Computer Engineering Technology
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| Location: | Peterborough |
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| Program Status: | Accepting applications |
| Program Code: | CTY |
| Co-ordinator: | Ron Walker |
| Credential: | Ontario College Advanced Diploma |
| Classes Start: | September 7, 2010 |
| Tuition/ Fees: |
$1,629.00 per semester *
* Tuition and fees subject to change. |
Program Highlights
We've got the latest in computer equipment and technology at our fingertips, thanks to partnerships with computer hardware and software industry leaders. With this three-year program, you can expand your repertoire of skills and knowledge to open up interesting and rewarding career opportunities.
Beyond the technician level training, technologists add analysis, design, project management and enhanced applied technology skills. You'll apply this knowledge to the analysis and design of complex systems in which microprocessors or microcomputers form a part. Because we believe that you learn best through experience, you'll have open access beyond classroom time to our lab facilities - time to explore and learn, hands-on. Your ability to work effectively as a member of a technical team will also be further developed through course studies and a full-semester team-based project.
The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) conditionally recognizes this program as meeting all the requirements for certification in the Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) category.
Why Choose Fleming?
Through our relationships with partners and industry leaders, we're able to assist our grads to satisfying careers in the field upon graduation. Your learning environment will be in our 50,000 square foot technology wing - housing state-of-the-art "smart" classrooms and labs devoted to project staging, telecommunications, electronic systems and computer hardware - all designed to support your success.
Work Experience
Applied Projects @ Fleming
In your final semester you will work on an intensive team project. Each member of the team will contribute specialized knowledge, learned in his or her program of study, to the solution of a real-world technological problem posed by a sponsoring business or organization. This project will enhance problem-solving skills, applied industry knowledge, and the ability to work as part of an engineering/development team. You'll also learn critical workplace skills such as time management, how to map a critical path, and presentation skills. Since you may be working on sophisticated developmental or research based work, sponsors will often use the project as a testing ground and recruitment opportunity.
What it Takes to Succeed
- curiousity about how computers work
- ability to explain computing issues to others
- self-motivation
- ability to be a team player
- excellent listening skills
- enjoy working with people
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program have found positions as members of research and development teams composed of engineers, technologists, and technicians. In addition, many have found positions as field service or customer representatives for equipment suppliers. Because of their more comprehensive education, graduates often eventually assume administrative responsibilities within their organizations. Your broad-based, transferrable skills will be to your benefit. For example, Robert Half Technology, the leading resource on IT hiring and employment trends, reports in its recent Salary Guide that the long-range outlook for IT professionals is strong, and technology's hottest jobs include network systems and data communications analysts, network and computer systems administrators, and computer systems analysts. Your Fleming education will help you in this regard. Sample job titles include embedded software developer, computer operations supervisor, computer systems analyst, server administrator, network administrator and LAN manager. Graduates are in very high demand, with starting salaries in the $35,000 to $40,000 range.
Minimum Admission Requirements
OSSD with the majority of credits at the College (C) and Open (O) level, including:
- 2 College (C) English courses (Grade 11 or Grade 12)
- 2 College (C) Math courses (Grade 11 or Grade 12)
When (C) is the minimum course level for admission, (U) or (U/C) courses are also accepted.
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be neccessary to meet specific course requirements for this program.
* Students starting in January are required to attend classes over the summer semester.
Additional Costs
Plan on $400 per year for books and supplies.
