COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Victoria Avenue East Campus (September start) Available part-time (after consultation with program chair) Two-year diploma (optional exit after year one: Electronic Technician certificate)
Design, manufacture and install the most up-to-date communications systems that keep us linked together. Plug directly into a job with industrydriven and sponsored projects. The Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector is a high-demand, fast-paced and challenging field; technologists working in this area are responsible for equipment and systems that impact all aspects of communication. Imagine a world without bank machines or Interac, TV or radio, telephone or smart phones, computer networks or the Internet. The increased demand for high-speed communications and mobile devices increases the need for skilled workers in this area. Be a part of this exciting industry and work with cutting-edge technology while receiving top-level wages.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To graduate with a Communications Engineering Technology diploma, students must successfully complete 153 academic credits and 12 practical credits. Students may choose to exit after year one with an Electronic Technician certificate if they successfully complete 81 academic credits.
UNIQUE LEARNING EXPERIENCES • • • •
Co-operative work placement at the end of year two Well-equipped, modern laboratories On campus student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) — a network of college and university students and industry professionals Nationally accredited program that opens employment doors for graduates and job mobility
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A complete Manitoba Grade 12 or equivalent including: • English 40G/40S or equivalent • Pre-calculus or Applied Mathematics 40S or equivalent Applicants who have Mathematics 40G, Mathematics 301 or Consumer/ Essential Mathematics 40S will be required to write a mathematics assessment test to assess their eligibility for admission. Senior level physics or physical science courses and computer courses are recommended. If you don’t meet these admission requirements, please visit assiniboine.net/specialadmissions for more information. English is the language of instruction at ACC. All applicants educated outside of Canada or in a country not on the test exempt list are expected to meet the English Language proficiency requirement. See assiniboine.net/elp for more information.
CONNECTIONS
The Communications Engineering Technology program is nationally accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB). CTAB provides national evaluation of applied science and engineering technology programs in Canada.
As a part of the college’s multiyear plan and commitment to improving the student experience, this program is under review. Program changes may occur for 2017-18. Refer to assiniboine.net/programs for the latest information about this program.
PROGRAM FEES
Tuition, laboratory, materials, student services and Students’ Association fees total approximately $4110 for year one and $4135 for year two. Estimated costs for books, supplies, trips, etc. are $825 for year one and $650 for year two.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates are prepared for careers as engineering technologists in the communications industry in areas such as computer-aided design, electronic design and repair, computer programming, network design, communication systems installation or design, or project management.
COURSES 2017 - 18 NUMBER TITLE
CREDITS
Year One ELTE-0077 MATH-0061 ELTE-0087 COMP-0364 COMP-0439 COMP-0440 ELTE-0052 ELTE-0053 ELTE-0054 ELTE-0073 ELTE-0056 ELTE-0058 ELTE-0088 ELTE-0059 COMP-0410 COMP-0441 SCIE-0072 MATH-0063 COMM-0178
Cabling and Installation Calculus Communication Circuits Computer Aided Design Tools Computer Programming 1 Computer Programming 2 Digital Circuits Electric Circuits 1 Electric Circuits 2 Electronic Circuits 1 Electronic Circuits 2 Instruments and Measurements 1 Manufacturing Techniques Micro-Controller Systems Network Fundamentals Network Routing Physics Technical Math Technical Writing
3 3 3 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 6 6 6 3 3 3
Antennas & Transmission Lines Broadband Systems Communications Systems Communications Theory Co-op Work Placement - WTETC Digital Signal Processing Embedded Systems Emerging Technologies Environment, Ethics & Society Instruments and Measurements 2 Project Management Report Writing Technical Project Voice Communications Wireless Data Systems Wireless Systems
6 6 6 6 12 3 6 6 3 3 3 3 9 3 3 6
PROGRAMS
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Year Two ELTE-0061 ELTE-0062 ELTE-0080 ELTE-0063 COOP-0023 ELTE-0081 ELTE-0078 ELTE-0082 ENVR-0020 ELTE-0065 BUSN-0128 COMM-0270 ELTE-0084 ELTE-0089 ELTE-0085 ELTE-0086
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact the School of Trades & Technology at 204.725.8718 or email tech@assiniboine.net
English Language Proficiency – page 5 Special Admissions – page 6 Course Descriptions – page 61
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