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 Physics or Chemistry;
OR
2. Two-year Process Automation Technician Diploma from CNA-Q or Two-Year Automation and Control Engineering Technology Diploma from UDST, or equivalent.
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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2023-2024 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-REQ | CO-REQ | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
|
Semester 1 |
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| 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 |
| EFFL1002 | Applied & Experiential Learning | - | - | 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 | |
| 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 | - | 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 |
- | 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 | 5 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 7 | 3 | 9 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 43 | 33 | 25 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-REQ | CO-REQ | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
|
Semester 4 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 4 | ||||||
| BIOL1001 | Inquiry-Based Biology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1002 | Introduction to Botany | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1003 | Fundamentals of Ecology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| BIOL1004 | Introduction to Geology | - | - | 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 | 59 | |||
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