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INSTITUTION INFORMATION
Name of
Institution:
Sheridan College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning
Trafalgar Road Campus:
1430 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, ON L6H 2L1
905-845-9430
Davis Campus:
7899 McLaughlin Road
Brampton, ON L6V 1G6
905-459-7533
Locations:
(Campus Location
of Program is in
bold)
Hazel McCallion Campus:
4180 Duke of York Boulevard
Mississauga, ON L5B 0G5
905-845-9430
Skills Training Centre:
407 Iroquois Shore Road
Oakville, ON L6H 1M3
905-845-9430
Website Address: www.sheridancollege.ca
All Sheridan campuses are accessible by local public transit, with convenient
connections to GO Transit. Visit:
www.sheridancollege.ca / About Sheridan/ Campus Info/ How to Get to Sheridan
Second Career Coordinator: Deborah Campbell
Contact Person:
Application
Process/Offer of
Admission/Letter
of Acceptance:
Phone: 905-459-7533 or 905-845-9430 ext. 5068
Fax: 905-874-4385
E-mail: deborah.campbell1@sheridancollege.ca
1. If you have been provided with a Second Career Application Package by
your Employment Assessment Centre, please review Sheridan’s full-time
program admission requirements outlined below under Program-Specific
Admission Requirements. Please note that to be extended an offer to
Sheridan and obtain an acceptance letter, you are required to meet the
admission requirements. We will be pleased to talk with you about your
program and Second Career. Also, please attend a Sheridan Second
Career Information Session - times and locations are noted at
www.sheridancollege.ca under Programs and Courses, then select
Second Career.
2. Please apply to your program choice through the Ontario Colleges
website at: www.ontariocolleges.ca. Please provide transcripts or request
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mature student testing, if you meet the criteria (see below Mature
Student Status). There is a $95 non-refundable application fee, payable
to Ontario Colleges.
3. If Sheridan determines you do not meet the admission requirements
through transcripts or testing, we will provide you with information about
how you can most efficiently obtain the necessary prerequisites through
Sheridan’s Upgrading or ESL Programs.
4. If you are accepted into your program choice, you will receive an offer of
admission and, subsequently, a detailed acceptance letter, which you will
submit with your Second Career funding application.
Certification of
School:
Sheridan is an Ontario Public College and is certified to issue T2202A tax
receipts.
Sheridan recognizes that some students who enter a program at the College will
have earned postsecondary credits at other recognized postsecondary institutions
and may wish to apply these credits towards the Sheridan credential. Advanced
standing refers to the transferring of credit earned at another recognized postsecondary institution towards a Sheridan credential.
Students may apply to receive advanced standing for specific Sheridan course(s)
based on the successful completion of similar courses at other recognized
postsecondary institutions subject to meeting applicable Sheridan policies.
Advanced
Standing:
Candidates must have achieved a minimum course grade of C grade in the
course that is being considered for advanced standing, or the minimum pass for
the course for promotion within the program, whichever is higher.
Courses considered for advanced standing must have been completed within five
years prior to the request.
Please refer to the full Advanced Standing policy on Sheridan’s Policies and
Procedures website for specific details. Mac users please note: you must use
Firefox, Opera or Netscape to access the documents on the Policies and
Procedures website.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program
Name/Credential:
Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technology (Ontario College Diploma)
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required
courses:
Program-Specific
Admission
Requirements:

One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)
plus

Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (MCT4C) or
Grade 11 Functions (MCF3M) or Grade 11 Functions and Relations
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(MCR3U) or
any Grade 12 (U) mathematics
Or,
Mature Student Status – Mature students do not possess an Ontario
Secondary School Diploma, or equivalent, and are 19 years of age or older
before the starting date of the program.
Mature students who apply to Sheridan’s certificate and diploma programs must
demonstrate their ability to work at the postsecondary level in one of the following
two ways:


By successfully completing equivalency testing in English and/or
mathematics and/or; science or
By completing a program of academic upgrading at a level appropriate to
the program of choice.*
Mature students must demonstrate proficiency in meeting specific program
prerequisites.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements will be invited to
complete pre-admission tests in mathematics and English. Applicants asked to
take the test are considered for admission to Term 1 contingent on receiving a
minimum grade of 60% in both the pre-admission mathematics and English tests.
