Computer Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)

Program description

Do you love understanding the underlying concepts needed to bring your projects to fulfillment? Are you intrigued by computers and embedded systems?

Our three-year Computer Engineering Technology program, combined with its optional Co-op industry placement, will realize your goals. Graduates can assume various career paths, including electronics and computer technologists, software engineers, field service technologists, automation specialists, or quality control technologists. They assume any role where they can apply their skills in designing, developing, assembling, installing, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting, and calibrating computer-based systems.

The program distinguishes itself by combining a solid theoretical foundation with hands-on skills. This unique combination will prepare you to produce results and to communicate with more experienced peers in the industry effectively. You will also get to work in the industry for sixteen months through the optional co-op program. The program is aligned with industry trends and demands through regular input from the industry. It provides a robust background for industry jobs and career advancement.

You will become adept at circuit analysis and design, analog and digital electronics, microprocessors, digital signal processing, computer programming, computer networks, user interface design, data structures, operating systems, instrumentation, and troubleshooting.

At Conestoga, you can access modern laboratories with cutting-edge instrumentation for hands-on experimentation and prototyping, including oscilloscopes, function generators, spectrum analyzers, and soldering stations. You will also have access to computer labs and software for design, simulation, development, and troubleshooting. You will use computing devices and embedded systems to control hardware and have the opportunity to work individually and in teams.

Upon completing this program, you will receive a three-year diploma recognized by The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) as meeting all the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) category. The Royal Canadian Navy has also recognized the Electronics Engineering Technician program and now qualifies for Canadian Armed Forces skill recognition. Students who graduate from this program will receive advanced standing as a Weapons Engineering Technician in the Royal Canadian Navy (subject to successful enrolment in the Canadian Armed Forces).

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• Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering