Aerospace Manuf acturing Engineering

Technician
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2-YEAR, ONTARIO COLLEGE DIPLOMA PROGRAM AVIATION
Aerospace Manuf acturing Engineering
Technician
Your ambitions to work in Canada's Aerospace industry can be realized with Conf ederation College's
Aerospace Manuf acturing program. Here is an opportunity to get into an exciting design career with a
dif f erence. Unique in Canada and located at our state-of -the-art Aviation Centre of Excellence (ACE) this
renewed diploma program qualif ies you f or entry into the Aerospace and Manuf acturing industries.
Ontario Colleges Program Code: 0311
Apply today at: www.ontariocolleges.ca
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Aerospace CATIA Design Lab
Are you interested in Composites, CNC, Catia, Machining? These and other valuable skills will be learned
opening employment potential in virtually all high technology, precision skilled manuf acturing f ields. Upon
graduation, you, as with past graduates, can seek employment across Canada and around the world -- if
you can build an aircraf t, you build just about anything.
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Aerospace Manuf acturing Engineering Technology Program ...
Admission Requirements
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Requirements (f or all Programs), or contact our Admissions Of f ice at (807) 475-6213.
AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN AVIATION
FIRST SEMESTER
Course Number Title Credits
CS 007 Persuasive Writing 3
MA 115 Applied Mathematics f or Technology I 4
MC 155 Microsof t Of f ice Applications 3
TM 107 Physical Science f or Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering 3
TM 111 Graphics Communication I 3
TM 121 Metal Fabrication Methods 3
TM 136 Machine Shop I 4
Total 23
SECOND SEMESTER
Course Number Title Credits
CS 219 Communications f or Technology 3
MA 215 Applied Mathematics f or TechnologyII 4
TM 207 Statics 3
TM 211 Graphics Communication II 3
TM 221 Aircraf t Assembly Methods I 3
TM 236 Machine Shop II 3
TM 241 Computer Aided Design (CATIA) 3
GE ... General Education Elective 3
Total 25

THIRD SEMESTER
Course Number Title Credits
TM 313 Strength of Materials 3
TM 321 Aircraf t Assembly Methods II 3
TM 333 Chemistry of Metals, Polymers and Ceramics 3
TM 336 CNC Programming and Metal Cutting Theory 3
TM 347 Tool Design I 3
TM 348 Manuf acturing and Joining Processes 3
GE 569 Energy and Environmental Issues in an Industrial World 3
Total 21
FOURTH SEMESTER
Course Number Title Credits
MA 315 Applied Math f or Tech III 4
TM 427 Introduction to Operations Management 3
TM 433 Fluid Power 3
TM 436 CNC Programming 3
TM 452 Metallurgy and Materials Testing 3
TM 453 Composites I 3
GE ... General Education Elective 3
Total 22
IN SEMESTER
Course Number Title Credits
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* 2014-2015 COURSE CALENDAR
Course Descriptions
Persuasive Writing
CS007
With a thematic f ocus on current issues, this course will help learners to express themselves clearly,
correctly and persuasively in written f orm. Learners will also engage in analytical reading and critical
thinking through assigned readings and discussions on a variety of topics. The course will also help
learners to ef f ectively compile and present research in essay f orm according to the APA style of
documentation.
Communications for Technology
CS219
This course emphasizes the importance of oral communication in an industrial and business setting. In
Communications For Technology, students use group methods to apply problem-solving techniques and
team building skills. Students use computer-assisted methods f or researching, writing and presenting their
technical data in a clear and concise manner.
Energy and Environmental Issues in an Industrial World
GE569
This course will provide an overview of f orms of energy, power generation, demands, limitations and
conservation, as well as the moral, ethical and legal challenges f acing society in a global industrialized
economy.
Applied Mathematics for Technology I
MA115
This course is designed to emphasize the secondary school mathematics required f or entrance into a
post-secondary technology program at a community college level. Students will have the opportunity to
f urther develop mathematical problem solving techniques as applied to the dif f erent technical areas. Af ter
successf ul completion of this course, the student will be able to solve applications involving numeracy,
measurement and units, basic geometry and basic algebra. Successf ul completion of this course
(minimum C grade) and MA 215 (minimum C grade) is an equivalent credit to the f irst semester technology
mathematics course, MA 131.
Applied Mathematics for TechnologyII
MA215
This course is designed to emphasize the secondary school mathematics required f or entrance into a
post-secondary technology program at a community college level. Students will have the opportunity to
f urther develop mathematical problem solving techniques as applied to the dif f erent technical areas. Af ter
successf ul completion of this course, the student will be able to solve applications involving basic algebra,
graphing, geometry, trigonometry and vectors. Successf ul completion of MA115 (minimum C grade), the
prerequisite f or this course, and this course (minimum C grade) is an equivalent credit to the f irst
semester technology mathematics course, MA131.