Applicants who are lacking the mathematics admission requirements for the
program may be able to be admitted into this program with additional courses
completed in their first year at Sheridan. There may be additional cost involved
depending on the program.
*If you do not have the required prerequisites, you may wish to enrol in Sheridan’s
Academic Upgrading program to obtain equivalent credits. Sheridan also offers
an ESL program. Preparatory training, such as academic upgrading, is eligible for
Second Career funding, subject to the approval of Employment Ontario.
APPLICANT SELECTION
Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of previous academic
achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including the
required course(s), and/or results of pre-admission testing.
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be
assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related
programs.
Start/End dates by
semester:
September 2013
Sept. 3, 2013
1 To
Dec. 13, 2013
Jan. 6, 2014
2 To
April 17, 2014
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Dec. 12, 2014
May 4, 2015
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This is a 2 year full time program (4 semesters of 14 weeks each).
Hours per week: 18 (daytime hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to
Friday). Approximate hours of hands on training: There are many opportunities in
this program for students to put the knowledge they learn into practice (See
course outlines below).
Program Length/
Hours/Weeks:
Two Year Program
Programs starting in September have a four month break over the summer (from
approximately mid-April to end of August) between first and second year. The
Christmas break is approximately 3 weeks, and breaks between semesters are 2
weeks. There is a 4 month break between semesters 3 and 4.
Programs starting in January and May run continuously over 16 months (no
summer break). The Christmas break is approximately 3 weeks, and breaks
between semesters are 2 weeks.
Students will be notified about their class schedule and timetable prior to the
beginning of each semester.
Class Size:
Approx. 35
Course Outline:
See Program Outline section below
Registration Fee –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
The $95 non-refundable application processing fee paid to Ontario Colleges
covers application processing for one application cycle.
Annual Tuition
2012/13 –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
Parking 2012/13 –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
• Year 1: $4,062.00*
*Tuition fees are regulated by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Tuition for programs starting September 2013, and subsequent terms, is subject
to increase and will be updated when the increase has been determined.
• Year 2: *
*By action of the Ontario government, a change may be made to year two tuition.
For purposes of your research, please use the year one tuition.
Parking for programs starting September 2013, and subsequent terms, is
subject to increase and will be updated when the increase has been
determined.
• One Month: $80.00
• One Semester (September to January): $186.00
• Two Semesters (September to May): $343.00
• Three Semesters (September to August): $410.00
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Cost for books, etc. for programs starting September 2013, and subsequent
terms, is subject to increase and will be updated when the increase has been
determined.
Additional Costs
2012/13 –
(applicable at time
of publication –
subject to change
without notice):
Year 1
Books: $525.00
Expendable Supplies: 412.00
Uniform and Equipment: $214.00
Year 2 (subject to increase)
Books: $262.00
Expendable Supplies: $205.00
Uniform and Equipment: $116.00
Mobile Program - laptop required:
Mobile computing programs require the use of a laptop as a mandatory component of
curriculum during academic terms. New students in mobile computing programs must bring
a laptop of their choice that will meet the program’s requirements. For more information
please refer to: mobilecomputing.sheridaninstitute.ca.
Other:
Payment Policy for
Second Career:
Option 1: Payment of total fees for one full year should be paid in full by the tuition
deadline. Please refer to your Fees Invoice for tuition deadlines as deadlines
vary depending on when you are extended and accept an offer.
Refund Policy:
To officially withdraw from Sheridan full time programs, you must do so in writing
by submitting to the Office of the Registrar an “Application for Term or Complete
Program Withdrawal” form available at all Sheridan Student Advisement offices. If
you withdraw by the tenth scheduled day of the term, then all fees are refunded
for that term, minus a $100 administrative processing charge.
