This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only.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

Electronics
Technology

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ELTN 1111 cr - 4

Electrical Circuits I

This is an introductory course in DC circuit analysis. Topics include current, voltage, resistance, Ohm's Law, Kirchhoff's Laws, loop and nodal analysis, Thevenin and Norton equivalents and impedance, capacitance, inductance and applications of electronic workbench, all applied to DC circuits.
Prerequisites: Program requirements or equivalent

ELTN 1112 cr - 4

Computer Aided Engineering Graphics & Fabrication

This course covers engineering drawing, drafting, documentation and production techniques. The drawing section includes orthographic projection, technical sketching, visualization in three dimensions, standards and conventions of engineering drawing, graphical presentation of engineering data, CADD engineering geometry and the solution of space problems. The production techniques section includes prototype fabrication, soldering and soldering quality, manual and automated printed circuit manufacture and repair, factory and layout.
Prerequisites: MATH 1112 or Principles of Mathematics 12 or Applications of Mathematics 12 or equivalent.

ELTN 1113 cr - 4

Computer Applications

The aim of the computer applications course is to develop computer skills in MS-Dos,
e-mail, WEB design, WINDOWS, Wordperfect, Quattro Pro, Mathcad, Paradox and C, which are necessary to solve technology problems.
Prerequisites: Admission into the program or equivalent

ELTN 1114 cr - 5

Engineering Mathematics I

This is a practical introductory mathematics course with direct application to electronics and robotics technologies. It includes a review of basic mathematics, trigonometry, complex numbers, determinants and matrices, limits, differentiation and maximum and minimum.
Prerequisites: Program requirements or equivalent

ELTN 1115 cr - 5

Applied Physics I

This Applied Physics course deals with the study of physical models of technological processes. These models can be used to predict the outcome of physical events. Dynamics and electromagnetic topics are included.
Prerequisites: Physics 11 or equivalent or Principles of Physics 11 or Applications of Physics 11

ELTN 1211 cr - 3

Electrical Circuits II

Students will study theorems, methods and techniques relating to aC circuit design, analysis and applications. Topics students cover will include: AC fundamentals; phase relations; power factor; maximum power transfer; loop and nodal analysis; Thevenin and Norton equivalent circuits; filters; series and parallel resonance; transformers; coupled circuits and the basics of three-phase AC systems. Phasor method will be predominantly used. Electric circuit computer simulation software will be introduced.
Prerequisites: ELTN 1111

ELTN 1214 cr - 5

Engineering Mathematics II

Students will study and demonstrate practical mathematics skills with direct application to electronics and automation/robotics technologists. Topics students cover will include: differentiation of both polynomial and transcendental functions; integration of polynomial and transcendental functions; applications of derivatives and integrals; Newton's method; McLaurin series; Taylor series; Fourier series; methods of solving first order and second order differential equations with constant coefficients; the use of Laplace transforms; and an introduction to symbolic problem solving software.
Prerequisites: ELTN 1114.

ELTN 1215 cr - 5

Applied Physics II

Students will study physical models of technological processes and use them to predict the outcome of physical events. Topics students cover will include: sound; optics; thermodynamics; fluids; semiconductor physics.
Prerequisites: ELTN 1115

ELTN 1217 cr - 4

Electronic Circuits I

Students will study theoretical and practical skills relating to semiconductor circuit electronics. Topics students will cover include: diodes; transistors; operational amplifiers in simple single element circuits and multi-transistor circuits; the use of electronic circuit simulation software
Prerequisites: ELTN 1111

ELTN 1218 cr - 2

Digital Systems I

Students will study and demonstrate skills related to digital systems. Topics students will cover include: number systems; codes and code representations; Boolean algebra and logic gates; Karnaugh maps; flip-flops; counters; multiplexers and de-multiplexers; programmable logic devices; IC families; use of digital circuit simulation software.
Prerequisites: Physics 11

ELTN 1219 cr - 3

Telecom I

Students will study basic time and frequency domain signal analysis, noise calculations, video and digital communications signal formats, signal processing, and decoding. Students will study common digital communications and telephone subscriber loop circuits.
Prerequisites: ELTN 1111

ELTN 2311 cr - 4

Signals and Systems

This is a course in analog and digital signal analysis. Signal characteristics are studied in the time and frequency domains. Systems are studied using the Laplace, Fourier, and Z transforms.
Prerequisites: ELTN 1211 or equivalent

ELTN 2317 cr - 4

Electronic Circuits II

This is an advanced semiconductor circuit electronics course, dealing with power amplifiers, thyristors, oscillators, phase locked loops, regulated power supply circuits and parasitics in multiple transistor and FET circuits.
Prerequisites: ELTN 1217 or equivalent

ELTN 2318 cr - 4

Digital Systems II

This course is the introduction to the use of logic families, programmable logic devices, finite state machines, and the 68HC11 micro-controller to solve technology problems. The ORCAD software is used for board design and PLD programming. Fabrication techniques and troubleshooting of digital circuits are emphasized.
Prerequisites: ELTN 1218 or equivalent

ELTN 2319 cr - 4

Communications II

This course covers theory, design, construction and test of common modulation systems (AM, FM and PM, and digital multiplexing), telephone networks, fibre optic links and satellite communications links.
Prerequisites: ELTN 1219 or equivalent

ELTN 2320 cr - 1

Engineering Economics I

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of micro economics and provides basic understanding of market mechanisms. Analytical techniques are developed for calculating the time value of money and comparison of alternatives.
Prerequisites: First year of the program or equivalent

ELTN 2321 cr - 4

Electrical Machines

This course covers magnetic circuits; introduction to principles, operation and application of DC generators, motors, relays, speed control of DC motors; 3-phase power systems, principles and operation of transformers, induction motors, single phase motors, synchronous machines and AC motor controls.
Prerequisites: First year of the program or equivalent

ELTN 2413 cr - 3

C Programming

In this course the student programs a number of different systems in C to illustrate its portability and use in many technology environments.
Prerequisites: ELTN 1113 or equivalent

ELTN 2414 cr - 2

Differential Equations

This course deals with the solution of linear differential equations by several methods including Laplace transforms. Laplace transform theory and convolution are also covered.
Prerequisites: ELTN 1214 or MATH 1220

ELTN 2417 cr - 4

Electronic Circuits III

This is an advanced semiconductor circuit electronics course. It deals with design of HF filters, practical HF transistor and FET small signal amplifiers and oscillators, standard integrated circuit configurations and performance and switched capacitor filters. It will include the completion of a design project to produce working hardware and/or software.
Prerequisites: ELTN 2317 or equivalent

ELTN 2418 cr - 4

Advanced Microprocessors

This course deals with the software and hardware of current microprocessors and digital signal processors. Students develop and use systems to solve current technology problems. The fabrication and troubleshooting of microprocessor systems is emphasized.
Prerequisites: ELTN 2318 or equivalent

ELTN 2419 cr - 4

Communications III

This course deals with the theoretical and practical aspects of transmission systems and of data communication protocols. It includes designing and testing transmission lines, waveguide, propagation and television systems. Further, it covers data communications standards for large networks and LAN's
Prerequisites: ELTN 2319 or equivalent

ELTN 2420 cr - 1

Engineering Economics II

This course introduces students to applications of time, value of money, risk analysis, project management, break-even analysis and inventory control.
Prerequisites: ELTN 2320 or equivalent

ELTN 2422 cr - 3

Control Systems

This is an introductory and practical course which covers open-loop and closed-loop controls, block diagrams, mathematical modelling, transfer functions, servomechanisms and transient response analysis; frequency response analysis, industrial control system design studies, and feedback controller designs and selections.
Prerequisites: Completion of first year or equivalent

ELTN 2425 cr - 1

Work Project

This is a project which involves the students in community industries. Each student will spend two weeks working with an `approved employer' in a technical capacity.
Prerequisites: Completion of second year or with permission of instructor