This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2001-2002 and is provided for historical reference only.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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Computer Systems Technician

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CPSY 1100 cr-8
Basic Electricity

CPSY 1100 is an introduction to the fundamental principles of electricity and the operation of passive electrical components and circuits. The course focuses on the development of analytical skills needed in troubleshooting electrical circuits. Safe work practices are also covered.

Prerequisites: General University College admission requirements plus grade 10 reading comprehension as assessed by Kwantlen and C+ or better in Mathematics 12, or MATH 1112, or equivalent on a University College math assessment. Physics 12 or equivalent would be an asset.

CPSY 1101 cr-6
Basic Electronics

CPSY 1101 is an introduction to the fundamental principles of electronics and the operation of active electronic components and circuits. The course focuses on the development of analytical skills needed in troubleshooting electronic circuits.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of CPSY 1100 or equivalent.

CPSY 1102 cr-7
Digital Electronics

CPSY 1102 is a two-part comprehensive introduction to the principals and techniques of digital electronics. In the first part, the operation of combinational and sequential logic circuits will be covered. In the second part, the operation of microcomputer support IC's will be covered. The course focuses on the development of analytical skills needed in troubleshooting digital electronic circuits.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of CPSY 1101 or equivalent

CPSY 1103 cr-6
Introduction to Microprocessors

CPSY 1103 is an introduction to the fundamental principles of microprocessor operation. Programming and interfacing of some currently used microprocessors will be covered. An introduction to the use and programming of a typical personal computer, data conversion and the introduction to fibre optics will also be covered. The course focuses on the development of analytical skills needed in troubleshooting microprocessor-based circuits.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of CPSY 1102 or equivalent

CPSY 1200 cr-8
Personal Computers

CPSY 1200 provides practical training in the installation, service and repair of personal computer systems and components

Prerequisites: Successful completion of CPSY 1103 or equivalent

CPSY 1201 cr-4
PC Networking

CPSY 1201 provides practical training in the installation, service and upgrading of commonly used personal computer networks.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of CPSY 1200 or equivalent

CPSY 1202 cr-3
Multiuser Systems

CPSY 1202 provides practical training in the installation, service and upgrading of commonly used multi-user operating systems

Prerequisites: Successful completion of CPSY 1201 or equivalent

CPSY 1203 cr-3
Control Systems

CPSY 1203 provides practical training in the installation, service and repair of pc-based control systems.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of CPSY 1202 or equivalent