Your Second
Career in
Mechanical
Engineering:
Sheridan’s Mechanical Engineering Technician/Technology Program provides
comprehensive instruction in mechanical engineering design, research and
development. Students work in Sheridan’s sophisticated laboratory environment
with the most current tools and techniques, doing project-oriented assignments
that simulate the workplace responsibilities of mechanical engineering
technicians. You’ll acquire a broad base of fundamental knowledge, along with
job-specific skills that employers seek.
Career
opportunities/
Employment
Prospects/Success
Factors:
Sheridan-educated mechanical engineering technicians enjoy an advantage in the
job market, due to their well-rounded skill-set and familiarity with industry-standard
applications. Graduates find employment in all areas of industry and
manufacturing, including:


Computer-assisted manufacturing
Mechanical engineering design
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HVAC
Maintenance
Plant operations
Production
Process control
Product development and testing
Quality control
Technical sales
Demand is particularly high in the aeronautical, automotive and processing
sectors. Many of our graduates have progressed into management positions, and
some have successfully started their own companies.
Alumni of Sheridan can access all in-person and web-site Career Centre’s
services for assistance in Career Counselling and Employment Advising for one
year after their graduation date. After one year, they can access all web-site
services including jobs.sheridan (our on-line job posting system).
Method of
Instruction:
Equipment
Availability:
Instructor
Qualifications:
Courses are instructor-led. Students will engage in a variety of applied learning
and experiential activities and will complete multiple industry projects.
Students will have access to computers in open access computer labs.
College faculty are hired based on a combination of industry experience and
academic qualifications. Most full-time faculty have relevant Master’s degrees
and/or professional certifications where applicable to their field of expertise.
Faculty are provided with opportunities to engage in professional development to
ensure currency in their field as well as proficiency in teaching adults.
All Sheridan’s programs are designed and kept up to date with input from
Program Advisory Committees that include representation from employers and
industry organizations.
Curriculum Design:
Network for Innovation & Leadership in Education at Sheridan (NILES) at
Sheridan oversees the design of new programs and courses and maintains a
schedule of program review to keep programs up to date.
Students have the opportunity to complete a formal evaluation of the course and
instructor at the end of each course.
Evaluation of
Instructors,
Courses and
Programs:
In addition, students can participate in the Student Satisfaction Survey to evaluate
their program.
Public colleges must survey students, graduates and employers as mandated by
the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to obtain information on Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs). Please visit: Sheridan Home Page, About
Sheridan, Sheridan at a Glance, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
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Physical Facilities:
Sheridan classrooms and campus facilities are accessible and are designed to
support a wide range of applied learning activities. Classrooms and labs are
equipped with modern technology, including digital AV teaching and learning aids.
At the Davis and Trafalgar Road campuses, gyms and fitness centres, full-service
cafeterias, modern learning resource centres and vibrant student centres
contribute to supporting student learning and life. Both campuses have attractive
grounds that provide a relaxing counterpoint to the hustle and bustle of student
activity.
As a public college, Sheridan is able to offer a full range of student services and
supports:
Athletics and Recreation
Career Centre (job search assistance): available for one year following graduation
Counselling and Special Needs Services
Additional
Supports and
Resources
Available:
Accessible Learning Services
Library Services
Peer Tutoring and Mentoring
Health Services
Student Advisement Centre
Student Union
Special
Accommodations:
Sheridan’s Accessible Learning Services facilitates equal access for eligible
students with disabilities by coordinating reasonable academic accommodations
and support services. Accommodation plans and services are tailored to
correspond with the disability related needs of each student and are determined
based on the documentation provided and program specific requirements.
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PROGRAM OUTLINE
Course
Requirements:
Course Name:
Hours /
week:
MATH 17688
Mathematics 1
3
ENGI 16764
Applied Mechanics 1
4
CADD 13865
Concepts and Mechanical Applications- CAD 1
3
ENGI 15592
Applied Electricity
3
ENGI 19723
Mechanical Drafting Fundamentals
3
HEAL 27485
Health, Work and Safety
3
SCIE 16048
Technology: Apocalypse or Eden?
