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The Instrumentation Engineering Technology Diploma program equips students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to design, install, maintain and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems used in industrial processes. 

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To be considered for admission, you must meet specific criteria, including English language proficiency and a minimum grade of 50% on the following Alberta Education courses or equivalents:

  • English 30-1 or English 30-2
  • Mathematics 30-1
  • Chemistry 20
  • Physics 20

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This course provides an overview of elementary mechanics and dynamics, as well as elementary chemistry and thermodynamics, covering topics such as forces, moments, equilibrium, velocity, power, and energy, as well as properties of materials, stress and deformation, power transmission systems, and thermodynamics principles.

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This course covers foundational mathematical topics relevant to engineering technologies such as algebraic manipulation, trigonometry, geometry, exponents, logarithms, and functions as well as basic linear algebra concepts. It aims to improve problem-solving and critical thinking skills and prepare students for studies in calculus and applied engineering physics.

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This course aims to enhance students' technical communication skills, covering topics such as grammar, punctuation, and the preparation of various technical documents with proper citation, as well as critique codes of ethics, professional obligations, and apply sustainability principles to technical projects, while also providing opportunities for students to develop public speaking and presentation skills.

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A diploma in instrumentation engineering technology opens up exciting careers involving process control, automation, and electronic instrumentation. With hands-on labs to reinforce theory, graduates gain practical experience that prepares them to enter the workforce with confidence.

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