Program at a glance
Credential
Diploma
Work experience
Co-op / internship
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
2.5 years
Ways to learn
The essence of high tech
Start in September
Electronics and computer engineering embodies today’s high technology applications. This program puts you at the leading edge.
Want more information?
Our next in person info sessions are April 25, May 30, June 27 at 6 pm.
Join us at the Interurban campus in the Technologies Building, room 173.
Questions, email the department chair, James van Oort at vanOort@camosun.ca
Diversify your skills
The Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology – Renewable Energy program provides you with all the knowledge you need towork in a variety of positionsassociated with the electronics industry.
You'll developanalytical skillsand learn how to apply them to electronic circuits and systems.
A world of possibilities
This unique program provides strong training in bothhardware and softwareso you can be ready to take on a wide array of challenges in industry as a technologist. You will graduate with skills in embedded systems, communications, microelectronics, signal processing and control, with a particular focus on renewable energy solutions.
After graduation
You may convert your diploma into a degree by applying to theElectronics and Computer Engineering Bridge.
The eight-month bridge program leads directly into the third year of aBachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringorComputer Engineeringat; or to the final two years atin Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of the Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy program, you'll leave 91AV with a broad knowledge of both electronics and computer engineering systems, enabling you to embrace high technology in all its forms, support local industry in maintaining current products and systems, and in creating the products of the future.
The ECET program gives special emphasis to the technologies and control of renewable energy systems, a growth sector in Canada and around the world. You'll receive hands-on experience with leading edge systems and products, and with industry standard development environments, which will help facilitate your smooth transition into the workplace.
As an Electronics or Computer Engineering Technologist, you'll have the opportunities to work on:
- Computer-aided design (CAD)
- Analog and digital circuitry design
- Microelectronics fabrication and testing (hardware and software)
- Instrumentation and data acquisition
- Microcontroller system design
- Data gathering, processing and monitoring of renewable systems
- Communications systems design and installation
- Electronic control systems, robotics
- Design and testing of microelectronics systems
- Technical and sales support of solar-powered devices
- Design of renewable energy solutions
What you'll learn
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Program outline
For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
Be the change
In the classroom, you’ll learn the theory behind analog and digital circuits, electronic devices and the major renewable energy sources being tapped today. In the laboratory, you’ll work with semiconductor devices, microprocessors, programming languages, solar panels, hydrogen fuel cells and small wind turbines.
What to expect
The program is delivered over five semesters, starting in September and running through to the end of April. You will have options of taking paid co-op or internship work terms but you do not have to decide until later in first year.
The program is rigorous, requiring you to do work outside of the classroom. In addition to approximately 30 hours per week of class time, you should expect to spend between 15-20 hours outside of the classroom per week.
Year 1
In your first year, you'll learn some fundamental electrical theory and apply this to semiconductors. You'll learn to program in the C language and will have completed your first microcontroller course.
Digital fundamentals will be understood and you'll have the opportunity to program PLDs using both a graphical interface as well as by VHDL. You'll also be introduced to a wide range of renewable energy technologies.
Year 2
In second year, you'll expand your knowledge to include more semiconductor devices and will learn about wireless communications.
You'll also learn about embedded Ethernet controllers, power electronics, control systems, DSP, operating systems such as LINUX, ARM microcontrollers, raspberry pi embedded systems, Internet of things technology, circuit board design, and transducers.
Year 3
You will have one final semester in the third year that covers project management and design for manufacturing.
Also in this third year you will work on a major Capstone project in a small team to design and build a prototype system. There will be a showcase event where you will be able to present your project and participate in a tradeshow-like environment.
Co-operative Education
In your co-op program, you’ll complete five academic termsand at least six months of work terms during the first two years. During the final year of the program, you'll complete the last two academic terms as well as a final work term.
Tuition and fees
Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025
Estimated tuition
Tuition estimates are for the entire program.
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy, Diploma
$15,881 (domestic)
$39,906 (international)
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy, Diploma, Co-op designation
$17,263 (domestic)
$43,288 (international)
Domestic tuition fees vary depending on the individual course fees for the classes you select.
For International students visit: International Tuition & Fees.
Student fees
In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to:Student Fees.
Financial assistance
You may need to find more than one source of funding to help pay for your education and living costs while attending college. Check out sources of money you don't need to pay back as well as those that need to be repaid.
Admission Requirements
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When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the program admission requirements listed above. Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
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Faculty/staff profile
John Yang
Instructor, Electronics and Computer Engineering
yang@camosun.ca
250–370–4213
Technologies Building
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James van Oort
Department Chair, Electronics and Computer Engineering
vanOort@camosun.ca
250-370-4528
Technologies Centre
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Ian Browning
Instructor, Electronics and Computer Engineering
browning@camosun.ca
250–370–4432, 250-370-3329
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Ian Cameron
Instructor, Electronics and Computer Engineering
cameron@camosun.ca
250-370-4439
Technologies Centre
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Trevor Curtis
Instructor, Electronics and Computer Engineering
curtis@camosun.ca
250-370-4431
Centre for Business and Access
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Gurbinder Dhade
Instructor, Electronics and Computer Engineering
dhadeg@camosun.ca
250-370-4450
Centre for Business and Access
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Mel Dundas
Instructor, Electronics and Computer Engineering
dundas@camosun.ca
250-370-4434
Technologies Centre
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Sahitya Yadav Kandur
Instructor, Electronics and Computer Engineering
KasndurS@camosun.ca
250–370–4420
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Wayne Mayes
Instructor, Electronics and Computer Engineering
mayes@camosun.ca
250-370-4643
Technologies Centre
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Todd Rayson
Instructor, Electronics and Computer Engineering
raysont@camosun.ca
250-370-4573
Technologies Centre
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Joyce van de Vegte
Instructor, Electronics and Computer Engineering
vandevegte@camosun.ca
250–370–4438
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Phil Vreugdenhil
Instructor, Electronics and Computer Engineering
vreugdenhilp@camosun.ca
250-370-4622
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Mozhgan Moazzen zadeh-Bacon
Instructor, Electronics and Computer Engineering
baconm@camosun.ca
250–370–4623
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Alan Duncan
Instructor - Electronics and Computer Engineering
duncana@camosun.ca
250-370-4433
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For more details, including courses, please see the program outline in the Academic Calendar.
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