
Electronics and Computer Engineering
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ECET 104 Work Term 1
Effective date: September 2019
This course gives students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while employed with qualified Co-op employers. This full-time paid work experience is facilitated and monitored by the College.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 420 workplace integrated learning hours
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy
- Tuition
- $638.54 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- COM in CDEV WPS
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Restricted course Open to students who have met the Co-operative Education participation requirements.
ECET 120 Renewable Energy Systems
Effective date: September 2016
Students will gain the foundational knowledge necessary for the analysis and design of renewable energy (RE) systems including: solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, solar thermal, hydroelectric, tidal, wave, geothermal, bioenergy and fuel cell technologies. Students will examine energy generation from renewable sources as well as energy storage systems.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- C in ECET 140
ECET 125 Introduction to Electronics
Effective date: September 2016
Students will study basic circuit analysis theory, and the use of instrumentation found in an electronics lab. Students will be given an opportunity to explore various electronics circuits including digital circuits. Students will have an opportunity to explore the many diverse careers available in the networking, electronics and computer engineering industry.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 130 Engineering Applications in C
Effective date: September 2016
Students in this course will be introduced to C language computer programming for electronics. They will learn software problem specification, algorithm development, program development, debugging and testing. Students will complete laboratory assignments that emphasize control of electronic devices using embedded microcontrollers.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 140 Circuit Fundamentals
Effective date: September 2020
Students will be introduced to concepts of circuit analysis in passive DC and AC circuits. They will learn fundamental electrical quantities; resistance, capacitance and inductance; series and parallel circuits; network analysis and theorems; and introduction to filter concepts. Students will be able to use instrumentation to document circuits and will develop basic circuit troubleshooting skills. Students will use complex numbers and phasor diagrams to analyze AC circuits.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 5
- Format
- 6 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $848.95 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English Studies 12
- C in English 12 First Peoples
- C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104
- C in ENGL 142
- C in ELD 092 and ELD 094
- C in ELD 097
- C in ELD 103 and ELD 104
And one of:
And one of:
Pre/Corequisites
One of:
Camosun offers English and Math assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
ECET 141 Analog Devices
Effective date: September 2016
Students are introduced to semiconductor devices. They will learn basic semiconductor theory, diodes, transistors and operational amplifiers. Students will study device characteristics and behaviour and learn how to analyze, design, modify and combine them to perform complex functions. Students will be prepared for further study of analog electronics when they complete this foundation course.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- C in ECET 140
ECET 149 Electricity and Machines
Effective date: September 2016
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of AC and DC electrical motors, generators, electrical voltage conversion and transmission. Students will be provided with an introduction to electricity and magnetism, and electrical measurement. Students will learn about electromechanical energy conversion, synchronous machines, induction machines, DC machines and special purpose motors, motor selection and speed control techniques.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
One of:
And one of:
- C in Physics 12
- C in PHYS 104
Camosun offers Math assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
ECET 161 Digital Electronics 1
Effective date: September 2020
Students will be provided with an introduction to digital technology, using discrete logic gates and advanced programmable logic devices. They will learn basic digital concepts as well as the design of combinatorial digital circuits.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English Studies 12
- C in English 12 First Peoples
- C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104
- C in ENGL 142
- C in ELD 092 and ELD 094
- C in ELD 097
- C in ELD 103 and ELD 104
And one of:
And one of:
Pre/Corequisites
All of:
Camosun offers English and Math assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
ECET 162 Digital Electronics 2
Effective date: September 2016
Students will study sequential logic, the implementation of digital circuits using advanced programmable logic devices, counters and shift registers, state machine design, logic gate circuits and the interfacing of analog and digital circuits. Students learn how to construct a simple computer from basic computing elements.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- C in ECET 161
ECET 165 Embedded Microcontrollers
Effective date: September 2016
Students will learn to program microcontrollers in both assembly and C programming languages and practice simulation and code development techniques in an embedded environment. They will investigate a variety of peripherals and interface standards. Students will design complete interfaces for LCDs, matrix keyboards and other hardware in the laboratory.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $679.16 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 190 Electronics Project
Effective date: September 2020
Students will create an electronics project that integrates skills and knowledge of analog and digital circuits and C programming. Students will be given instruction and practice in soldering and shop skills. Students will learn high reliability soldering, non-destructive desoldering, tinning wires, soldering and desoldering of surface mount components, electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection, safe and correct use of basic hand and power tools commonly used in the electronics industry, basic metal work, and the design, maintenance and repair of electronic packaging and assemblies.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English Studies 12
- C in English 12 First Peoples
- C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104
- C in ENGL 142
- C in ELD 092 and ELD 094
- C in ELD 097
- C in ELD 103 and ELD 104
And one of:
Camosun offers English and Math assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
ECET 204 Work Term 2
Effective date: Septmeber 2019
This course gives students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while employed with qualified Co-op employers. This full-time paid work experience is facilitated and monitored by the College.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 420 workplace integrated learning hours
- Tuition
- $638.54 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- COM in ECET 104
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Restricted course Open to students who have met the Co-operative Education participation requirements.