Applied Math for Tech III
MA315
This intermediate technical mathematics course enhances the material f rom what its pre requisite MA215
does and is designed to introduce students to the f undamental principles of calculus. Concepts will be
introduced using an abstract algebraic approach in conjunction with a geometrical approach to interpret,
analyze and solve problems using calculus techniques.
Microsoft Office Applications
MC155
This course introduces students to the use of Microsof t Of f ice 2010 application in the Windows
environment. Specif ically, students will use basic and intermediate f eatures of , Microsof t Word, Excel and
PowerPoint to perf orm tasks commonly encountered in the workplace. A portion of this class will be
independent study. Students must have access to a computer with Windows XP or greater and Microsof t
Of f ice 2010.
Physical Science for Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
TM107
This course introduces the student to various concepts of physics as related to Aerospace Engineering
and Mechanical Engineering. The student will be introduced to Newton's laws of motion, vectors, material
properties, f luid properties, electrical f undamentals and laboratory test equipment used to measure the
results of related experiments.
Graphics Communication I
TM111
This course introduces the student to the f undamentals of technical drawing. Sketching techniques,
applied geometry, orthographic projection, drawing layout, sections/conventions along with dimensioning
principles will be used to produce hand drawn sketches and simple working drawings f or the
manuf acturing workplace.
Metal Fabrication Methods
TM121
This course introduces the student to basic workshop skills and sheet metal f abrication. Shop saf ety, blue
print reading, layout techniques, materials handling and processing, use of hand tools, compilation of work
orders and simple process plans will be topics of f ocus.
Machine Shop I
TM136
This course introduces the student to measuring instruments, hand tools and powered machine tools
commonly f ound in a machine shop.
Statics
TM207
This course provides an introduction to the solution of f orce systems that act on rigid bodies.
Graphics Communication II
TM211
This course introduces the student to the more advanced principles and techniques of Technical Drawing.
The use of advanced Dimensioning and Tolerancing Principles, Limits and Fits, Auxiliary Views, Welding
Conventions, Thread Conventions and GD&T will be used to compile detail and working drawings.
Aircraft Assembly Methods I
TM221
This course introduces the student to intermediate level f abrication and assembly procedures f or Sheet
Metal components using Aircraf t Standards. Topics of f ocus include an introduction to Assembly Tooling,
the use of advanced Material Processing techniques, and Process Planning Procedures using the
computer as a tool.
Machine Shop II
TM236
This course continues to improve the student's understanding and skill in the use of powered machine
shop equipment, including lathes, milling machines, drilling machines and grinding machines.
Computer Aided Design (CATIA)
TM241
This course provides an introduction to Catia Cad/Cam sof tware that will be used to develop
computerized solid models, part assemblies and engineering drawings as used in the Aerospace and
Manuf acturing industries.
Strength of Materials
TM313
This course will introduce the student to the ef f ect of f orces acting on rigid bodies and the bodies' ability
to resist these f orces. Students will examine various structural members and jointed connections to
determine their applicable strength characteristics.
Aircraft Assembly Methods II
TM321
This course introduces the student to the more advanced Fabrication, Assembly and Planning procedures
f or aircraf t components. Working in teams, students will f ocus on Advanced Assembly Processes,
Advanced Tooling Processes, Change Management principles and Conf iguration Control.
Chemistry of Metals, Polymers and Ceramics
TM333
This introductory chemistry course introduces the student to the periodic table, chemical bonding and
molecular structure as an aid to explaining the composition and behaviour of metals, polymers and
ceramics used in the aerospace industry.The basic concepts of metallurgy are presented through a
combination of theory and laboratory practice.
CNC Programming and Metal Cutting Theory
TM336
This course is an introduction to CNC machines and manual programming techniques. Metal cutting theory
including cutting f orces, machining power requirements and control of surf ace f inish will be studied.
Tool Design I
TM347
This course introduces the student to the basic principles and applications of Tool Design. Using 3D CAD
draf ting (CATIA) students will f ocus on designing simple Jigs and Fixtures f or the manuf acturing
workplace. Estimating Tool Cost, Locating, Supporting and Clamping along with Jig and Fixture
construction principles will be topics of f ocus.
Fluid Power
TM433
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CNC Programming
TM436
This course is an introduction to computer aided CNC programming. Complex tool paths will be created
with the aid of CAD/Cam sof tware including CATIA machinist and ICAM CNC post processor.
Metallurgy and Materials Testing
TM452
The students will continue a study of metallic materials. The emphasis is placed on those materials used in
the aerospace industry, properties, treatment and testing of light alloys and exotic material. Students are
also introduced to quality control and inspection techniques as applied to the exacting requirements of the
aerospace industry. Students will f ocus on the hands-on use of inspection principles including destructive
and non-destructive testing (NDT) equipment.
Composites I
TM453
This course will expose the student to an overview of the manuf acture of non-metallic structures. A basic
understanding of composite materials technology, f iber/matrix properties, lay-up and cure procedures,
tooling concepts, process planning and materials handling concepts f or advanced composite components
and structures will be the f ocus.