What is Electronics?

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Okanagan College Electronic Engineering Technology,
give you a salary while you go to school,
and guarantee you a job after graduation?
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This diploma program provides training in the fundamentals of electrical and electronic systems and equipment. Emphasis is placed on a thorough understanding of system concepts as well as proper techniques for measurement and calibration. Half of the time is devoted to laboratory work.The program is a two year Diploma Program with the option to include 12 months cooperative work experience.
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National Accreditation

The program is nationally accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB

). While attending college, students are eligible to register with the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of the Province of British Columbia (ASTTBC

). After two years of acceptable experience, graduates may become fully certified members.

The program is also approved/accredited by the Canadian Forces Naval Electronics Technician (communications) Non Commissioned Member Subsidized Education Plan (NCMP

)

Industry Relations and Further Studies

Course work includes field trips to local industries. The program offers the option for coop placement in the industry after the third semester. For more information on the coop program, visit the web site of the Cooperative Education and Student Employment Centre.

Upon graduation students may bridge to the 3rd year of an engineering degree program with universities such as Lakehead University or University of Victoria.

An Electronic Engineering Technology Career

Graduates may look forward to opportunities in the areas of communications, computers and control related to the installation, operation, maintenance and sales of complex electrical and electronic equipment for government agencies, educational institutions and private companies. Some graduates may be employed as assistants to scientists and engineers on research and development projects. With the increasing use of automatic and computerized control in industry, there is a growing demand for technologists with a knowledge of digital techniques and computer systems.
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Admission Requirements

BC secondary school graduation or equivalent.
A minimum grade of 60% in one of: English 12, Technical and Professional Communications 12, an equivalent Provincial Level ABE English course; or a score of 24/40 (level 4) or better on the LPI
A grade of 60% or better in Physics 11. Physics 12 or Applied Physics 12 is recommended.
A 67% standing or better in Principles of Mathematics 11, or a 60% standing or better in either Principles of Mathematics 12 or Applications of Mathematics 12, or a minimum 60% standing in Okanagan College’s MATH 120. Principles of Mathematics 12 or Applications of Mathematics 12 are recommended. Students without the mathematics requirement may write a Math 11 challenge exam administered by Okanagan College and must receive 64% grade or better.
The Electronic Engineering Technology program stresses the use of computers in solving engineering problems. It is recommended that students entering the program have some familiarity with computers. Computer Science 11 or 12, an introductory course in computers, key boarding skills of 20 wpm, or computer experience is strongly recommended.

Mature Students:
Applicants who do not have secondary school graduation may apply as a mature student provided they are at least 19 years of age and have not attended secondary school on a full-time basis for a year or more. Mature students must complete specific entrance requirements that apply to regular applicants.

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