This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only.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

Intake: Full-time, starts last week of Aug.

This is a two-year, full-time program of limited enrolment that begins every August.

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma of Technology in Electronics

Description

The Association of Applied Science Technologists and Technicians (ASTT) of British Columbia. The ASTTBC is a professional association, which registers and certifies technicians and technologists in British Columbia. Accreditation provides assurance of high educational standards in technology programs in institutes of technology and community colleges through a program that is nationally recognized.

The electronics industry is one of the fastest growing areas of our economy. This program responds to market need for technologists trained in both the fundamentals of electronics and the latest technological developments is the rapidly changing field.

Graduates may be involved in research, design, construction, testing, modification, operation, installation, sales and maintenance of electronic equipment.

Career Opportunities

Electronics Technology graduates are trained to develop, manufacture and maintain a wide variety of electronic systems ranging from radio equipment to electromechanical and electrohydraulic systems and digital equipment.

Student Profile

The program attracts both high school and mature students. Advanced standing is given to the students who have previous post secondary training.

Admission Requirements

• C or better in either English Language Arts 12 (English 12) or Technical and Professional Communications 12
• C+ or better in either Principles of Mathematics 12 or Applications of Mathematics 12
• Principles of Physics 11 or Applications of Physics 11

Direct Entry

An applicant may have met the above prerequisites from secondary school or may have gained the necessary skills in mathematics, science and English by upgrading through one of the many post-secondary courses and programs offered by Kwantlen and other adult educational facilities.

Mature Student Entry

An applicant may have gained both academic and related technology skills in a less formalized way and would be considered for the program.

Individual Basis Entry

Applicants for admission are considered on an individual basis. An applicant's educational background and/or work experience may be accepted as part of the program's admission requirements. An interview or appropriate tests may be required to determine the applicant's placement level.

Kwantlen offers academic and vocational upgrading programs. Call Admissions for more information.

Content

Semester 1

ELTN 1111 Electrical Circuits I
ELTN 1112 Computer Aided Engineering Graphics and Fabrication
ELTN 1113 Computer Applications
ELTN 1114 Engineering Mathematics I
ELTN 1115 Applied Physics I
CMNS 1110 Introduction to Business and Technical Writing

Semester 2

ELTN 1211 Electrical Circuits II
ELTN 1214 Engineering Mathematics II
ELTN 1215 Applied Physics II
ELTN 1217 Electronic Circuits I
ELTN 1218 Digital Systems I
ELTN 1219 Communications I
CMNS 1110 Introduction to Business and Technical Writing

Semester 3

ELTN 2311 Signals and Systems
ELTN 2317 Electronic Circuits II
ELTN 2318 Digital Systems II
ELTN 2319 Communications II
ELTN 2320 Engineering Economics I
ELTN 2321 Electrical Machines
CMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication - Theory and Application

Semester 4

ELTN 2413 C Programming
ELTN 2414 Differential Equations
ELTN 2417 Electronic Circuits III
ELTN 2418 Advanced Microprocessors
ELTN 2419 Communications III
ELTN 2420 Engineering Economics II
ELTN 2422 Control Systems
ELTN 2425 Work Project
CMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication - Theory and Application (cont'd)

Transfer

The graduate is eligible for direct entry into the bridging programs to third year electrical engineering at Lakehead University or the University of Victoria. The graduate is also eligible for direct entry into certain related degree programs at BCIT. Transfer credit to other university programs may be possible on a course by course basis.