Advanced Diploma in Automation and Control Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. ACET)

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Program Description:


The Advanced Diploma in Automation and Control Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. ACET) is an applied program which provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to become competent and effective members of an engineering team comprised of engineers, technologists, technicians, and tradespersons. The program enables students to earn strong technical knowledge of the design and operation of automation and control systems and hands-on skills in the repair and maintenance of a variety of these systems, including microprocessor-based process field instrumentation and programmable control systems. The advanced diploma stresses fundamental knowledge in the installation, trouble shooting, design, analysis and maintenance of automation and control systems.

Program Duration:

3 years

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%, plus two courses: one Mathematics, and one final year Science ( Chemistry or Physics is preferred);

OR

2. Two-year Automation and Control Engineering Technology Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate;

OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;

OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements

1.A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

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2024-2025 Study Plan:

COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-REQ CO-REQ CR LEC LAB

Semester 1

AECH1201 Basic Engineering Calculations - - 1 0 3
AEEL1101 Fundamentals of Electricity I - - 3 3 0
AEEL1201 Fundamentals of Electricity I (Lab) - AEEL1101 1 0 2
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
MATH1010 Algebra & Trigonometry MA1029 OR AMPI Score of 60% - 3 3 1
PHYS1020 General Physics   PHYS1021 3 3 0
PHYS1021 General Physics (Lab)   PHYS1020 1 0 3
Effective & Experiential Learning Elective: Select 1 of 2 
EFFL1001 Effective Learning  - - 3 3 0
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning  - - 3 3 0
Semester 1 Total: 18 15 9
Semester 2
AEEL1102 Fundamentals of Electricity II AEEL1101 - 3 3 0
AEEL1202 Fundamentals of Electricity II (Lab) AEEL1201 AEEL1102 1 0 2
AETN1102 Network Fundamentals -

AETN1112 AETN1202

3 3 0
AETN1202 Network Fundamentals (Lab) - AETN1102 1 0 3
AETN1112 Digital Electronics AEEL1101 AETN1212 3 3 0
AETN1212 Digital Electronics (Lab) AEEL1201 AETN1112 1 0 2
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
MATH1020 Pre-Calculus

MATH1010
OR AMPII Score of 75%
 

- 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total:   18 15 7
Semester 3
AECH1100 Environmental Awareness & Ethics - - 2 2 0
AEMA1312 Engineering Graphics AECH1201 - 3 1 4
AEPC1203 Basic Instrumentation

AEEL1100 & AEEL1200 OR AEEL1101 & AEEL1201

- 2 0 4
Semester 3 Total: 7 3 8
Year 1 Total: 43 33 24
COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
PRE-REQ CO-REQ CR LEC LAB

Semester 4

AEAC2101 Industrial Processes, Measurement & Control AEPC1203 - 3 3 0
AEAC2201 Industrial Processes, Measurement & Control (Lab) AEPC1203 AEAC2101 1 0 2
AEEP2111 Electrical Machines AEEL1102 - 3 3 0
AEEP2211 Electrical Machines (Lab) AEEL1202 AEEP2111 1 0 2
AETN2101 Analog Electronics AEEL1102 - 3 3 0
AETN2201 Analog Electronics (Lab) AEEL1202 AETN2101 1 0 2
MATH1030 Calculus I

MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 85%

- 3 3 0
Semester 4 Total: 15 12 6
Semester 5
AEAC2102 Industrial Instrumentation AETN2101 - 2 2 0
AEAC2202 Industrial Instrumentation Practices AETN2201 AEAC2102 1 0 2
AEEP2301 Applied Programming AEEL1101 MATH1020 OR AMPII Score of 75% - 2 1 2
AEEP2122 Motor Controls & Drives AEEP2111 AETN2101 - 3 3 0
AEEP2222 Motor Controls & Drives (Lab) AEEP2211 AETN2201 AEEP2122 1 0 3
CHEM1010 General Chemistry I - CHEM1011 3 3 0
CHEM1011 General Chemistry I (Lab) - CHEM1010 1 0 3
MATH2010 Calculus II MATH1030 - 3 3 0
Semester 5 Total: 16 12 10
Semester 6
AEAC2103 Control Strategies AEAC2101 - 2 2 0
AEAC2203 Control Strategies (Lab) AEAC2201 AEAC2103 1 0 2
AEAC2113 PLC Programming & Control AEEP2122 AETN1102 - 2 2 0
AEAC2213 PLC Programming & Control (Lab) AEEP2222 AETN1202 AEAC2113 1 0 3
Semester 6 Total: 6 4 5
Year 2 Total: 37 28 21
COURSE NUMBER COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
PRE-req CO-req CR LEC LAB

Semester 7

AECH2112 Sustainability & Renewable Energy AECH1100 - 3 3 0
AEAC3101 System Automation & Embedded Systems AEEP2301 - 3 3 0
AEAC3201 System Automation & Embedded Systems (Lab) AEEP2301 AEAC3101 1 0 2
AEAC3111 Process Control Applications AEAC2103 - 2 2 0
AEAC3211 Process Control Applications (Lab) AEAC2203 AEAC3111 1 0 2
AEAC3321 Technology Capstone Project I Min 71 Credits - 0 1 2
RSST3002 Probability & Statistical Analysis MATH2010 - 3 3 0
Mathematics & Natural Sciences Elective: Select 1 of 3
BIOL1001 Inquiry-Based Biology - - 3 3 0
BIOL1002 Introduction to Botany - - 3 3 0
BIOL1003 Fundamentals of Ecology - - 3 3 0
Semester 7 Total: 16 15 6
Semester 8
AEAC3122 Industrial Process Analysis AEAC2101 - 2 2 0
AEAC3222 Industrial Process Analysis (Lab) AEAC2201 AEAC3122 1 0 2
AEAC3102 Safety Shutdown & Instrumented Systems AEAC3111 - 2 2 0
AEAC3202 Safety Shutdown & Instrumented Systems (Lab) AEAC3211 AEAC3102 1 0 2
AEAC3112 DCS & SCADA AEAC2113 - 3 3 0
AEAC3212 DCS & SCADA (Lab) AEAC2213 AEAC3112 1 0 3
AEAC3332 Technology Capstone Project II AEAC3321 - 3 3 0
Semester 8 Total: 13 10 7
Year 3 Total: 29 25 13
Adv. Dip. ACET Program Total: 109 86 58

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma in Automation and Control Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. ACET) program may choose to continue their studies and complete the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering - Automation Control and Systems Engineering (B.Sc. EE-ACSE) degree.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Advanced Diploma in Automation and Control Engineering Technology (Adv. Dip. ACET) is an applied three-year diploma with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and these include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Associate Automation and Control Engineer
  • PLC Programmer/Systems Associate
  • Automation Technologist
  • Control Engineering Technologist
  • Instrumentation and Control Technician
  • Automation and Instrumentation Maintenance Coordinator
Wesam Rohouma
Department Head, Electrical Engineering