COURSE CURRICULUM

The Electrical Engineering Technology program offers a comprehensive six-semester curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with extensive hands-on experience to prepare students for careers in modern electrical and electronic systems. The first semester lays the foundation with courses in DC fundamentals, mathematics, health and safety, professional communication, introductory physics, and measuring instruments. In the second semester, students build on this foundation through studies in AC fundamentals, electronics, AutoCAD, residential wiring, workplace communication, and continue their mathematics progression. Semester three introduces digital circuits, electrical motor control, embedded programming, and three-phase theory, while also advancing their math and general education knowledge. Semester four expands on technical expertise with courses in electrical machines, instrumentation, data cabling, power systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), energy systems, and introductory calculus. The fifth semester focuses on practical design and planning skills, with courses in protection and control, power utility systems, embedded programming, and electrical design using CAD and the Canadian Electrical Code. Students begin their two-part technical report project to simulate real industry experience. The final semester continues with advanced PLC and protection system applications, control systems theory including PID controllers, electronic communications, and applied statistics using Excel. Students also complete their final technical report, presenting both written and oral reports to industry standards. Across all semesters, students develop essential skills in diagnostics, programming, design, troubleshooting, and documentation. The program prepares graduates for diverse roles in power systems, control systems, electronics, and utility operations, equipping them with in-depth knowledge of protective relays, transformers, microcontroller systems, motor control, renewable energy systems, and communications. With a strong emphasis on practical application through labs and projects, students graduate ready for immediate employment or further academic advancement, possessing both the technical competence and professional communication skills required in today's electrical engineering industry.