ECET 214 Electrical Properties of Materials
Effective date: September 2017
Topics: Materials for engineering, atomic bonding, crystal structure, metals, semiconductors, insulators, electronic conduction in solids, and environmental degradation of materials.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 2
- Format
- 3 lecture hours per week for 7 weeks
- Related programs
- Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $339.58 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 216 Signal and Systems Analysis
Effective date: September 2017
This course is an introduction to the analysis of signals and systems using complex functions, the complex Fourier series and the Fourier transform.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 1
- Format
- 2.5 lecture hours per week for 7 weeks
- Related programs
- Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $169.79 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 220 Industrial Electronics for Renewable Energies
Effective date: September 2016
Students will focus on power devices and power systems for renewable energy. They will study three-phase power, the "smart grid," DC and AC motors and generators, power devices such as IGBTs and thyristors, DC-DC converters, inverters, controlled rectifiers, and DC and AC motor drives. Students will apply this to wind and solar energy systems and electric cars.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- C in ECET 242
ECET 221 Control Systems for Renewable Energies
Effective date: September 2016
Students will study open and closed loop systems, a second order model for system responses, transfer function analysis, stability of control systems, PID controller design, gain and phase margins, and fuzzy control. In addition, they will learn specialized control schemes for wind energy, solar-thermal, solar photovoltaic and battery systems. Students will focus on applications of control in the renewable energy domain throughout this course.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 222 Marine Engineering Technology
Effective date: September 2019
Students will build on their knowledge of electrical systems and examine electrical systems on board ships. Topics related to marine engineering, including generation, distribution and protection, steering and propulsion systems, gas analyzers, and hull protection systems are studied. Through research and discussion, students will examine the marine environment and its effects on electrical systems.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy; Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & Industrial; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Pre/Corequisites
C in ECET 247ECET 230 Object-Oriented Programming in Hardware
Effective date: September 2016
Students will be introduced to design techniques using object-oriented programming. Students will find that emphasis is placed on the development of graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and on the hardware and software interface to electronics applications. They will also cover communication with embedded devices such as the Netduino or other ARM microcontroller platforms.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 2 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- C in ECET 130
ECET 231 CAD for Electronics
Effective date: September 2016
Students will be introduced to Altium Designer, an electronic design automation software package for printed circuit boards, FPGA and embedded software design. Students learn how to create an electronic schematic of a circuit, how to use schematic libraries to select and design electronic components, and how to plan a printed circuit board layout. Students will use these skills to create a printed circuit board from a schematic diagram.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 2
- Format
- 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $339.58 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 232 Electrical Engineering CAD
Effective date: September 2019
Students will gain the skills needed to work effectively with the AutoCAD Electrical software. They will learn how to use the software tools to create schematic drawings, ladder logic diagrams, point to point diagrams, panel drawings, and PLC I/O circuits using automated commands for symbol insertion, component tagging, wire numbering, and drawing modification. Students will learn how to customize AutoCAD Electrical symbols, circuits, and databases. Additional topics covered include: title block linking, reporting tools, templates, and project files.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 2
- Format
- 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy; Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & Industrial; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $339.58 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 233 Industrial Data Communication Networks
Effective date: September 2019
Students will gain an in-depth knowledge of fundamental serial protocols used in industry. They will learn about serial link characteristics and communications protocols, and be able to discuss data network technologies including LANs, WANs, and WLAN systems. Students will have the skills to correctly install various network devices and be able to troubleshoot network related problems.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy; Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & Industrial; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- C in ECET 140
ECET 234 Programmable Logic Controller Control 1
Effective date: September 2019
Students will be introduced to the versatile Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) unit and will be able to identify the hardware components and their functions. Students will demonstrate a thorough understanding of ladder diagrams and PLC programming and its applications. Students will implement a number of PLC projects within the lab periods.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy; Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & Industrial; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 235 Programmable Logic Controller Control 2
Effective date: September 2019
Students will program, interface, and troubleshoot real-world processes using a PLC. Students will examine powerful PLC functions, including PID controller, sequencer, quadrature encoder high-speed inputs, and analog signals. LabVIEW software will be used to communicate directly with the PLC. Students are introduced to concepts of human-machine interface (HMI) and hardware protocols.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy; Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & Industrial; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- C in ECET 234
ECET 236 Discrete Structures in Engineering
Effective date: September 2017
Students will study the use of recurrence relations and generating functions in engineering problems, as well as engineering modeling with graphs, graph representation and traversal techniques, and their computational complexity. Use of branch-and-bound, divide-and conquer, greedy, network flow, dynamic programming, approximation, and heuristic combinatorial algorithms in electrical and computer engineering applications will be covered.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours per week
