Print Version Electrical Engineering Technology, Diploma Program InformationCredential: DiplomaDuration: 2 years Delivery: Main CampusProgram Cost Estimates: Program Cost EstimatesContact InformationContact Name: Dale GustContact Title: Associate DeanContact Phone: 403.342.3400 OR 1.888.732.4630Contact Email: inquire@rdc.ab.ca Related CareersAn EET graduate may find employment as a/an: Power Electrician Testing and Commissioning Technologist Instrument Technician Project Manager Alternate Energy Systems Designer and Installer Technical salesperson Power Technology Consultant Quality assurance Technician Safety Officer Technical Writer With relevant work experience, graduates are eligible to apply for a Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) and Professional Technologist (PTech) designation through the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta (ASET). Alternatively, many Electrical Engineering Technologists apprentice to become Journeyman Electricians or Instrument Technicians. The ProgramTechnology is everywhere - from the cars we drive to the cell phones in our hands to the heat in our homes. Electrical Engineering Technologists are professionals who apply the principles of electricity to develop, implement, and maintain systems that deliver power, transmit information, or control electro-mechanical devices. The Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) program at Red Deer College is a unique blend of the "traditional" discipline of power generation and distribution with the more contemporary specialization of Instrumentation and automatic control. All Engineering Technologists learn fundamental skills in mathematics, sciences, computer programming, technical writing, and project management. EET students at Red Deer College pursue advanced studies in power distribution, maintenance and troubleshooting, PLC programming, Electric Machines, Industrial Data Networks and Data Acquisition Systems. Based on National Technology Benchmarks for Electrical Engineering Technology, this program, coupled with industry experience, will lead to the Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) and Professional Technologist (PTech) designations. Graduates will develop knowledge and skills that enable them to: Employ relevant industry health and safety standards, codes, policies and procedures in accordance with current legislation, regulations and organizational policy. Develop designs and specifications for electrical distribution and utilization systems. Design, select, deploy and maintain power electronics equipment and systems. Analyze and solve complex technical problems by applying principles of advanced mathematics and science. Design, specify, deploy and maintain rotating electrical machines and transformers. Design, specify, test, deploy and maintain industrial data communications networks, equipment, media, and software. Employ computer hardware and software to create, test, evaluate, and simulate electrical and mechanical systems. Apply the principles and practices of project management. Research, analyze, prepare, author, and communicate in written, verbal, nonverbal, and presentation formats, technical documentation appropriate for a variety of audiences. Identify, develop, and demonstrate strategies for maintaining continuing competency and practice standards associated with global industry trends and practices. Design, specify, deploy and maintain industrial control and automation systems. RequirementsAdmission Requirements: A minimum average of 65% with no mark below 50% in: ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2 or equivalent Math 30-1 or equivalent Physics 20 or equivalent One of Chemistry 30, Physics 30 or Math 31 or equivalent Note: Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency in addition to the program admission requirements. Other Requirements: Note: Applicants are required to have a laptop computer. Please check specifications with the program prior to making a purchase. Graduation Requirements: Students must pass all courses and achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 Program ContentYear 1 GET 101 Introduction to Instrumentation GET 103 Technology Physics GET 106 Engineering CAD GET 108 Project Management GET 111 Engineering Mathematics GET 112 Advanced Engineering Mathematics GET 114 Computer Programming GET 116 Engineering Communication EET 107 Semiconductor Electronics EET 113 Power Electronics EET 115 DC Machines EET 117 Emerging Technologies EET 123 Circuit Analysis Year 2 GET 202 Engineering Statistics GET 204 Professional Practice EET 200 AC Machines EET 203 Control Systems EET 205 Programmable Controllers EET 207 Electromechanical Systems EET 210 Power Systems EET 214 Microcontroller Interfacing EET 228 Electrical System Design EET 230 SCADA and HMI EET 233 Electrical Failure Analysis EET 235 Industrial Networks EET 260 Capstone Project Year 1 Course Descriptions GET 101 Introduces students to basic instrumentation and measurement systems and components. GET 103 Explore multi-dimensional engineering problems in kinematics, Newton's laws, circular motion, torque, electromagnetic and mechanical waves, conservation laws and steady sate linear circuits. GET 106 Employ graphical language of drafting using free-hand sketching and 2D CAD. Construct objects in orthographic, isometric, and sections views. Examine principles of component identification and documentation. GET 