by polynomials; matrices and systems of linear equations; differentiation and integration; differential equations; applications to mechanical systems.
Two lectures, one tutorial; first term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CP3, ENGTECH 2MA3; and registration in Level IV or above of Automation Engineering Technology

Antirequisite(s): CIVTECH 3MN3, ENGTECH 2MS3

3 unit(s)

Mathematical models of physical systems; differential equations, Laplace transforms; block diagrams, transfer functions; system transient response; stability analysis in s-, frequency-, and time-domain; Routh-Hurwitz criteria, root-locus analysis, Bode plots, Nyquist criterion, state-space representation; simple PID control systems; lead-lag compensation; digital simulations of control systems.
Three lectures; one term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3MA3 and registration in Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Antirequisite(s): ENGTECH 3CT3, ENRTECH 3CT3, 4CT3

0 unit(s)
Minimum of 15 weeks of full-time employment in a professional environment.
Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 3EE0; registration in a Four-Year Technology Program; and permission of the Engineering Co-op and Career Services Office

3 unit(s)

Project-based course using the agglomeration of previously acquired knowledge. Research, design, implement and document a software solution to a problem in a real-world application domain.
Three lectures, one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV Software Engineering Technology

Antirequisite(s): SFWRTECH 4FD3

3 unit(s)

Students are given an introduction to the functional areas within businesses and an overview of the local and global business environments. The fundamentals of micro-economics and macro-economics are introduced, as well as sustainability in the environment of business.
Three lectures: second term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

3 unit(s)

This course introduces technology students to the unique communication challenges of their profession. Its main purpose is to provide students with the foundations of sound technical communication skills, both oral and written.
Three lectures; first term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in or Automotive and Vehicle Technology I, Biotechnology I, or Process Automation Technology I, or Automotive and Vehicle Technology, Biotechnology, or Process Automation Technology

3 unit(s)

This course aims at developing students; technical communication skills, with an emphasis on inquiry and research skills such as defining problems, researching underlying issues, and analyzing opposing arguments.
Three lectures: second term

Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 1CS3 and registration in or Automotive and Vehicle Technology I, Biotechnology I, or Process Automation Technology I, or Automotive and Vehicle Technology, Biotechnology, or Process Automation Technology

Antirequisite(s): GEN TECH 1TI3

3 unit(s)

Students will develop their written and oral communications skills with an emphasis on styles appropriate for a technology-based workplace including technical report writing. They will also develop their teamwork, problem solving, and research skills.
Two lectures; one tutorial (two hours): first term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1CS3, 1CZ3, 3TC3

3 unit(s)
Costing methods of engineering designs and processes; minimum attractive rate of return, return sensitivities, time value of money, internal rates of return, pay-back period, amortization of equipment and capital cost allowance structures.
Three lectures; second term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology
Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3EE3

3 unit(s)

This course provides and overview and introduction to the human resource functions that support an organizations goals and objectives. Topics include: Designing and analyzing jobs; recruitment and selection; onboarding and training; career development; and performance management.
Three lectures: first term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1HR3

3 unit(s)
The course examines fundamental management principles of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling in technology organizations. Emphasis is placed on understanding and application of human resource management practices to engage people in attaining organizational goals.

Three lectures: second term

Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 2HR3 and registration in Level II Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1HR3, 1OB3, 3MP3, 3OB3, 4T03

3 unit(s)

The course focuses on key employability skills needed to participate and progress in today’s dynamic technology organizations. Emphasis is placed on understanding the role and responsibilities of technology professionals such as; career management, professionalism and workplace intercultural competence.
Three lectures; first term

Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 1CS3 and registration in Level II of Automotive and Vehicle Technology, Biotechnology or Process Automation Technology

3 unit(s)

This course introduces students to the interrelationship of entrepreneurial thinking and innovation at both the industry and firm level.

Three lectures; first term

Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 2MP3, 3FF3 and registration in Level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 2EN3, 2ET3, 3EN3, 4ET3

3 unit(s)

The course focuses on departmental budget methodologies, understanding and interpretation of various financial statement components in terms of their relevance to managerial decision making.
Three lectures; first term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 1FS3, 1FT3, 3FS3

3 unit(s)

Statistical tools, tests, design and analysis of planned experiments, Taguchi methods, control charts for variables and attributes, capability analysis, acceptance sampling, elements of reliability, quality assurance, and ISO 9000 certification.
Three lectures; first term.

