This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2001-2002 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2001 to Aug. 31, 2002.

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Automation/Robotics Engineering Technology

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AUTO 2312 cr-3
Advanced Manufacturing

Students will study the principles, methods and applications of manufacturing. Topics students will cover include: conventional and advanced manufacturing design, planning and control technologies, basic metal working processes, manufacturing materials, manual and computer numerically-controlled machining, CAD/CAM interface, manufacturing economics, computer applications and computer simulation of manufacturing operations. Manufacturing system control and simulation software will be introduced.

Prerequisites: 1st year of program

AUTO 2315 cr-3
C++ Programming

Students will program a number of different systems in Object Oriented Programming (OOP) C++ to illustrate its portability and use. They will also study Windows programming techniques

Prerequisites: ELTN 1113

AUTO 2319 cr-2
Data Networking

Students will examine Internet protocols, methods and frame structures, as well as data exchanges between computers and peripherals. Topics students will cover include: applications of serial and parallel ports in Hyper Terminal and Direct Cable Connect; and applications of HDLC, PPP, Ethernet and TCP/IP on the Internet.

Prerequisites: ELTN 1219

AUTO 2320 cr-4
Fundamentals of Control System

Students will study the principles and applications of control systems using manual techniques and simulation software such as MATLAB/SIMULINK.

Prerequisites: 1st year of program

AUTO 2417 cr-2
Circuit Applications

This course covers solid state devices such as operational amplifiers, SCR's, analog computer circuits & motor controls as well as industrial control system design and analysis.

Prerequisites: ELTN 1217 or equivalent

AUTO 2420 cr-3
Industrial Processes

This advanced industrial process control course covers interacting and non-interacting deadtime; inverse systems; advanced control strategies; process modelling; simulation and optimization; distributed control system (DCS); and preparation of standard industrial instrumentation project drawings.

Prerequisites: AUTO 2320 or equivalent

AUTO 2421 cr-4
Instrumentation/PLC

This is an advanced course in PLC application to process control and process control instruments. It covers the PLC functions and capabilities; process interface for data acquisition; programming; instrument selection; z-transforms; discrete-time response and stability analysis; and digital feedback controller designs.

Prerequisites: AUTO 2320 or equivalent

AUTO 2422 cr-2
Robotics

The goal of this course is to examine the problems associated with the construction, mathematical description and control of robotic arms.

Prerequisites: Completion of the first year of the program

AUTO 2423 cr-2
Hydraulics and Pneumatics

This course is an introduction to fluid power circuitry including descriptions of components and their symbols, construction of basic circuits, design and analysis of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, and electrical control circuits.

Prerequisites: 1st year of program or equivalent