- Related programs
- Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 242 Analog Electronics
Effective date: September 2016
Students will study transducer interfacing, signal conditioning, power supplies and regulators, and energy harvesting devices in this course. They will also learn applications of operational amplifiers, with a focus on analog filters, and audio circuit fundamentals.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- C in ECET 141
ECET 243 Electrical Distribution Systems
Effective date: September 2019
Students will learn how to apply the Canadian Electrical Code for industrial and commercial electrical system design. They will be able to design basic lighting and power distribution systems used in industry, calculate and design feeder circuits for lighting and motor systems, and appropriately size protection circuits for these systems. They will be able to read and draw electrical wiring diagrams for electrical distribution systems and gain experience with the safety procedures surrounding an Arc-flash, and calculations for fault currents. Learning experiences include in class and applied learning opportunities in a lab environment.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy; Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & Industrial; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- C in ECET 141
ECET 244 Electric Machines
Effective date: September 2019
Students will be introduced to fundamentals of electricity, magnetism, mechanics, and heat as they relate to electric machines and transformers. Students will apply these principles to the study of DC motors and generators, single and polyphase motors, alternators, and systems. Students will be able to select suitable system components, troubleshoot systems, determine circuit parameters, use appropriate instrumentation and apply appropriate safety procedures to implement various scenarios in a lab environment.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 4 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy; Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & Industrial; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $679.16 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 245 Electrical Drive Systems
Effective date: September 2019
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of power electronic devices needed for industrial motor control, such as inverters, rectifiers, power diodes, thyristors, and switches. Students will learn how to control the speed and operation of DC and AC, single and polyphase motors. Students will have opportunities to apply the knowledge and skills needed to specify the necessary equipment to manage and operate motors and motor drives.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy; Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & Industrial; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 246 Control Systems
Effective date: September 2019
Students will study open- and closed-loop systems, second-order models for system responses, transfer function analysis, stability in control systems, Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) controller design, gain and phase margins, and fuzzy control. In addition, they will be introduced to specialized control schemes as used in marine and industrial electrical systems. Students will focus on the application of control in the marine and industrial domains throughout the course using simulated environments.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy; Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & Industrial; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 247 Electrical Power Systems
Effective date: September 2019
Students will learn the principles of analysis of interconnected power systems for both marine and industrial systems. Students will use a range of techniques, including the use of engineering simulation software to analyze systems for common parameters such as stability, transient behaviour, load sharing between paralleled systems and power factor.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy; Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & Industrial; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 248 Electronics for Mechanical
Effective date: September 2016
Students will study signal conditioning fundamentals and instrumentation as well as circuits for controlling electrical power. Students will learn how to configure amplifiers for use with a variety of sensors including strain gauges, photodiodes, switches, thermistors, thermocouples, etc. Students will learn how to apply power control devices and develop skills such as soldering and terminal crimping.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 2 lecture hours and 2 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- C in ECET 149
ECET 250 Analog Communications
Effective date: September 2016
Students will study analog voice and data communications. They will also learn radio frequency analysis, radio frequency (RF) components, amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) techniques, single side band (SSB) transmission, transmission lines, RF propagation and noise. Students will make extensive use of RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, and simulation techniques during lab exercises.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 4 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $679.16 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- C in ECET 141
ECET 250E Linear Circuits 1
Effective date: September 2016
This course will provide students with knowledge of fundamental circuit analysis and fundamental theorems such as superposition, Thevenin, Norton, and maximum power transfer. First and second order systems will be studied as well as operational amplifiers. The students will be exposed to AC current analysis, power, transformers and 3 phase circuits.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 4 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Tuition
- $679.16 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 251 Digital Communications
Effective date: September 2016
Students will study digital communication techniques. They will also learn how to use Smith charts, digital radios, software-defined radio, spread spectrum (SS) modulation, digital systems like Bluetooth, Zigbee, cell phones and Wi-Fi, radio regulations and electromagnetic propagation.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 252 Marine Communications
Effective date: September 2019
Students will study analog voice and data communications as used in the marine industry. They will learn standard modulation technologies such as AM, FM, and Single Side Band (SSB) applied to radio frequency (RF) signals with a focus on their use in marine radio. Students will analyze these signals in the time and frequency domains using standard techniques. RF propagation over air and via transmission lines will be addressed. A focus will be placed on certain technologies important to the marine environment such as GPS (Global Positioning System) and DSC/GMDSS (Digital Selective Calling/Global Maritime Distress and Safety System). Students will make extensive use of RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers and simulation techniques during lab exercises.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy; Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & Industrial; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 260 ARM Microcontrollers & the Internet of Things
