This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only.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

Appliance
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APPL 1101 cr - 8

Basic Electricity

This eight-week course introduces the student to the basic principles of electricity and magnetism. Practical applications to generators, small appliances and motors are learned with the use of basic tools and test equipment.

APPL 1102 cr - 1

Basic Electronics

This one-week course covers the fundamentals of electronics in appliances. The learner will apply the theory of diodes, SCR's and triacs in lab experiments using the multimeter and the oscilloscope.
Prerequisites: APPL 1101

APPL 1103 cr - 4

Electric Dryers

This four-week course teaches the theory, operation and repair of the common makes of household electric dryer. Using systematic diagnostic techniques and flow-charts the learner will trouble-shoot faults to industrial standards.
Prerequisites: APPL 1101

APPL 1104 cr - 6

Standard and Self-cleaning Electric Ranges

Standard and self-cleaning electric ranges are the subjects of this six-week course. The student will learn trouble-shooting, testing and systematic repair techniques to industrial standards on a variety of common household ranges.
Prerequisites: APPL 1101

APPL 1105 cr - 4

Automatic Electric Dishwashers

This four-week course teaches all aspects of installation and repair of automatic electric dishwashers. Using flow charts and schematic diagrams the student trouble-shoots electrical and mechanical problems and repairs washers to industrial standards.
Prerequisites: APPL 1101

APPL 1106 cr - 6

Automatic Washers

All aspects of installation, diagnosis and repair of household automatic washers are studied in this six-week course. Using flow-charts and schematic diagrams the student trouble-shoots problems and performs repairs to industrial standards.
Prerequisites: APPL 1101

APPL 1107 cr - 1

Ancillary Products

In this three-day course, the student tests and repairs garbage disposers, trash compactors and electric water heaters. All procedures and safety practices are mastered to industrial standards.
Prerequisites: APPL 1101

APPL 1108 cr - 2

Microwave Ovens

This two-week course teaches the student theory and practice in the safe installation, testing and repair of micro-wave ovens. Industrial standards are used in the trouble-shooting of mechanical and electrical faults.
Prerequisites: APPL 1101

APPL 1109 cr - 8

Domestic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

Theory, testing, diagnosis and repair of the domestic refrigerator are the topics of this basic eight-week course in refrigeration. Systematic and safe procedure of analysis and repair are employed as the student works to industrial standards.
Prerequisites: APPL 1101