Offered at Newton

Start date: last week of August (Full-Time)

Description

The Electronics Engineering Technology diploma program is an internationally recognized two-year program whose graduates are working as hardware and software technologists and professional engineers all over the world. This program responds to market need for technologists trained both in the fundamentals of electronics and in the latest technological developments.

It prepares students to work both independently and as team members on the design, development, manufacture and supervision of software and hardware electronics systems. Graduates may go directly into industry as certified technologists or use our University Transfer options to complete an engineering degree in 2-3 years at a selected Canadian university. Students complete theoretical and hands-on laboratory training in technologies including fibre optics, circuits, satellite, radio and cellular phone systems. They do computer programming using CADD, C++, symbolic software, current PLCs, microprocessors and micro-controllers.

Electronics Engineering Technologists may develop and test power equipment systems; telecommunication, broadcast, recording and audiovisual systems; microelectronic circuits and systems; computer systems and networks; and software. They may supervise the building and testing of prototypes, or supervise and conduct the installation and operation of electrical and electronic equipment and systems. They may calibrate operating systems and components, or write specifications, schedules and reports in addition to controlling schedules and budgets. They may carry out research under the direction of scientists or engineers, or set up and operate specialized test equipment to test, diagnose and analyze the performance of electronic and electrical components, systems and assemblies.

The first year of this program is common to the Automation/Robotics Engineering Technology program.

The Kwantlen Technology curriculum and high standards are certified by industry and taught by instructors with post-graduate engineering degrees. Our program offers small classes where instructors and students know each other on a first name basis.

Career Opportunities

The electronics industry is one of the fastest growing areas of our national and international high technology economy. Certification of our Technology program by the ASTTBC gives our graduates recognition of their diplomas throughout North America and offers job opportunities in Canada and around the world. Kwantlen graduates work in all aspects of the industry: research, design, manufacture, testing, operation, installation, marketing and supervision of electronic hardware and software.

According to provincial and federal employment studies, the demand for Engineering Technologists exceeds the number of qualified graduates from college and institute engineering technology programs.

Salaries, on average, are higher than for other two-year technology programs, and in some cases can be quite lucrative (see Compensation Survey at www.asttbc.org).

The field of electronics engineering technology is in a continuous state of development, evolvement and change; ongoing education is essential in the form of short-term upgrading courses, symposiums or seminars. Some technologists, however, may wish to further their education towards an engineering, information technology or business degree, refer to the transfer section.

Student Profile

The program attracts high school graduates and mature student applicants with work experience and/or post-secondary schooling. Advanced standing is given to students who have achieved specific program learning outcomes through related work experience or through appropriate course completion. Applicants require an aptitude for the application of mathematics, and a keen eye for detail. They must be able to work well with others and to work independently and take initiative as required.

Admission Requirements

• C or better in English Language Arts 12 (English 12) or Technical and Professional Communications 12*
• C+ or better in Principles of Mathematics 12 or Applications of Mathematics 12
• C+ or better in Principles of Physics 11 or Applications of Physics 11

* Applicants whose English competencies are less than what is required to enroll in the program's language (communication) course will be offered suggested pathways to reach the required level.

Direct Entry

An applicant may have met the above prerequisites in secondary school or through post-secondary courses and programs offered by Kwantlen and other adult educational facilities.

Mature Student Entry

An applicant may have gained both academic and related technology skills in a less formalized way and would be considered for the program.

Individual Basis Entry

Applicants for admission are considered on an individual basis. An applicant's educational background and/or work experience may be accepted as part of the program's admission requirements. An interview or appropriate tests may be required to determine the applicant's placement level.

Kwantlen offers academic and vocational upgrading programs. Call Admissions for more information.

Content

Semester 1

ELTN 1111 Electric Circuits I

ELTN 1112 CAE Graphics and Fabrication

ELTN 1113 Computer Applications

ELTN 1114 Engineering Mathematics I

ELTN 1115 Applied Physics I

CMNS 1140 Business and Technical Communication - Theory and Application

Semester 2

ELTN 1211 Electric Circuits II

ELTN 1214 Engineering Mathematics II

ELTN 1215 Applied Physics II

ELTN 1217 Electronic Circuits I

ELTN 1218 Digital Systems I

ELTN 1219 Communications I

Semester 3

ELTN 2311 Signals and Systems

ELTN 2317 Electronic Circuits II

ELTN 2318 Digital Systems II

ELTN 2319 Telecom II

ELTN 2320 Engineering Economics I

ELTN 2321 Electrical Machines

Semester 4

ELTN 2414 Differential Equations

ELTN 2415 C++ Programming

ELTN 2417 Electronic Circuits III

ELTN 2418 Advanced Microprocessors

ELTN 2419 Communications III

ELTN 2420 Engineering Economics II

ELTN 2422 Control Systems

ELTN 2425 Work Project

Transfer

Graduates of the Electronics Engineering program are eligible to enter, either directly or at a later stage in their career, into bridging programs to third year of engineering at Lakehead University or the University of Victoria. They also qualify for entry to third year of a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics or in Management at BCIT, or with minor bridging to a Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Management or a Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology at Kwantlen.

Accreditation

The Association of Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia (ASTTBC) has accredited this program as meeting the Canadian Technology Standards at the technology level. ASTTBC, the professional association for the province's technologists and technicians, is mandated with the role of certifying technologists and technicians, as well as accrediting technician and technology programs offered by the colleges and institutes. Program accreditation provides assurance of high educational standards through a review process that is nationally and increasingly internationally recognized. Program accreditation permits graduates to be certified as technologists in their profession, a credential sought by many employers, and allows instant recognition of qualification for positions across Canada, the United States, and elsewhere.

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma of Technology in Electronics Engineering.