Effective date: September 2016
Students will be introduced to the ARM microcontroller family, prevalent in embedded systems such as mobile phones, GPS systems and other consumer devices. They will develop familiarity with the ARM processor and its architecture and implement projects using an integrated development environment (IDE). Students will use the ARM platform to connect and communicate with devices and the Cloud.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $679.16 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 261 Embedded Networking & Operating Systems
Effective date: September 2016
Students will be introduced to the Linux operating system for the Raspberry Pi. Students will compile the kernel and file systems from source and use them to control a robot. They will also cover multi-tasking and real-time operating systems (RTOS), as well as networking and web services.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 2 lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 280 Data Acquisition & Programmable Logic Controllers
Effective date: September 2016
Students will be introduced to a comprehensive study of data acquisition systems including: sampling theory, aliasing, time and frequency domains representation, anti-aliasing and recovery filter design, sample/hold techniques, quantization theory, analog-to-digital (A/D) and digital-to-analog (D/A) converters, errors and noise analysis, instrumentation, and the design, construction and testing of a small data acquisition system incorporating the virtual instrumentation software LabVIEW and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- C in ECET 165
ECET 281 System Dynamics
Effective date: September 2016
Students will be introduced to techniques of signal and system analysis. They will learn differential equations for circuit analysis, Laplace transforms for system analysis, transfer functions, Fourier series analysis of periodic sources, and Fourier transforms for the study of signal spectra and system frequency responses.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- C in MATH 168
ECET 282 Digital Signal Processing
Effective date: January 2019
Students will be introduced to digital signal processing (DSP). They will study digital signals, filtering by difference equations and convolution, z transforms, frequency responses, spectra, the design of FIR and IIR filters, discrete Fourier transforms and fast Fourier transforms, DSP hardware and applications.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 3
- Format
- 3 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $509.37 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 290 Applied Research Project
Effective date: September 2019
Students will work in teams and potentially with clients in industry to design, develop and complete a project. They will integrate and consolidate the skills and knowledge gained throughout their program in this applied course, and further develop their project analysis and design skills. Students will gain experience in all phases of an electronic and computer engineering or electrical engineering project that meets industry and professional standards and expectations.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 6
- Format
- 12 seminar hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy; Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & Industrial; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $1,018.74 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy students
All of:
Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & Industrial students
All of:
Corequisites
- C in ENGL 273
Pre/Corequisites
All of:
ECET 291 Engineering Project Management
Effective date: September 2016
Students will be introduced to engineering project management and budgeting techniques, as well as strategies for effective project teamwork. They will also study engineering standards, the effect of engineering on the environment, professional responsibility, and engineering ethics.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 2
- Format
- 2 lecture hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $339.58 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 292 Design for Manufacturing
Effective date: September 2020
Students will study material that emphasizes the relationship of electronic design and manufacturing, including an introduction to CAD/CAM, Resource Management, Thermal Management and various standards. They will also examine design methodology for the various materials and equipment used in the manufacture of electronic products.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 4 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology - Renewable Energy; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $679.16 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
One of:
- C in English 12
- C in English Studies 12
- C in English 12 First Peoples
- C in ENGL 091 and ENGL 093
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 094
- C in ENGL 092 and ENGL 096
- C in ENGL 103 and ENGL 104
- C in ENGL 142
- C in ELD 092 and ELD 094
- C in ELD 097
- C in ELD 103 and ELD 104
And one of:
And one of:
Camosun offers English and Math assessment testing to determine current level of skill.
ECET 293 Industrial Systems Design
Effective date: September 2019
Students will be introduced to industry standard methods of electrical panel construction in this course. Students will learn how to analyze a requirement specification and break it down into a modular design following both the Canadian Electrical Code and equipment manufacturing standards.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 4 lecture hours and 2.5 lab hours per week
- Related programs
- Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology Access; Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology—Renewable Energy; Electrical Engineering Technology—Marine & Industrial; Engineering Bridge
- Tuition
- $679.16 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
ECET 304 Work Term 3
Effective date: September 2019
This course gives students an opportunity to apply and extend academic knowledge while employed with qualified Co-op employers. This full-time paid work experience is facilitated and monitored by the College.
Course offerings vary by term; search Camlink for scheduled sections
- Credits
- 4
- Format
- 420 total work hours over 4 months
- Tuition
- $638.54 plus additional fees. Effective from September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021.
Prerequisites
- COM in ECET 204
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Restricted course Open to students who have met the Co-operative Education participation requirements.
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