Mechanical Techniques Courses

In this course, students will be introduced to academic writing styles with a thematic focus on current issues. This course will help students to express themselves clearly and correctly in written form. Students will critically analyse assigned readings and express their thoughts. The course will also focus on the development of an academic paper utilizing the APA style of documentation.

Applied Math for Technology I provides a foundation in mathematics for students in engineering technology and technician programs. Students will work with numeracy, ratios, systems of measurements, units, and introductory algebra while solving applied problems involving variation, geometry, and right trigonometry. Successful completion of this course (minimum C grade) and MA 215 (minimum C grade) is an equivalent credit to the technology mathematics course, MA 133.

This course introduces students to the use of Office 365 applications and Windows 10. Specifically, students will use introductory features of Windows 10, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint to perform tasks commonly expected in the workplace. The lectures are delivered in a laboratory environment using textbook exercises and assignments. Home assignments will require the learner to acquire the MS Office suite of programs in order to complete and submit their assignments.

Designed to provide students with basic fundamentals of drafting and related numerical applications, line work, scales, orthographic projections, dimensioning; as well as, to understand blueprint reading and drawing interpretation.

The student will demonstrate safe and proper use of hand and power tools such as drill presses and grinding machines. The learner will be exposed to safe hoisting and rigging, layout methods, fasteners, the evolution of tools (with an emphasis to Northern Ontario) and rope use and care. Trade calculations and relevant shop projects will be included.

Machine Shop safety and procedures will be applied. Precision measurements, trade calculations, layout tools and techniques, use of lathes and milling machines and vertical and horizontal band saws will be examined and practiced.

Students are introduced to safe soldering methods and welding procedures. Oxyacetylene, manual arc welding and electrode selections are covered. Types and applications of structural steels, pipes, tubing, weld layouts, and fastening techniques used in flat and horizontal welding for both manual arc welding and gas metal arc welding are discussed and practiced.

This course is designed to develop an understanding of fundamental concepts and applications in basic mechanics. After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to solve problems involving motion, forces, momentum, work and energy. Vectors will be introduced at a conceptual level. This course also provides the student with the basis for student success in subsequent mathematically oriented physics courses. SC110 is suitable for anyone wishing to review basic scientific concepts and problem-solving skills prior to entering a specific technology or trades program. Successful completion of this course (minimum C grade) and SC210 (minimum C grade) is a credit to the first semester technology science course, PH 210.

This course is a continuation of SC110 and it is designed to develop a further understanding of concepts and applications in basic mechanics. After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to solve problems involving vectors with the use of right angle trigonometry, concurrent and parallel forces, torque, rotational motion, simple machines, and fluid mechanics. This course also provides the student with the basis for student success in subsequent mathematically oriented physics courses. Along with SC110, SC210 is suitable for anyone wishing to review basic scientific concepts and problem-solving skills prior to entering a specific technology or trades program. Successful completion of this course (minimum C grade) and SC110 (minimum C grade) is a credit to the first year technology science course, PH210.

This course is a continuation of its pre-requisite course MA115. Students will further develop mathematical problem solving techniques as applied to the different technical areas. After successful completion of this course, the student will be able to solve applications involving factoring, algebraic fractions, functions, graphing, geometry, trigonometry and vectors. Successful completion of MA115 (minimum C grade), and this course (minimum C grade) is an equivalent credit to the first semester technology mathematics course, MA133..

This subject covers machining techniques using milling machines as well as lathe techniques, tool set-ups and sequencing of machine operations. The selection of work-holding devices are reviewed. Machining of non-ferrous metals, alloy and hardened steels are performed.

The student is introduced to safe welding procedures in manual arc welding methods, application and selection of electrodes for position welding, identification of ferrous and non-ferrous metals, steel numbering system, types and uses of sheet and structural steels, uses of various fastening methods used in steel and sheet metal fabrication, techniques in vertical position. Students will also be introduced to gas metal arc welding procedures in a fabrication set-up.

This subject allows the student to understand basic installation blueprints for machinery layout, leveling and coupling alignment. Students will be able to apply mathematical concepts relative to layout methods, identify couplings, shafts and keys, and examine the various types of fasteners, various types of bearings, lubrication and seals.

The goal of this course is to teach students how to use the SolidWorks mechanical design automation software to build parametric models of parts and assemblies and how to make simple drawings. The course is designed around a process or task based approach to training. By utilizing case studies to illustrate these processes, you will learn the necessary commands, options and menus in completing a task.

This course is designed to introduce and develop basic knowledge of Electrical Theory and safe practices. It presents an overview of electrical instruments, devices, principles, operation, theory and controls of industrial use.