3
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
22
MATH 13406
Applied Mathematics
3
ENGI 13386
Applied Mechanics 2
4
CADD 20229
Computer-Assisted Assisted Design for 3-D Models
4
ENGI 15064
Industrial Practices
3
ENGI 10679
Engineering Materials and Testing
3
ENGI 14330
Computer Applications- Mechanical
3
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
20
MATH 22981
Differential Calculus
3
ENGI 23413
Mechanics of Materials
4
ENGI 25321
Metrology
2
ENGI 21987
Electro- Pneumatics
4
Course code:
Semester 1:
Semester 2:
Semester 3:
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ENGI 27835
Manufacturing Processes
3
ENGI 21486
Fluid Power
3
ELECTIVE
General Education Elective
3
COWT 10022
Cooperative Education Forum
1
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
23
MATH 22558
Integral Calculus
3
ENGI 20756
Mechanical Power Transmission
3
ENGI 27928
Motors and Control
3
ENGI 24495
Control Systems
4
ENGI 27758
CNC For Machine Tools
4
CADD 23047
CAD/CAM Project
3
ELECTIVE
General Elective
3
TOTAL HOURS PER WEEK
23
Semester 4:
** Students are offered the option to graduate from the program with a cooperative education
component. Enrolment is limited through an additional co-op application process. Students who
are accepted into the co-op program will take their remaining class at the Trafalgar Road Campus
and will spend three paid work terms working in a program-related position. Co-op work
experience complements classroom study and provides an ideal background for enhancing
career opportunities. See http://coop.sheridaninstitute.ca/ for details.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COURSE
Code: MATH
17688
Mathematics 1
Hours / wk: 3
Students cover fundamental concepts and operations of trigonometric functions of any angle,
vectors, linear functions, graphing of functions, systems of linear equations, factoring and
fractions, and quadratic equations which are necessary for a student in Engineering Sciences.
Emphasis is placed on applying these mathematical concepts and skills to solve technical and
physical word problems. Students are expected to use direct entry scientific calculators
accurately. Graphing and solver software are used to aid students in their application of
mathematical skills to solve word problems.
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COURSE
Code: ENGI 16764
Applied Mechanics 1
Hours / wk: 4
This is a first course in applied mechanics, suitable for entrants to all branches of the technologist
program. The course is designed to give the student a sound understanding of how forces act,
and how they may be used in modern technology. It covers such concepts as components of a
force; resultant of a number of forces; coplanar forces in equilibrium; inertia; friction; kinematics;
Newton's Laws; energy, work and power; momentum. Applied Mechanics is composed of two
principal areas - statics and dynamics: "statics" is the study of forces on and in structures, i.e.,
those in static or motionless equilibrium; whereas "dynamics" is concerned with dynamic
equilibrium, or the forces acting on a moving body. Applied Mechanics, since it deals with the
very basic concept of force, is the origin for all calculations in areas such as stress analysis,
machine design, hydraulics and structural design.
COURSE
Concepts and Mechanical ApplicationsCAD 1
Code: CADD
13865
Hours / wk: 3
This course is designed to give the student a detailed approach to computer drafting to produce
2-dimensional drawings by extensively using 2D modeling cad commands. Students learn how to
explore the use of model space, viewing multiple drawings at the same time in order to combine
different views of the same object and display them in a professional scaled format with boarder,
dimensions, title block and text. Students develop the ability to work independently, manage files
whilst utilizing both cad and industry standards.
COURSE
Code: ENGI 15592
Applied Electricity
Hours / wk: 3
This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of electricity for Mechanical Engineering
Technologists. Emphasis will be placed on fundamentals with laboratories designed to develop
wiring skills, knowledge of basic electrical safety, and an understanding of the nature of
electricity. Complementary laboratory work will include the use of analog and digital meters, and
dc power supplies. Initially, fundamental topics in basic electricity, magnetism, electrical
measurement and dc electric circuits will be studied. Students will then investigate applications
such as electrical energy conversion, digital/analog electronic instrumentation, classical circuit
theorems to calculate currents and voltages in resistive networks, and power and efficiency in
small systems. Basic inductive and capacitive components will be studied. Periodic waveforms
and ac voltage, current, power, and ac transformers will be studied briefly.
