Program Overview

The Computer Engineering Technology program will prepare you for a challenging career with the latest in computer embedded and networks technology. The program will evolve during your enrolment to reflect the ever-growing innovations of the Internet embedded revolution. Internet embedded computer interfaces and protocols are typically found in automobiles, airplanes, appliances, home automation, security systems, traffic light controls and other applications with sensors and actuators.

This three-year program will prepare you for a variety of full-time jobs in the computer industry, including product design and development, manufacturing, service and technical sales. You will obtain an in-depth education in microcontroller programming and interface (with different chips like Motorola, PIC, and Atmel), real time operating system, system-on-chip using Xillinx, digital signal processing, wireless networks, data communications, database, quality assurance and industrial controls. You will be able to assist in design, and troubleshoot, analyze, repair, test, measure and document a variety of computer based control systems and subsystems.

An optimum balance between theory and hands-on labs, with technical problem-solving incorporated into each component, is also provided. You will be able to graduate as a technician after the first two years, or continue in this three-year technology program.

Finally, an optional co-op component is also offered. Academically-qualified students enhance their education by working three terms as paid employees in the field. The experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice, but also provides valuable contacts for future careers.