University Transfer Agreements
Semester 1
Technical Communications
Course Number: COMM032
This course, designed specifically for students in technology-based programs, stresses the development of technical communication as it applies to workplace and academic needs. Students will prepare a variety of technical documents and in the process learn to apply standard rules of usage. Key applications include lab reports, proposals, research reports, documenting sources, editing and proofreading strategies, and spoken presentations.Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00
Technology Career Essentials
Course Number: GNED058
Employers hire people who are successful in demonstrating important social, emotional and essential employment skills. This course allows you to understand and further develop positive social and emotional learning, and how to manage yourself and others now and in your careers in today's technology world. You learn emotional intelligence including self awareness, successful self-management, interpersonal awareness and relationship management to help you interact with others including teams. It also includes effective learning techniques, dealing with a diverse individual and global workplace, methods to appreciate and develop a positive work ethic and an innovative problem solving and adaptable mind. These skills are taught with an individual, team, business and customer focus. These success skills are what technology employers are looking for in their employees and this course can help you towards being triumphant in your technology career.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Applied Mathematics for Technology I
Course Number: MATH018
This course is designed to prepare the student mathematically for a variety of technical areas. The intention is that students successfully completing the course: will make accurate calculations of applied problems involving approximate numbers using accepted engineering rules; perform basic algebraic operations involving fundamental concepts in order to properly manipulate algebraic formulae; recognize and solve technical problems requiring the concepts of ratio and proportion; identify mathematical functions and use EXCEL to prepare graphs of those functions; apply a basic routine to solve linear equations emphasizing the solutions of linear formulae; recognize and solve technical problems requiring quadratic equations. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate use of computer spreadsheets as a problem-solving tool.Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00
Electricity
Course Number: ELCT084
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of electricity and electrical test equipment. Topics to be covered include; basic DC and AC principles, such as voltage, current, resistance, power and the laws that govern them. Students will also learn how to work with components such as resistors, inductors, capacitors and test equipment, including digital multimeters, power supplies and oscilloscopes. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to construct and analyze simple DC and AC circuits and use test equipment to verify their operation and troubleshoot them as needed. Students will also be introduced to the basic concepts of semiconductors and the P/N junction diode and to basic digital logic to help prepare them for courses in the following semester.Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00
Introductory Computing
Course Number: COMP345
Working in the Windows XP environment, this computer course introduces the student to computer basics (computer terminology, e-mail, file management) and the application and use of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software using Microsoft Office 2007. Through the extensive use of hands-on activities, students will gain sufficient knowledge and experience to make productive use of computers as a tool in both college and workplace environments. Students will have the opportunity to attain the International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL) Start Certification if they attain 75% or more on each of the four ICDL Start Certification tests.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Software Fundamentals
Course Number: COMP086
This course provides a foundation for a variety of topics in Applied Computing and Engineering Science including algorithmic solutions and the algorithmic process, information processing, computer programming as well as the system development life cycle. This introduction will focus on algorithmic design and computer solutions using object oriented principles. Lecture material will provide an introduction to the theory and logic behind today's computer oriented society and computer programming in an object oriented environment. Hands on computer labs will allow the student to apply and reinforce the principles of algorithm development and programming in an object oriented environment.Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00
Semester 2
Technology Teams
Course Number: SOCI124
Learn about the movement towards getting work done through teams in organizations, and develop the knowledge and skills to thrive in this area. This course deals with both virtual teams as well as face-to-face teams. You will increase your skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution, meeting management and reporting, as well as dealing with diverse team behaviours and cultures. Accountability and recognition among other team skills will be learned to help move teams forward in a positive manner. This course meets the General Education requirements primarily in the areas of Work and the Economy and Social Understanding, as well as touching Civic Life, Personal Development, and Cultural Understanding.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Applied Mathematics for Technology II
Course Number: MATH037
Pre-requisites
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Electronics
Course Number: ELCT082
Pre-requisites
Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00
Intro to Microprocessors
Course Number: ELCT019
Pre-requisites
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Network Fundamentals
Course Number: COMP053
This course introduces the architecture, structure, functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. It uses the OSI and TCP layered models to examine the nature and roles of protocols and services at the application, network, data link, and physical layers. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts, media, and operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. Labs use a model Internet to allow students to analyze real data without affecting production networks. Packet Tracer (PT) activities help students analyze protocol and network operation and build small networks in a simulated environment. At the end of the course, students build simple LAN topologies by applying basic principles of cabling; performing basic configurations of network devices, including routers and switches; and implementing IP addressing schemes.Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00
Operating Systems I
Course Number: COMP091
Operating systems manage a computer's hardware and software resources. This course explores many concepts associated with operating systems using MS-DOS, Windows 98, Windows XP, Windows 2000 Server and Linux as hands-on examples. The concepts include:file management, device management, memory management, processor management, process management and system management. A computer professional will manage and configure operating systems to enhance their speed, efficiency, and reliability using a sound knowledge of operating system principles. Often, they will configure the operating system when installing a new operating system, new application software and hardware to a computer system. Students should have competency in basic computer operations.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Programming in C++
Course Number: COMP080
Pre-requisites
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 3
Professional Practice
Course Number: GNED092