108 Explore the project management process: the role of the project manager; how projects help organizations achieve thier objectives; organizational structure of projects. Use project management software. GET 111 Apply the fundamental principles of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, nonlinear equations, matrices, determinants and differntial calculus to engineering related problems. GET 112 Extend the understanding of calculus to include integration techniques and applications, differential equations, Maclaurin and trigonometric Fourier series, Laplace transforms and inverse Laplace transforms. Prerequisite: GET 111 GET 114 Develop structured C/C++ programming skills involving decision and loop structures, functions, arrays and pointers code libraries, and debugging methods. Strong emphasis on algorithim planning, program design, code documentation. GET 116 Employ professional presentation and communication skills to exchange technical data, operational narratives, and information. Use industry standard software tools to collect, summarize and organize date in order to aid in critical decision making processes. EET 107 Introduction to semiconductor components and circuits. Topics include semiconductor builds, diode circuit analysis and applications, BJT and FET transistor biasing, analysis and amplifiers, introduction to operational amplifiers. Prerequisite: GET 103 Corequisite: EET 123 EET 113 Introduction to power electronics devices, systems and control. DC and AC power conversion techniques and analysis. Power control applications associated with motor drives and other dynamic loads. Corequisite: EET 107, EET 115 EET 115 Explore the physical laws underlying the operation of single phase transformers, direct current motors and generators, in terms of construction, characteristics, control and applications. Construct circuits using actual machines in the lab to examine their operations. Prerequisite: EET 123, GET 129 Corequisite: EET 132 EET 117 Examination of emerging technologies in the electrical, electronic and instrumentation fields. Topics may include alternative energy sources, energy storage systems, and/or other emerging applications. EET 123 Analyze the response of electrical circuits and networks when driven by single and multiple sources. Prerequisite: GET 103, GET 111 Corequisite: EET 107, GET 112 Year 2 Course Descriptions GET 202 Apply concepts and techniques of statistical theory to process control, quality assurance, data collection, summarization, and presentation. GET 204 Recognize legal and ethical requirements for engineering professionals based on Provincial Association or Society. Prerequisite: Term three course completion or consent of Associate Dean. EET 200 Examine the underlying principles, construction, control, and performance characteristics of transformers; single-phase and three-phase alternating current motors and generators. Analyze losses and efficiency. Determine developed speed and torque. Prerequisiste: EET 123 , EET 115 Corequsiste: EET 210 EET 203 Examine the principles and practices used in the design of process or motion control systems. Topics include open and closed loop behavior, modelling of physical systems, transfer functions, static and dynamic response, stability and frequency response. Prerequisite: GET 101, EET 123 Corequisite: GET 112 EET 205 Examine the roles, functions, hardware, software, programming, and interfacing of Programmable Controllers in a production environment. Includes digital logic concepts, ladder logic and Function Block Diagram programming. Prerequisite: GET 114, EET 123 EET 207 Examine industrial applications of electromechanical systems. Industrial motor, power transmission, feedback transducer, drive, and controller applications. Use Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Sero Drives to control electric motors. Prerequisite: EET 200 Corequisite: EET 235 EET 210 Explore the main components of a complex power system from generation to consumption. Analyze faults and determine fault currents using symmetrical components, MVA-base, and per-unit methods. Use the latest software to design and test power systems. Prerequisites: EET 123, EET 115 Corequisite: EET 200 EET 214 No course description available. EET 228 Design electrical systems for industrial and commercial buildings; size and specify electrical service, feeders, and overcurrent protection based on Canadian Electrical Code. Apply computer aided design to produce electrical drawings. Prerequisite: EET 210, GET 106 EET 230 Learn about the main concepts, communication protocols, software, hardware and interface technology used in remote monitoring, data collection, and control of industrial processes. Implement interactive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) screens. Prerequisite: EET 205 Corequisite: EET 235 EET 235 Study the characteristics, components, and processes of typical control systems' networks. Establish communication and control links between sensors, actuators, controllers, drives, and other industrial devices in an industrial network. Prerequisite: EET 204 Corequisite: EET 230 EET 260 Research and compile a technical report on a technical problem. Demonstrate project management skill set for a Electrical Engineering Technology graduate. Prerequisite: Term three course completion or consent of Associate Dean Share:
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