COURSE
Mechanical Drafting Fundamentals
Code: ENGI 19723
Hours / wk: 3
Mechanical drafting is the language of engineering drawing, which is the graphic representation
of physical objects and relationships. It introduces the basic tools and techniques required for
mechanical drafting. Students will prepare technical drawings using a variety of drawing
instruments. Mechanical drafting requires standards and conventions for layout, view projections,
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line thickness, text size, symbols, dimensioning, and notations to create drawings that are ideally
interpreted in only one way.
COURSE
Code: HEAL 27485
Health, Work and Safety
Hours / wk: 3
This course will introduce students to the fundamental principles of health and safety in the work
place. Various pieces of legislation governing the work place in Ontario will be reviewed including
the Occupational Health and Safety Act; Workers Compensation Act; Employment Standards Act
and WHMIS. Health hazards such as chemical, physical and biological and health concerns will
be discussed. The physical environment and health will be explored by researching such topics
as managing wastes, violence abuse, reducing pollution (noise, water and air) and soil. Wellness
in the work place will be discussed through health promotion measures such as lifestyle, physical
fitness and licit and illicit drugs. Discussions, presentations, group work and lectures will
contribute to the understanding of the topics explored
COURSE
Technology: Apocalypse or Eden?
Code SCIE 16048
Hours / wk: 3
This course provides opportunities for students to evaluate the effects of technology and the use
of technology in society, as well as on the individual through an analysis of competing visions of
technology. Through interactive lectures, online exercises, classroom assignments, and online
and classroom participation, the course will provide opportunities for written analysis of the work
of Jacques Ellul, as well as to the history of humanism and modern institutions such as the
corporation, science lab and political bureaucracy. Interdisciplinary concepts, such as technique,
humanism, 'creative destruction', and Disnification, will provide the analytic basis of scholarly
investigation in order to avoid the problem of personal speculation. Clear explanation of historical
trends, from the Classical Age to the Modern Age, and from the Physical Economy to the
Knowledge Economy, will put the concepts in context. The course will pose the question of
whether the modern corporation is a technological oppressor or a humanist wealth provider, and
whether individuals themselves are technicians or humanists
COURSE
Applied Mathematics
Code: MATH
13406
Hours / wk: 3
Students study concepts and operations of exponents, logarithms, trigonometric functions,
inequalities, systems of non-linear equations, solution of higher order equations and plane
analytic geometry. Emphasis is placed on students applying these mathematical concepts and
skills to solve technical and physical problems numerically and graphically as well as
algebraically. Students are expected to use direct entry scientific calculators proficiently.
Graphing, solver and algebraic software tools are used to aid students in their application of
mathematics skills to solve word problems. The students' concepts and skills, learned in this
course, are reinforced in a project appropriate for a technician or technologist.
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COURSE
Code: ENGI 13386
Applied Mechanics 2
Hours / wk: 4
The course is designed for students who have elected to proceed in the Mechanical Engineering
Technology Program clusters and starts where the general course Applied Mechanics finishes. It
goes into structures and much greater detail with forces on bodies in motion and introduces
rotational dynamics, work/energy principals and momentum concepts. Applied Mechanics since it
deals with the very basic concept of force is the origin for all the calculations in areas such as
stress analysis, machine design, hydraulics and structural design.
COURSE
Computer-Assisted Assisted Design for
3-D Models
Code: CADD
20229
Hours / wk: 4
In advanced manufacturing environments, the creation of components and assemblies involves
the creation of solid models from which engineering drawings are developed. In this course
students will learn how to use solid modeling software to create simple parts from which they can
create engineering drawings using solid modeling CAD software. They will also learn how to
exchange CAD data from 3D solid modeling CAD software to generic CAD software. Students
will explore stress analysis and functionality of the parts using software analysis tools.
COURSE
Code: ENGI 15064
Industrial Practices
Hours / wk: 3
This course introduces the student to the manufacture of parts using a variety of common
metalworking tools. The theory and use of machine tools and metal fabrication will be taught, with
particular emphasis on safe practices, Students will produce various metal parts, to a drawing
specification, within the prescribed tolerances, using various hand fabrication and machine tools.
On completion of the parts, the student will assemble the parts, and be graded according to the
quality of his/her work.
COURSE
Engineering Materials and Testing
Code ENGI 10679
Hours / wk: 3
The materials used in modern civilization are very complex and of great variety. Their properties
and possible uses are widely varied. These properties and uses, in many cases, depend to a
great extent on the prior treatment given to the material and on the environment in which they are
used. The technician and technologist need to have a good understanding of materials and how
they respond to the environment in which they are used. He/she must realize that materials
respond to definite laws of nature. More and more, the technician and technologist is required to
make decisions on materials, many of them new and different from those used in the past. It is
essential that he/she be able to evaluate these by analysis of data supplied by the suppliers.
COURSE
Computer Applications- Mechanical
Code: ENGI 14330
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The course is designed to advance the students knowledge of computers and various softwares.
The students will be able to recognize and understand the functions the computer performs. The
student will write or prepare various programs to solve various engineering problems using Visual
Basic and MathCAD software.
COURSE
Differential Calculus
Code: MATH
22981
Hours / wk: 3
Mathematics covered in this course relate directly to the requirements of an Engineering
Technologist. Students study differential calculus which involves derivative formulas, and more
importantly, the understanding of the concept of calculus. The emphasis in this course is on the
applications of derivatives to technical word problems which involve related rates, optimization,
graphing and velocity/acceleration/distance. A multi-step project allows students to experience
first-hand the uses of calculus. Students gain a meaningful understanding of calculus through the
use of graphing and algebraic technology.
COURSE
Mechanics of Materials
Code ENGI 23413
Hours / wk: 4
This course is the study of the strength of materials applied to different shapes of machine parts
and structures such as shafts and beams. Strength of materials or mechanics of materials is
concerned with the stresses and deformations caused by applied loads to a body. The course
reviews first and second moments of plane area, free body diagrams and method of sections
showing necessary internal reactions. Some of the topics covered together with the laboratories
are stresses, strains, Young's modules, shear stress in shafts, shear and bending stress in
beams, deflection of beams by the moment area method, and indeterminate compression and
tension structures.
COURSE
Metrology
Code: ENGI 25321
Hours / wk: 2
Electro- Pneumatics
Code: ENGI 21987
Hours / wk: 3
N/A
COURSE
This course deals with the fundamentals of pneumatic and electropneumatic controls. Electrical
signal input elements, signal converters and basic control circuits serve as an introduction to the
field of control technology. The course begins with an examination of the make-up and operating
characteristics of individual components in the electropneumatics circuit covering symbolism,
definition of terms and functional representation. Following this, the student is introduced to the
design of electropneumatic control circuits. Practical lab exercises allow the student hands-on
experience with the design, production and trouble shooting of various control circuits taken up in
lectures.
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COURSE
Manufacturing Processes
Code: ENGI 27835
Hours / wk: 3
Fluid Power
Code: ENGI 21486
Hours / wk: 3
N/A
COURSE
This course is the study, complete with practical applications of the transportation of power from
one point to another using fluid as the medium. Hydraulic oil will be used as the conducting fluid
flowing in a network of pipes, tubes and/or hoses. Both the symbology and circuit design
commonly used in industry will be studied along with the fundamental hydraulic components.
Application of these components in schematics and in lab. applications will be studied to ensure
an understanding of both their function and their interrelationship in the system. The interaction of
pumps and motors, pressure control valves, pressure compensated flow controls and direction
control valves will be examined in detail giving the required linear and rotary output
COURSE
Code: GNED
General Education Elective
Hours / wk: 3
The purpose of General Education in the Ontario College system is to contribute to the
development of citizens who are conscious of the diversity, complexity, and richness of the
human experience; who are able to establish meaning through this consciousness; and who, as a
result, are able to contribute thoughtfully, creatively, and positively to the society in which they
live and work.