This course will introduce students to the legislative and regulatorybodies influencing the practice of the professional Engineering Technician orTechnologist. Both federal and provincial associations monitoring and governing the practice will be covered. The array of professional issues that impact the practice of the technician or technologist will be explored. Students will be prepared to challenge the Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologist (OACETT) Professional Practice Examination toward becoming a Certified Technician or Technologists.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Commercial and Consumer Electronics
Course Number: ELCT080
This course prepares the student to plan, install and operate modern commercial and consumer electronics systems commonly found in boardrooms, classrooms and residential entertainment systems and networks. The student will learn about source and output devices, amplification, processing, configuration and systems interconnect. Legacy analog and modern digital systems will be covered. Integrated control will be introduced. Application will be in home theatre, whole house systems and corporate settings.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Computer Hardware
Course Number: COMP191
In this course, the student learns and practices the fundamentals of supporting and troubleshooting computer hardware. With hands-on exercises with dedicated PCs, students will learn the knowledge and skills needed to install, build, upgrade, repair, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, diagnose, and perform preventative maintenance of basic personal computer hardware. The course also covers solder practice and solutions to some common operating system issues. Students will also run a simple computer clinic as a capstone project or undertake a placement at a computer service business.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Computer and Network Security
Course Number: COMP013
Every year, companies all over the world lose millions of dollars due to lost or stolen information, network down-time and natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and fires. In most cases, many of these incidents could have been prevented or at least minimized if a security plan had been in place. Until recently, however, computer security was not taken very seriously by most companies. Now, companies are hiring computer security specialists to specifically formulate and implement a computer security plan. This course gives an overview of the technical and managerial aspects of computer and network security.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Operating Systems II
Course Number: COMP075
Operating systems manage a computer's hardware and software resources. This course explores many concepts associated with operating systems using Linux primarily in its hands-on examples. The concepts include: Power on Self Test, Hard Drive architecture, File system types, Operating System Hardening, Packet evaluation and details, scripts and their application, Administrators will manage and configure operating systems to enhance their Security and reliability using a sound knowledge of varied systems. Often, they will configure the operating system to best fit a customer's security and usability requirements. Students should have basic competency in DOS, Linux and Windows operating systems.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Routing Protocols and Concepts
Course Number: COMP371
Pre-requisites
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 4
Accessing the WAN
Course Number: COMP092
Pre-requisites
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Integrated Systems Programming
Course Number: ELCT081
The student in this course will acquire knowledge and skills related to embedded control systems in residential and commercial electronics systems including A/V and environmental systems. Theory includes systems operation, and electronic interfacing of those systems including control systems. The student will practice design and programming of typical systems. The course will culminate in the student performing complete designs and programs. The hands-on component is at a high level of application and integration.Units: 75.00
Hours: 75.00
LAN Switching and Wireless
Course Number: COMP070
Pre-requisites
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Managing Technical Projects
Course Number: ELCT020
Pre-requisites
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Math for Technology III
Course Number: MATH098
Pre-requisites
Units: 45.00
Hours: 0
Network Cabling
Course Number: ELCT074
This course serves to introduce network cabling concepts, trade safety, codes/standards, and installation methods. In this course, the student will gain the knowledge and skills to safely and effectively, install, operate and maintain building electronic systems. These systems include structured cabling, AV, telecommunications, network and security wiring in residential buildings.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 5
Working With Business and Industry
Course Number: GNED042
In Working with Business and Industry (WBI), you will prepare for the team-based project for an enterprise sponsor in your Applied Project (sixth semester). The enterprise sponsor is one who provides the setting for a real-world problem to form the basis of the project. WBI assists you in forming your team, selecting a project, understanding the project and finally delivering a project plan to your enterprise sponsor. WBI also assists you with understanding the nature of work in your sponsor's and other enterprises. This includes health and safety, company information, ethics, ergonomics, quality standards (such as ISO9000), etc. As well, you will further develop the team, communications, project management and technical skills required when choosing and implementing a full-time project. During two weekly breakout sessions your team, under mentor supervision, will develop the project plan. During the weekly common lecture hour, advisors provide general information about business and industry principles. You will apply these principles in the context of your specific project and sponsor. The final course deliverables are 1) The Project Plan: 2) Demonstration of understanding business and industry: 3) Health and Safety Proficiency. Your team will execute the project in the full-time Applied Project semester that follows.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Embedded Networking and Computing
Course Number: COMP037
This course continues from the prerequisite Embedded Interfacing and is independent of the course Embedded Automation. Students learn more advanced interfacing for both hardware and software with a focus on networked handheld computers. The system will be a stand-alone micro web server, run multi-task applications, handle Internet communications, and support memory expansion such as Flash memory. Students also learn about working at the system bus level.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Network Analysis
Course Number: COMP069
Pre-requisites
Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00
Network Performance Modelling
Course Number: MATH022
Pre-requisites
Units: 60.00
Hours: 60.00
Operating Systems Theory
Course Number: COMP237
Operating systems manage a computer's hardware and software resources. This course explores many concepts associated with operating systems using Open Source Systems. This course introduces students to operating system concepts, directory layout, script setup and security to best fit work environments.Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Principles of Design
Course Number: COMP412
Units: 45.00
Hours: 45.00
Semester 6
Applied Project (CTY)
Course Number: APST007
In Applied Project, you continue the project, which was planned during the course Working with Business and Industry. This is a team-based project which you will execute full time (no timetable) for an enterprise sponsor. The enterprise sponsor is one who provides the setting for a real-world problem to form the basis of the project. Typically, it is back-burner project that is non-mission critical but can add real value to a sponsor's products and/or services. Most importantly, it will be a learning experience. You continue to work under the guidance of your faculty mentor. Interdisciplinary faculty advisors may assist with communication and team skills. Faculty experts provide assistance with technical skills.Units: 350.00
Hours: 350.00