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 2ES3 or 3ES3; and registration in Level II or above Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3T03, 4SS3

3 unit(s)

Introduction to best practice in the management of technical projects including the use of planning, software and the management of people.
Three lectures; first term

Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 2MP3 and registration in Level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology Co-op

Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3PM3, 4PM3

3 unit(s)

Formerly GENTECH 3FT3

This capstone course examines the ‘total’ view of the organization and how it relates and interacts with various factors in its environment to gain long-term sustainable advantage.
Three lectures; first term

Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 1FT3 or 3FF3, 3ET3 or 4ET3, ENGTECH 4EE0 and registration in Level III or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3FT3, 3SF3, 4SF3

3 unit(s)

This course introduces the 4Ps of marketing: product, price, promotion, and place with a Business-to-Business focus. Global and high technology markets and their unique challenges will be presented. Students will learn to make marketing decisions within a strategic framework.
Three lectures; one term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 4MK3

3 unit(s)

Formerly GENTECH 4SC3

This course addresses the management of operations at the strategic, tactical and operations levels. Emphasizing decisions required to successfully design, create and deliver goods and services in a globalized marketplace.
Three lectures; second term

Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 3LS3 and registration in Level III or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

3 unit(s)

This course introduces students to the best practices for essential written, spoken, and graphic communications used in technology workplaces. Emphasis is placed on how to conduct research, analyze information, and design communication materials that are succinct and customized to the readers’ needs.
Three lectures; one term, may be offered online or in-person

Prerequisite(s): Registration in one of Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Power and Energy Engineering Technology or Software Engineering Technology

Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 3TC3

3 unit(s)

The course explores the social implications and environmental impacts of technologies and the ethical challenges they impose on technology professionals. Critical thinking skills and professional responsibility are examined using real-ethical dilemmas to help students develop a professional ethical identity that can be carried forward into their career.
Three lectures; first term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 4EE0, and registration in Level III or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

3 unit(s)

Formerly GENTECH 3TS3
A study of the diverse and often contradictory impact of technology on society. The consequences of current technological changes and those of the recent past are explored to illustrate the complexities of technological-societal interrelationships.
Three lectures; second term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above of Automation Engineering Technology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, or Biotechnology

Antirequisite(s): GENTECH 2TC3, 3L03, 4TP3

3 unit(s)

Two-dimensional drafting: drawing environment and commands, drafting settings, drawing editing, plotting output, dimensioning, orthographic projections and views, sectional and auxiliary views. Three-dimensional solid modeling: parts, assemblies, 2D drawings generation.

One lab (three hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): Registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology Co-op (B.Tech.)

3 unit(s)

Steady-State mass balances with possible recycle and reactions. Gas laws. Phase rule. Vapour-liquid equilibrium basics.
Two lectures, one tutorial, one lab (two and one half hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3, 1MC3, 1PH3 and registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)

Steady-state energy balances including possible reactions. Combined mass and energy balances. First and second law of thermodynamics. Physical/chemical equilibrium. Application to industrial processes. Drawing and interpretation of Piping and Instrumentation diagrams (P&ID).

Two lectures, one tutorial, one lab (two and one half hours); second term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1MC3, PROCTECH 2CE3 and registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)

Second course in electricity and electronics covers transformers, passive and active filters, and semiconductor diodes and transistors theory and applications.

Three lectures, one tutorial, one lab (three hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1EL3 , 1MC3 and registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology.

3 unit(s)

A study of organic chemistry, including structure, nomenclature, major reactions and industrial applications. Emphasis will be placed on industrial manufacturing and uses. Lab sessions emphasize common organic chemistry techniques.

Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3 and registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology.

3 unit(s)

This course covers common pressure, level, temperature and flow measuring systems that provide the basis to specify, design, construct, test and tune a control loop using a PID controller. A distributed control system is also introduced.

Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1MC3 and registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology.

3 unit(s)

An introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and their use in automation applications. AC and DC motors, PLC basics, Input/output, memory addressing and program control instructions, PLC networking, motor control protection and starting.

Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1MT3 , PROCTECH 2EE3 , 2IC3 and registration in level II or above of Automation Engineering Technology.

3 unit(s)

This course covers simulation and analysis of integrated process units within a chemical process plant. Key topics covered are: process flow diagrams and simulation models, process analysis using simulation model, rudimentary process optimization and plant simulation

Three lectures, one lab (two hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 2MA3 , PROCTECH 2EC3 ,3CT3 and registration in Level IV of Automation Engineering Technology.

3 unit(s)

This course covers analysis and design of closed loop control systems. System characteristics and performance, stability analysis, system types, performance improvement, digital control systems, compensation, filtering and motion system tuning.

Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 2MT3, PROCTECH 2IC3, 2PL3 and registration in level III or above of Automation Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)
The motion control part of this course covers the theory and operation of AC and DC drive systems and digital motion control. The robotics portion of the course covers robot anatomy and attributes, end effectors, robot programming and applications.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 3CT3, 3PL3, 3SC3 and registration in Level IV of Process Automation Technology

3 unit(s)

Advanced PLC programming concepts such as files, subroutines and indexing, industrial networks, PID and PWM, HMI, AC and DC drives integration and implementation in PLCs, and automation design project.

Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 2PL3 and registration in level III or above of Automation Engineering Technology.

3 unit(s)
This first level SCADA course covers the following topics: introduction to SCADA, digital conversion theory, sensors and detectors, noise and filtering, communication protocols, databases and process control evaluation.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1PR3, PROCTECH 2EE3, 2IC3 and registration in level III or above of Process Automation Technology.

3 unit(s)
SCADA architecture, bus standards and protocols, multi-loop PID control, workstation design, system safety, redundancy and maintenance and SCADA project design.
Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 2CE3, 3CT3, 3SC3 and registration in Level IV of Process Automation Technology.

3 unit(s)

This course covers advanced sensor and actuator technology, robotics and vision systems, automated workcell, flexible manufacturing systems, computer integrated manufacturing. Hardware and software integration issues, when and how to automate, OPC and HMI.

Three lectures, one lab (three hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 4IC3, 4IT3; ENGTECH 4EE0 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)

This course covers process characteristics, methods of analysis, controller design, adaptive control, loop tuning, process control improvement examples with emphasis on plant control and tutorial exercises using MATLAB.

Three lectures, one tutorial; second term

Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 3CE3, 3CT3 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology.

Co-requisite(s): PROCTECH 4IC3

3 unit(s)

Corporate and industrial networks, OSI model, Ethernet and TCP/IP, Modbus, Foundation Field bus, DeviceNet, PROFIBUS, AS-I, proprietary buses and protocols and interfaces, distributed I/O, drivers and devices and their implementation in PC and PLC based systems.

Three lectures, one lab (three hours); second term

Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 3MC3, 3PL3 and 3SD3 or SMRTTECH 3CC3 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology

Co-requisite(s): PROCTECH 4CT3

3 unit(s)

This course covers the following topics: internet technologies and standards, database concepts, structured query language elements, web database processing and client and server side scripts.

Two lectures, one lab (two hours); second term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CP3, 1PR3 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)

This course covers machine monitoring using an electronic interface to a machines PLC and with Direct Machine Interface (DMI) modules, installation of noise and vibration sensor network and analysis of data from the sensors. It also covers, signal processing, mobile and remote monitoring through sensors, wired and wireless Local Area Networks, cloud, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Three lectures, one lab (three hours every other week); first term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 4EE0 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology program or the Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology program

3 unit(s)

This course examines manufacturing and production technologies, material selection and design process, measurement and quality assurance. Plastics, steels, and ceramics manufacturing, environmental and safety management, asset management and reliability.

Three lectures, one lab (two hours every other week); first term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3, 1PH3, 1MT3, PROCTECH 2CA3, 3CE3; ENGTECH 4EE0 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology

2 unit(s)

This course covers classes of engineering materials, their important properties and applications. Topics include: metals and alloys, stress and strain, plastics and elastomers, ceramic materials and selection of a material for an application.

Two lectures; second term

Prerequisite(s): ENGTECH 1CH3, 1PH3 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)

This course focuses on requirement analysis, functional design, detailed design, reliability, maintainability and system life cycle. Methodologies and tools, requirements and validations, requirements for safety-related systems and mission critical systems.

Two lectures, one tutorial; first term

Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 2CA3 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology

1 unit(s)

This course requires students to research, design, develop and implement an independent project. The project plan and a model developed will be documented as a technical report and presented in a seminar.

One tutorial, one lab (two hours); second term

Prerequisite(s): GENTECH 3MT3, PROCTECH 3CE3, 3MC3, 4SS3 and 3SD3 or SMRTTECH 3DE3 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)

This course is a continuation of PROCTECH 4TR1 and it requires students to conduct further research, modify/refine project design, develop and implement the independent project proposal submitted as a part of the Capstone Design Project I course. The project will be documented as a technical report and presented in a seminar.

One tutorial, one lab (three hours); first term

Prerequisite(s): PROCTECH 4TR1, 4IT3; PROCTECH 4IC3 or SMRTTECH 4ID3, ENGTECH 4EE0 and registration in level IV of Automation Engineering Technology

3 unit(s)

Theories and practice of machine intelligence with focus on statistical learning methods, artificial neural networks, naturally inspired algorithms, deep learning, big data management, and pattern recognition.

Three lectures, one term; completely online with in-person exams

Prerequisite(s): Registration in level IV of Biotechnology, Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Infrastructure Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Power and Energy Engineering Technology, and Software Engineering Technology

Antirequisite(s): SMRTTECH 4AI3