COURSE
Cooperative Education Forum
Code: Cowt
Hours / wk: 3
Through lectures, written exercises, and case studies, you prepare for co-operative education
work skills necessary for success. Emphasis is placed on assessment of your interests, the
formulation of job-search techniques, the development of learning objectives, and employment
and human relations skills. The course is a prerequisite for participation in cooperative education
work terms.
COURSE
Integral Calculus
Code: MATH 22558
Hours / wk: 3
This course is a culmination of mathematical skills and applications as well as skills in technology
already learned. Students will approach problem solving of engineering applications through
numerical. algebraic and graphing techniques. The student will not only know how calculus works
but why this mathematical model is the best method for this particular problem. A final project in
their area of discipline allows the students to problem solve while applying their mathematical
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skills and concepts. Students will have access to review questions, information and their marks
through the Internet.
COURSE
Mechanical Power Transmission
Code: ENGI 20756
Hours / wk: 3
An introductory course in mechanical power transmission in which students examine the working
theory and practical applications of power transmission devices. This course reviews machine
design considerations and then centers on the methods for transferal of power within industrial
machines. Torque, horsepower and inertia are central topics applied to gearing, belt and chain
drives, clutches, bearings, couplings and shafts. Techniques for mechanical analysis are applied
to such industrial applications as elevators, agitators, conveyors, hoists, slewing drives and varispeed delivery systems.
COURSE
Motors and Control
Code: ENGI 27928
Hours / wk: 3
This course is a continuation of Basic Electricity and is focused on the operation and application
of Motors and Controls. Electrical symbols, connections and circuit layout will be covered and will
serve to emphasize the use of various field devices, such as pressure switches, solenoids and
relays.
COURSE
Control Systems
Code ENGI 24495
Hours / wk: 3
In the Process Control segment the automated process begins with measurements of the
process variables being taken and transmitted to a controller where they are compared to a
preset value, the controller then adjusts the process based on this comparison. The basic control
theory, the operation and theory of control hardware shall be covered. The Programmable Logic
Controllers segment deals with the design, function and applications of programmable controllers.
Central topics of this course are system components, industrial applications in machine and
process control and methods of programming.
COURSE
CNC For Machine Tools
Code: ENGI 27758
Hours / wk: 3
This course introduces the student to the concept of metal machining using direct manual
controller programming and a CNC software (MASTERCAM) to generate the required machine
code to control the CNC machine. The student will also be introduced to the various systems of
metal cutting machines, the calculation of cutting speeds and feeds and computer assisted
drafting and design to improve quality and flexibility of manufacture using CNC machine tools and
software. Emphasis will be placed on the 2 and 3 axis milling, and the 2 axis turning operations.
CNC machine code will be examined in detail as to the functions of M, G codes, etc. and the
student is expected to recognize and properly use these instructions to control a CNC machine.
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Mechanical Engineering Technician – (PMETN)
Ontario College Diploma
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This course is very much hands-on with lab periods spent at the computer terminals and in the
CNC lab.
COURSE
Code: CADD 23047
CAD/CAM Project
Hours / wk: 3
A hands-on course in which the student will identify and complete the major activities for the
successful manufacture of a mechanical project. This will include design and drafting on CAD,
Project Management, Machining, Fabricating, Purchasing, Assembly and Testing of the
manufactured product. Approval of the students' choice will depend on a written project proposal
which will include a brief description of the project, the manufacturing processes involved and an
estimated cost. The student(s) will indicate progress-to-date in the form of an oral class
presentation and regular scheduling. The student(s) will build the project and upon completion,
the student(s) will lectures and practical demonstrations.
COURSE
General Education Elective
Code: GNED
Hours / wk: 3
The purpose of General Education in the Ontario College system is to contribute to the
development of citizens who are conscious of the diversity, complexity, and richness of the
human experience; who are able to establish meaning through this consciousness; and who, as a
result, are able to contribute thoughtfully, creatively, and positively to the society in which they
live and work.
ADDITIONAL NOTES
All information current at time of publication - subject to change
without notice.
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